Kanalhuset

We stayed for four days and was upgraded to one of their amazing apartments. Spacious and clean, thoughtfully designed for guest comfort and beautifully decorated, with the most comfortable beds that we have ever had in any hotel. Historic building along a canal in a quiet and charming neighborhood, walkable to attractions and restaurants. The staff was courteous and helpful. Social dinner was fun and different. One of our favorite hotels ever!

Lunch and Social Dining Restaurant also available for non-hotel-guests. I tried their vegetarian smørrebrød and home made raspberry soft drink and they were all delicious! The door was not too well sign posted so it was a bit of a challenge to find the place, but once I did - it was definitely worth it. Very friendly service too and atmospheric interior.

We stayed in a large room in Kanalhuset for three nights in May 2024. It was memorable and I highly recommend it. our room was a large room on the ground level. it was well provisioned and quiet. due to its proximity to the sidewalk the windows only open a tiny bit so the room did get a bit stuffy since the weather was lovely during our stay. the historic nature of the hotel and the decor is lovely. The staff in the reception area and bar/restaurant are charming and helpful. I enjoyed a light breakfast each morning and we participated in two of the evening communal meals. They were unique and fun and the food was good and plentiful. The cost of the dinners was modest compared to the prices in local restaurants. The hotel offers unique programs but unfortunately none besides yoga during our stay. I would have loved to join the morning dip in a canal and singing! the hotel's location is really spectacular. I went running every morning along the canals and it was easy to walk to the various sightseeing points of interest. such an awesome walk to the nearby opera house and park. we took the metro from the airport to a station just a few blocks from the hotel. My only disappointment with the hotel was that I booked a large (and thus more expensive room) as we were three people for two of our nights there. I was surprised to learn that I had to pay an additional 50 euros nightly for the third person on top of the larger room cost even though my reservation indicated we were three people. Had a known I would have booked a regular sized room knowing I would pay an extra 50 euros each night we had a third person. so, it was an expensive three nights but I still recommend the hotel.. just be aware if you have more than two people. I read about the hotel in the NY Times travel section. it's really memorable!

Kanalhuset is a really special hotel in a building which also has residents, so it has a strong community feel - as evidenced by the lack of signs (intentional) and not to be missed communal dinner. When you come in the place seems really unassuming and quiet and then you get a lift up to the bar and you’re suddenly invited into a fantastic, cosy world. We loved it - highly recommended and as a group of three friends travelling, found the triple room more than met our requirements in terms of space and bedding.

I have consistently returned to the Kanalhuset the past few years because it is too good to pass up and feels like home when you’re there. The hotel is located in one of the most charming areas of Copenhagen (Christianshavn) and has a truly maritime ambiance to it. The neighborhood is quiet and lovely. The interiors of the hotel are exquisite, in both the bar area as well as the room itself. It’s luxurious without being stuffy and has great amenities. The shower is fantastic and the bed is comfortable. It’s always fun to look out the curtained windows for a view of the canal. In addition, Lina is one of the kindest greeters and was incredibly helpful for all the questions I had (and with a kind disposition for everything). Lastly, the food itself is delicious - they have great smorrebrød for lunch and the infamous communal dinners. I thoroughly enjoyed their morning buns for breakfast. Head to the Kanalhuset for a truly unique experience in Copenhagen.

I am surprised to have encountered such a confusing and unfriendly service. First of all, there are no proper signs that indicate where the entrance/reception is. Be prepared to drag your heavy suitcases up the steps in the unknown direction - and if you have just hopped off a transatlantic flight, that’s going to be an unpleasant surprise for you. The reception desk is actually the bar. How difficult is it to post a sign for that?! Secondly, at least the person who checked us in was rather unfriendly and I wouldn’t describe her demeanour as welcoming. People, if you don’t want to work with tourists, don’t be in hospitality service. Then - there is no air conditioner in $300+ room. There is no coffee in the room. It’s stocked with plates and dishes, but no sign of coffee or water. Overall, not a good customer experience at all.

My general philosophy about restaurants is that the food sets the bar and then the atmosphere and the service can move how I feel about the place a little bit. However, kanalhuset turned that on its head for me. Vibes are so good, and they do such a good job making you talk to your neighbors that even if the food were awful, I might recommend. The food is not awful though. We had: soft smoked cheese, asparagus with spicy tomato sauce, roasted potatoes with grapes, baked white fish (for the others), roasted eggplant, and a meh salad. Dessert was a cheese board and white chocolate mousse with dehydrated dark chocolate mousse and rhubarb sorbet. The rhubarb sorbet’s texture was amazing. To drink, I had caramelized plum snaps, which was interesting but not especially good. Decor is also very cool.

Food is good quality and value, venue is a great place to engage with others and experience social dining. Staff are great. Book/reserve early.