The modern First Hotel Kolding, newly opened in 2006, is situated in the centre of Kolding next to the railway station, 1.5 kilometres from the Kolding Hus Castle and Slotssøen Lake. The 132 guestrooms have an ultra modern design featuring Jensen beds and Walter Knoll chairs. Amenities include Hugson 28 inch flat screen televisions with satellite channels, direct dial telephones, wireless Internet, coffee and tea trays, and desks. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Guests can relax with a drink in the lounge and browse the complimentary newspapers or access wireless Internet for business or leisure purposes. The hotel also features a modern restaurant and bar where guests can sample new continental cuisine or relax with the DJ music on Saturday nights. Those arriving by car will find parking facilities (surcharge). Staff at the 24 hour reception can answer any queries and advise on sightseeing opportunities. The hotel is 100 metres away from the Kolding Library, 1.5 kilometres from the Slotssøbadet (fitness centre) and four kilometres from the Trapholt Museum. Billund Airport is 42 kilometres away with an approximate driving time to First Hotel Kolding of 40 minutes.