# Industrial Crane Hotels 'The Krane' is a Luxury Private Retreat on the Copenhagen Waterfront By Joey Haar | Published 2017-08-02 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-krane References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/876702/the-krane-arcgency) The Copenhagen waterfront is one of the Danish capital's most attractive features, and 'The Krane' is a new private experience that potentially offers the best views of the pier in the entire city. As its name suggests, the rooms in The Krane are built into an out of commission [coal crane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blademade-1) directly at the water's edge in a [former industrial region](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1960s-warehouse) of Copenhagen. The Krane comprises three rooms in total. On the ground floor is a reception area, in the middle section there's a small board room, and the crane cockpit itself is where the living amenities are housed. That cockpit is covered in windows, offering plentiful natural light and spectacular vistas of the surrounding sea. The [luxury retreat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-cabin) has a uniform black aesthetic, which is a tribute to the structure's history as a tool for the coal industry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Hip Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/hiphotels) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Waterfront Luxury Hotels:** A trend in creating luxury hotels on waterfront locations for the ultimate exclusive and relaxing experience. - **Industrial Hotel Conversions:** A trend in converting industrial structures into hotels for a unique and authentic experience. - **Private Retreats:** A trend in creating private, secluded, and personalized accommodation experiences for the ultimate relaxation and privacy. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can capitalize on the trend of creating luxury waterfront and unique industrial hotels to cater to the growing market of exclusive and authentic experiences. - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can find disruptive innovation opportunities in converting unused industrial structures into unique and sustainable accommodations. - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can develop new and unique private retreat concepts to attract travelers who prioritize privacy, exclusivity, and personalization in their accommodation choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bold Urban Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-hans.md) - [Renovated Canal-Side Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strandgade.md) - [Bali-Inspired European Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manon-les-suites.md) - [Brutalist Hotel Transformation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairmont-golden-prague.md) - [Two-Storey Contemporary Houseboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garde-hvalse.md) - [Nautical Themed Hotel Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-containers.md) - [Water Tower-Transformed Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amsterdamsestraatweg-water-tower.md) - [Elegant Interior Hotel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonen.md) - [Pier-Side Dynamic Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-hq.md)