4 Best Hotels in Zealand, Denmark

Licensed since 1695, this hotel in the heart of Roskilde is one of Denmark's oldest, though technically it closed down temporarily in 2015 until it was reopened by a new owner. An elegant dark-wood lobby leads to the simple but homey rooms. The brasserie has a pleasant street-side terrace and serves quality Danish-French meals; weekend brunches are popular. The hotel's H. C. Andersen suite is named after the legendary writer, who once stayed here.

About a 25-minute walk from Frederiksborg Castle, this hotel has a decor that consists of sensible Danish design and luxurious lighting. Most rooms have kitchenettes and private terraces, and the entire hotel is accessible to wheelchair users. The restaurant serves Danish fare with expert use of fresh herbs and offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Packages that include greens fees at a local golf course can be arranged.

On a small island, this hotel has a splendid view of Stege Bay from the middle of the golf course. Small, simply equipped rooms are decorated in light colors. Staffers are efficient yet warm. The restaurant (open Monday through Saturday) serves good French-inspired Danish food.

The historic hotel dates from 1860, when it was the country's first waterfront property. Now modernized, the rooms, suites, and apartments feature simple Scandinavian style with pastels and blues. The rooms on the sound (Øresund) side, many with balconies, present a magnificent view of Kronborg Castle and the Swedish coast. The hotel has direct beach access, a large outdoor terrace, and an on-site pool with a waterslide. Enjoy evenings at the on-site casino---the first in Denmark---or at the stylish bar and lounge.