Nobis Hotel Copenhagen on Postcard

"Best Copenhagen hotel for: serenity in the city This is the Swedish brand’s first property in Denmark, just a few minutes’ walk from the Tivoli Gardens, and the smooth serenity of its sister hotel in Stockholm is very much in evidence. The stripped-back approach to interior design works well in this hefty building, once home to the Royal Danish Conservatory of Music, with its high ceilings, central marble staircase, and beautiful, ornate coving. For its latest incarnation, the 77 bedrooms are pleasingly weighty, with dusky-blue walls and herringbone-pattern wood floors, graphic dark-wood four-poster beds and plenty of Danish design details (even the black clothes hangers are from local interiors store Hay). Of course, in this city of fanatical Nordic foodies, restaurants matter and Nobis’s taupe-toned dining room is a formal affair with ambitions to match. Local ingredients are celebrated in dishes taking inspiration from across Europe at Restaurant NOI and seasonal cocktails with Scandinavian influence are shaken and stirred at the Marble Bar. More subdued is the little wine cellar, a cozy but unadorned room which operates as a drinking den for those in the know. There is also an ultra-secluded (guests only) hammam with a sauna and cold plunge pool. Hewn out of white marble, it is, like much of the rest of the hotel, a lesson in peaceful, modern minimalism. Address: Nobis Hotel Copenhagen, Niels Brocks Gade 1, 1574 Copenhagen, DenmarkWebsite: nobishotel.dkPrice: Doubles from about $342" - Lauren Jade Hill

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"Nobis Hotel, a Swedish hotel brand, chose a stately building, formerly the Royal Danish Academy of Music, for its first entry into Denmark. The interior features soft lighting, marble, light blue walls, and tan leather sofas. Room rates start from $448." - Mary Holland

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"Housed next to Tivoli Gardens, in a historic building that once served as the Royal Danish Conservatory of Music, Nobis Hotel is a showcase for Copenhagen’s iconic mix of Old World elegance and modern design. The 77-room boutique property maintains many of its original details, but with a contemporary twist—an intricate vertical lighting installation updates the marble-and-wood staircase, while midcentury furnishings by homegrown brands like Carl Hansen & Son offset classical wall and ceiling moldings. The aesthetic inspiration continues in the lounge (where low-slung leather sofas provide the perfect backdrop for Instagram-fueled envy) and not least in Restaurant Niels (where continental standbys are served in a serene space outfitted with blond wood and industrial lighting)."

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Jonathan B

Google

We stayed here for 3 nights and could not have asked for more. The staff (especially Maria) were excellent and the room was great. Breakfast in the morning was also fantastic - a vast array of food to choose from. The hotel is smart throughout and the sauna was a welcome relief after long days - although I didn’t get past my thighs in the plunge pool.

N P

Google

This was a fantastic short stay at Nobis Hotel Copenhagen. My husband and I were there as part of our anniversary trip. As a lifetime platinum Marriott member, I was pleasantly surprised and happy to learn about the upgrade to a suite upon our arrival. The hotel is in a great location in the city to make walking to some of the key sights very doable, whether it is Tivoli Gardens or Nyhavn. The hotel has many modern features and upgrades. I liked how they kept the historic features of the hotel given it is a former museum. Our suite was wonderful, spacious with many features such as a soaker tub, a walk in shower and a separate toilet. The staff were amazing as well. Friendly, efficient and service oriented. We checked in late at night and realized we needed converters due to the plug differences. Bo at the front desk was up to our room in 4 minutes with 2 converters. Yes, it really was 4 minutes. He was also very helpful in helping us map our walk through the city to hit the highlights first thing the next morning. The other members of staff we met the next day were just as friendly and helpful. The breakfast in the morning was a wide range of healthy options including some Danish options which is always refreshing to see local food at a buffet table. |We thoroughly enjoyed our brief stay at the hotel and we are trying to see how soon we can return for a longer stay. I would definitely recommend this hotel without hesitation.

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A heritage building upscale into a modern cozy hotel. Gyms are a little stuffy…Top (3rd) floor rooms have limited window view and ceiling height due to the roof, but that’s just the charm. Walkable to anywhere in the city center.

