Copenhagen StrandvsScandic Copenhagen
Both hotels are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Copenhagen Strand is preferred by most professionals compared to Scandic Copenhagen. Copenhagen Strand has a TripExpert Score of 85 with praise from 9 sources like Lonely Planet, Star Service and The Telegraph.
Copenhagen Strand
HavneGade 37, Copenhagen 1058, Denmark
From $104/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Centrally located hotel in a 19C former paper factory on the harbourside. Comfortable, functional bedrooms, in light maritime colours, are furnished in polished wood."
Frommer's
"In keeping with its harborfront location, many of the old-fashioned architectural details of the building have been retained, and the maritime theme is reflected in the decoration in the lobby." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Set in an original harbourside warehouse, with a vague maritime atmosphere throughout the hotel lobby."
Star Service
"One of the original brick and timber warehouses on the harborfront, this charming tourist-class hotel has the backing of the dependable Arp-Hansen chain to keep things afloat." Full review
Fodor's
"You can't stay closer to the harbor than here." Full review
Jetsetter
"A central Copenhagen hotel with the perfect location – steps from the harbor and the picturesque Nyhavn." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This popular hotel – a conversion of a 19th-century warehouse – is one of just a few in Copenhagen to enjoy a prime waterfront location." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The mid-range CopenHagen Strand is conveniently surrounded by restaurants and bars, and situated along the waterfront a three-minute walk from the Nyhavn Canal." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Set in a converted 19th-century warehouse, the appealing Strand hotel overlooks Copenhagen Harbour." Full review
Scandic Copenhagen
Vester Sogade 6, Copenhagen 1601, Denmark
From $86/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
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
"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
"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
"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
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
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