About this hotel
General information
Hotel Sanders is an intimate boutique hotel in Copenhagen’s historic centre, set on a quiet cobbled street behind the old stage of the Royal Theatre and the Nyhavn canal. There are just 54 rooms and no two are alike: each is planned around its own proportions and mood, and furnished with bespoke pieces made by local craftsmen as a fresh take on Denmark’s design heritage.
The hotel runs like a large private house, where an evening can drift from the kitchen to the living room, the glass-roofed green courtyard or the fifth-floor terrace above the rooftops, and where guests and locals meet over cocktails at TATA. Sanders holds the international Green Key eco-label; bathrooms are stocked with refillable full-size products from a Danish brand, and single-use plastic toiletries have been retired.
Location
The hotel sits in the old town near Kongens Nytorv, a few minutes’ walk from Nyhavn, the Royal Theatre, Amalienborg Palace and Christiansborg Palace, with the Royal Danish Opera also within a stroll. Restaurants, contemporary galleries, museums and shops fill the surrounding lanes. Copenhagen Airport is 6 km away, and the hotel can arrange a chauffeur to meet guests on arrival (one car for up to two guests). There is no on-site parking, but a valet service parks cars in a secure, enclosed facility nearby.
Spa
There is no spa; massages can be arranged in the room on request, as can hair styling and make-up.
Sports & leisure
The concierge arranges private boat trips reserved for hotel guests: two hours around the harbour and canals aboard a 25-foot vintage mahogany launch (up to 8 people) or a Dutch canal boat trimmed in teak and mahogany (up to 10), with a captain who guides in Danish or English, and a picnic basket with wine or Champagne from Sanders Kitchen if wanted. Other experiences include:
- a two-hour walk through the neighbourhood’s contemporary art galleries with local curators (up to 5 guests), sometimes meeting a gallerist or artist
- a three-hour guided walk through the old town, taking in Nyhavn and Amalienborg Palace
- a backstage tour of the Royal Theatre’s 1874 building, plus help with tickets for ballet, opera or concerts
- private training sessions, and yoga and Pilates at a partner studio a 10-minute walk away
- Sanders bicycles to rent
For children
A nanny can be arranged on request to look after children during the stay.
Restaurants & bars
All of the hotel’s spaces are open to guests and locals alike.
- Sanders Kitchen — all-day restaurant with an international outlook: well-loved classics and lighter dishes built on the best available produce, for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Sanders Courtyard — covered, heated courtyard with plants and a fireplace, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner year-round
- Sanders Rooftop — planted fifth-floor terrace with city views, all-day dishes from the kitchen, brunch from Friday to Sunday and cocktails created by the TATA team
- TATA Cocktail Bar — intimate, vintage-tinged bar named after the red velvet curtain of the neighbouring Royal Theatre; classic cocktails, walk-ins only
- Sanders Living Room — a quiet lounge for coffee, snacks or a glass of wine
Pets
Dogs up to 20 kg are welcome for a fee in Sanders Bedroom, Sanders Bedroom Plus, One Bedroom Suite and Sanders Suite; no animals are allowed in the Single and Double Rooms. Dogs must stay in the room and are not permitted in public areas.
Rooms
54 rooms and suites in six categories, from compact rooms modelled on the cabins of luxury trains to suites with open fireplaces, each with its own layout and design. Separately, the hotel lets Sanders Residence, a private three-bedroom home in a historic building overlooking the King’s Garden.
Every room has bespoke furniture by local craftsmen, a walk-in shower, a complimentary minibar, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a safe and refillable full-size bath products from a Danish brand.
Single Room
A room for one with a 120 cm single bed, designed after the cabins of golden-age luxury trains; a generous bathroom with walk-in shower, and a view of the residential courtyard.
Double Room
A snug room with a queen-size bed and walk-in shower, facing the green atrium — less daylight, but very quiet.
Sanders Bedroom
Rooms of varying size and layout with a king- or queen-size bed, a plush lounge chair and a spacious bathroom with walk-in shower; street or courtyard views.
Sanders Bedroom Plus
Larger rooms, each laid out individually, with a king-size bed, a lounge chair and a spacious bathroom with walk-in shower; street or courtyard views.
One Bedroom Suite
A king-size bedroom and a separate lounge suited to entertaining; bathroom with walk-in shower and separate WC, facing the street or the courtyard.
Sanders Suite
The largest suite: a king-size bedroom, a lounge with an open fireplace, a kitchenette with dining room and a spacious bathroom with walk-in shower and separate WC, looking onto both street and courtyard.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.