Alexander Kølpin has transformed a 1869 building into a contemporary townhouse, between Nyhavn and the Royal Palace.
Hotel Sanders
From
761.754 €
“24-hour library-lounge with fireplace, honesty bar and collection of Danish vinyls.”
Hotel Sanders occupies a neoclassical building a stone's throw from Nyhavn, renovated in 2017 by the founder of Birger Christensen. We step into a hall with forest-green walls, bleached oak parquet, Kaare Klint armchairs, light dimmed by linen lampshades. The 54 rooms blend original wood panelling, velvet-upholstered headboards, Carrara marble bathrooms with Vola taps. The restaurant serves modern Nordic cuisine under a glass roof, from 762 € a night. Service remains discreet, never obsequious, typically Scandinavian. The address draws an international clientele fleeing chains, seeking Copenhagen authenticity without folklore. We slept in a courtyard-facing room, absolute silence, firm king-size bed, perfect water pressure ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend Sanders to thirty-to-fifty-something couples seeking design Copenhagen without cold minimalism. The hotel suits gastronomic weekends, discreet business trips, cultural stays with opera and museums. Families find their place thanks to interconnecting rooms, but the atmosphere remains intimate, rather adult after 8pm.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The building dates from 1869, neoclassical façade in yellow brick typical of the royal quarter. Kølpin has preserved the original mouldings, parquets and fireplaces, added Kvadrat velvet, Gubi lighting, works by contemporary Danish artists. Ceiling height of 3.20 m in the noble rooms, white marble staircase with wrought-iron balustrade. The whole spans 1,200 m² over six floors, period lift restored.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
The Sanders restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner under a restored 1920 glass roof. Modern Nordic cuisine by Mads Lund, produce from Bornholm and Jutland, short menu renewed weekly. The bar offers 40 signature cocktails, Scandinavian spirits, champagne by the glass. Room service available until 11pm, simplified but careful menu.
Highlights
- 54 rooms with original parquet, Danish mid-century furniture and Italian marble
- Restaurant under glass roof run by chef Mads Lund, produce from Bornholm
- Library open day and night with 2,000 books and vinyl collection
- Location between Kongens Nytorv and Amalienborg, Nyhavn 3 minutes on foot
- Cocktail bar with Scandinavian spirits and 120-reference list
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Copenhagen
The hotel stands on Tordenskjoldsgade, between Kongens Nytorv and Amalienborg Palace. Nyhavn three minutes on foot, Strøget (shopping artery) five minutes, Royal Opera ten. Kongens Nytorv metro station 200 metres away, Kastrup airport 25 minutes by taxi. The quarter is chic residential, calm after 7pm, with art galleries and antiquarians.
Good to know
Before you book
- Pets
- Accepted on request, no supplement mentioned.
- Parking
- Available on site, booking advised.
- Wi-Fi
- Free throughout the property.
- Accessibility
- Facilities for disabled guests available.
- Children
- Family rooms available, extra beds on request.
Facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Facilities for disabled guests
Room service
Restaurant
Wi-Fi available throughout
Free Wi-Fi connection
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Location
Where Hotel Sanders is located
Exact address
Hotel Sanders
Address
Tordenskjoldsgade 15
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