Development

Motel One
Motel One stands for visionary growth and a clear strategy.

With our brands Motel One and The Cloud One Hotels, we are on the lookout worldwide for top locations in exciting cities.
Our recipe for success: an award-winning concept that combines high-quality design with top locations - a reliable basis for sustainable partnerships and long-term success.
  • Operating hotels: 111 hotels, over 30,000 rooms, 14 countries
  • Contractually secured projects: 159 hotels, approx. 44.000 rooms, 15 countries
  • Operating hotels: 111 hotels, over 30,000 rooms, 14 countries
  • Contractually secured projects: 159 hotels, approx. 44.000 rooms, 15 countries
Motel One
Moderne Lobby mit grünen Pflanzen und stilvoller Sitzgelegenheit. Wandkunst zeigt ein pixeliertes Gesicht, symbolisiert Zusammenhalt. Schriftzug „ONE – Let’s Grow Together“ unterstreicht Gemeinschaft und Wachstum.

Development Brochure

Are you interested in developing with us? Find all the important information in our Motel One and The Cloud One Hotels Development brochure.

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Motel One Group

The Munich-based company was founded in 2000 and currently operates 111 hotels with over 30,000 rooms.

The brand Motel One offers a unique combination of high-quality interiors, exclusive design, excellent service and outstanding city centre locations at attractive prices. As the founder and pioneer of the budget design concept, we focus on continued further development.

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The Cloud One Hotels

The Motel One Group presented its new lifestyle brand The Cloud One Hotels with the opening of its first hotel in New York City in 2022. Building on the key success factors of Motel One, The Cloud One Hotels pays special attention to three core elements: individuality, sustainability and experience. And this is just the beginning of the journey. The locations in New York, Hamburg, Nuremberg and Dusseldorf will be followed by Lisbon and Chicago.

ALL LOCATIONS

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Most Wanted Investment Partner 2025 & Triple A-Rating 2026

For the 9th time, Motel One has received the ‘Most Wanted Investment Partner 2025’ award from TREUGAST Solutions Group, one of the leading hotel consulting companies in the German-speaking world. Motel One is once again frontrunner in 2026 with its AAA ranking.

Logo mit Auszeichnung „TREUGAST Most Wanted Investment Partner Award 2025“ und Rating „AAA“ für 2026, das Vertrauen und hohe Bewertung im Investmentbereich symbolisiert.

QUICK CHECK

  • MACRO LOCATION

    Major European cities with more than 3,000,000 overnight stays per year

  • MICRO LOCATION
    • City centre locations
    • Locations with high visibility
    • Excellent public transport links
    • Close to tourist attractions
  • REAL ESTATE
    • New buildings
    • Conversions
    • Multi-purpose concepts
    • Rebranding
  • CONTRACT OPTIONS
    • Lease
    • Hotel Management Agreement
    • Purchase
  • KEY TECHNICAL DATA
    • Gross floor area: 27–30 sqm per room. Minimum gross floor area: 3,000 sqm
    • Net floor area: 16 sqm per room incl. 3.5 sqm bathroom
    • Flexible room layout
    • From 70 to more than 500 rooms
    • Motel One room specifications book available on request
  • 300-ROOM HOTEL EXAMPLE

    All areas excluding corridors, staircases and technical rooms

    • Hotel front: 540 sqm
    • Hotel rear: 265 sqm
    • Three guest lifts

We are always looking for exciting new projects, whether that involves new buildings, conversions, rebranding, ownership or rental.

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