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Scandic CopenhagenvsAbsalon Hotel

Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Scandic Copenhagen scores slightly better than Absalon Hotel. Scandic Copenhagen is ranked #16 in Copenhagen with praise from 6 sources such as The Telegraph, Frommer's and Star Service.

Scandic Copenhagen
8/10
Vester Sogade 6, Copenhagen 1601, Denmark
From $86/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"One of the city's tallest hotels, with a crisp, clean interior and state-of-the-art events facilities."
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Stylish, minimalist bedrooms feature striking murals; choose a lake or city view.
Frommer's Frommer's
"Built near the Tivoli Gardens in 1972, and much renovated and improved since then, it rises over the city's lakes near the Tycho Brahe Planetarium." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The Scandic offers great facilities and a superb location, joining some of the city's most expensive real estate along the lakefront and just a short walk from the tourist magnet of Tivoli." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This hotel fills an 18-story steel and glass tower facing the Tycho Brahe Planetarium and one of the city's lakes on one side, and the skyline of old Copenhagen on the other." Full review
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Plastic bottles have been replaced with designer glass bottles of filtered water, and special care is taken to avoid the use of harsh cleaning chemicals.
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The Scandic Copenhagen hotel is a 486-room, 18-story upscale hotel located in central Copenhagen and abutting the Vesterbro area." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Period features and recently revamped rooms come together at this comfortable central hotel, along with very friendly staff, good food and an interesting history." Full review
Absalon Hotel
7/10
Helgolandsgade 15, Copenhagen 1653, Denmark
From $85/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Insight Guides Insight Guides
"If you’re looking for value and a central location, this family-run place has both."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"At the three-star 165-room Absalon you’ll find chintz-laden rooms with good amenities, including cable TV and office facilities available to guests."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Large good-value family-run hotel offering a wide range of accommodation from small basic rooms sharing a bathroom in the corridor to en-suite doubles and triples."
Star Service Star Service
"As with many of the older former apartment buildings in the Vesterbro area, this one has a charming neoclassical look." Full review
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A one-day laundry service is provided, but guests may also choose to use the self-service laundry in the building.
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"The three-pearl Absalon Hotel, a 161-room, modern property in Copenhagen, is centrally located in the neighborhood of Vesterbro, a trendy section also known as the Meatpacking District." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Founded in 1938 and a five-minute walk from the iconic Tivoli Gardens and the now trendy meatpacking district." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Situated less than five minutes walk from both the central station and Copenhagen's famous meatpacking district, this beautiful hotel underwent a significant renovation." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"All rooms and suites are freshly painted in white, and organized by color scheme...all come with 40-inch LED TVs, sophisticated motion-activated lighting systems, all-natural bath products by Karmame" Full review

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