Ilya Lachugin

Google

The hotel is a charming establishment, ideally situated in close proximity to the central station, making it conveniently accessible on foot. The staff exudes warmth and friendliness, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. Our accommodation was delightful; the room was impeccably clean and the bed offered exceptional comfort. Although our stay was brief, lasting just one night, it was enhanced by a breakfast that was both delectable and satisfying.

Denise L

Google

Nobis is a beautiful hotel. Modern, clean aesthetic set inside a historic character building. Excellent breakfast with plenty of choices. There is some road noise and also Tivoli up to 10pm weeknights and midnight weekends, but it does get quieter during the night. The location is excellent, easy to get everywhere.

David Habegger

Google

I stayed here Sunday - Monday in early July on the last night of a 12 day Scandinavian trip. I stayed at Nobis hotel in Stockholm previously and was a little nervous because I didn't enjoy that experience. I was initially drawn to this property as Marriott rewards member. We stayed at another hotel during our three nights in Copenhagen earlier in the trip. This night was just a lay over for our flight back home to New York. I thought the hotel was beautiful. The service and attitude of everyone there was great. I booked the superior loft roof and it felt pretty spacious. When I booked the room back in April, it was about $460 per night. The hotel is centrally located in that is pretty close to the main train station but the immediate neighborhood around the hotel feels like a bit a dead zone; however, it is not a far walk to get to a more livelier area. I went to the hotel restaurant for dinner around 745pm. The restaurant was dead and almost nothing was available on their menu. I had the Caesar salad which fine but certainly not worthy of the price. Overall, I thought my room was nice and I enjoyed the hotel better than Nobis in Stockholm. I'd stay here again if visiting Copenhagen and I would recommend it.

Martin H

Google

Not a friendly hotel. Checkin staff very unhelpful and unfriendly especially given we are platinum elite and platinum Marriott members. Not a nice way to start a weekend trip. Rooms are very small. No welcome amenity. Asked for a room with a bath. Was practically laughed at. Reception staff have no service standard or desire to help accommodate guests it would seem. The only option we had for a nicer room is to pay 2500 a night for a suite. Door man was very friendly though.

Amy Shi

Google

We had pleasant stay at the hotel. Appreciate the beautiful 100+ years old building they preserved, while the hotel is fairly new (opened 2017), so there is no lack of modern comfort and luxury. It perfectly blended the old and new. The staff are courteous and helpful. One minor inconvenience is the glass shower door is one of those “half door” (honest I don’t understand why people would take such design) , so every time you shower, the water flows/splashes outside the bath area. I used a bath towel rolled up and placed on the floor out of the half door as stopper and it worked.

Jonathan B

Google

We stayed here for 3 nights and could not have asked for more. The staff (especially Maria) were excellent and the room was great. Breakfast in the morning was also fantastic - a vast array of food to choose from. The hotel is smart throughout and the sauna was a welcome relief after long days - although I didn’t get past my thighs in the plunge pool.

N P

Google

This was a fantastic short stay at Nobis Hotel Copenhagen. My husband and I were there as part of our anniversary trip. As a lifetime platinum Marriott member, I was pleasantly surprised and happy to learn about the upgrade to a suite upon our arrival. The hotel is in a great location in the city to make walking to some of the key sights very doable, whether it is Tivoli Gardens or Nyhavn. The hotel has many modern features and upgrades. I liked how they kept the historic features of the hotel given it is a former museum. Our suite was wonderful, spacious with many features such as a soaker tub, a walk in shower and a separate toilet. The staff were amazing as well. Friendly, efficient and service oriented. We checked in late at night and realized we needed converters due to the plug differences. Bo at the front desk was up to our room in 4 minutes with 2 converters. Yes, it really was 4 minutes. He was also very helpful in helping us map our walk through the city to hit the highlights first thing the next morning. The other members of staff we met the next day were just as friendly and helpful. The breakfast in the morning was a wide range of healthy options including some Danish options which is always refreshing to see local food at a buffet table. |We thoroughly enjoyed our brief stay at the hotel and we are trying to see how soon we can return for a longer stay. I would definitely recommend this hotel without hesitation.

