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Taking the Oslo ferry as inspiration, the Cab Inn City feels more like a spiffy, new dormitory than a hotel. Thankfully, this applies to the pricelist as well. Copenhagen's three Cab Inns—when they are not booked solid—offer reliable cleanliness and amenities o'plenty.
Having opened in April 2005, the Cab Inn City is the newest of the three Copenhagen Cab Inns and the largest property of the Denmark-wide Cab Inn family. We liked the Cab Inn City so much we spent a few nights on board in an efficient single room. And we weren't alone in our sentiments. One lonely cancellation allowed us to snag the last available room in this 1,020-bed, 350-room building.
Rooms, which come as singles, doubles, and triples, come in three classes: Standard, Commodore, and Captains Class. The Danish fascination with design means rooms look like they came out of a dream university dorm. Strategically placed lighting shoots beams in well-thought-out directions. Rounded chairs, showerheads, and faucets give the place a sleek feel. Beds are twins, either freestanding or stacked in nautical style bunks.
When we were there (fall of 2005), the clientele was an unexpected mix of businessmen (sleeping in bunks?), older couples, school groups, and backpackers. Bicycles can be hired at the front desk and, during the warmer days, an odd assortment of characters gathers around the outdoor patio for happy hour. About a third of the Cab Inn City's rooms are specially designed to be wheelchair accessible. Tak, Copenhagen!
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