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Irish Times
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Paul Newman: ‘He was kind of like a big kid himself. He just loved to play,' daughter says
Actor and race car driver Paul Newman 'was always a philanthropist at heart', his youngest daughter Clea Newman explains; 'he was always just a very giving person'. Now, Clea is global ambassador for SeriousFun, a network of medical speciality camps, which was founded by her father, providing therapeutic programmes across the world to children living with serious illnesses. The first camp was set up in Connecticut in 1988. Ireland's Barretstown , in Co Kildare , was the third camp founded in the network, and the first outside of the US. Barretstown celebrated its 30th birthday in 2024. Each member camp is independently managed and relies on private funding to support free-of-charge programming. READ MORE 'When I was growing up I remember both my parents [Clea's mother is former actor Joanne Woodward ] saying to us, 'we are so lucky' [and] if you're lucky enough to have a good life, it's almost part of being a good person to give back. 'Even when he [her father] was ill, this is what gave him joy.' Paul Newman had a 'really complex childhood', Clea says. 'Camp, for him was a true escape. It gave him a community, friends, outside of the complexity of family life.' She described his parents as 'very disconnected', with a father who drank a lot and a mother who was 'overbearing and yet removed'. But, she adds, his parents instilled in him 'a lot of amazing things', such as his father's 'extraordinary work ethic'. 'My father had a work ethic like you've never seen', she says. 'He was always working, being passionate about things and being driven.' Paul Newman stars as Luke in award-winning Cool Hand Luke, where he attempts to eat fifty hard-boiled eggs in an hour. Photograph: SilverMeanwhile, from his mother he learned to be 'protective'. 'He could create this, kind of, armour. It was hard sometimes as a parent. As he got older, he lost that,' she adds. Growing up with Paul Newman as a father, she admits was sometimes 'a little hard' because of his long work schedule. 'When he would come back from all of that, it would take him a little bit of time to re-enter the family. And that was a little tough ... just because we were so dying for his attention ... but when he was home, he was truly the most fun. 'He was kind of like a big kid himself. He loved to just play with you. And play tricks on all of us. And read us stories. And read us scary stories. And get all of his friends in on it.' She said it was her father's love of 'clowning around' that resonated with the core of SeriousFun. 'Giving the kids a chance to kick back, and just be kids. That was his happy place.' Clea Newman: 'What's so amazing and what my father believed so strongly, is that we are stronger together.' Photograph: Family collection It was seeing children who had cancer in the corridors of a hospital, where one of Paul Newman's friends was being treated for cancer, that led him to create the children's network. 'Their parents ... would talk about how their children being treated in this hospital, mostly with cancer at the time, were missing out on their childhood. And that they were losing all their friends. They had no fun any more. They never saw their children smile any more. And it just broke my dad's heart.' Clea says her father became 'a mentor' to her as she got older, but was 'always my dad'. 'There was never an emergency or a time when I needed my parents, even when they were working at the height of their busyness, that they weren't there immediately. I can remember times when I was going through hard times and they showed up.' She adds this was one of the most important lessons her mother told her as a child: 'For the people, and the things, that you care about, you've got to show up'. Her parents' relationship was 'so unusually special', she says, with her father describing her mother as 'the talented one in the family'. 'My mom was an incredibly independent human being, very independent, crazy talented ... but she was also an incredible support to him. They supported each other beautifully. My dad would even go to the opera with her, which was not something that truly he loved all that much. 'But her support of him, also helping him … my mother had a kind of strength. A kind of quiet drive and focus that was overwhelmingly surprising, because she was so charming, and just the greatest hostess and the most fabulous actress. But she also had this incredible, as so many women do, way to supporting the people she loved.' Clea Newman: SeriousFun 'is my full-time passion'. Photograph:So, was it inevitable that Clea would follow in her father's footsteps? 'I thought I was going to be a lawyer,' she says, from studying pre-law in university and going on to work for a law firm. 'The law firm that I worked for, we represented a lot of pretty unsavoury people and I found that I just was too much of a soft touch for that kind of lifestyle, maybe. 'I think lawyers are amazing, some, but I realised that that wasn't for me. When I came home, my dad said to me, 'maybe, what you need is to go and take the focus off yourself and go volunteer as a counsellor at the camp'. 