I stayed in one of Copenhagen’s top luxury hotels. The location was perfect for exploring, but that wasn’t even the best part.

I spent a night at Villa Copenhagen.

Samantha Pettyjohn/Business Insider

I stayed at the luxury Villa Copenhagen for one night in August.
The outdoor pool was one of my favorite parts, but it wasn’t the only great thing about the hotel.
The buffet offered one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had.

When I was planning a summer trip to Copenhagen, I knew I wanted to stay in a hotel that offered a true Scandinavian experience.

I pictured clean lines and modern amenities, blending the design tenets of hygge with European charm. I wanted to take in the city sights and indulge in homemade pastries in the morning. As I started researching, I was drawn to Villa Copenhagen almost immediately.

The luxury hotel has become one of the most popular in Copenhagen since it opened in 2020. It’s both chic and historic, as the large hotel sits in what was formerly the Central Post & Telegraph Head Office in Copenhagen. It’s also mere steps away from the train and popular tourist attractions in the city, including Tivoli Gardens, which seemed perfect for my short trip to the city.

Villa Copenhagen is also known for its “conscious-luxury” approach to the high-end hotel world, but it might be most famous for its 25-meter lapping pool. As one of the few outdoor pools in the city, it’s become a hot spot for tourists and travel influencers.

I booked a room at Villa Copenhagen as soon as possible, excited to live out my Scandinavian fantasies.

I loved the hotel’s proximity to the train station.

A wide photo of a stately hotel with a brick and stone exterior. A blue sky sits behind it. — Samantha Pettyjohn/Business Insider

The day I was checking into Villa Copenhagen, I arrived in the city with my husband on a Tuesday morning train from Malmo, Sweden.

We hopped off at Copenhagen Central Station with sizable luggage in tow. Luckily, the hotel was across the street from the station, so we didn’t have to lug anything too far.

I could see the proximity to the train being a huge plus for any guest staying at Villa Copenhagen, particularly since you can catch a train directly to the airport.

The hotel looked impressive from the outside, with its brick and stone facade.

I was immediately impressed by the lobby.

A photo of a lobby of a hotel with a glass ceiling. — Samantha Pettyjohn/Business Insider

When I stepped inside Villa Copenhagen around 10:30 a.m., the hustle and bustle of the street gave way to a spacious lobby with ambient music playing.

The hotel referred to the lobby as the courtyard, which made sense when I saw that a glass ceiling covered the large space. Tables and couches filled the room, and two restaurants and a bar framed either side.

As I made my way to a cluster of standing reception desks, I saw guests chatting over coffee and walking in and out of Rug Bakery, the café on-site. Later in the evening, the courtyard took on more of a party atmosphere, complete with a DJ performing on a raised balcony.

The clerk I spoke to at reception was friendly and prompt, stowing our luggage until we returned to the hotel around 3 p.m., when we could check into our room.

Villa Copenhagen is massive.

A lobby of a hotel with glass ceilings and an array of tables with guests sitting at them. — Samantha Pettyjohn/Business Insider

When I came back, there was a line of people waiting to be checked in, but it moved fairly quickly. Staff brought the luggage to us at reception, and after giving us keys, an employee escorted us down a hallway and gave us specific instructions on how to find our room on the main floor.

I was grateful for the directions as I saw how big Villa Copenhagen was. It has 390 rooms and suites, as well as several meeting and event spaces.

Later, when we explored the hotel, my husband and I got lost and had to return to the courtyard to find our way back to our room.

The room was small but inviting.

A bedroom in a hotel in Copenhagen with neutral colors. — Samantha Pettyjohn/Business Insider

Villa Copenhagen has six different types of rooms, including suites and family rooms. We stayed in a Superior Room, which is about 215 square feet and features a king-sized bed and rainforest shower. A stay in this room typically costs around $463, though Business Insider received a media rate.

When I walked in, I immediately felt at ease in the cozy, neutral-toned space, which was filled with natural light thanks to a large window that took up much of one wall.

