Scandic FrontvsCopenhagen Island
Scandic Front and Copenhagen Island Hotel are both recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Scandic Front is preferred by most writers compared to Copenhagen Island Hotel. Scandic Front comes in at #8 in Copenhagen with positive reviews from 10 reviewers like Michelin Guide, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Scandic Front
Sankt AnnAe Plads 21, Copenhagen 1250, Denmark
From $84/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Contemporary harbourside hotel with pleasant lobby-lounge, airy function rooms and well-equipped fitness area."
Frommer's
"On the inside, however, it's one of the hottest and most appealing hotels in town." Full review
Concierge
"An offspring of Copenhagen's frostiest grande dame, Hotel D'Angleterre, the Front feels less like a lady-in-waiting than a parody of the pandering boutique hotel."
Travel + Leisure
"The fitness center, on the first floor of the all-glass Front Hotel, overlooks the modern Copenhagen Opera House designed by Henning Larse." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"All the rooms are lavish in their comforts, with deep beige and brown accents, Barcelona chairs, and flat-screen TVs, as well as tiled bathrooms with vanity mirrors."
Condé Nast Traveler
"The first thing you notice is the Guest Wall, a floor-to-ceiling blackboard on which previous visitors have scribbled messages in colored chalk." Full review
Star Service
"With the queen as its neighbor, this hotel is located on an elegant street near museums, art galleries, Kongens Nytorv (The King's New Square), chic shops and Stroeget (the walking street)." Full review
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Sixth-floor Deluxe double rooms with balconies are also worth requesting.
Oyster
Upscale
"The 132-room middle-range Scandic Front is in a quiet location close to the city center, and has a fitness room the size of a small public gym." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The waterfront setting is the big draw at this central four-star hotel, where the recently refurbished rooms have big windows and contemporary grey-toned décor. " Full review
Lonely Planet
"Conveniently plonked to the rear of Nyhavn and overlooking the harbour, Front is light, bright and sexed-up with a bold colour scheme." 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. "