'I can honestly say I was probably a pretty spoiled twenty-something person. And, at the time, I was kind of focused on myself. I literally drove in one person, and drove out 10 days later a completely changed person.' Clea explains that being young at the time and wanting to spread her wings a little, she didn't want to stay working under the family. She got involved with a number of other charitable organisations that were focused on children. She remained, however, connected to SeriousFun camp, with regular visits, even spending Thanksgivings there. SeriousFun provides therapeutic camps and programmes across the world to children living with serious illnesses 'A number of years before my dad got sick, he asked me to oversee his philanthropic legacy. Now, this is my full-time passion. I can't even say it's a full-time job because I live and breathe it seven days a week, and it makes me happy.' It comes as no surprise to Clea that a recent study, conducted by UCD , DCU and King's College London , which examined the role of SeriousFun camps, such as Barretstown, found that they may provide unique benefits distinct from traditional healthcare settings, promoting psychological wellbeing, fostering hope, and building community and belonging. 'What's so amazing and what my father believed so strongly, is that we are stronger together.'
The Journal
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Journal
Barretstown urges families to attend its annual Big Picnic this weekend
THE BARRETSTOWN BIG Picnic is coming back this Sunday, welcoming families from across the country to visit its 500-acre campus in Ballymore Eustance in Co Kildare. Barretstown, a charity established by actor Paul Newman in 1994, serves children affected by cancer and other serious illnesses and their families. To date, the charity has served over 125,000 children and their families through its therapeutic camps and programmes. Modelled on Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Connecticut in the US, the charity's mission is to help the children it supports rebuild their lives. The Big Picnic taking place on Sunday welcomes everyone to visit the event, which will include shows from Fossett's Circus, live music, activities including canoeing and archery, and food stalls across the campus. Advertisement CEO of Barretstown, Dee Ahearn, said that the annual picnic is 'a huge highlight' of the charity's calendar that showcases the charity's activities and facilities it provides for the children its work seeks to help. 'We offer a unique blend of fun, friendship and specialised care that helps children regain their confidence, self-esteem and independence after the often traumatic journey through serious childhood illnesses,' she said, adding that she and the team 'can't wait' to welcome families and supporters to the campus. 'We are appealing to as many as possible to come and experience the magic of Barretstown for themselves and support the vital work that transforms lives throughout the year.' Barretstown receives minimal government funding, the charity said, and is almost entirely supported by donations and fundraising efforts. 'The services provided to all the children and families who come to Barretstown are entirely free of charge, so donations and fundraising efforts are vital for the charity to help more sick children experience the magic of Barretstown each year,' a spokesperson said. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
New York Post
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward's NYC home just sold for more than 40% above ask — after an intense bidding war
A one-bedroom Manhattan co-op once belonging to Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward has sold for more than 40% above its asking price. The Fifth Avenue pad listed for $9.95 million in early December for the first time in four decades. An intense bidding war followed, and a contract was signed after just three weeks. The ink finally dried on the sale, the Wall Street Journal reported, for roughly $14 million. 8 Paul Newman, pictured in 1995. Getty Images 8 Newman and his wife, actress Joanne Woodward, purchased the unit in the 1980s. Getty Images 8 The co-op attracted close to a dozen offers. Evan Joseph Studios The 3,000-square-foot co-op takes up half of the top floor of the 15-story building, located at 1126 Fifth Ave. The Hollywood star, philanthropist and all-around multi-hyphenate purchased the Carnegie Hill property in the 1980s. Newman and his wife Woodward, also an actress, reconfigured the two-bedroom into a spacious one-bedroom. The spare bedroom now functions as a library. The two Oscar winners used the property as a second home for decades. Newman died in 2008 at the age of 83 and is survived by Woodward, 95, who now lives in Connecticut. 8 The kitchen. Evan Joseph Studios 8 Built-ins surround French doors. Evan Joseph Studios 8 The formal dining room. Evan Joseph Studios Douglas Elliman agents Noble Black and Jennifer Stillman represented the sellers. More than 50 potential buyers toured the property in December, the Journal reported. Nearly a dozen offers came in, Black told the outlet, including one offer north of $14 million. That would-be buyer was ultimately rejected by the Newman family on the grounds that, as the bidder planned to use the pad as their own pied-à-terre, they'd likely be rejected by the co-op board. The romantic apartment offers two terraces spanning 2,300 square feet. Both lookouts boast views of Central Park and the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. 8 The large bedroom. Evan Joseph Studios 8 The home's terraces have entertained Hollywood stars and presidents. Evan Joseph Studios Clea Newman Soderlund, the couple's youngest daughter, told the New York Times in December that the terraces formerly hosted cocktails and dinner parties with the likes of Tom Cruise and Cher, as well as Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. The successful new owners of the home, who were represented by Brown Harris Stevens, remain anonymous. They were identified by Black only as a couple in finance.
