VILLA COPENHAGEN

Housed in the historic Copenhagen Central Post and Telegraph Head Office building, this much anticipated new hotel is a tribute to both classic and contemporary Danish design.

Design lovers visiting Copenhagen now have a new accommodation option: Villa Copenhagen, a new luxury hotel that occupies the Danish capital’s former Central Post and Telegraph Head Office building.

Designed by London-based architecture and interior design practice Universal Design Studio, the former post office’s interiors have been completely transformed to accommodate 391 rooms across five floors while retaining its classical Neo-Baroque exterior that dates back to 1912.

At first glance, the interiors may seem decidedly modern but look closer and you’ll notice period details like the grand window surrounds timber paneling and architraves. All were restored to retain the building’s original character. This nod to the history and context of local architecture, alongside the curated collection of contemporary bespoke furniture from craft-centered European brands, showcases the best of both classic and modern design.