The design-led budget hotel brand Motel One have an incredible 54 hotels dotted throughout some of Europe’s finest cities – offering guests the ideal accommodation from which to explore Europe’s best Christmas markets and festive attractions. With nightly rates from £59, convenient central locations and unique interior design, Motel One is the perfect option for travellers this winter.
With so many fantastic festive options throughout the continent choosing one’s winter break destination can be tricky. To assist, we have outlined a few of our favourite European cities and Motel One hotels to help perfect a seasonal escape this winter…
Berlin: Home to over 60 Christmas markets this year, from the traditional fairy-tale themes to modern and trendy markets, Berlin has a Christmas market to suit everyone! Festive travellers can spend their days browsing the local handicrafts and sampling the mulled wine, hot chocolate and of course, the German sausages! With so much to keep visitors busy in the German capital, it’s lucky that Motel One offers eight hotels in the city.
Travellers will enjoy the perfect location of Motel One Berlin-Potsdamer Platz this winter, located by the Mall of Berlin, close to art galleries, Museum Island and as the name suggest – Potsdamer Platz. This winter Potsdamer Platz is transformed into a huge winter wonderland with outdoor ice skating, curling and Europe’s largest mobile toboggan run! Rooms at Motel One Berlin-Potsdamer Platz start from 82.95 Euros (around £71) this December.
Amsterdam: The Dutch city is even more beautiful in the winter thanks to the Amsterdam Light Festival which sees the city illuminated with light sculptures and installations from international artists. Walking tours and boat trips are a great way to see this spectacular site from 1st December 2016 to 22nd January 2017. Dam Square is home to a magnificent Christmas tree and traditional Christmas markets line the streets, although it will be the grand arrival of Sinterklaas on 15th November that is the biggest attraction for over 400,000 spectators.
Motel One Amsterdam is a fantastic option for visitors, thanks to its great location opposite Amsterdam RAI Exhibition and unique design features based on Amsterdam’s most famous method of transportation – bicyles – and their famous flowers, tulips! Rooms at Motel One Amsterdam start from 69 Euros (around £59) per night.
Edinburgh: The Scottish capital is home to Hogmanay – the world-famous New Year festival, celebrated with three days of spectacular events – including live music and fireworks with spectators from around the world. Last year welcomed over 145,000 revellers from over 80 countries and no doubt this year’s celebrations will be just as popular.
Motel One’s two Edinburgh hotels are centrally located on Market Street and Princes Street – right in the centre of the action and within a 5 minute walk of Waverly Station. With friendly staff, comfortable rooms and interesting design – including Motel One’s very own tartan it’s the perfect choice for visitors to the city. Rooms at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal start from £89 per night.
Vienna: Austria’s capital features a number of Christmas markets throughout the city all bursting with mulled wine and roasted chestnuts. This year visitors can even explore the markets on a Segway tour! For those seeking a calmer Christmas experience the classical concerts and opera may appeal and where better to enjoy this than the Vienna State Opera House.
With 4 Motel One hotels in Vienna guests can tailor their stay based on their personal preference for location. Impressive architecture, royal residences and horse-drawn carriages are all part of Vienna’s charm. Motel One Wien-Staatsoper perfectly located in central Vienna and close to the world-famous State Opera. Rooms at Motel One Wien-Staatsoper start from 80.99 Euros (around £70) per night.
Regardless of the hotel all Motel One rooms guarantee sweet dreams with 100% Egyptian cotton bed linen. The bathrooms are all elegantly fitted with granite and glass Dornbracht washbasin fittings, as well as a monsoon rain shower. Complemented with exclusive Artemide Tolomeo lighting and LOEWE flat screen TV, each room provides a peaceful escape from the city outside. Clever functional design ensures there is plenty of storage space.
Whether guests are cosying up in the hotel‘s One Lounge with a mulled wine in-hand or tucking themselves into their super comfortable bed after a busy day in the city – Motel One is the perfect home away from home and the ideal base to explore this winter.