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Hotel of the Month
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Denmark
Hotel of the Month, Denmark
Discover the homely island of Bornholm A homely feel and incredible sea views are two key attractions of Strandhotellet (‘The Beach Hotel’) on the Danish island of Bornholm. Located in the small town of Sandvig, it lies just a stone’s throw from the Baltic Sea.
ple discovered a dilapidated building that turned out to be Strandhotellet. A sign in the window read: ‘Tenant wanted’.
By Karen Gilmour Kristensen
After some consideration, the couple decided to go for it. While the journey hasn’t been without bumps on the road, both Pia and Kasper are content that they decided to pursue the project.
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Photos: Anders Beier & Marie Louise Munkegaard
“We’re practically placed in the waterline, close to the cliffs,” says Pia Bajlum, who runs the hotel with her husband, Kasper Bajlum Müller. “This sets us apart from other hotels on Bornholm and makes us attractive for tourists who wish to go hiking in the beautiful countryside.” Originally built in 1895, the hotel has 45 rooms to meet most needs – including family rooms, doubles, triples and connecting rooms – making it a perfect place to stay for singles, couples 114
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Issue 142
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May 2022
and families alike. Families mostly visit during summer, but Strandhotellet is open all year round, also for conferences. “During spring and autumn, we try to attract guests by hosting events such as jazz concerts and lectures,” says Pia. “We aim to make Strandhotellet an active house, not just a hotel.” A mix of old and new For Pia and Kasper, the adventure began in 2016. Originally on the look-out for a new summerhouse in Sandvig, the cou-
On 1 April 2017, the couple received the keys to Strandhotellet, and on 1 May, they opened for bookings. “We opened a hotel in a hideous condition,” Pia recalls. “The rooms were old and the carpets worn out.” It all changed a couple of years later, when Pia and Kasper got an investor on board, who made it possible to renovate all the rooms from top to bottom.
