VILLA COPENHAGEN
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check-in , virtual check-out , and an optional white glove service . The firm also designed the two-story Universal Penthouse Suite , which features a grand walnut and steel spiral staircase leading up to lounge space and a master bedroom .
Other contributors include Danish architect Eva Harlou , who designed the sought-after Earth Suite , a fully sustainable suite entirely comprised of recycled materials and textiles with eco-friendly furniture by Mater Design ; and Shamballa Jewels , a Danish fine jewellery brand that designed the remaining seven suites , including The Shamballa Master Suite , which is the most expensive suite in Denmark at US $ 8,100 per night , as well as two other spaces within the hotel , specifically The Courtyard and Old Boardroom .
Villa Copenhagen is also home to the city ’ s finest private art collection valued at more than US $ 2 million . With celebrated art curator Sune Nordgren at the helm , current artworks on display include pieces by local talent and celebrated international artists , including
Jaume Plensa , Per Kirkeby , and Ian McKeever .
SOCIAL SPACES : Villa Copenhagen features ample outdoor and interior green spaces to promote a sense of wellbeing and tranquillity across its public areas , going above and beyond current government health and sanitation regulations while maintaining its vision of delivering an inspiring and playful ambiance . Highlights of its social spaces include :
• THE COURTYARD - Designed by Shamballa Jewels , The Courtyard fuses Eastern philosophy with a modern Nordic aesthetic to create a multi-dimensional space for pop-up events , live music , and exhibitions . For the opening programming from July 1-4 , Copenhagen-favourite Maria Black Piercing Studio occupied the space , offering exclusive appointments and a selection of the brand ’ s jewellery for sale in the hotel ’ s lifestyle shop Passagen .
• OLD BOARDROOM - A vestige from the building ’ s Post House era , the Old Boardroom serves as a private event space for intimate gatherings and dinners , and remains almost entirely in its original form with antique chandeliers , restored wooden panelling , imitation wall tapestries , and a connecting kitchen for private catering .
• MEETINGS AND EVENT SPACES - Villa Copenhagen offers 24,757 square feet of flexible meeting and event spaces for smaller gatherings or large events of up to 1,200 attendees . The hotel commissioned Mater Design to create the conference room chairs , with each one made exclusively from approximately 6 pounds of recycled ocean waste .
• ROOFTOP POOL AND BAR – Up on the roof , guests can go for a dip in the sustainable lap pool , warmed year-round with excess heat from the hotel ’ s cooling system , enjoy cabana service from the pool bar , work up a sweat at a 24-hour fitness centre , sauna , or escape to a hidden garden growing organic herbs , spices , vegetables , and honey for daily dining menus .