Manon Les Suites

"Best Copenhagen hotel for: the eco-savvy At first sight, there’s little on the outside of this suites-only property on a main road north of the city center that reveals it’s one of the city’s stand-out hotels. But step inside and the story is very different. The former factory has been reconfigured in funky riad style with a central courtyard garden surrounded by six floors of balconied apartments. At its epicenter is the indoor pool, lined with day beds and surrounded by greenery like some wonderfully steamy tropical wonderland. The owner, Guldsmeden, is behind some of Copenhagen’s more characterful small hotels, including the most recently opened Bryggen. This was the group’s first venture into something bigger. The 87 suites are simply done out with raw concrete ceilings, small kitchen areas, and compact bathrooms, all with cheerful Balinese touches such as bamboo towel rails and bright, handwoven cushion covers. Down in the basement, there’s a hip gym, which feels a bit like a nightclub with its pumping music and industrial aesthetics. The sixth floor houses the hotel’s restaurant, Chapung, pairing an Asian fusion menu with great views across the city’s lakes and a roof terrace for summer evenings. The signature breakfast uses all organic ingredients and for true eco-enthusiasts, there is muesli made from leftover breadcrumbs. This sustainable philosophy extends throughout the hotel, from the use of organic paint to providing compostable toothbrushes. Address: Manon Les Suites, Gyldenløvesgade 19, 1600 Copenhagen, DenmarkWebsite: guldsmedenhotels.com/manon-les-suitesPrice: Doubles from about $292" - Lauren Jade Hill

"It has a lovely tropical-style pool that feels more like Bali than Copenhagen – a unique culture mash." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"Tell us about your initial impressions as you arrive.Guldsmeden Hotels’ most luxe offering, the 87-suite Manon les Suites, is close to the famous Lakes, making it an ideal stay for nature lovers. Beyond the apartment-style digs, it's the property's lively pool area—an Instagram wonderland of umbrellas, tiles, dangling fish light fixtures, and plants sprouting from terracotta pots—that hooks guests right from the get-go. How are the rooms?In keeping with the Guldsmeden brand, the roomy residential lairs here have Balinese touches. These distinctive spaces, complete with four-poster beds and kitchenettes, still feel modern, with plenty of wood—flooring, furniture, louvered blinds—that contrast with the bathroom’s gleaming white tilework. Sofa beds make the suites solid bets for families and large groups of friends. And the shower goodies? Are they the kind of thing you might like to take home?Toiletries are by I Love Eco, Guldsmeden Hotels’ house line of eco-friendly products. What are the dining options on site?Pool bar and organic bites in the lounge. Anything else we should know about staying here?If the magical pool area gets too crowded, head to the rooftop terrace and enjoy the relative solitude of the sauna and comfy sun loungers." - Alia Akkam