What it’s Really like

Google

A heritage building upscale into a modern cozy hotel. Gyms are a little stuffy…Top (3rd) floor rooms have limited window view and ceiling height due to the roof, but that’s just the charm. Walkable to anywhere in the city center.

Ilya Lachugin

Google

The hotel is a charming establishment, ideally situated in close proximity to the central station, making it conveniently accessible on foot. The staff exudes warmth and friendliness, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. Our accommodation was delightful; the room was impeccably clean and the bed offered exceptional comfort. Although our stay was brief, lasting just one night, it was enhanced by a breakfast that was both delectable and satisfying.

Denise L

Google

Nobis is a beautiful hotel. Modern, clean aesthetic set inside a historic character building. Excellent breakfast with plenty of choices. There is some road noise and also Tivoli up to 10pm weeknights and midnight weekends, but it does get quieter during the night. The location is excellent, easy to get everywhere.

David Habegger

Google

I stayed here Sunday - Monday in early July on the last night of a 12 day Scandinavian trip. I stayed at Nobis hotel in Stockholm previously and was a little nervous because I didn't enjoy that experience. I was initially drawn to this property as Marriott rewards member. We stayed at another hotel during our three nights in Copenhagen earlier in the trip. This night was just a lay over for our flight back home to New York. I thought the hotel was beautiful. The service and attitude of everyone there was great. I booked the superior loft roof and it felt pretty spacious. When I booked the room back in April, it was about $460 per night. The hotel is centrally located in that is pretty close to the main train station but the immediate neighborhood around the hotel feels like a bit a dead zone; however, it is not a far walk to get to a more livelier area. I went to the hotel restaurant for dinner around 745pm. The restaurant was dead and almost nothing was available on their menu. I had the Caesar salad which fine but certainly not worthy of the price. Overall, I thought my room was nice and I enjoyed the hotel better than Nobis in Stockholm. I'd stay here again if visiting Copenhagen and I would recommend it.

Martin H

Google

Not a friendly hotel. Checkin staff very unhelpful and unfriendly especially given we are platinum elite and platinum Marriott members. Not a nice way to start a weekend trip. Rooms are very small. No welcome amenity. Asked for a room with a bath. Was practically laughed at. Reception staff have no service standard or desire to help accommodate guests it would seem. The only option we had for a nicer room is to pay 2500 a night for a suite. Door man was very friendly though.

Amy Shi

Google

We had pleasant stay at the hotel. Appreciate the beautiful 100+ years old building they preserved, while the hotel is fairly new (opened 2017), so there is no lack of modern comfort and luxury. It perfectly blended the old and new. The staff are courteous and helpful. One minor inconvenience is the glass shower door is one of those “half door” (honest I don’t understand why people would take such design) , so every time you shower, the water flows/splashes outside the bath area. I used a bath towel rolled up and placed on the floor out of the half door as stopper and it worked.

Liz N.

Yelp

Loved this hotel! Very high end and the staff were sweet. Would def recommend this as a hotel stay while in Copenhagen. It's about a 10 min walk from the closest metro/train station

Connie N.

Yelp

Two stars for being aesthetic (and carrying Byredo bathroom supplies) and close to places (Ny Carlsburg Glytotek and Tívoli), but literally everything else is pretty garbage fire. I don't think this place was set-up to run functionally. From the rooms being super super hot (automated heater that compensates for outside temp) to the AC controls being super confusing and really having no options other than basically the La Croix of cooling...to the bathroom sink not always draining...and a fridge that keeps nothing cold. When we checked in, they said our room was ready, when we got there, there was a dirty coffee cup lol They do come and change your towels and tidy up daily if you want, but sometimes take your bathroom floor mat without replacing it. So come stop by, just to take a picture of the lights in the stairwell or I guess if you want to use the sauna (but let them know 30 mins to a hour in advance).

Hollwyood C.