New York Times
08-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
England vs India discussed: Gill's glorious batting, series predictions – and can Archer bounce back?
It has been an enthralling start to England's much-anticipated five-match series with India, and the 1-1 scoreline sets up the third Test at Lord's perfectly. Jofra Archer is set to make his long-awaited return for England, so will his pace finally trouble Shubman Gill, who has been sublime in his first two Tests as captain? Advertisement And there's the prospect of Jasprit Bumrah returning, too, after Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj bowled beautifully in Birmingham. The series is beautifully poised, so it's time to ask The Athletic's writers for their thoughts… Paul Newman: Absolutely fantastic. Two brilliant, absorbing examples of five-day Test cricket at its best. There's nothing like it. For England to make 371 on the last day at Headingley with 14 overs to spare was amazing. This England side can make what seemed impossible a few years ago commonplace. Then, just when I thought India were in disarray, they produce an outstanding performance at Edgbaston to completely outplay England. And without Bumrah. It's the narrative of a great five-Test series. Full of ebbs and flows. That's what we're going to get now. Anantaajith Raghuraman: Neither Test has seen a particularly equal contest between bat and ball, apart from bursts with the new ball. India's decision to improve their lower-order batting after Headingley paid dividends, but the key difference is in both teams' top orders. India's top five have scored seven centuries between them in the first two Tests, England's has scored three. India's fielding improved, but it was their tactics — specifically, tempting England with wider balls in the first innings before attacking the stumps in the second — that proved definitive, a promising sign for Gill. Dominic Fifield: That last-day chase by England at Headingley and the wonderful partnership between Jamie Smith and Harry Brook at Edgbaston mask the reality that India have been the better side in both games (and, had they held their catches, might have been 2-0 up). In that context, it is remarkable to contemplate that the tourists looked like a team in crisis going into the second Test. I suppose we should be grateful that we've had two matches that have gone to five days, but the benign nature of the pitches — those footmarks in Birmingham aside — has provoked frustration. Particularly early on in each game. Oh, for a bit of pace to enliven the first three days' play. That all said, it's an intriguing match-up between the teams and the cricket has been brimming with twists and subplots. Craig Chisnall: India have been the better side for nine of the 10 days. Look back to Headingley and it was only their final-day bowling performance that let them down. England have a lot to ponder as they head to Lord's — and the bowling attack is under the pump, which worries me before the Ashes. India left out their best bowler in Bumrah at Edgbaston and still won. Advertisement Richard Sutcliffe: Hugely entertaining and a great advert for the long-form of the game. India have been the better team across both Tests but England delivered when it mattered in key sessions at Headingley. I can see this ebb and flow being maintained across the rest of a series that is shaping up to be a classic. Newman: The batting of Gill. He came into the series averaging 35 and as a novice leader needing to replace Rohit Sharma as captain and a legend in Virat Kohli at No 4. Look at him now! He could break one of the unbreakable records in Test cricket and score more runs in a five-Test series than Don Bradman's 974. Another highlight is that morning session at Edgbaston, when England lost two wickets in consecutive balls to be five down, and Jamie Smith came in and hit a century before lunch. What a talent he looks. In all, there were 172 runs in that session when England were in trouble. Brilliant — and one of the reasons we have to take the rough with the smooth with this England side. Raghuraman: Some of the pace-bowling spells, despite the pitches