Upon arriving in Copenhagen, Denmark you’re met with the clean and uncolorful aesthetic of Scandinavian design. Their efficiency and minimalism could be seen in their transit system, architecture, and shops… but it also extended to my hotel room. 

I stayed at the Zoku hotel, a rather large co-working space for career travelers. It had an almost hostel-like feel without the lack of privacy. Room 228 was beautiful and looked out onto a rather busy street. It was quiet and incredibly comfortable. A spacious shower and an even more spacious bed made it easy to settle in, and in some ways, difficult to leave. The hotel staff was incredibly inviting (one even being a New Yorker and a Mets fan).

A few things I thought were absolutely stellar was a umbrella rental service due to Denmark’s unpredictable weather (and likely because you forgot yours at home). Also, every floor in the hotel has a room dedicated to filling up your own toiletries and cleaning supplies, versus waiting on the cleaning staff to re-fill them. From toilet paper and water to a mop and garbage bags. 

The Zoku hotel offered round-the-clock food service from breakfast, lunch, and dinner, to brunch on weekends. The area around the hotel was quite residential, with a few office buildings nearby. There was a lack of restaurants so I took myself to Zoku’s vibrant kitchen twice during my four day stay––once for breakfast and another for dinner. 

Breakfast consisted of a pastry buffet paired with yogurts, oatmeals, jams, boiled eggs, fruit, meats, and cheeses (plus a rather vibrantly delicious butter). On the side was the juice station (hello grapefruit and orange!) and a coffee or tea-making corner. Zoku had also given the option to order a few items from the kitchen including several egg options and avocado toast. Everything was absolutely delicious and fresh. It was around 160 DKK (about $25 USD) for an all-you-can-eat buffet, which to me, was a great deal considering the quality.

Their dinner options on the other hand, was a fixed menu. Although the menu did not offer a consistent variety, there was a lot to choose from. I ordered the unlimited bread, Arincini, beef tartare, and fish tacos (see what I mean?). Small plates to share was the ultimate goal. I did leave feeling quite full. Everything that was served was made-to-order and was incredibly fresh. From the high-quality beef used in the tartare and the freshly pickled radish atop to the undeniably homemade corn tortilla––although it was quite a random array, it somehow did all work together. Evidently, there was something there for everyone. 

I could honestly stay in the Zoku hotel forever. It’s warm and inviting, and has really honed itself to becoming a community. They often host events and small gatherings, including those of whom who wish to work in Denmark and workshops on how to get hired by a Danish company. I would absolutely recommend and stay at one of the four European Zoku locations again without a second thought.