DENMARK | 1 Hotels has officially expanded its brand of luxury properties to Copenhagen, reimagining one of the city's historical buildings.
1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle hotel brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, has announced the official opening of 1 Hotel Copenhagen, a transformative reimagining of the historic Skt. Petri.
Copenhagen is one of the world's most forward-thinking cities and a beacon of sustainability. So it makes sense that 1 Hotels, a purpose-driven brand built around sustainable travel, chose the city for its first location in continental Europe.
Drawing on Copenhagen's commitment to climate leadership and eco-conscious living, the hotel pairs Nordic craftsmanship with a deep connection to nature. Guests will find calming interiors shaped by natural materials, living landscapes that shift with the seasons, and a lifestyle experience designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and well-being. The central location at Krystalgade 22 offers easy access to the city's most iconic attractions, including Tivoli Gardens, the Round Tower, Rosenborg Castle, and the Botanical Garden.
"Copenhagen has always held a special place in my heart," said Barry Sternlicht, Founder of 1 Hotels and Chairman of Starwood Hotels.
"There's an ease and beauty to life here, how the Danes live with a true creative spirit, warmth, tolerance and hospitality, how design and sustainability are seamlessly woven into the culture, and how nature is embraced in the most effortless, elegant way. This city reflects everything 1 Hotels stands for, so opening a hotel here isn't just a milestone. It feels deeply personal. It's like finding a kindred spirit in a city."
The transformation of the former Skt. Petri honours the building's architectural heritage while introducing a nature-led sensibility. Interiors feature handcrafted Danish furnishings, sculptural lighting, and layered textures that reflect the organic beauty of the Nordic landscape. Lush greenery appears throughout, from trees rising in the atrium to terraces framed with vegetation to pocket gardens, creating an environment that is alive and distinctly of place.
"Design is everything in Copenhagen, but it's never just about how something looks," said Raul Leal, CEO of Starwood Hotels.
"It's about the way it functions, the way it feels, the materials used, and the story it tells. With 1 Hotel Copenhagen, we've created a space that speaks to that holistic approach, honouring Danish craft, integrating local materials, and embracing biophilic design in a way that's uniquely Nordic."
The hotel's outdoor terraces are designed as green sanctuaries filled with wildflowers and seasonal herbs like peppermint, marjoram, thyme, and lavender. A dramatic living wall brings a lush, biophilic element to the façade, offering a connection to nature while adding greenery to the cityscape. An on-site bee hotel sheds light on the importance of urban pollinators and the role they play in local ecosystems.
Across its 252 rooms and 30 suites, 1 Hotel Copenhagen invites guests to unwind in serene spaces defined by organic textures, natural light, and locally inspired details. Rooms feature warm, tactile finishes like reclaimed wood, woven textiles, sustainably sourced bedding, and mineral-based paints. Bathrooms continue the nature-led aesthetic with stone basins, rainfall showers, and leafy accents that evoke a forest retreat.
In-room amenities reflect the brand's holistic approach to well-being, with yoga mats and bath products by Bamford, a pioneer in organic and regenerative self-care. Infused with soothing notes of geranium, lavender, peppermint, and tonka, the Bamford bath collection is designed to awaken the senses and restore balance to body and mind. Reinforcing 1 Hotels' commitment to sourcing sustainably and locally, the minibars are stocked with Rebæl sodas, Gro cold-pressed juices, True Gum, and Bornholm Pære Snaps, showcasing Denmark's innovative and low-impact culinary scene.
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