offering close to nothing. Akash Deep on day five at Birmingham and Siraj late on day two were fantastic, as was Bumrah in the first innings of the first Test. Carse has had a few impressive bursts, too. Fifield: The exhibition of cover driving. England have produced fine examples, most notably from Smith, who arguably looks the most technically accomplished of their batters. But the real masterpieces have been Indian. The drives summoned by Gill and KL Rahul have been things of beauty, caressing the ball to the fence with such effortless ease. Sublime. Or, as Mark Butcher put it on Sky Sports, 'It's just naughty.' Chisnall: Both matches going five days — proper ebb-and-flow Test cricket. Four-day Tests, no thanks. Sutcliffe: The Western Terrace at Headingley may not be for everyone. Not for nothing has this seething mass of boozy humanity been renamed twice by Yorkshire to try and distance this side of the old ground from its notorious heyday. But there was something life-affirming about joining the Bharat Army, India's supporters' club and effectively their answer to the Barmy Army, who follow England around the world, in one of cricket's more famous enclosures. The noise, the colour, the fervent support for their team made for a memorable afternoon, as did the couple of pints we shared. Newman: England's bowling has long been a concern and Edgbaston showed why. Everything England have done since losing 4-1 in India last year is to try to produce an attack that could win in Australia, hence the jettisoning of James Anderson, the quest for faster bowlers, and the Shoaib Bashir project. Advertisement But to do that, they need everyone fit and they will not win this series, let alone the Ashes, with the attack that played at Edgbaston. As it stands, England desperately need a fit and firing Archer and Mark Wood, but history tells you their fitness should be treated as a bonus rather than a given. It's a big worry. Raghuraman: No 3 still seems a worry for India. While the rest of the top five have scored runs in at least one innings, Karun Nair and Sai Sudharsan scored just 87 runs across four innings. Ravindra Jadeja made two half-centuries in the second Test and bowled well on day five, but he has not exhibited the kind of control over line, length and pace that could give this attacking England setup some headaches. Fifield: Apologies for echoing the above, but England's bowling attack. We knew life after Stuart Broad and Anderson was going to be a challenge. That has been compounded by the injury issues suffered by Archer, Wood, Olly Stone, Gus Atkinson et al. But even so, the lack of bite has been troubling with this series in mind, let alone the Ashes in the winter. Chris Woakes has looked horribly ineffective and, in truth, knackered. Carse has promise, as does Josh Tongue, but their inexperience brings inconsistency. And Ben Stokes, quite rightly, appears wary of overbowling himself. As for poor Shoaib Bashir… a victim of England's eagerness to chase in the last innings rather than exploit what might be a worn pitch. There is so much to admire about the team's approach under Stokes and Brendon McCullum. It is just a shame we may never see Bazball in action with as attacking a bowling unit as a batting line-up. Chisnall: England's bowling attack. Yes, they've asked for flat pitches, but Woakes, apart from his first spell at Edgbaston, looks like a 36-year-old without much cricket and Tongue has been expensive. I feel for Bashir — he's being asked to bowl at the best players of spin in the world on these pitches. Is he really ready for it? Zak Crawley remains a worry — Siraj was all over him in Birmingham. Sutcliffe: England's bowling attack has been second-best. This was understandable at Headingley when Bumrah was roaring in from the Kirkstall Lane End. But, with the world's No 1 bowler absent at Edgbaston, India yet again got far more out of a docile pitch. An SOS to Archer seems the only option to pep up a misfiring attack, but he's only recently played his first red-ball game for Sussex in four years. Advertisement With one eye also on this winter's Ashes series, England being so reliant on not only Archer