25hours gears up for Scandinavian debut
25hours Hotels will make its Scandinavian debut in Copenhagen this Spring with 25hours Indre By – a 243-room hotel occupying a 19th-century building between the Round Tower and Købmagergade shopping street.
Previously home to a porcelain factory and later used a university building, the complex – comprising three existing buildings and one newly added structure – the property takes its name from the Danish term ‘Indre By’, meaning city centre, and is the first collaboration between 25hours and Martin Brudnizki Design Studio.
“Coming of Age was our fundamental idea when developing the concept for the hotel, which ties in with the building’s former use as part of a university,” says Copenhagen Project Director Henning Weiß on the interior design scheme. “An exciting combination of passion, knowledge, art and science find a new home here.”
Designed in ‘Passion’ and ‘Knowledge’ styles, rooms range from Small to Gigantic while several even boast a small terrace and access to the Secret Garden – something that is virtually unique in the Danish capital.
Located on the ground floor next to the café, restaurant and bars is the conference area. Here, the ‘Opinion’, ‘Style’ and ‘F**k Everything’ rooms can accommodate meetings of up to 15 people, while the ‘Vinyl Room’, ‘Doubt’ co-working space and Gigantic suites can be used as breakout rooms or for relaxed get-togethers.
Up a level is the wellbeing area, where a fitness studio offers Technogym equipment, yoga mats and a view of the terrace. There’s also a sauna featuring both indoor and outdoor loungers, as well as a specially fitted out section with a power shower for those who arrive early and want to freshen up before exploring the city.
Elsewhere, hidden spots include the ‘Love Library’, while the ‘Assembly Hall’ is a central meeting point for a morning coffee, afternoon snack or evening drink. The Neni restaurant and Café Duse are also destinations for hotel guests and locals alike, while the Boilerman Bar in the basement serves up cocktails and music.
