Maritime Mode

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Design Story of our Motel One Hamburg-Fleetinsel

Our Hotel Hamburg-Fleetinsel

There’s no need to find your sea legs before you visit us here in Hamburg – Fleetinsel may be an island, but it’s a ‘canal island’, with a convenient, city centre location. The phenomenal design of our Motel One Hamburg-Fleetinsel has such a maritime theme, however, that you won’t be able to resist dropping anchor.

Situated in the heart of the ‘Pearl of the North’, our hotel is built close to the water and its design naturally reflects its proximity to the port, the fish market and the old warehouse district. From sailors’ knots to a ship’s wheel – there’s a fresh sea breeze behind every detail of the interior design here. Ready for an island getaway? Welcome on board!

designhotel Hamburg Fleetinsel Motel One reception

Ahoy there!

The portrait of the bearded old sailor with a pipe giving you the once-over as you check in. The wall decorated with knotted ropes. The artisan wooden bar with metal trim that calls to mind an old sea chest – when you arrive at reception at our hotel, there’s no mistaking you’re in Hamburg!

hotel Hamburg Fleetinsel Motel One bright lounge with several tables and chairs

Drop anchor

The blue, green and grey colour scheme – echoed by the Freifrau chairs and Gubi ‘Beetle’ chairs – reflects the maritime location of our hotel. Chain curtains, printed with large-scale harbour scenes, are a creative take on traditional room dividers. And black and white photos provide a taste of what awaits when you head out to explore the port, which is directly opposite.

hotel Hamburg Fleetinsel Motel One close-up of differently designed ceiling lamps

Quayside bar

The atmospheric lighting in our bar is provided by Bocci lights that resemble bubbles rising in water. There are also Ay Illuminate lights that resemble fish traps... a reminder that the fish market isn’t far from here.

designhotel Hamburg Fleetinsel Motel One close-up bar with dark blue front

Driftwood

The wooden wall cladding and the solid wood bar stools provide a natural contrast to the sea blue ceramic tiles of the bar front. The flooring here in the bar also changes from stone to something more akin to a wooden ship’s deck. If you feel it start swaying, though... it’s probably time to switch to water.

hotel Hamburg Fleetinsel Motel One bright room with several tables and chairs for relaxing

At the tiller

If you’re looking for a place to get some work done, you’re spoilt for choice in this hotel: there are three workbenches with sensational light installations, just waiting to illuminate your thoughts. ‘Bubbles’ by Roll & Hill, for example, consists of hand-blown glass ‘bubbles’ bound together with knotted rope.

designhotel Hamburg Fleetinsel Motel One light-flooded lounge

Dune décor

Mementos of the old warehouse district – hessian sacks and storage jars, for example, seafaring memorabilia, ship’s lanterns and globes – provide the perfect backdrop for the sand dune-coloured Fredericia sofa and the surf-grey Fritz Hansen chairs that make our lounge such a cosy spot to shelter when Hamburg’s weather turns inclement.

hotel Hamburg Fleetinsel Motel One bright terrace with plenty of seating

Scenic lookout point

Hamburg isn’t nearly as rainy as its reputation suggests! On sunny days, you can enjoy our outdoor terrace, which looks directly onto the Herrengrabenfleet, and top up on vitamin D and fresh sea air.

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Pleasant berths

In your cabin – sorry, room! – our comfortable box-spring beds will have you feeling you’re cradled in Neptune’s arms – only less wet. After a sound night’s sleep, you’ll be ready to weigh anchor and head out to explore Hamburg.

designhotel Hamburg Fleetinsel Motel One view of the facade from the water

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