but also Wood, who is targeting a return for the final Test, has to be a huge concern. Newman: It was always the plan to freshen up the bowling after two Tests, particularly with Lord's coming three days after Edgbaston, and the England bowlers have had a lot of work to do. England are convinced Archer is ready to return, so he has to play, but it's a gamble. The same with Atkinson after six weeks out. I'd stick with Woakes as long as he's not in the red zone because he is such a Lord's specialist. The alternatives in Sam Cook and Jamie Overton are not convincing. England made a big mistake in allowing Jacob Bethell to stay at the Indian Premier League rather than play against Zimbabwe in the first Test of the summer. That allowed Crawley and Ollie Pope to fill their boots and their places appear more set in stone than ever. India would be a stronger side for picking Kuldeep Yadav, but they just don't seem to want to. England: Duckett, Crawley, Pope, Root, Brook, Smith, Stokes, Woakes, Atkinson, Archer, Bashir. India: Rahul, Jaiswal, Nair, Gill, Pant, Reddy, Jadeja, Deep, Bumrah, Siraj, Yadav. Raghuraman: Archer seems an obvious selection ahead of Tongue. I can't see England picking Atkinson or Overton over Carse given he has been one of their only real threats across the two Tests unless there are fitness concerns. If Carse is rested, Bethell should play, with England's pace department boosted either way by Stokes bowling 15 more. Woakes' Lord's record — 32 wickets and 340 runs in seven Tests — should see him get another crack. For India, swapping Bumrah for Krishna is the obvious change. With the surface at Lord's usually offering some turn and grip on the final two days, I expect to see Jadeja and Washington Sundar both picked, while Nitish Reddy will likely be given another chance. England: Crawley, Duckett, Pope, Root, Brook, Stokes, Smith, Bethell, Woakes, Archer, Bashir. India: Jaiswal, Rahul, Nair, Gill, Pant, Reddy, Jadeja, Sundar, Deep, Bumrah, Siraj. Advertisement Fifield: Judging by the panicked nature of his three innings since that Headingley century, Pope is likely to lose his place at No 3 to Bethell at some point. Just not yet. And this setup will not drop Crawley. Yet crowbarring Bethell in at the expense of Bashir just seems far too defensive a move for Stokes' England. And the notion that the Barbados-born youngster or the captain might have to bat at No 8 just feels nonsensical. So Bethell may just have to wait for his chance, ruing that decision to play in the IPL a bit longer. The seam department needs a complete overhaul, even if that means picking players with fragile bodies at Lord's. It all looks a lot rosier for India. Bumrah for Krishna is an obvious change. It would be brilliant to see Kuldeep involved, perhaps instead of Reddy, but Old Trafford may be his opportunity. England: Crawley, Duckett, Pope, Root, Brook, Stokes, Smith, Atkinson, Overton, Archer, Bashir. India: Jaiswal, Rahul, Nair, Gill, Pant, Reddy, Jadeja, Sundar, Deep, Bumrah, Siraj. Chisnall: If Archer is ready, which England clearly believe he is, he has to play. He'll bring pace and threat — I just hope his body holds up — and will come in for Tongue. I'm picking Woakes because of his Lord's record, but I'm not too sure how much more he plays in the series — and at all. Carse probably makes way, too, given fitness concerns, so Jamie Overton comes in. Atkinson surely needs some overs for Surrey before returning, given Archer needs easing back in. I'd also like to see Bethell replace Bashir, despite McCullum saying it won't happen. Hampshire all-rounder Liam Dawson, a fine left-arm spinner, should really be in the mix but has been ignored. Again. For India — I can't wait to see Bumrah come back in. Alongside Siraj and Deep, that looks a strong unit. I wonder if Sai Sudharsan comes back in for Nitish Kumar Reddy, too. England: Crawley, Duckett, Pope, Root, Brook, Stokes, Smith, Bethell, Woakes, Overton, Archer. India: Rahul, Jaiswal, Nair, Gill, Pant, Sudharsan, Jadeja, Sundar, Deep, Bumrah, Siraj. Sutcliffe: Despite misgivings about that lack of playing time, Archer has to come in. Atkinson, too, if he's fit after a hamstring