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2.5 of 5
Kieler Strasse 171, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
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Motel One Hamburg - Altona
Ranked #70 of 321 hotels in Hamburg
4.0 of 5 stars 100 Reviews
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Osnabruck, Germany
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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70 helpful votes 70 helpful votes
“Efficient and Functional”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2011
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MotelOne Hamburg-Altona is one of four MO properties in Hamburg. The others, execpt for the one at the airport, are located nearer to the downtown area. MO HH-Altona is on Kieler Str, a commercial and residential thoroughfare and it borders on the disctrict of Eimsbüttel (residential area) to the east. The hotel itself follows the known MotelOne standard in supplying travelers with clean, functional rooms that offer the basic amenities (sink, bathroom/shower, TV) but no frills (no wardrobe, no coffee making facilities, no telephone). Breakfast buffet can be purchased for EUR 7.50 in advance or on a cash basis depending on your daily inclination. The buffet is ok but nothing special; if you are looking for something else, there is a McDonald's just up the street, the neighboring area around the Apostelkirche has one or two breakfast options (I recommend Cafe Knüppel, right at the Apostelkirche bus stop). As is the case with all MotelOnes, there is a small bar that also offers (microwaved) snack options. For a full lunch or dinner also refer to the area around the church or a bit further east, on Osterstr. There is a GREAT and cheap Asian place just opposite Apostelkirche (Lappenbergsallee 25) called Nanglo, and they do absolutely superb Korean, Thai, and Nepali dishes (I URGE you to try "Bur Curry", Nepali beef curry).

The hotel connects to the downtown area (including university, central station) via bus 4 (stop Apostelkirche) and to Altona (including Altona station) via buses 183 and 283 (stop Armbruststr.)

What I liked about the Motel One HH-Altona:
- clean
- efficient/functional
- friendly staff
- reasonable prices (59 for a single, 74 for a double)
- good public transport connections (see above for more details)
- relatively new furniture
- nice flatscreen TV
- nice shower

Disliked:
- maid service did not make up my room on one occasion; on reporting I was told by reception that may have been because my "do not disturb" sign was out for half an hour or so - maid service does NOT return to rooms. Feh.

Very suitable for business travelers and tourists who do not spend much time in their room. Honeymooners should choose something more romantic.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Leeds, UK
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Clean, modern, cheap, central!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2011
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I was a bit dubious about staying here given it is part of a large chain and the price was quite reasonable. It is a bit soulless and a little over-white but if you are looking for somewhere clean and modern at a price that won't break the bank - you could do a lot worse! The hotel is well located and the food was good quality for the price (breakfast was included in our rate). The beds were really comfortable and everything worked perfectly. Yes the rooms are a little small but nothing feels too cheap and there is everything you would expect from a modern hotel. The hotel staff were all friendly and efficient - the restaurant staff, in particular, made sure that everything was kept well-stocked and I was pleasantly surprised by the price of drinks at the bar was not bad compared with British prices. If you want a good, clean place to stay, with a reasonable standard - I think this hotel delivers good value for it's price bracket.

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Berlin, Germany
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Very Small, Simple, but Clean”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 July 2011

I was a little hesitant to take my friend up on his suggestion of a Motel room (bad images of the cheap American motels came to mind), but upon entry to the hotel I was pleasantly surprised. It's not luxurious of course, cheaply decorated with trendy things, but funky color scheme and has a wonderful sense of flow. Friendly, efficient staff checked me in at the front desk and made me feel very welcome.
The room was well, you get what you pay for, but I was really surprised at how functional the space was. Everything was very clean, and although very small, I enjoyed every minute of my short stay. Keep in mind there is not even a telephone in the room, they literally don't want you calling them for anything. If you want something you need to get it yourself, and likely pay extra for it, but it's all part of that great price.

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  • Stayed May 2011, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“NOT cheap and NOT cheerful”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2011
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Terrible ... for €99, you can expect soulless, white, shoebox accommodation, no room telephone, a breakfast area with the character of a busy airport, and reception staff who think Pizza Hut is a good restaurant recommendation!! Despite the high Trip Advisor rating, the people who though this hotel is excellent are either students, backpackers, or someone who has never stayed in a hotel before. Anyone else should avoid this hotel like the plague.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 53 cities Reviews in 53 cities
75 helpful votes 75 helpful votes
“Great value, not great location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2011

Stayed here two nights after reading other reviews, and was not disappointed. The hotel is almost new. Rooms are, as usual in Europe, fairly small, but very clean. Motel One is a no-frills chain (no phone, no body lotion, etc,). The washbasin is in the bedroom, not the bath, which would be fine except that in order to avoid water damage (I guess), there is no stopper in the sink! This made it very hard to wash up some clothing which I had planned to do. And, there is really no place to hang up your clothes, no comfortable chairs and no good reading lights. The location is not great, as it is fairly far from downtown without much in the way of nearby restaurants, etc. However, lest I sound too negative, note that the room is overall quite pleasant; I asked for and received a room on the back of the hotel, which was very quiet. The buffet breakfast was quite good and very good value, and the staff was very helpful. The hotel is clearly designed for young travellers who are not spending a lot of time in the room, as "vibe" and style are the clear priorities. That said, I'd happily stay at a Motel One again, though I'd think twice about this particular one, owing to the inconvenient location

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Kieler Strasse 171, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
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