71 Nyhavn

Frommer's Review

Few people dream of sleeping in a warehouse until they check in here. Back in 1804 this building on the corner between the harbor and Nyhavn Canal housed everything from bales of cotton from America to live chickens from the Danish countryside. Today the massively restored red-brick structure, converted into a hotel in 1971, is one of the most successful examples of recycling in the Danish capital. The smell of spices from the Far East has long faded, but the architects wisely kept the Pomeranian fir beams for atmosphere. That the building is standing at all today is something of a miracle because an 1807 British bombardment destroyed most of the surrounding structures.

We like to wake up in the morning here, pulling back the draperies for a view of the old ships anchored at Nyhavn. If there's a downside, it's the smallness of most of the bedrooms, though each comes with a tiled bathroom with a tub/shower combo. "Don't say that our rooms are tiny," the assistant manager told us. "We prefer the word cozy." He's right: They are that, all right, with crisscrossing timbers, soft leather furniture, and dark wood accents. Gastronomic evenings are a daily event in the on-site Pakhuskælderen, where the menu is seasonally adjusted.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; car rental; room service (7am-10:30pm); babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning; nonsmoking rooms

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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