problem. Taking Shoaib Bashir out of the firing line seems sensible, too. Back when selectors paid heed to the county game, Jack Leach might have been in line for a recall after taking six wickets against then-leaders Nottinghamshire in a high-scoring encounter played on the sort of track that, together with the Kookaburra ball, is killing the Championship. But those days seem to be over, so expect more of the same. Advertisement As for India, Bumrah returns feeling refreshed for what is likely to be a pivotal Test. England: Duckett, Crawley, Pope, Root, Brook, Smith, Stokes, Woakes, Atkinson, Archer, Bashir. India: Jaiswal, Rahul, Nair, Gill, Pant, Reddy, Jadeja, Sundar, Deep, Bumrah, Siraj. Newman: I said 4-1 to England before the series, then got carried away with it all after Headingley. I don't like changing my mind after one bad performance, so I will stick with that. But I'd be equally happy if we see a classic, close series won by either side. Raghuraman: A 2-2 draw, with at least two more closely fought games. Fifield: 2-2, with one Test washed out just as it was coming to the boil. Chisnall: 3-2 to England, but that could easily be the other way round. Sutcliffe: Momentum feels to be with India now. 3-2 to the tourists. Click here to follow cricket on The Athletic and see more stories like this.
Forbes
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
This Grande Dame Copenhagen Hotel Has A Michelin Star, Champagne Bar, And The City's Only Indoor Pool
Hotel d'Angleterre Courtesy of d'Angleterre Some very special hotels allow guests to time-travel, transporting them back to a more elegant era when wearing sweatpants and slippers in first class, or showing up to a high-end restaurant in a t-shirt and ripped jeans, would have been unimaginable. That's the case with Hotel d'Angleterre, an opulent neoclassical palace-turned 5-star hotel whose glamorous legacy and elegant interiors layered with fine marble, plush silks, twinkling crystals, and priceless artworks dates back to 1755. Alfred Hitchcock on the set of his 1966 film, Torn Curtain Getty Images The legacy hotel was even used as a backdrop in several scenes of Torn Curtain , a 1966 movie starring Julie Andrews and Paul Newman. Its famed director, Alfred Hitchcock, makes a cameo from the hotel's glam lobby. Boasting a decadent Michelin-starred restaurant, luxe Champagne Bar, beautiful pink patisserie, and a see-and-be-seen terrace — not to mention the only indoor swimming pool in all of inner Copenhagen and one of the city's biggest ballrooms — there's a lot to love about this iconic grande dame hotel in the City of Spires. Hotel d'Angleterre, on Kongens Nytorv, in 1880 Sepia Times/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Hotel d'Angleterre's rich history dates back 270 years, making it one of the world's longest-operating hotels. In the mid-1700s, Jean Marchal — a young Frenchman who originally came to Denmark as part of a theatre troupe — was hired as a valet to Count Conrad Danneskiold Laurvig. When Marchal fell in love with the royal chef's daughter, Maria, the pair married. In 1755, Mr. and Mrs. Marchal put their service and culinary talents to use by opening a restaurant and hotel on Kongens Nytorv (King's New Square), in the heart of Copenhagen. In 1787, the property changed hands and took on the name that it would carry for hundreds of years: Hotel d'Angleterre. When the hotel burnt down in The Great Copenhagen Fire of 1795, the owner reopened the hotel in a converted building nearby, in the location where it has stood ever since. The property went through a succession of owners and ambitious renovations over the many decades that followed, and got upgrades like a luxurious spa and the gorgeous mosaic-roofed Palm Court. Hotel d'Angleterre's glamorous legacy dates back to 1755 Courtesy of d'Angleterre Location The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Copenhagen. It's just 1,000 feet from Nyhavn, the rainbow-colored 17th-century canal and dining destination that's one of the city's most popular attractions. Marchal's lively terrace Courtesy of d'Angleterre Exquisite plating at the hotel's French-Nordic restaurant, Marchal