After a couple of nights at the perfectly functional Radisson Blu Scandinavia Copenhagen, it was time to head over to the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Copenhagen, which is generally more highly rated.
For our two night stay the rate was either 1595DKK (~$240) or 50,000 Gold Points per night.
Since I have the Club Carlson Premier Rewards Visa Signature® Card, the second night of every award redemption is free. That means my two night would only cost me 50,000 points. That’s a heck of a deal, given that it would have otherwise cost me almost $500 for the two night stay.
The Radisson Blu Royal really is in the heart of the city, as it’s right across from the central train station and Tivoli Gardens, which is the second oldest amusement park in the world.
From the exterior the Radisson Blu Royal looks a bit more modern than the Radisson Blu Scandinavia, though still looks rather corporate and drab.
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Copenhagen exterior
The lobby lacked natural light (which I suppose in many ways is true of Northern Europe in general 😉 ). Check-in was located on the left side of the lobby, while the lobby bar was located on the right side of the lobby.
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Copenhagen lobby
There was a spiral staircase in the middle of the lobby.
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Copenhagen lobby
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Copenhagen reception
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Copenhagen lobby
I was checked in by the duty manager, who was lovely. He thanked me for my loyalty as a Gold member (hah!) and informed me I had been upgraded to a high floor room facing Tivoli Gardens.
I took the (tiny) elevator up to the 16th floor, where my room was located. I could tell that this hotel felt a bit “fresher” than the one we previously stayed at, based on the hallways alone.
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Copenhagen hallway
I was assigned room 1610, which was to the left and at the end of the hallway when getting off the elevator.
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Copenhagen hallway
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Copenhagen floorplan
The room was fine — certainly not exciting, though it did feel a bit more modern, fresher, and less dorm-roomy than the Radisson Blu Scandinavia. The hotel proudly boasts how it was designed by Danish architect Arne Jacobsen. He died over 40 years ago, which I guess explains a lot.
Anyway, upon entering the room there was a bathroom to the left and closet to the right.
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Copenhagen room entrance
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Copenhagen room entrance
The room was roughly the same size as in the last hotel. It featured a comfortable bed with just two pillows, which faced a flat screen TV on top of a closet.
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Copenhagen room
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Copenhagen room
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Copenhagen room TV
There were two “swan and egg” chairs by the window, and across from them was a good size desk.
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Copenhagen room seating area
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Copenhagen room desk
So the view from the room was really freaking cool. It looked out directly over Tivoli Gardens, which is where some of the fireworks were on New Years Eve. As I mentioned above, it’s the second oldest amusement park in the world, so it’s as charming and “old world” as you’d expect it to be. It reminded me a bit of the days when I was obsessed with the game “Roller Coaster Tycoon.”
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Copenhagen room view
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Copenhagen room view
Back near the entrance was the minibar.
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Copenhagen room minibar
The bathroom was simple, though at least the tiling in there added a bit of style. The bathroom featured a sink, toilet, and shower/tub combo.
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Copenhagen room bathroom
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Copenhagen room shower
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Copenhagen room shower
Toiletries were once again provided by This Works.
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Copenhagen room toiletries
The one thing worth noting is that there was quite a bit of damage on the shower/tub, and it didn’t seem like they made any effort to fix it or cover it up.
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Copenhagen room bathtub damage
Unlike at the previous hotel, I was proactively offered a Gold welcome amenity (thanks to my Club Carlson Visa Card), which consisted of a bottle of water, fruit, some chocolate covered nuts, and snack mix.
Radisson Blu Royal Copenhagen Gold welcome amenity
Wifi was complimentary for all guests, and was legitimately high speed. I’ve actually found that to consistently be the case at Radisson Blu properties, even when they’re not otherwise that nice.
While breakfast wasn’t included in my rate, I actually ate in the hotels both mornings. That’s because I was up super early both days, and cafes in Copenhagen don’t seem to open until a more “reasonable” hour.
One morning I had room service breakfast. I was most thrilled about the fact that it came with the biggest pot of coffee I’ve ever seen.
Radisson Blu Royal Copenhagen room service breakfast
Then the second morning we had breakfast in the restaurant, which was quite decent as well. It cost 156DKK (~$23) per person, which wasn’t horrible given how expensive Copenhagen is.
Radisson Blu Royal Copenhagen restaurant breakfast
The buffet had a great spread, both hot and cold.
Radisson Blu Royal Copenhagen restaurant breakfast buffet
Radisson Blu Royal Copenhagen restaurant breakfast buffet
Radisson Blu Royal Copenhagen restaurant breakfast buffet
Radisson Blu Royal Copenhagen restaurant breakfast buffet
Radisson Blu Royal Copenhagen restaurant breakfast buffet
Radisson Blu Royal Copenhagen restaurant breakfast buffet
Radisson Blu Royal Copenhagen restaurant breakfast buffet
In terms of the hotel’s other facilities, the hotel’s gym is actually a fitness club, just like at the other Radisson Blu. That means it’s a nice gym, though the downside is that hours are limited.
Radisson Blu Royal Copenhagen gym hours
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel bottom line
Was the hotel luxurious? No. But it was clean, functional, had a great location, and the employees I interacted with were all friendly. I certainly wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again if I were in Copenhagen, since you really can’t beat paying a total of 50,000 points for a two night stay, thanks to the Club Carlson Visa Card.
I’d definitely pick the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel over the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel when I return.
Have you stayed at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel? If so, what was your experience like?
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