The Helnan Phonix is housed in an historic 18th century red brick building which has been a hotel since 1853. Situated in the center of Aalborg, the city's shops, bars and zoo are within 500 meters. The 220 guestrooms have a warm décor with dark carpets, simple white walls and patterned bedspreads. Modern amenities include cable television, high-speed Internet access and minibars.
Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast each morning and the Restaurant Brigadéeren serves Danish specialties and international dishes in an English-style setting. After busy day, guests can work out in the fitness center, relax in the sauna, enjoy a drink in the bar with its Chesterfield sofas, or play a game of billiards. The hotel offers an array of amenities including dry cleaning service, concierge, and limited room service. In summertime there is also a garden terrace. For entertainment guests can wander down to Jomfru Anegade, Aarlborg's bar district, or head for the zoo or Tivoli Park, a lunar themed park, all to be found within 500 meters. It is also possible to take a boat cruise to the fjords while those who like a drop of the hard stuff might want to visit the only remaining Danish distillery of akvavit, the national drink.