Hotel The Monica: A Hidden Gem on an Island in Denmark
Photographs via Hotel the Monica
This spring’s winner for Hidden Gem, Lodgings Edition: The Monica in the town of Ærøskøbing on the Danish island of Ærø. The three-room guest house is the work of Monica Conradsen, who serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the kitchen, hangs bed linens to dry in the herb garden, and runs a well-appointed shop next door.
The hotel is situated on a cobblestone street in Ærøskøbing, with a cheerful green front door.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tea are prepared by Monica and served in the open kitchen (or, if you like, in the garden).
Colorful built-ins, a long communal table, and an ad-hoc chandelier.
One of three guest rooms, painted a sunny yellow.
Monica arranges each of the three guest rooms with fresh flowers, art, and “a selection of literature” for guests.
Beds are made the Scandi way.
Out to the herb garden.
The third guest room has views of—and direct access to—the garden.