Name: Manon Les Suites Guldsmeden
Address: Gyldenløvesgade 19, 1600 Copenhagen, Denmark, Gyldenløvesgade 19, Zealand, 1600, Denmark
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $234 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.7

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Great concept with an overall very friendly staff. Nice CPH vibe and the rooms are fabulously cozy! Loved the amenities as well. Get a bigger room, it is totally worth the extra $$$

Max, Netherlands

The accommodation was modern, well appointed, spacious and ideally located for us. The pool was beautiful. We didn’t get the chance to use the gym or sauna. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Elisa, United Kingdom

A beautiful and unusual hotel. Loved the room, the pool area, the sauna and steam room on the roof. The staff was also wonderful and gave us great restaurant recommendations. The gym was an added bonus. We would definitely recommend this hotel if you are looking for something a little different. And we'd certainly stay here again. Loved it!

Danyel, United States of America

Staff were great. Cody roof restaurant for a night cap.

Margo, Canada

Totally unique and what you see on the photos is really what you get its great fun for kids and a real surprise

Nicholas, Germany

Great location. The staff were very nice and helpful. Great pool and ambiance!

Miguel, Mexico

Staff helpful beyond call of duty. Very thoughtful and approachable. Loved products in our rooms, great gym, great WiFi, sound system.

Timothy, United Kingdom

Eco friendly environment, Beautiful swimming pool, unique decor. Very friendly staffs.

Qing, United States of America

Everyone I dealt with at the hotel was very helpful

Mansour, Saudi Arabia

The design, restaurant spot, people and location. Excellent bed and eco products, thank you for taking care of the environment

Clari, Argentina

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9.3

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What guests loved the most:
“Great concept with an overall very friendly staff. Nice CPH vibe and the rooms are fabulously cozy! Loved the amenities as well. Get a bigger room, it is totally worth the extra $$$”

Max Netherlands
“The accommodation was modern, well appointed, spacious and ideally located for us. The pool was beautiful. We didn’t get the chance to use the gym or sauna. The staff were very friendly and helpful.”

Elisa United Kingdom
“A beautiful and unusual hotel. Loved the room, the pool area, the sauna and steam room on the roof. The staff was also wonderful and gave us great restaurant recommendations. ”

Danyel United States of America
“Staff were great. Cody roof restaurant for a night cap.”

Margo Canada
“Totally unique and what you see on the photos is really what you get its great fun for kids and a real surprise”

Nicholas Germany
“Great location. The staff were very nice and helpful. Great pool and ambiance!”

Miguel Mexico
“Staff helpful beyond call of duty. Very thoughtful and approachable. Loved products in our rooms, great gym, great WiFi, sound system.”

Timothy United Kingdom
“Eco friendly environment, Beautiful swimming pool, unique decor. Very friendly staffs.”

Qing United States of America
“Everyone I dealt with at the hotel was very helpful”

Mansour Saudi Arabia
“The design, restaurant spot, people and location. Excellent bed and eco products, thank you for taking care of the environment”

Clari Argentina

Stay in the Heart of Copenhagen – Great location – show map

One of our best sellers in Copenhagen! Featuring an organic breakfast buffet, this hotel is located 0.6 mi from Copenhagen Central Station. Each spacious suite has a flat-screen TV. The hotel features a rooftop cafe. WiFi is free.

All apartments at Manon Les Suites feature a four-poster bed as well as a kitchenette with a fridge and coffee/tea facilities. Organic toiletries are available in the private bathroom.

A fitness room and indoor pool are free to access for all guests.

Manon Les Suites is a 7-minute walk from Vesterport Train Station, while the local bus stops just 450 feet away. The main shopping street, Strøget, and Tivoli Gardens are both within a 10-minute walk of the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Copenhagen! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