Yelp

Stunning! Exceptional! classy and chic! Such a high end establishment! The hotel is visually a work of art, polished refined! The lighting in this hotel alone is beautiful visually! I'm really perplexed by the love hate reviews of this establishment. This is such a polished and refined hotel, the majority of the staff smiles back, engages and tries to be helpful so I'm a bit perplexed on the onslaught of negative reviews. I'm a bit mesmerized on the architectural, lighting and the beauty of this hotel. The price might be slightly higher, but I enjoy OCD perfection which a lot of hotels cannot maintain. Yelp is the Bible in the US but clearly trip advisor has a stronger influence in Europe! Yelp is rarely ever wrong but 3.5 stars for such a wonderful hotel, is not an accurate reflection. Hats off to Alex, the receptionist, and the hotel concierge. I've never seen such welcoming, engaging and charismatic individual. I think they were short staffed, the gentlemen took all 6 luggage's from the taxi, delivered to the room? Checked us in and gave restaurant recommendations. In 16 years of traveling I've never seen a more dedicated employee who wanted everything to be perfect for his patrons. Kudos to management for having such a terrific individual on their team. I don't think I've ever seen anyone dedicated to their job. Also knowing that he is Danish and taking such a source of pride in his heritage, culture and history and wanted to share. I probably threw 20 questions at him and he answered everything! I've added additional pictures of the hotel. I will definitely be staying here for future travels! Another hotel that I've fallen in love with is Manon Les Suites which is also EXCEPTIONAL in other ways!

Jaclyn Y.

Yelp

I had a perfectly pleasant time at this hotel. The gentleman who checked us in late on a Friday evening was super nice. Everyone else we encountered was polite but not particularly welcoming. I didn't mind this, but some might expect more from the hotel. The rooms are small but well-appointed. I love the byredo toiletries. The shapes of some of the rooms (at least on the 3rd level) are a bit unique in that the ceiling slopes at a sharp angle. The very-tall among us would be in danger of bumping their heads :) Another weird thing is that there are some rooms located right next to the check in counter. This is super strange to me. The walls are not particularly thick, so I'm not sure how you'd avoid awkward situations.

Michelle D.

Yelp

The staff at this Hotel is AMAZING!! Outstanding customer service from the moment you are greeted throughout the entire stay!! Everyone is Fantastic at there job and I must call out Sylvester for doing an exceptional job and helping else solve some problems that resulted from damage to my moms mobility scooter by the airlines on our trip over. She now has a brand new scooter delivered in time for the cruise we are taking. THANK YOU SYLVESTER! I highly recommend this hotel. The food is also outstanding!!!!

Steph C.

Yelp

My husband and I stayed three nights at the Nobis Hotel last month. We booked our visit using Starwood points, so we didn't really look around for other hotel options. On balance, we were pleased with our choice, though I wouldn't recommend the place with any real enthusiasm. The best part was the location. It was right in the middle of things, across the street from the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, about a block away from Tivoli Gardens. The train station was so close we were able to walk with our luggage without breaking a sweat. We didn't get in a single cab during our visit--we were able to walk or bike everywhere we wanted to see. The hotel was clean and attractive. There weren't a lot of common areas, but the little lobby was neat, as was the cute lounge space by the elevator. Our room was small but pleasant, the bathroom nice, the bed reasonably comfortable. Everything looked good, newly renovated with a cool, modern aesthetic. Service was pretty minimal. You have to go up a set of stairs to get to the lobby, and when we arrived, there was no one there to greet us or help out with our luggage. Check-in was fine, though this was the first hotel we've booked through Starwood that didn't offer points or drink tickets. We didn't really see much of the staff over the course of our visit. We just kind of checked in and checked out, with no interactions in between (though I should note, of course, that there was housekeeping, and it was fine). I don't need to be followed around by smiling butlers spraying me with rosewater or anything like that, but this was an expensive hotel (category 6, which meant we laid out a lot of points). I guess I was surprised by the indifferent service. Still, we weren't unhappy with Nobis. It was a solid hotel with an unbeatable location, and I'd stay again if I found myself going back to Copenhagen. I just don't have any particular affection for the place.

Edmond T.

