1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand founded by Starwood Hotels Chairman Barry Sternlicht, is preparing for the opening of 1 Hotel Copenhagen in August 2025 in the heart of Denmark’s capital.
An adaptive reuse of the Skt. Petri hotel in the historic Latin Quarter – which has been transformed with minimal demolition – 1 Hotels is transforming the space into a 282-room nature sanctuary that combines the brand’s trademark biophilic design with Scandinavian craftsmanship, integrating organic textures, reclaimed materials, and native greenery to create an urban oasis.
The property is a collaboration between leading architecture and design firms – including AvroKO, Norm Architects, Arkitema Architects, Synergy Architects and 1 Hotels’ in-house studio. Interiors feature natural materials including oak, linen and limestone, and a thoughtfully curated lighting design, bringing warmth and depth to the space. Handcrafted Danish furnishings have been selected to accentuate the surrounding architecture.
Guests are welcomed into an airy, light-filled atrium lounge anchored by a grand staircase, an intimate fireplace and inviting lounge seating. Lush greenery and tall trees blur the boundaries between the interior and exterior environments, creating a vibrant, immersive space that transitions effortlessly from day to night. Views look out on a courtyard garden planted with wildflowers and herbs.
Each of the 252 guestrooms and 30 suites feature natural textiles and expansive windows that frame the city’s vistas. Bathrooms are outfitted with stone sinks, rainfall showers and greenery accents to evoke the tranquility of Denmark’s forests.
A commitment to mindful living is reflected throughout the property, from energy-efficient operations aligned with LEED Gold and BREEAM Excellent standards such as high-performance triple-glazed windows, to a garden space that supplies herbs and edible flowers for the restaurant.
Throughout the property, there are locally sourced, reclaimed materials, including Dinesen wood paneling, handcrafted limestone walls, and sustainable textiles from Kvadrat. The biophilic design includes lush interior greenery, native plantings, balcony planters and a 3.2m tall green wall that supports biodiversity and air quality.
The hotel also features the Field House Gym, a 24-hour fitness centre that continues the use of natural materials, and the Bamford Wellness Spa, set to open in early 2026, will feature interiors of oak, stone and soft lighting.
“Copenhagen is the epicenter of conscious living, leading the world in urban innovation, cycling culture, and green living,” says Sternlicht. “1 Hotel Copenhagen is the embodiment of the city’s commitment to environmental responsibility and wellness—bringing together nature, heritage, and modern design to create a hotel experience that is as inspiring as it is responsible. This isn’t just about where you stay—it’s about how you live and how your choices impact the world around you.”
Raul Leal, CEO of Starwood Hotels, adds: “Design is woven into the DNA of Copenhagen—it’s not just aesthetic, it’s cultural. With 1 Hotel Copenhagen, we’ve created a space that responds to that tradition, where material choices and architectural elements reflect both Scandinavian craftsmanship and our nature-inspired approach. It’s a distinctly Nordic interpretation of the 1 Hotels ethos – biophilic, rooted in place, and inherently connected to the planet.”
