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Scandic Copenhagen vs First Hotel Esplanaden

Both Scandic Copenhagen and First Hotel Esplanaden are recommended by experts. On balance, Scandic Copenhagen is preferred by most reviewers compared to First Hotel Esplanaden. Scandic Copenhagen has a TripExpert Score of 76 with endorsements from 4 reviews such as oyster.com, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.

Scandic Copenhagen
Scandic Copenhagen
8 / 10
Vester Sogade 6, Copenhagen 1601, Denmark
From $86 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"One of the city's tallest hotels, with a crisp, clean interior and state-of-the-art events facilities."
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Stylish, minimalist bedrooms feature striking murals; choose a lake or city view.
Frommer's Frommer's
"Built near the Tivoli Gardens in 1972, and much renovated and improved since then, it rises over the city's lakes near the Tycho Brahe Planetarium." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The Scandic offers great facilities and a superb location, joining some of the city's most expensive real estate along the lakefront and just a short walk from the tourist magnet of Tivoli." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This hotel fills an 18-story steel and glass tower facing the Tycho Brahe Planetarium and one of the city's lakes on one side, and the skyline of old Copenhagen on the other." Full review
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Plastic bottles have been replaced with designer glass bottles of filtered water, and special care is taken to avoid the use of harsh cleaning chemicals.
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The Scandic Copenhagen hotel is a 486-room, 18-story upscale hotel located in central Copenhagen and abutting the Vesterbro area." Full review
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First Hotel Esplanaden
First Hotel Esplanaden
7 / 10
Bredgade 78, Copenhagen 1260, Denmark
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This hotel has no frills, but it's comfortable and moderately priced -- reason enough to recommend it." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"An ornate, period building with lavish decor leading to somewhat smallish rooms that feel a bit worn at times."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Excellent-value perfectly adequate hotel in this otherwise expensive regal neighbourhood of Frederikstaden, overlooking peaceful Churchill Parken and the grassy ramparts of Kastellet."
Star Service Star Service
"Nonetheless, this midsize boutique-hotel from the quality-driven Guldsmeden chain is a sprightly spot with a familiar Balinese burr, a signature from this homegrown company." Full review