Review: Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel Copenhagen

Thanks so much for this review. I think Club Carlson reviews are the ones I need the most as I have a bunch of points, and I want to burn them before the 2 for 1 goes away.

I found it hard to use them in Rome, London or Paris given the far superior SPG and marriott options. But I'd like to go back to Copenhagen, and it seems like a great use of it.

The Raddisson's in Bergen were great hotels when I stayhed man years ago.

By the way, I'm surprised at the lack of sharp comment about instant coffee in the room. That's something I would rant about.

I can bet my life savings this hotel has been designed by a North Korean architect. It's so depressing and North Korea-style. (Btw, is NK on your to-do list?)

"funny enough, a certain Thai airline’s crews stay here as well"

Why did you not mention the airline? (especially given that there are 13 Thai Airlines, only one of which flies to Europe/intercontinentally)

Not having status recognised on radisson hotels in Copenhagen is more common than you should think.

you should have booked on united.com, much better conversion rate from DKK.
😉

i usually judge a hotel room by its bathroom. this one is really depressing - reminds me of a family/handicap bathroom at a mall or department store

Hi lucky,

I'm just wondering why there is no review as to how you got from London to Copenhagen.

Great review! We need more on Raddison Blu's. I'd love for you to review more Carlson properties in Scandanavia, London, Paris.

I always confirm during the check in at Club Carlson hotels that I am Gold and I inquire what my amenity gift is. We stayed this fall at the Radisson Bleu Royal and had a fresh fruit basket delivered to our room. Got the same gift basket when we went to Odense, Denmark for a couple of days. Always appreciate fresh fruit.

That hallway or, corridor, looks very clinical. When I need a new liver I might consider staying there 😉

@ Oliver -- Because it's already such a long review and I need to limit the installments to the most interesting ones. I figured the intra-Europe flight wouldn't make for that interesting of a review.

@ Abdel Rahim Abdallah -- Hah, figured it was obvious enough.

@Oliver

Obviously Lucky took the Eurostar to Brussels and changed to the Deutsche Bahn ICE bullet train to Hamburg and Copenhagen (crossing the Baltic on a ferry). Lucky has developed a fear of flying, so that's the only way for him to get to Copenhagen now.

The hotel seems like it could use some renovation...

Interestingly, the Thai Restaurant in the hotel is "Blue Elephant", one of the most famous fine dining Thai Restaurant Chain.

Ben,
They are in the process of refurbishing the rooms. Last time I stayed (Nov 14) I was given a refurbished room on 5th room -- I have to say the room is *really* nice.
Re the location, I would argue this one is actually better than the other. Plaza is near the train station and the area is a bit ghetto like at night. On the other hand, Scandi is at the other end of the main shopping street Karl Johans Gate and located in a much nicer area, with National Museum and Royal Palace around and all the better bars/clubs nearby. In any case, it's just 20min walk between the two along the main street.

@Lucky

Video ads are back Ben

http://www.viki.com/player/1032165v?il=en&sl=en&autostart=true&autoplay=true&volume=0

And annoying as ever.

@FlyingArt

Wrong country and wrong capital, you are thinking of Oslo in Norway. Otherwise your comment is right.

@ FlyingArt - you are confusing Copenhagen and Oslo, it seems 😉

@beachfan

If going back to Bergen avoid the Radisson Blu Hotel Norge it has gone down hill.

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel is still good but also fairly pricy. If staying more than 2 nights consider doing a one night payed stay at Clarion Collection Hotel Havnekontoret since it's good and located just 15-20 meters across the square from Radisson Blu Royal Hotel before going back to the Radisson.

Rates booked this summer also seem to include a evening buffet meal which helps with the cost in Norway.
http://www.booking.com/hotel/no/clarion-collection-havnekontoret-bergen.html

@ No Name -- Sorry about that. I'll pass forward the report to the tech team.

@no name
@cecilie
You are absolutely right. I guess I have been flying way too much for my own cognitive good...
All the more appreciation for what Ben is able to do with his flying schedule 🙂

@b Lucky is writing a trip report so I would hence expect their to be a report of every segment so I don't really see the point of you sarcasm as I believe my question is a valid one, and by your logic there is no point in him writing them as it is very obvious he flew everywhere...