Hotel Royal — Hotel in Aarhus Municipality

The hotel is located right in the centre of the old town of Aarhus, a stone throw from the Domkirke. There is no off-street parking available but you could always use the Navitas car park or even the amazing Dokk1 Parkering in the docks.||The handsome stucco façade stands out in the locality and the owners took great care in tastefully decorating the interior of the building, that includes its historical elevator, wall paintings and the reception area. Therefore, it’s a bit of shame that the same has not been extended to ensure the comfort of its guests.||Our Standard Room was overlooking the main square but it was rather dark and not very spacious, with a classic décor. The lighting was limited with the main switch not working – side lights had to be turned on individually. There was precious little storage space as only about a third of the wardrobe was available and no other appropriate closets/drawers around.||There was a rather high step between the bedroom and bathroom, just ideal for tripping on, in the dark!||The bed was quite uncomfortable, with a very thin foam mattress and topped with a smallish duvet. The TV set was on the side of the bed (!) and programmes were only available if you had a suitably tuned smartphone device. We’re all for the options being offered to tech-savvy travellers but surely there has to be easier access for those guests who are less clued-in?||The bathroom was of standard size, with a walk-in shower. The hairdryer had to be plugged in by the mirror, above the bathroom sink (there was literally nowhere else to do so, with a mirror!), so not quite sure about the safety aspect of such an arrangement. Bathrobes and slippers were provided.||There was a safe-box but it was not working despite the valiant efforts of one of the receptionist.||WiFi signal was good. Tea and coffee facilities were offered as well as a frugally stocked minibar. No free water was available.||The breakfast was quite limited with a minimal selection of cold dishes and even less cooked food, available. The bread was very tasty. The hotel doesn’t provide dinners.||The staff in the reception and the breakfast room were very friendly, helpful and enthusiastic. They couldn’t do enough for us and always responded with a smile.||Overall, it felt like the hotel has lots of potential although lots of that seems to have been squandered on half-baked ideas. Good enough to stay in as long as you don’t...

We were very impressed with the Royal Hotel in Aarhus. First, the location just can’t be beat – it sits just off to the side of the Aarhus Cathedral, which is considered the very center of town. It’s a relatively small hotel but with a great-looking architected building. The entrance façade is also impressive, with three tall statues supporting the glass cantilever cover. It is a very small lobby, with the reception desk off to the side. But what impressive Victorian-style furnishings everywhere – murals, an old-style central elevator (aside from a more normal elevator to the side) with gold trimmings everywhere, including a sign “ELEVATOR’. Beside it is the staircase, another opulent architecture element. The room key is a heavy brass key, not your usual magnetic key card. The staircases are very beautifully done. ||We had a suite, so the large heavy front door led into the foyer-living room, with a sofa, an elegant dining table with similarly-elegant chairs, a ref cabinet with wine glasses and electric kettle (but no nespresso machine), a seat that transformed into a bed, and two very modern Danish coffee tables that seemed a little out of place. There was also a large TV that was uniquely resting on a type of artist’s easel. We were frustrated by a floor lamp with two lights that we couldn’t get to work. Two doors opened into the bedroom area with beautiful night tables that had built in electric outlets on the side, plus lamps and reading lights. There was also a footstool that was the length of the bed. Then a heavy door led to the T&B. What impressed us was the gold trim on most of the things in the T&B. ||Two negatives – there was no house phone to call housekeeping or reception, and there was no AC. Good thing Aarhus’ July summer was cold enough. ||Breakfast was in the oh-so-elegant Queen’s Garden, a giant gazebo-like structure in the hotel courtyard. The atmosphere was fantastic. They had custom egg orders and they had all the buffet items – not too much variety though - written up in a custom menu. The wait staff was very attentive. Some of the food were served in tiny but cute shot glasses with glass covers. ||The reception staff were very friendly and still very professional. I broke a wine glass but when I offered to pay for it, they said it was no problem – it happens. I was...

We had the pleasure of staying at the Hotel Royal for a couple of nights, and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The hotel is located in an elegant and charming neighborhood, making it both visually appealing and easy to access.

From the moment we arrived, the check-in process was seamless, and we were immediately impressed by the exceptional hospitality of the staff. They consistently went above and beyond to ensure our comfort, offering assistance with anything we needed and providing thoughtful recommendations to enhance our stay. Their genuine warmth and attention to detail made us feel truly valued as guests.

Our room, while not particularly spacious, was impeccably clean and thoughtfully appointed to maximize comfort. The high standard of housekeeping was evident throughout our stay, contributing to an overall sense of relaxation and ease.

In summary, our experience at Hotel Royal was thoroughly enjoyable, and we would not hesitate to return on a future visit. The combination of excellent service, comfortable accommodation, and a prime location makes this hotel a...