71 Nyhavn Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark

The harbour ferry stops next to the hotel, providing an easy link to waterfront attractions such as Refshaleoen, Kastellet and the Little Mermaid.

Copenhagen's Opera House is a 5-minute ferry ride across the harbour from the hotel.
By plane: there are direct flights to Copenhagen from London (1 hour 45 mins), Manchester (1 hour 50 mins) and Edinburgh (1 hour 45 mins). The hotel is around a 25-minute drive from the airport. skyscanner.net

It's ideal for romantic breaks - but anyone who likes the winning combination of central and scenic will be happy here. This is one of the more atmospheric Copenhagen hotels, with a warm, cosy vibe that helps guests feel at home.

Each afternoon, they serve up complimentary guest drinks amid the huge beams, plush sofas and potted plants of the hotel lobby. Some dog-friendly rooms are available. There'll be a treat waiting for your animal and a pet-sitter can be booked if needed.

• Breakfast
• Library
• Pet-friendly
• Free Wi-Fi

Corner rooms are the ones to go for, with a view over Nyhavn on one side and the main harbour on the other. We love that little luxuries such as a Carpe Diem bed and Nespresso coffee machine aren't limited to the suites but come as standard in all rooms.

Executive, Executive Double Deluxe, Executive Double View, Executive Double Deluxe View rooms, Junior, Junior Deluxe, Junior Deluxe View suites, Suite Deluxe View
Facilities include: ensuite with shower and Karmameju toiletries, Carpe Diem bed, Nespresso machine

We love that in summer you can eat al fresco on the harbourside terrace - the perfect place for watching passing people, bikes and boats. There's plenty of choice at breakfast, with everything from yoghurts, smoothies and vitamin shots to cold cuts, smoked salmon and cooked-to-order omelettes.

Breakfast: Danish pastries, cereals, organic bread, cheese platter, cold cuts, pancakes, omlettes, cooked dishes. Served Mon-Fri 6.30-10am, Sat-Sun 7-11am. 225DKK or included in room rate.