The bed filled much of the space, complete with a comforter for each side of the bed, as is common in Scandinavia.

Although the room was small, it seemed designed to take advantage of every inch of space. Outlets and lamps were built into the sides of the cushy headboard, and the raised bed had a built-in drawer underneath it for additional storage. The bathroom door also slid instead of swinging open.

Technology was built into the room, giving it a modern feel.

A small bathroom in a hotel. A ring light is built into the mirror. — Samantha Pettyjohn/Business Insider

I was thrilled when I spotted the rainfall showerhead and the smaller, lit mirror built into the larger one on the wall above the sink.

There were also motion lights under the exterior side of the bathroom wall, which came in handy when I stayed up late reading on my Kindle and didn’t want to wake my husband when I headed to the bathroom before falling asleep.

When I turned on the TV, I found a guide to the hotel on the main menu. In addition to general information about the hotel, it offered a guided yoga session designed to be done in your room, a pillow menu, and a room service menu.

The space had everything I needed for my stay in the room and exploring the hotel.

A wardrobe in a hotel room. — Samantha Pettyjohn/Business Insider

I was surprised by how many amenities Villa Copenhagen managed to fit in the small space.

There were chocolates on the bed and a coffee maker tucked into a wardrobe. Cotton pads and skincare products were waiting for me in the bathroom, and I even saw an umbrella by the door.

Then, when I opened the wardrobe drawers, I found two plush robes and slippers that you could wear in your room or at the outdoor pool. I couldn’t wait to whip them out.

I was giddy when I finally saw the pool.

A rooftop pool at a hotel surrounded by brick and a partly cloudy sky. — Samantha Pettyjohn/Business Insider

After I got settled in my room, I threw on my swimsuit, grabbed a robe and slippers, and went up to the pool.

When I walked out of the elevator, I was greeted by an entryway with water, coffee, and tea arranged on a countertop. Towels sat nearby for guests to grab on their way to the pool.

An open doorway led to the pool deck, where a bar with drinks and snacks stood to the left. The lapping pool was raised a few feet above the ground, and an array of bistro and lounge chairs with yellow and white umbrellas nearby surrounded it.

A few guests swam in the pool, while others sipped on drinks and chatted in the soft chairs nearby. I could hear the sounds of the street below, but the pool’s water nearly drowned them out.

Spending the afternoon by the pool was dreamy.

A selfie of a woman in a robe sitting by a pool. — Samantha Pettyjohn/Business Insider

I spent about an hour and a half hanging out at the pool and loved every minute.

I started by taking a dip in the water, which is sustainably heated using leftover heat from the hotel’s air conditioning system. Villa Copenhagen’s website says the pool temperature is between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius, or 82 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit.

I could tell the water was heated, but it was still chilly because it was only 70 degrees Fahrenheit and slightly windy in Copenhagen that day. I floated for a few minutes, taking in the views around me, and then I hopped out because I was cold and worried I was in the way of two people swimming laps.

I put my robe back on and grabbed a blanket, snuggling into my lounger. The afternoon passed quickly as I read and sipped on a glass of rosé.

The deck stayed fairly quiet, only the occasional honking car and giggling kids splashing around disrupting the calming sound of the lapping pool.

The views weren’t bad either.

A shot of buildings in Copnehagen with a partly cloudy sky. — Samantha Pettyjohn/Business Insider

The pool overlooked a bustling street lined with brick buildings. A glass wall served as a railing, allowing guests to see as much of the street below as possible while remaining safe.

I loved the contrast of the pool and the Copenhagen streets around it, and I thought it looked even prettier when I popped up to the pool in the evening.

The city lights added an extra glow to the space.

I also took a peek at the gym and sauna.

A rack of weights in a small gym with mirrored walls. — Samantha Pettyjohn/Business Insider

The gym and sauna were on the same floor as the pool and had the same sophisticated feel as every other area of the hotel I had seen.