Courtesy of d'Angleterre Highlights Prime location in the heart of the city center 5-star service Elegant old world architecture with stylish and luxe interiors Michelin-starred French restaurant, Marchal Balthazar Champagne bar A stellar art collection that includes works by Warhol, Miró, and many contemporary Scandinavian artists 92 guest rooms (including 55 suites) that are individually decorated Beautiful spa, and the only indoor swimming pool in inner Copenhagen Royal suite Courtesy of d'Angleterre An original Warhol hangs over the reception desk Courtesy of d'Angleterre Architecture and Decór The historic property's beautiful bones are complemented by opulent layers of marble and gold, silks and velvets. Which is not to say that it feels dated or dusty: all of the best historic elements have been preserved, and everything else has been renovated and refreshed. Traditional pieces sit alongside more modern furnishings, lighting fixtures, and art. (Andy Warhol's original portrait of Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II sits above the reception desk, and contemporary works from the Danish art scene are on display throughout the property.) Guest room with balcony overlooking Kongens Nytorv Courtesy of d'Angleterre The lavish 2,690 square-foot Royal Suite Courtesy of d'Angleterre Rooms & Suites There are 92 elegant guest rooms (including 55 suites), all of which are individually decorated in tasteful and calming earthy neutrals. The hotel's crowning gem is the Royal Suite, which marries old world luxury and stylish contemporary accents. At 2,690 square feet, the lavish suite (which was designed to feel like a private apartment) boasts one of the largest hotel balconies in the city, with an unbeatable view over all the comings-and-goings around Kongens Nytorv. The sleek indoor swimming pool, a rarity in Copenhagen hotels Courtesy of d'Angleterre Spa The tranquil spa on the property's lower level feels like a hidden oasis, with a sleek and contemporary pool that is, in fact, the only indoor swimming pool in inner Copenhagen. The chef's table at Michelin-starred Marchal Courtesy of d'Angleterre Marchal showcases beautifully plated classic French dishes with Nordic flair Courtesy of d'Angleterre Dining The hotel's signature restaurant plays homage to its original owners with its swanky fine dining restaurant, Marchal. The French Nordic-inspired nabbed its first Michelin star in 2014, and has maintained its one-star rating ever since. The restaurant is helmed by chef Alexander Baert — an English-born chef who was raised in France — who trained under culinary greats including Alain Ducasse, Anne-Sophie Pic, and Rasmus Kofoed of Copenhagen's famed Geranium restaurant. The a la carte and 6-course tasting menus lean luxe, starting with a 'parade of canpés'(think petite crab tartlets in gelée decorated with edible flowers, smoked salmon topped with caviar, and foie gras on brioche with 23k gold). French classics like canard à la presse, pithivier, and crêpes Suzette adorn the menu, but are given Nordic flair, and modern and refined plating. When the weather allows, guests should not miss the opportunity to dine on the popular terrace across from Kongens Nytorv, where it seems you can watch all of Copenhagen bustling by. Before of after dinner at Marchal, be sure to stop by Balthazar bar (the name of a 12-litre bottle of Champagne) for a glass of bubbly in another one of d'Angleterre's glamorous see-and-be-seen destinations that are popular with visitors and fashionable locals alike. Balthazar Champagne bar Courtesy of d'Angleterre Who It's Best For Couples Families, including multi-generational groups Solo travelers Business travelers Foodies The hotel is 1,000 feet from Nyhavn harbor Design Pics Editorial/Universal Images Group via Getty Images What's Nearby D'Angleterre's prime location on King's New Square makes it easy for guests to explore the city. Metro and bus stops are literally feet from the hotel's doors, and countless top attractions are a quick walk or bike ride away. Walkable destinations include: For more information, or to book a stay about this Copenhagen hotel, visit Hotel d'Angleterre.