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	Standard Suite Living room: 2 sofa beds Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This spacious apartment includes a kitchenette, bathroom with shower and a living room with a seating area and flat-screen TV. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Hardwood or parquet floors • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • City view • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This spacious suite includes a kitchenette and a living room with a seating area and flat-screen TV. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Radio • Refrigerator • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Hardwood or parquet floors • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • City view • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This suite features a seating area, flat-screen TV and bathrobe. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Hardwood or parquet floors • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • City view • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Upper floors accessible by elevator Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Vesterport Station
0.3 miles
Workers Museum
0.4 miles
Nørreport S-Train Station
0.4 miles
Gammeltorv
0.5 miles
Hans Christian Andersen Fairy-Tale House
0.5 miles
Copenhagen City Hall
0.5 miles
Danish Design Center
0.5 miles
Copenhagen Central Station
0.5 miles
Tivoli Gardens
0.5 miles
Copenhagen Christmas Market
0.6 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Torvehallerne Market
0.6 miles
L’Osteria del Grappolo Blu Restaurant
0.2 miles
Netto Supermarket Supermarket
0.2 miles
IRMA Supermarket
0.3 miles
Uformel Restaurant
0.3 miles
Restaurant Höst Restaurant
0.4 miles
Next Door Cafe Cafe/Bar
0.4 miles
Café Feel Good Cafe/Bar
0.5 miles

Closest Airports

Copenhagen Airport
4.9 miles
Malmo Airport
32.8 miles
Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport
44 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Great atmosphere and location! Facilities were fantastic and staff super helpful!”

Jimmy87

United Kingdom

“A concept hotel with a hip location in fantastic Copenhagen ”

Helena

Sweden

9.1

“Cool designed hotel with nice pool, sauna area and a gym. Very helpful and friendly staff made our experience very enjoyable. Excellent located with good connec...”

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Sweden

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Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Menu: À la carte

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3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

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Until 12:00 PM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children are welcome

0 - 1 year	Can use a crib when requested	DKK 300 per child, per night
0 - 1 year	Can use an extra bed when requested	DKK 600 per child, per night
2+ years	Can use an extra bed when requested	DKK 600 per person, per night

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

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Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

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When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Manon Les Suites Guldsmeden accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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Guests must be 18 years or older to access the fitness room.

Please let the property know how many guests will be staying. You can use the Special Requests box when booking.

At Manon Les Suites, there is an extra charge when you pay with a credit card.

This property operates a strict no-smoking policy and if violated a fine of 1500 DKK will be incurred.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

“Great concept with an overall very friendly staff. Nice CPH vibe and the rooms are fabulously cozy! Loved the amenities as well. Get a bigger room, it is totally worth the extra $$$”

Max

Netherlands

“The accommodation was modern, well appointed, spacious and ideally located for us. The pool was beautiful. We didn’t get the chance to use the gym or sauna. The staff were very friendly and helpful.”

Elisa

“A beautiful and unusual hotel. Loved the room, the pool area, the sauna and steam room on the roof. The staff was also wonderful and gave us great restaurant recommendations. The gym was an added bonus. We would definitely recommend this hotel if you are looking for something a little different. And we'd certainly stay here again. Loved it!”

Danyel

United States of America

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Reviewed: December 12, 2018

Jimmy87
United Kingdom
10

“Excellent stay and would certainly book again if I was returning to Copenhagen.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
Great atmosphere and location! Facilities were fantastic and staff super helpful!

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 6, 2018

Max
Netherlands
9.2

“Amazing and cozy hotel!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Small Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
Restaurant upstairs could be taken more "serious". It is rather a waste of a 5-start hotel opportunity. I could have not left the hotel and used much more of their services if it was more integrated into the experience. And I had an awkward experience with the room (cleaning) service coming into my room 9 am, while the music and lights were on... which means someone is inside because the card is by the door. To make it more awkward, we were naked in the bed (nothing more to say ;)), and the room service, instead of just apologizing and going out. The person came back to tell us that we should put the do not disturb card at the door... We were still naked!!! Again, 9 a.m of a rainy Scandinavian fall day. Why should I be out?
Great concept with an overall very friendly staff. Nice CPH vibe and the rooms are fabulously cozy! Loved the amenities as well. Get a bigger room, it is totally worth the extra $$$

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 5, 2018

Kenny A
Nigeria

1 helpful vote
9.6

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Small Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The lounge and bar section are not big for a 5 star hotel.
Almost everything used or consumed was organic or sourced from organic materials. The location is also excellent. The interior decor is beautiful and the art work and paintings on the wall are really nice.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 5, 2018

