Source: Starwood Hotels

Reported By: Matthew Kennedy

September 9th, 2025 — 1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, has officially opened 1 Hotel Copenhagen, marking the brand’s first location in continental Europe. A transformative reimagining of the historic Skt. Petri, the property celebrates the Danish capital’s status as a global leader in sustainability and design while bringing 1 Hotels’ nature-led ethos to a city renowned for its eco-conscious lifestyle.

Located at Krystalgade 22, the hotel offers a prime base to explore Copenhagen’s most celebrated landmarks, including Tivoli Gardens, the Round Tower, Rosenborg Castle, and the Botanical Garden.

The property’s design draws on biophilic principles — integrating natural materials, greenery, and organic textures — to foster a deep sense of connection to the environment. Handcrafted Danish furnishings, sculptural lighting, and layered textures echo the Nordic landscape, while lush greenery animates the atrium, terraces, and pocket gardens. A dramatic living wall graces the façade, and an onsite bee hotel underscores the role of pollinators in urban ecosystems.

Across its 252 rooms and 30 suites, 1 Hotel Copenhagen blends locally inspired details with warm, organic finishes. Reclaimed wood, woven textiles, mineral-based paints, and sustainably sourced bedding create a serene retreat. Bathrooms feature stone basins, rainfall showers, and leafy accents, evoking the tranquility of a forest spa.

In-room amenities include yoga mats and Bamford bath products infused with geranium, lavender, peppermint, and tonka. Minibars showcase local, sustainable producers, offering Rebæl sodas, Gro cold-pressed juices, True Gum, and Bornholm Pære Snaps.

Green Michelin-starred Chef Chantelle Nicholson oversees the hotel’s culinary program, embracing seasonal, low-waste cooking that aligns with 1 Hotels’ mindful luxury philosophy.

• Fjora: The signature restaurant celebrates Nordic ingredients such as wild herbs, edible flowers, and mushrooms from Copenhagen’s Funga Farm. Interiors feature reclaimed brick flooring, mycelium-grown pendant lights by Sebastian Cox, and reclaimed timber millwork. The adjoining private dining space, Ember, incorporates regenerative wood sourcing.

• PÆRE: A lively bar inspired by the Danish words for “pear” and “lightbulb,” offering seasonally changing cocktails infused with freshly foraged botanicals.

• The Farmstand: A complimentary selection of locally sourced fruit, inviting guests to experience Denmark’s fresh bounty.

1 Hotel Copenhagen curates an array of activities designed to inspire creativity, mindfulness, and a connection to place. Guests can join full moon meditations, candlelight sound socials, yoga sessions, and a run club. Live music and weekend DJ sets bring energy to PÆRE, while nature-inspired children’s programming fosters an early appreciation for the environment.

Art installations by local talents — including Sara Martinsen’s repurposed materials and Tine Otto’s naturally dyed hand-spun yarns — infuse the hotel with a distinctly Danish creative spirit. The Goodthings Shop offers sustainably made goods from local artisans, women-led businesses, and eco-conscious brands.

The Field House Gym provides 24/7 access to personal training, HIIT, and Pilates, with the Bamford Wellness Spa set to open in 2026 for regenerative botanical treatments.

Environmental stewardship informs every facet of 1 Hotel Copenhagen’s operations. Energy-efficient systems, composting, surplus material repurposing, and eco-friendly finishes reflect the brand’s light-touch approach. Programs such as 1 Less Thing encourage guests to donate gently worn clothing to local charity JunkFood, which serves over 500,000 meals annually to Copenhagen’s vulnerable communities.

Collaborations with local partners like Koji Copenhagen, a fermentation lab, and ByBi, an urban beekeeping social enterprise, reinforce the hotel’s integration into the city’s sustainable ecosystem. Team members also engage in year-round volunteer efforts, from city clean-ups to fundraising initiatives.

With its integration of sustainable design, community engagement, and elevated hospitality, 1 Hotel Copenhagen redefines what it means to experience Denmark’s capital. For travelers seeking a stay that resonates on cultural, environmental, and aesthetic levels, this nature-led flagship offers a distinctly Danish sense of place — and a thoughtful way to explore one of the world’s most progressive cities.