Budget design hotel chain Motel One has a busy year ahead, with 2017 seeing eight new openings in cities across Europe. For travellers compiling their 2017 must-see list, knowing they can enjoy central locations, unique design and great quality in more cities than ever will be welcome news. Whether travelling for business or leisure, guests can look forward to enjoying “great design for little money” with Motel One.
The opening of Motel One Berlin-Upper West starts the year on a high. The first of two flagship hotels to open in Berlin in 2017, the hotel is located on Kantstrasse, directly opposite the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and a short stroll from the Zoological Gardens.
Motel One Freiburg is Motel One’s first city debut of 2017. This university city in southwest Germany is famous for its Gothic cathedral which towers over its central square, Münsterplatz. Motel One Freiburg will be located 300m from this historic site, providing visitors with an ideal base to explore this charming city in Germany’s Black Forest.
Visitors to Manchester will soon have a second base from which to explore this vibrant industrial centre, after the successful launch of Motel One Manchester-Piccadilly last year. Motel One Manchester-Royal Exchange will be located directly opposite the Royal Exchange Theatre, minutes from the City Hall and Cathedral.
Set to shake up the city’s hotel scene next year is Motel One Zurich, the chain’s second property in Switzerland. A global powerhouse for banking and finance, Zurich is also home to the quaint lanes of Altstadt (the Old Town) and picturesque Lake Zurich. Located right in the heart of Zurich’s city centre, guests can explore both sides to Zurich – modern and historic – from its convenient location on Brandschenkestrasse, just a short walk from the charming shores Lake Zurich.
Spring 2017 marks the arrival of Motel One Munich-Parkstadt Schwabing. Ideally located next to the Englischer Garten, one of Europe’s largest urban public parks, the hotel is set to be the eighth Motel One to open in the Bavarian capital.
Motel One Barcelona-Ciutadella sees Motel One’s entry to the Spanish market. The hotel will be located on Passeig de Pujades, directly opposite the Parc de la Ciutadella and within walking distance of the old town. With Motel One, exploring the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region couldn’t be simpler!
With 700 rooms, Motel One Berlin-Alexanderplatz is not only set to be the largest hotel in Motel One’s portfolio, but its tenth to open in the German capital. With its convenient location on Alexanderplatz, the hotel is the perfect base from which to explore Berlin’s cultural sites, like the nearby Town Hall and Berlin Cathedral.
As 2017 draws to a close, the unveiling of Motel One Glasgow represents another exciting city debut for Motel One. Located next to Glasgow Central Station, visitors to Scotland’s vibrant second city will be hard pressed to find a more convenient location.
With so many new openings in 2017, Motel One is set for another exciting and busy year. Further additions to its portfolio are already in the pipeline, with Motel One Paris-Port Dorée due to open within the next 18 months, marking the brand’s entry into France.