Scan Magazine | Hotel of the Month | Denmark
Hotel of the Month, Denmark
Hotel Baltic: A luxurious break from your everyday stresses In the quaint burrow of Sydals in the southern part of Denmark, right by the harbour, you will find a place that takes you back to a time before the television spat out the daily news or your phone was an extension of your arm. By Mette Hindkjær Madsen | Photos: Hotel Baltic
“From the very second you walk through our doors, you’re embraced by history and taken out of whatever stress fills your everyday life,” says Simon Smidt, manager of Hotel Baltic. The 150-yearold facility has been kept in its traditional style, so the hotel guests are treated to a little piece of Danish history during their stay. Each room of the hotel is individually furnished to suit their different looks. “We have spent a lot of resources on finding individual historic furniture and interiors that match our ambitions and work with every room of the building. Our attention to detail has been of great importance. There are no televisions in the rooms, because that’s not what we’re about. We want to give people a break from all of that,” Smidt explains. But some aspects of the hotel have been brought into the lifestyle we know today, including a speedy internet connection 78 | Issue 107 | December 2017
and fresh mattresses. The fusion of old and new is what Hotel Baltic’s manager finds most charming about his place of work. “It’s the whole vibe of this place, where the setting lets you dream away to a different time, combined with top-modern food and professional service. The contemporary elements combined with the historic surroundings really bring such a unique atmosphere to the place. And, of course, the beautiful scenery is a big plus.”
ism. Whether it’s a serving of rib eye and béarnaise, or a vegetarian dish based on beetroot that has taken 48 hours to cook, guests are met with the same high-level service,” Smidt asserts. Though the new tenants took over merely six weeks ago, their ambitions are high. For inspiration within technique and flavour, they look to their sister establishment, Hotel Frederiksminde, which holds a Michelin star. These skills are fused with the nature of southern Jutland to create their signature dishes.
Exquisite dining to suit every mood An important part of the experience at Hotel Baltic is the ambitious cuisine. They host a bistro serving everyday meals as well as a gourmet restaurant with 12 to 14 spectacular servings. Whichever tickles your fancy, you can be certain that the produce is of supreme quality. “Both restaurants work around the concept of great taste, purity and professional-
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