Yelp

Awesome location, beautiful recently opened in Sept 2017, Nobis Hotel has super comfortable bed, everything is top notch, great service, speedy yet welcoming check in, room located on the quiet side of the street was very nice overlooking the museum, even the bottle of red blend in the room was decent choice and not super marked up. We did not opt in for breakfast at the hotel as there seems to be many places walking distance. If you like a well appointed room with refreshing beautiful Nordic stylish setting this is your perfect choice.

Larry L.

Yelp

I recently stayed at this property and was disappointed with the size of the room. The rooms are very small, especially the bathroom. Most of the staff are nice but there was one female desk clerk who was snippy, especially when I tried to get a different room. The location of the hotel is good as well. This property is part of the Marriott boutique family of hotels and think Marriott should reconsider having its name associated with this hotel.

James B.

Yelp

Beautiful boutique hotel within walking distance to everything. Unfortunately the AC was out in our room and it was impossible to sleep. When we notified the front desk they came with a infrared thermometer and confirmed it was blowing out only 24C but there was nothing they could do. He said we should have told them sooner. Not sure how that would have helped because we were there for 4 days and it was never fixed, all they did was provide a fan. They also would not honor late check out as an Marriott Ambassador. The breakfast was minimal, but good.

Chilly W.

Yelp

An interesting building, well preserved and modernized without compromise. A great location downtown. Easy walk to most things and if desired, bikes available for use. The most impressive things however, is the staff. Polite, friendly and customer focused. They went well beyond helping us with an airline issue, without us asking them to. I highly recommend this hotel.

Tan D.

Yelp

Great hotel in a great location with a great staff but still under construction and dealing with a few technical glitches. The hotel is located by the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek museum and very close to the train station which is perfect to get from/to the airport. At about 20 m2, my room wasn't that big but thanks to the high ceiling it didn't feel that compact. I wish it had more closet space. The bathroom albeit small felt luxurious. My biggest problem with the room was the lighting. The light sconces were set too low and I kept banging my head against it. The switch system is overly complex and slow to respond so I never knew if I pressed the right button. The worse is that the lights will go on and off on its own. Finally when i got to the room one light bulb was out which was replaced right away but the next day another light bulb went out. The hotel manager who was great tried to help with the lights in different ways but couldn't figure out how to resolve the on/off problem. The breakfast buffet was very good; the choice of tea was interesting but I wonder if they did not select them just for their container. The eggs were done nicely even if their recipe for egg Benedict was unusual. Service was great especially from the French lady but the eggs took a long time to arrive when there weren't that many guests to cook for. I was told by the manager that the restaurant had a very good review in the local newspaper. The gym was minuscule but the spa area was quite large and nice. I was also given a tour of the hotel including a suite which was great. The third and four floors were still under construction. I spent a long weekend at the hotel. There were no construction done over the weekend but the noise was quite noticeable on Monday. I think this hotel will be great once the work will be done and the kinks are worked out. Will I come back? Absolutely Whom do I recommend this to? Everyone especially Wallpaper* readers.

Sharon K.

Yelp

Very disappointing. Just got off a cruise. Our room on the ship was bigger. Air conditioner sad sad sad. No upgrade for platinum status. No platinum concierge . Nothing. Sorry. Staff seemed nice. Bed comfortable. That's it

Lucas P.

Yelp

Gorgeous hotel approx 10 minute walk from central train station. Our room was glorious with gorgeous danish furniture, a mobile style lamp, 100% marble bathroom. The spa was BEAUTIFUL!! Staff were extra nice. Toothbrushes were made of bamboo. Will stay here again 100000%.

Daniel S.

Yelp

Probably the only lackluster and dirty street in all of Scandinavia which would have been fine if the design wasn't done by someone's love interest who happened to have a decades old mid-century modern ikea catalogue whom then considered themselves a newly-minted design "expert." Tragically overpriced and under-serviced....a possible breaking point for the boutique hotel trend here in Copenhagen where people will finally see that the emperor has no clothes and decide the actually want a waste basket in their austere photo-shoot set of a room At least the attitude from the front desk staff was 5 star...but with none of the fun or quality to back those pompous looks up with - a major fail in my book.

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