Scandic Falkoner

You come here for Copenhagen rather than for a resort routine. Scandic Falkoner places you in Frederiksberg, with the city close enough for sightseeing and the hotel set up for the practical business of a stay: breakfast, dinner, Wi-Fi, a gym, a sauna and a reception open around the clock.

English is spoken at the hotel, so the basic conversations should not require theatrical mime. The building dates from 1959 and has 334 rooms across 16 floors, giving it the scale of a substantial urban hotel rather than a small guesthouse where every arrival becomes a community event.

The address is Falkoner Alle 9 in Frederiksberg, a municipality within the Copenhagen urban area. The hotel sits in the city centre of Frederiksberg, with Frederiksberg, Frederiksberg Gardens and Copenhagen Zoo among the nearby sights named for the area.

Copenhagen city centre is about 1.5 miles away, while the airport is roughly 9 miles from the hotel. That makes the address useful if you want city access without booking directly in the busiest central streets. You can also reach the hotel by car, with parking available on site.

The choice is extensive, but the useful dividing lines are fairly straightforward. If you are travelling alone, single rooms cover the basics, with a desk and private bathroom available in some categories. For two people, you can choose between a double bed and twin beds, while family rooms and larger options cover groups who would rather keep everyone under one roof than play corridor-based hide and seek.

Superior rooms are the safer pick if you value the practical kit after a long day out: air conditioning, heating, blackout blinds, a mini-bar, safe, television, Wi-Fi, hairdryer and tea or coffee facilities are included in the listed equipment. The standard double category also combines air conditioning, blackout blinds, a private bathroom and the useful everyday details, including towels, toiletries and a wardrobe.

Some room categories have city views, while the inventory also includes a penthouse room with a sea view and a deluxe double room with a sea aspect. Suites include private bathrooms, toiletries, towels and a safe; one duplex suite has a balcony. Check the exact room card carefully before booking, as the inventory also includes categories with shared bathrooms. That small line can matter more than a grand room name when you are tired and simply want a proper shower.

Green Room Restaurant handles breakfast and dinner, with Danish cooking at its centre. Breakfast is served as a buffet from 6.30am on weekdays and from 7am at weekends, which gives early risers a reasonable chance of eating before the day's plans start rather than surviving on airport coffee.

Dinner runs from 5pm to 9.30pm from Monday to Saturday and the restaurant closes on Sunday evening. There is also a bar and a café for a drink or a short pause between coming back through the door and deciding whether you have the energy to go out again. The stay is not presented as a fixed half-board or all-inclusive package; the meal arrangement depends on the room booking selected.

The useful post-outing option here is the fitness area, with gym and fitness equipment available in the hotel. It is a place to stretch the legs and keep the body moving, not a reason to pack an entire training wardrobe. A sauna is also available when a slower reset suits you better.

Bicycle hire gives you another way to explore Frederiksberg and Copenhagen, while the hotel’s excursion assistance can help with planning what comes next. There is a terrace for sitting outside, and the hotel can also point you towards local visits through its tourist assistance service. For a stay with children, family rooms and a family-welcoming policy make the logistics less complicated.

Reception operates 24 hours a day. Check-in starts at 4pm and check-out is by midday, so the timetable is reasonably forgiving if your travel day does not run to a neat schedule. An airport shuttle is available, and the hotel also has on-site parking; arrange the details with the hotel before travelling.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. A lift serves the building, accessibility facilities are available, and the hotel is accessible to wheelchair users. Luggage storage, laundry and ironing services are also available, which is handy when a city break turns into a longer trip or when your clothes have lost an argument with the weather.

Pets are allowed. The building is entirely non-smoking, and air conditioning is available in the hotel and in a number of room categories. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB are accepted.