DerDäne
Germany
Age group: 25 – 34
7.5

Good
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Small Suite with Private Terrace
- • Stayed 2 nights
The Hotel might be 5 star, but the restaurant definitely isn't. Not much to choose from, max mediocre food and although the staff in general is nice, was our male waiter slow and we even had to ask for getting the menucard after he had served us our drinks. If you're looking for a 5 star hotel with a 5 star restaurant, do I suggest you go elsewhere. The room got very warm at night (even here in December), and as the aircon was pretty noisy, we decided to open the door to our balcony, which we regret in the morning due to heavy traffic.
Very friendly staff, nice pool, small but ok sauna and steam room. Nice view from the room, restaurant and our balcony. Our room had a water leak so we got moved into a bigger room with better view immediately. I cannot stress enough, that the staff is very friendly and professional. All the organic stuff is a matter of taste, but due to the staff anf pool, will I definitely consider to come back.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 4, 2018

Lar Gunnar Lennart
Sweden
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Small Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
When i woke up i thought i was at a construction site. The ceiling was terrible.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 3, 2018

Kasper
Netherlands
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
The recycled plastic water bottles that we could fill with tap water and bring round to stay hydrated walking the city. Manon Les Suites is truly an organic and sustainable hotel. The fresh apples/fruit + healthy treats every day at the room was a delight.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 3, 2018

Sam
United Arab Emirates
9.2

“The stay was amazing, the staff were friendly and the rooms were perfect for a short getaway.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Small Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was a pool party that could have been more organized, the venue was nice but the dj was not that good.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: November 30, 2018

Kees
Netherlands
8.8

“Excellent stay for both businees and private visits to Copenhagen”
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Family Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
Lots of choice of nice organic and homemade products. very spacy comfortable rooms very nice pool and fitness room.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 29, 2018

Janina
United Kingdom
8.8

“Great hotel the beds are so comfy.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Small Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I loved everything about the hotel
I was so looking forward to staying here and it didn’t disappoint. The pool area is amazing!! and the water temperature is so warm. All staff are friendly and helpful. very clean so well done to the house keeping cleanliness really good and so important to me when I stay in a hotel. I loved the little touches like the welcome fruit . The cool eco friendly products for our use in the bathroom. Can’t wait to return one day. Loved my stay. 10/10

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 27, 2018

EmmaCuju
Ireland
Age group: 25 – 34
9.2

“Convenient and different!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
Food was incredibly overpriced. Paying so much left a very bad taste in my mouth.
Loved the jungle themed pool area. Very unique and quirky.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: November 26, 2018

Pavel
Netherlands
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff was at least one waiter short during breakfast, so it was rather chaotic.
Great room, good location, fantastic stuff.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 25, 2018

Anonymous
United States of America

3 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Small Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I think the roof top restaurant falls short. Menu is too minimal and service is disappointing and very slow every time I tried. No one seems prepared for customers. A drink took 20 minutes.
Such a unique and wonderful hotel — it’s an experience and lovely. The design is perfection — it’s modern, warn, fun and ultra functional. I hopped in the pool this time and it was amazing. One of the best spots in Copenhagen. Staff is super good too.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 24, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.6

“Wonderful”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Small Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There’s nothing we didn’t like. The only thing is that there were no staff at the bar at the pool. We spent a couple of evenings by the pool and we had to wait a long time to order any drinks / food as there was no one around to order from. But it was quite quiet so I can understand why.
The Lobby / pool is absolutely incredible! Such an amazing escape from the cold outside. The rooms are huge, greater than we could have expected! Bed was one of the most comfortable I’ve slept in! We absolutely loved the steam room and sauna too on the rooftop. We are one night in the restaurant and the food was delicious and lovely ambience. Front desk staff extremely friendly and helpful. Very relaxed feel about this hotel which I love.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 19, 2018

Anonymous
Sweden
Age group: 18 – 24
9.2

“Very cool”
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Small Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Excellent hotel in central Copenhagen. Pool area is great as is the roof top bar and breakfast area. Wonderful rooms. Highly recommended

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 19, 2018

Philip
United Kingdom
9.6

“Great time, great location!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
Brilliant swimming pool!!

Stayed in October 2018

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