Palace Hotel, Art Nouveau hotel at City Hall Square, Copenhagen, Denmark
Palace Hotel is an Art Nouveau building featuring a white stone facade located on the eastern side of City Hall Square. It contains 169 rooms, with 40 offering balconies overlooking the square, plus five conference rooms and dining facilities.
The building opened in 1910 under the ownership of master butcher Anders Jensen, marked by King Frederik VIII attending the opening ceremony. This period saw rapid development of Copenhagen's central business district.
Architect Anton Rosen designed every detail of the building, including furniture and ornamental elements, working with Georg Jensen on the metalwork. This collaborative approach shaped the hotel's cohesive aesthetic throughout its public spaces and guest rooms.
The location at City Hall Square makes it easy to find and central for exploring the old city district. The interior layout is straightforward with clear access to public areas such as conference rooms and dining venues.
In 1946 the founding congress of the International Handball Federation took place here, establishing the global structure for the sport. This event made the building an important location in sports history, though it remains largely overlooked today.
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