Danish firm, Slättö, expands its presence in Copenhagen by converting a historic office building into a luxury hotel, strategically located in the city centre.
In a significant expansion in the Danish real estate market, Swedish property company Slättö has acquired a landmark property in Copenhagen's Vesterbro district. The building, originally constructed in 1961 and previously serving as a police headquarters, is set to undergo a complete transformation into a 169-room apart-hotel, operated by the award-winning hospitality brand Bob W.
This conversion, dubbed a 'brown-to-green transformation', aims for DGNB Gold certification, targeting a significant improvement in energy performance and sustainability. The project is scheduled to begin in Q1 2026, with the aparthotel expected to open in Q4 2027.
The property, located on Halmtorvet Square and opposite the popular Meatpacking District (Kødbyen), will attract both business and leisure travellers seeking tech-enabled, design-forward accommodation in a vibrant cultural district. This aligns with broader trends toward sustainable and flexible urban living and tourism in one of the Nordics’ strongest hotel markets, which has seen record overnight stays and resilient revenues per room.
Erik Möller, Head of Hotels at Slättö, noted that this project is a continuation of one of their thematic strategies in the hospitality sector. The collaboration between Slättö and Bob W is not limited to this project; they are already working together on two successful hotel projects in Helsinki.
Anders Østergaard Hansen, Country Head Denmark at Slättö, stated that the investment in the Halmtorvet project is a natural step on the journey in the Danish market. Erik Dansbo, Chief Investment Officer at Slättö, added that this investment marks Slättö’s continued growth in Denmark and the strong start for their Value Add III fund.
Bob W CEO and co-founder Niko Karstikko stated that Copenhagen is an important city for the company, due to its status as the leading Nordic travel destination and its global reputation in sustainability, design, and culture. This project underscores a strategic collaboration between Slättö and Bob W, focused on transforming underused urban buildings into sustainable, design-centric hospitality assets, further stimulating Copenhagen’s cultural and economic vitality.
Key Details at a Glance:
| Aspect | Details | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | Location | Halmtorvet Square, Vesterbro, Copenhagen | | Original Use | Police headquarters (built 1961) | | New Use | 169-room aparthotel (brown-to-green conversion) | | Operator | Bob W (long-term lease partner) | | Size | 7,500 sq m | | Construction Timeline | Start: Q1 2026; Opening: Q4 2027 | | Certification Target | DGNB Gold (sustainability-focused) | | Market Impact | Enhances urban hospitality, supports sustainable growth, strengthens Nordic hotel market presence |
- Slättö has initiated a 'brown-to-green transformation' of a landmark property in Copenhagen's Vesterbro district, aiming for DGNB Gold certification, which targets significant improvements in energy performance and sustainability.
- The project, scheduled to begin in Q1 2026, will convert the previously served police headquarters into a 169-room apart-hotel, operated by the award-winning hospitality brand Bob W.
- The investment in this Halmtorvet project is a natural step on Slättö’s journey in the Danish market, marking their continued growth in Denmark and the strong start for their Value Add III fund.
- The collaboration between Slättö and Bob W extends beyond this project, as they are already working together on two successful hotel projects in Helsinki.
- Bob W, whose CEO and co-founder Niko Karstikko considers Copenhagen an important city, views this project as a strategic collaboration for transforming underused urban buildings into sustainable, design-centric hospitality assets, further stimulating Copenhagen’s cultural and economic vitality in the strong Nordic hotel market.
