Aarhus Apartments

The hotel is clean en have nice big rooms, also a nice bathroom, the people are friendly and helpfunctie, very easy parking in front of the entrance. Breakfast is also very good, Just a few minutes walking to the City centre.

Booked a single room, the room is a bit mini, the bathroom is indeed a bit small. But the service is very good and the breakfast is very good. The overall price of Denmark is very high, The price/performance ratio of two minutes walk from the train station is still ok.

As returning clients of more than a decade we were shocked and appalled when we learned first-hand of the hospitality- or lack of same- of the new owners. The Bühlmann family, or should I say familia with all the not-so-nice Godfatherly connotations of this word, are rude and unpleasant in the extreme, bordering on the downright intimidating. We used to regard Hotel Villa Provence as a home away from home but will now earnestly advise everybody to simply not go there. When we tried to book a room and had agreed on our usual price (DKK 1890) we received a confirmation with the price well above DKK 2000. A subsequent complaint over email resulted in the price going further up - this time DKK 2.220- and when we finally phoned the reception the young and clearly incompetent assistant was rude and insolent in the extreme. I asked to get the manager on the phone and had to endure a thankfully rather brief conversation, in the course of which I was told to stay away and in future would be physically barred from entering any of the hotels owned by la sua familia, The Bühlmanns. During the call I had the distinct impression that Le Padrone might be drunk- or worse. We promptly cancelled our Easter vacation in Aalborg at Pier Five, another hapless establisment in the clutches of La Familia Bühlmann, and vowed to terminate our dealings with Godfather and his ilk. Not without compunctions, though. Hotel Villa Provence used to provide genuine hospitality and service sans pareille- and we have spent vacations both at the Castello Di Velona in Tuscany and Spaletti Trivelli in Rome. However, all good things have an end and nothing lasts forever: Sic transit Gloria Mundi! Dear fellow connoisseur of fine hospitality and travelling: Dont even think of going near the place unless you want a real-life Basil Fawltyesque experience- only without the comedy but most surely with a genuinely intimidating peppering of something very, very unpleasant.

The guesthouse is located a moderate walk from the city centre but you can take the tram (if you can negotiate the faulty ticket-purchase system). Owner is friendly and helpful. Guests may use the kitchen to prepare breakfast etc. The place is clean and the wi-fi works.

The hotel has a strategic location and convenient transportation. It is very close to Aarhus train station and the surrounding environment is also very good. The room hygiene is also very good. The front desk staff are very friendly and the breakfast is rich. It is highly recommended and we will stay here again if we have the opportunity.

The hotel is located right in the centre of the old town of Aarhus, a stone throw from the Domkirke. There is no off-street parking available but you could always use the Navitas car park or even the amazing Dokk1 Parkering in the docks. The handsome stucco façade stands out in the locality and the owners took great care in tastefully decorating the interior of the building, that includes its historical elevator, wall paintings and the reception area. Therefore, it’s a bit of shame that the same has not been extended to ensure the comfort of its guests. Our Standard Room was overlooking the main square but it was rather dark and not very spacious, with a classic décor. The lighting was limited with the main switch not working – side lights had to be turned on individually. There was precious little storage space as only about a third of the wardrobe was available and no other appropriate closets/drawers around. There was a rather high step between the bedroom and bathroom, just ideal for tripping on, in the dark! The bed was quite uncomfortable, with a very thin foam mattress and topped with a smallish duvet. The TV set was on the side of the bed (!) and programmes were only available if you had a suitably tuned smartphone device. We’re all for the options being offered to tech-savvy travellers but surely there has to be easier access for those guests who are less clued-in? The bathroom was of standard size, with a walk-in shower. The hairdryer had to be plugged in by the mirror, above the bathroom sink (there was literally nowhere else to do so, with a mirror!), so not quite sure about the safety aspect of such an arrangement. Bathrobes and slippers were provided. There was a safe-box but it was not working despite the valiant efforts of one of the receptionist. WiFi signal was good. Tea and coffee facilities were offered as well as a frugally stocked minibar. No free water was available. The breakfast was quite limited with a minimal selection of cold dishes and even less cooked food, available. The bread was very tasty. The hotel doesn’t provide dinners. The staff in the reception and the breakfast room were very friendly, helpful and enthusiastic. They couldn’t do enough for us and always responded with a smile. Overall, it felt like the hotel has lots of potential although lots of that seems to have been squandered on half-baked ideas. Good enough to stay in as long as you don’t expect fireworks.

This hotel is recommended by guests, it is really good, not far from Aarhus railway station, close to the beach with a good view, good sound insulation, quiet at night, good service.

Great hotel with really nice large and bright every clean rooms . Bathrooms were very clean and had toiletries available. Ladies at reception were absolutely wonderful . From speaking English better than most Native American speakers to being full of information and happiness they were great . Great secure bicycle storage . Within 5km. of the Ferry from Aarhus to Sealand . Straight shot on our bicycles . Very good breakfast and many very good restaurants within walking distance for dinner .