A Place To Hotel Esbjerg

“Stunning architecture”

Although we weren't staying at the hotel, we came closer to take a look at this unique and spectacular architecture. What a sight! It's brilliant to design such buildings and surroundings. I walked around and enjoyed the views of the buildings from various angles immensely. I imagine it must be e… Plus

Although we weren't staying at the hotel, we came closer to take a look at this unique and spectacular architecture. What a sight! It's brilliant to design such buildings and surroundings. I walked around and enjoyed the views of the buildings from various angles immensely. I imagine it must be even more fascinating at sunrise and sunset, but I enjoyed it even in the rain. I loved how the entrances were built into small, grassy hills that resembled hobbit houses. It's not just a cute idea. According to what I read, these green mounds help to soften the monumental height of the complex and connect it with Esbjerg’s coastal landscape. They’re also practical: they can be used for sitting, relaxing or even as a small sound barrier between the walkway and the façade. I was really stunned. The renowned Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) was the architectural firm behind A Place To Hotel in Esbjerg, with David Zahle leading the project. The project was developed by Lars Kristensen and Peter Høpfner. The hotel officially opened in November 2021. It consists of: A Place To Hotel → the hotel part (upper floors) + A Place To Stay → long-term rental units / furnished apartments + A Place To Study → student housing

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“Good, but…”

Breakfast at the hotel offers an unforgettable experience, mainly due to the exceptional service. The lady serving the meals is always smiling and ready to help, creating a very pleasant atmosphere. Another advantage is the restaurant’s location on the 17th floor, offering a breathtaking view of th… Plus

Breakfast at the hotel offers an unforgettable experience, mainly due to the exceptional service. The lady serving the meals is always smiling and ready to help, creating a very pleasant atmosphere. Another advantage is the restaurant’s location on the 17th floor, offering a breathtaking view of the coastline, the port, and the iconic statues of the city. It’s a place where you can enjoy not only the taste but also the view. The breakfast offer is quite varied, with the option to make your own waffle, which is a great plus. You can also create your own dish from a variety of ingredients, offering some freedom. Unfortunately, the quality of these ingredients leaves much to be desired. The grilled bacon that can be added to the scrambled eggs appears to be of poor quality, as if they add new layers to it every day. The scrambled eggs, made from powder, taste artificial and are practically inedible. The sausages served have such tough skins that they might be difficult for older people to chew. Additionally, the coffee served at breakfast is instant coffee, tasting like a stale carton. In today’s times, serving freshly ground espresso coffee should be a standard in hotels. A hotel with such a beautiful location and exceptional service definitely needs to improve the quality of its breakfast. Expanding the breakfast menu with fresh, local ingredients and ensuring better quality ingredients would undoubtedly make this place more attractive to guests.

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“Modernistic design hotel with some issues”

A modernistic design hotel. Lots of concrete, lots of glass. The rooms have concrete floors and ceilings. Large windows and glass doors. This means that the rooms can heat up considerably in the summer. The room thus definitely was too warm. The rooms are sufficiently large but have a a very small … Plus

A modernistic design hotel. Lots of concrete, lots of glass. The rooms have concrete floors and ceilings. Large windows and glass doors. This means that the rooms can heat up considerably in the summer. The room thus definitely was too warm. The rooms are sufficiently large but have a a very small bathroom. A very small sink, not practical. No closet, just an open wardrobe. My room was on the 13th floor, with a large balcony and a good view over Esbjerg. The hotel has insufficient elevator capacity, you must wait for the elevator a long time. Parking is available in front of the hotel, there are plenty of spaces. Breakfast is served at the Plates restaurant on the 17th floor which is not part of the hotel. Breakfast quite ok but nothing special. All in all just an ok hotel.

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