Why Kurhotel Skodsborg in Copenhagen, Denmark is a great place to stay

Wondering where to stay in Denmark? Find out what it’s really like to stay at the Kurhotel Skodsborg Spa Hotel in Copenhagen in my blog.

– Big old place hey?

Kurhotel Skodsborg, also known as Skodsborg Spa Hotel, is a luxury spa and fitness hotel located in Skodsborg, Denmark. Situated on the Strandvejen coastal road, approximately 15 km north of Copenhagen, it offers a tranquil setting away from urban hustle and bustle.

The hotel features 85 modern luxurious rooms and suites, all adorned in a contemporary Nordic design. These range from Superior to Deluxe and Mini Suites, with many rooms presenting captivating views of the sea or the verdant garden[2].

Guests at the Kurhotel Skodsborg hotel are treated to a world-class spa and fitness center, envisioned and crafted by the renowned Henning Larsen Architects. This architectural wonder offers 16 distinct hot and cold bathing experiences, including the rejuvenating hydrospa.

Once an 18th century palace, and now the location of Denmark’s premier health spa the Kurhotel Skodsborg building was definitely impressive. White pillars, white walls, huge glass windows and the name proudly emblazoned on front, this is a place to be proud of.

And I had two glorious nights to explore.

Arriving at the Kurhotel Skodsborg

I stumbled along with my 22kg suitcase sure that it was a right turn out of Skodsborg train station, but not super definitely sure.

I asked a local if they knew where the Kurhotel was and when she gestured behind her, and I saw the huge white building I realised how stupid it was of me to think she didn’t. The Kurhotel Skodsborg is huge.

One lift later and I found it.

– Love getting to a hotel room and finding treats! 

The Rooms

The Kurhotel Skodsborg has 85 different rooms that are all fairly luxurious. Mine had all the basics but lots of little extras like a gorgeous wooden headboard and healthy snacks that just elevated everything.

It was kind of like a large chain feel, where decor isn’t too in your face, but you can tell it’s high quality. It has everything like TV, wifi, hairdryer, safetybox, and more.

Although I was there for only two days, I did find I spent some time in my room and it was really cosy.

After I’d checked in and investigated my double room, which had a balcony overlooking the water, I headed straight for the spa. Swimsuit on with Kurhotel-emblazoned dressing gown over the top I ambled off in my Kurhotel issue flip flops in search of the spa playground.

The Kurhotel Skodsborg Spa

I delved straight into the soothing pool to sit back and work the place out. I could see there were quite a few different spa rooms but obviously didn’t want to look a fool mooching about in my swimmers so I kept an eye on my fellow spa-goers to see how it all worked.

As I did I made my way round the pool, from the jets where you lie just below the water’s surface on your back or front for a jet massage, to the dark room where the water falls at such a force if you stand there too long they’ll cross that fine line between a good, strong massage and pain. And then, of course, there was a bubbling jacuzzi too.

I took my time, until my curiosity won over and I got out to sample the spa rooms.

The first one was a cold shower tunnel – one dip in the water gathered on the stones at the bottom and there was no way I could run through there (although it was welcome the next day after my spa dip, more on that to come) – so I went in search of a warmer experience.