The gym was pretty small given the size of the hotel, but it had weights, treadmills, and ellipticals for guests to use.

I loved that the sauna was so close to the gym and pool, too, as using all three in succession seemed like a great way to spend a few hours.

The hotel was even prettier at night.

A photo of a large hotel made of brick and stone at night. — Samantha Pettyjohn/Business Insider

My husband and I went out to dinner in Copenhagen the evening we stayed at the Villa. We exited the courtyard as the playful, nighttime energy of the hotel emerged. The DJ was having a blast as we left, and people were sipping on drinks and chatting.

As we walked back to Villa Copenhagen after our dinner, I was struck by how beautiful the hotel looked at night. The exterior lighting made the hotel glow against the evening sky, adding to its chic and stately feel.

When we got back, people were still milling about the courtyard, but as we walked back toward our room, the hallway was quiet. I heard a few slamming doors while I was reading before bed, making me worry noises would wake me up at night. Luckily, the room was quiet, and I slept like a rock.

The cost of the room included breakfast, so I headed to the buffet when I woke up.

A display of bread and pastries at a breakfast buffet. — Samantha Pettyjohn/Business Insider

After sleeping so hard, I woke up hungry and eager to head to the buffet. I expected a simple spread, but Villa Copenhagen’s breakfast setup blew me away.

A hostess greeted my husband and me in front of the large space with dozens of tables. She gave us a rundown of the setup, from the custom omelet bar to the pastries made on-site. Next to the entrance was a tray of “energy shots,” which included apple, carrot, orange, ginger, and sea buckthorn (havtorn in Danish).

We grabbed a table for two, and I was thrilled to spot several custom high-end coffee machines that could make cappuccinos and lattes.

I was in a breakfast lover’s heaven.

The breakfast was delicious.

A plate filled with breakfast foods, a bowl of yogurt, and a glass of organge juice next to a latte. — Samantha Pettyjohn/Business Insider

After I made myself a latte, I took a bit of food from several different areas of the buffet, but I was most excited about the freshly made croissant. I also grabbed some fresh-squeezed orange juice.

Everything was amazing, particularly the croissant that melted in my mouth. I also loved the way everything at the buffet was arranged. For instance, pads of butter were set up in small, individual containers, and servings of yogurt were placed in separate bowls so guests could grab them instead of having to portion the yogurt themselves.

As we finished the meal, I was sad we would only have one breakfast at Villa Copenhagen.

Small touches added to the luxury feel of Villa Copenhagen.

A pair of slides that say "Villa Copenhagen" on them. — Samantha Pettyjohn/Business Insider

As my stay came to a close, I was amazed by how much attention to detail went into Villa Copenhagen despite its massive size.

I loved little touches, like the hotel’s logo embossed on the slides I wore to the pool, and features designed to care for guests that I spotted in the hotel, including a shoe-shine machine sitting in a hallway.

Additions like the guide to the hotel on the TV made me feel like the staff was caring for me personally, even though there was so much going on at the hotel.

I would go back to Villa Copenhagen for the pool and breakfast alone.

A selfie of a woman with a rooftop pool behind her. — Samantha Pettyjohn/Business Insider

Even though my stay was short, I had a great time at Villa Copenhagen.

I loved the chic feel of the courtyard and other public areas, and my room’s luxurious, Scandinavian design offered a welcome respite from the busy streets of Copenhagen.

The pool was a highlight of the stay, particularly since finding an outdoor pool in the city was so rare. Plus, the communal feel of the buffet space — which offered the best breakfast I had during my trip to Denmark — and the courtyard made the hotel feel like a social destination in addition to a place for lodging, which was fun.

Villa Copenhagen was a great hotel for tourists like me, but because of its proximity to the train station, I could easily imagine it as a go-to hotel for people who come to the city for work events.

Whether you’re there for business or pleasure, Villa Copenhagen will feel like the perfect getaway.

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