Copenhagen · Denmark
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel Copenhagen
Under an hour from Oslo by air, the Radisson Blu Scandinavia is the casino hotel Norwegians can reach most easily. The 26-storey tower holds 544 rooms and four restaurants; Casino Copenhagen occupies 3,000 m² over three floors and has been Denmark’s flagship casino since New Year’s Eve 1990.
Overview
Built for SAS and opened in 1973, the Scandinavia was Copenhagen’s first skyscraper hotel and, at 86 metres, remains the city’s tallest. SAS sold its stake in the 1990s and the hotel is now operated under the Radisson Blu brand. It is Denmark’s largest conference hotel, with 544 rooms, a Thai, an Italian and a Japanese restaurant, and the Sporting Health Club fitness centre.
Casino Copenhagen has been part of the building since 31 December 1990, when it opened as Denmark’s first international casino under a Ministry of Justice licence. It is a joint venture between the hotel’s owner and Casinos Austria International - the same partner that runs Casino Velden, also reviewed on this site. A 2012 renovation gave the three floors a contemporary Nordic look.
Location
Amager Boulevard 70, on Amager island just across the harbour from the historic centre - about 15 minutes’ walk to Christianshavn and 25 to Tivoli. Copenhagen Airport is 12 minutes by taxi or a short metro ride to Christianshavn. From Norway: frequent direct flights from Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger and Trondheim, or the DFDS ferry from Oslo.
- Address
- Amager Boulevard 70, 2300 København S
- Map
- Open in Google Maps
Rooms & accommodation
544 rooms in Standard, Superior, Premium and Suite categories, many on high floors with views over the city or the Øresund. The hotel dates from the 1970s and rooms have been refurbished in stages; Premium rooms on the upper floors are the ones to ask for. Family rooms and accessible rooms are available.
Amenities & services
Facilities listed on the hotel’s official channels or in public sources at the time of writing:
- Sporting Health Club fitness centre
- Spa services
- Parking
- 26 floors, 86 m - Copenhagen's tallest hotel
Restaurants & bars
Venues named on the hotel’s official website (opening hours and menus change - check before you travel):
- Blue Elephant (Thai)
- Filini (Italian)
- The Lounge Bar & Restaurant
- Restaurant Kyoto (Japanese)
- Red 7 bar (inside the casino)
Entertainment
- Casino Copenhagen: live tables, poker room and slots
- Danish and Nordic Poker Championships
- Denmark's largest conference hotel
Attractions nearby
- Tivoli Gardens
- Christianshavn and the Church of Our Saviour
- Islands Brygge Harbour Bath
- Copenhagen City Hall
- Christiansborg Palace
The casino: Casino Copenhagen
Casino Copenhagen occupies about 3,000 m² on three floors of the hotel and employs around 150 people. Casinos Austria International lists 24 gaming tables, poker tables, 20 TouchBet roulette terminals and 140 slot machines. The Red 7 bar sits in the centre of the casino. It is open Sunday to Thursday 14:00-04:00 and Friday-Saturday 14:00-05:00, with table games from 15:00. Danish law requires photo ID at every visit; a day pass costs DKK 30 before 16:00 and DKK 100 after, with free entry on Wednesday afternoons and with the Copenhagen Card.
- Operator
- Casino Copenhagen K/S (50% Casinos Austria International)
- Opened
- 1990
- Casino website
- casinocopenhagen.dk/en
Casino history
Denmark permitted casinos in 1990 and Casino Copenhagen received the first licence from the Ministry of Justice that October, opening its doors on New Year’s Eve. The partnership with Casinos Austria International has continued ever since. During the poker boom the casino hosted European Poker Tour stops from 2004 to 2012 and the World Poker Tour in 2012-13; it still stages the Danish and Nordic Poker Championships each year.
The venue was fully renovated in 2012 and in 2014 the company also took over Casino Marienlyst in Helsingør. Its licence was renewed for ten years from 1 January 2019, and it operates under the supervision of the Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden).
Casino features & facts
- Denmark's first international casino, licensed in 1990
- Hosted European Poker Tour stops 2004-2012 and the World Poker Tour 2012-2013
- Annual Danish and Nordic Poker Championships
- Red 7 bar in the centre of the casino
- Nordic-style interior after the 2012 renovation
- About 3,000 m² over three floors (casino site)
- 24 gaming tables, poker tables, 20 TouchBet roulette terminals and 140 slot machines (Casinos Austria International)
- Around 150 employees (casino site)
Visiting rules
Valid photo ID at every visit (Danish gambling law); day pass DKK 30 before 16:00 / DKK 100 after; free entry with Copenhagen Card; open Sun-Thu 14:00-04:00, Fri-Sat 14:00-05:00
Dress code: Smart attire; no sportswear, caps, sunglasses or sleeveless T-shirts; outerwear to the cloakroom
Age restrictions
The minimum age is 18 and valid photo ID (passport, driving licence or national ID) is checked at every visit, as required by Danish gambling law. Dress is smart: no sportswear, caps or sleeveless T-shirts; outerwear goes to the cloakroom (DKK 20). Shorts are allowed from May to September except sports shorts.
Responsible gambling
Gambling should remain entertainment. Local support in this jurisdiction: StopSpillet (Spillemyndigheden helpline). For travellers from Norway: Hjelpelinjen (800 800 40).
Sources: Wikipedia, operator website, hotel website. Links checked 2026-08-26.
Editor’s summary
Not the most glamorous hotel on this list, but by far the most practical for readers in Norway: a short flight, a full-size licensed casino downstairs, and a city outside the door. The 1970s tower has honest business-hotel rooms and excellent views; the casino is compact, well run and welcoming to first-timers, with the entry fee and ID check making the door feel orderly rather than exclusive.
