Charlottehaven Hotel
Lundgaard & Tranberg

March 28, 2011 /

Copenhagen, Denmark

Charlottehaven Hotel. Photo courtesy Charlottehaven

If you need a place to stay in Copenhagen where you can feel at home without having to think about domestic chores, Charlottehaven Hotel's serviced apartments offer great design and comfort after a busy day.

Located in a tranquil, yet central area of Copenhagen, Charlottehaven Hotel was a two phase project. Phase one was inaugurated in 2001, phase two in 2004.

Phase one, containing 178 rental units, is a continuous block of five and six stories that occupies the perimeter of the site, creating a large internal courtyard.

 Charlottehaven Hotel, phase one. Photo courtesy Charlottehaven  

Photo courtesy Charlottehaven

With inspiration drawn from the area's architectural history, the building expresses itself quietly in a rich interplay of light and shadow over meticulously detailed, contrasting materials. The flamed brickwork, with its variegated dark colors, was specially developed for the project in cooperation with the client and tileworks.

Charlottehaven Hotel., balconies. Photo courtesy Charlottehaven

Phase two, consisting of 44 service apartments, a health club, café, conference and meeting facilities, is housed in a long rectangular single story volume with two eight-story towers containing the hotel apartments.  

The inspiration and materials of the first phase are carried over to the second, unifying the entire complex in material and expression around the green courtyard.

Charlottehaven Hotel, phase two. Photo courtesy Charlottehaven

Photo courtesy Charlottehaven

The reception area, serving both the apartment towers, the café and health club, is large and airy. A restored Fiat 500L is permanently parked, the colorful art is by Marianne Thygesen.

Photo: arcspace

Photo courtesy Charlottehaven

The café, overlooking the garden and the pool, is open from morning to late in the evening. It is a cozy place to enjoy a meal, have a drink or a cup of coffee, or just read the newspaper.

Relax in the 20 meter long pool with it's sleek lines and dispersed light, or work out in the health club and finish the day with a massage.

Photo courtesy Charlottehaven

Charlottehaven Hotel, fitness room. Photo courtesy Charlottehaven

The apartments, all with terraces, are cheerful with minimalistic design and equipped with all modern ammenities. The penthouse has a wrap around terrace.

 Photo courtesy Charlottehaven