Ibsens HotelvsCopenhagen Island
Both hotels are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Ibsens Hotel scores marginally higher than Copenhagen Island Hotel. Ibsens Hotel ranks #17 in Copenhagen with approval from 6 publications like DK Eyewitness, Rough Guide and Oyster.
Ibsens Hotel
Vendersgade 23, Copenhagen 1363, Denmark
From $90/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Multilingual
DK Eyewitness
"Set within a classic French-style apartment building, this modern boutique hotel has individually styled rooms, ranging from modern Scandinavian to classical English."
Rough Guide
"Arty hotel situated on a Nansensgade street corner with bright and airy rooms spread over five floors in two interconnected nineteenth-century apartment buildings."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"On the edge of Copenhagen's tourist district in the Nansengade, the...Ibsens Hotel is within a five-minute walk of the University of Copenhagen's Botanical Gardens and the Norreport metro station." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"An early 20th-century building turned modern, arty hotel. Ibsens has quite a cool, creative feel with simple but sensibly designed rooms and a convenient central location." Full review
Frommer's
"Although it dates from 1906, the Ibsens is hardly aged—this excellent moderately priced property keeps current by embracing the middle-class Bohemianism of the surrounding Nansensgade neighborhood" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Part of the Brøchner Group (which also includes Hotel Fox and Hotel Kong Arthur), the recently revamped Ibsens is a three-star hotel with boutique finesse." Full review
Copenhagen Island
Kalvebod Brygge 53, Copenhagen 1560, Denmark
From $104/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Contemporary glass and steel hotel set just outside the city, on a man-made island in the harbour."
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Well-equipped bedrooms, some with balconies; choose a water over a city view.
Frommer's
"Once you're inside, you'll find the place either fascinating or terrifying -- or perhaps a combination of both -- thanks to vertigo-inducing catwalks that crisscross the soaring glass-enclosed lobby." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Although some rooms are seriously small, they’re all expectantly svelte, complete with sexy Danish-designed furniture." Full review
Rough Guide
"With wonderful large windows looking out to the Copencabana harbour pool just outside, you could be excused to think that you’re on a seaside holiday."
Oyster
Upscale
"The sleek and shiny Copenhagen Island Hotel is located right on the waterfront in the business district, slightly outside the main tourist areas; it's a popular choice for business travelers." Full review
Jetsetter
"An award-winning design hotel in the heart of Copenhagen, boasting impressive views of the water." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"There’s an uplifting sense of space and light to this modern harbourfront hotel, designed by Danish architect Kim Utzon." Full review
Independent
"Steel, glass and light are the dominant elements here – which fit the location, connected to Copenhagen Harbour by a bridge. Standard rooms have city views. "