Hotel Royal, Aarhus
Hotel Royal in Aarhus is a landmark of luxury and historical significance located in the central Indre By neighborhood, with views of Aarhus Cathedral and Store Torv Square. Founded in 1838 by Niels Larsen, the hotel was originally constructed from two Neoclassical-style buildings, one of which was the Kongens Gaard (King's House). It rapidly became a hub for the elite, attracting royalty, politicians, celebrities, and socialites, establishing itself as the city's most prestigious lodging.
The hotel's growth includes several renovations and expansions, notably in 1865, and 1868, and an addition of a new building in 1902 designed by Eggert Achen and Thorkel M酶ller. Despite changing ownership multiple times since its inception, it has continuously catered to the upper classes. Noteworthy offerings over the years have included stables, a horse-drawn bus service, and even car fueling and cleaning services as transportation evolved.
The hotel's social life has been centered around the Marble Room, built in 1913. Over the decades, this room has hosted a jazz club featuring international artists like Count Basie and Duke Ellington, a cinema, a steakhouse, and a discotheque. In 1991, the space was transformed into the Casino Royale. In terms of architecture, the hotel features an exquisite Neoclassical white facade, and a 1991 renovation introduced an art d茅co-style entrance reminiscent of early 20th-century Paris metro stations.
Art and culture are deeply embedded in the Hotel Royal's identity. The hotel boasts around 300 artworks, including pieces by renowned artists such as Asger Jorn, Karel Appel, Joan Mir贸, Wassily Kandinsky, and Polish painter Andrzej Kowalczyk, who is noted for his ceiling paintings in the hotel that depict significant events in Aarhus's history. The walls feature paintings of 53 Danish monarchs, tracing back to Gorm the Old.
Today, Hotel Royal stands as a fusion of historical grandeur and contemporary luxury, making it one of Denmark鈥檚 highest-ranked hotels and a testament to its rich cultural heritage and continued appeal to distinguished guests.
The hotel's growth includes several renovations and expansions, notably in 1865, and 1868, and an addition of a new building in 1902 designed by Eggert Achen and Thorkel M酶ller. Despite changing ownership multiple times since its inception, it has continuously catered to the upper classes. Noteworthy offerings over the years have included stables, a horse-drawn bus service, and even car fueling and cleaning services as transportation evolved.
The hotel's social life has been centered around the Marble Room, built in 1913. Over the decades, this room has hosted a jazz club featuring international artists like Count Basie and Duke Ellington, a cinema, a steakhouse, and a discotheque. In 1991, the space was transformed into the Casino Royale. In terms of architecture, the hotel features an exquisite Neoclassical white facade, and a 1991 renovation introduced an art d茅co-style entrance reminiscent of early 20th-century Paris metro stations.
Art and culture are deeply embedded in the Hotel Royal's identity. The hotel boasts around 300 artworks, including pieces by renowned artists such as Asger Jorn, Karel Appel, Joan Mir贸, Wassily Kandinsky, and Polish painter Andrzej Kowalczyk, who is noted for his ceiling paintings in the hotel that depict significant events in Aarhus's history. The walls feature paintings of 53 Danish monarchs, tracing back to Gorm the Old.
Today, Hotel Royal stands as a fusion of historical grandeur and contemporary luxury, making it one of Denmark鈥檚 highest-ranked hotels and a testament to its rich cultural heritage and continued appeal to distinguished guests.
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Sight Name: Hotel Royal
Sight Location: Aarhus, Denmark (See walking tours in Aarhus)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Aarhus, Denmark (See walking tours in Aarhus)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Aarhus, Denmark
Create Your Own Walk in Aarhus
Creating your own self-guided walk in Aarhus is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Historical Architectures Walking Tour
Among other attractions, Aarhus, Denmark, boasts a variety of eye-catching historical buildings, a good number of which were designed by the famous Danish architect, Hack Kampmann.
Among such landmarks is the Aarhus Custom House (Toldboden), standing as a testament to the city's maritime heritage. The Aarhus Theater, with its elegant facade, showcases the city's commitment to the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Among such landmarks is the Aarhus Custom House (Toldboden), standing as a testament to the city's maritime heritage. The Aarhus Theater, with its elegant facade, showcases the city's commitment to the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Aarhus Introduction Walking Tour
Aarhus is the second-largest city in Denmark. It is also one of the oldest cities in the country with roots that date to the 8th century when Vikings built a small settlement at the mouse of AArhus River encircled by an earthen rampart and a moat. Back then, Aarhus was called "Aros" which was the old Danish word for "river mouth".
During the Middle Ages, Aarhus was a... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
During the Middle Ages, Aarhus was a... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles