Motel One Hamburg Airport

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Motel One Hamburg Airport? It’s actually not one of those soulless airport crash pads you’d expect. I mean, sure, it’s a 3-star place and you’re not getting marble bathrooms, but there’s something refreshingly honest about it – like they knew exactly what they were and just did it really well.

The whole vibe feels more urban boutique than typical airport motel, which honestly caught me off guard. The lobby has this clean, almost Scandinavian thing going on with dark wood and pops of their signature turquoise. Check-in was smooth – no fuss, just efficient in that German way that somehow doesn’t feel cold. The rooms are compact but smartly designed, and I appreciated that they didn’t try to cram unnecessary furniture into the space. The bed was actually comfortable (not always a given at airport hotels), and the shower had proper water pressure, which after a long flight was exactly what I needed. One thing though – if you’re a light sleeper, you might catch some aircraft noise, but it’s not constant and honestly less than I expected being so close to the airport.

What really sold me on this place was how it handles the whole airport hotel concept without feeling like an afterthought. The bar downstairs stays open late enough that you can grab a decent beer if your flight gets delayed, and the breakfast setup is solid – nothing fancy, but fresh and well-stocked. The staff seems to actually understand travelers; they get that sometimes you need to check in at weird hours or store luggage for a few extra hours. It’s those little things that make the difference when you’re dealing with early flights or layovers. Plus, and this might sound weird, but the whole place just feels clean in a way that makes you want to kick off your shoes – which after airport terminals is basically a small miracle. At an 8.2 rating, I’d say that’s about right; it punches above its 3-star weight class without trying to be something it’s not.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $134. Room with Queen Size Bed with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $134. Room with King Size bed with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Finn from Spain – 2 May 2025 (8/10)

  Great location, friendly staff, very clean.
  
  What could be improved: Parking should be cheaper or free.

• Neasa from Netherlands – 10 April 2025 (7/10)

  What could be improved: I was very surprised with how rude some of the staff were – it was a pity

• Marc from Saudi Arabia – 5 April 2025 (9/10)

  Check in was easy, swift and professional
  
  What could be improved: Nothing, all was good and a great and green 12min walk from HH Airport

• Julian from Germany – 1 April 2025 (8/10)

  Good Location, clean, friendly staff

• Nikola from Serbia – 29 March 2025 (7/10)

  Room was clean.
  
  What could be improved: The receptionist was rude, not every guest speaks German. He was not polite at all.

• Lillie from United States – 20 March 2025 (9/10)

  Inna was the perfect hostess, so very helpful to me and with great spirit.
  
  What could be improved: No refrigeration in room. I have medication that needed to stay cold and had no way to do so.

• Dusan from Serbia – 14 March 2025 (8/10)

  Staff, close to airport, clean, almost new.
  
  What could be improved: Price per night

• Robert from United Kingdom – 27 February 2025 (7/10)

  Room and bathroom comfortable.
  
  What could be improved: Room was quiet small.

• Paola from Germany – 18 February 2025 (9/10)

  Nice hotel, I love lobby area.

• Ivan from Croatia – 16 February 2025 (9/10)

  What could be improved: Considering the quality of the accommodation and the price of the breakfast, the breakfast should be much better than what is offered.

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