Germany's First Shipping Container Hotel Reveals Exciting Features

German'due south beginning upcycling hostel opened up in 2017, existence the result of the collaboration between studios Holzer Kobler Architekturen, Kinzo Architekten GmbH. Y'all tin can find it in the Warnemünde expanse in Rostock, Federal republic of germany. Its design was partly influences by the shut surroundings, given that the site is in the shut proximity or the local harbor and shipyard. This resulted in a pattern with strong industrial vibes, rough charm and a few nautical influences. The Dock Inn hostel&hotel was synthetic out of reclaimed and repurposed shipping containers of different types and sizes and offers 64 rooms with 188 beds in full. Image credit to Max Schroeder and Sebastian Dörken.

Given the nature of this container hotel, some of the units are quite small but that only helps them appear more inviting — Given the nature of this container hotel, some of the units are quite small-scale simply that only helps them appear more inviting

In addition to the 64 rooms and suites, the hotel also includes common areas for entertainment and relaxation — In addition to the 64 rooms and suites, the hotel besides includes mutual areas for entertainment and relaxation

The interior of the containers is divided into various sections of different proportions and with different layouts — The interior of the containers is divided into diverse sections of different proportions and with different layouts

The containers were painted in four different colors and are also of 4 different types. The container hotel thus includes a series of single units, double rooms with four beds each equally well as suites with eight beds which were created by welding together ii containers. There's also a series of public, communal spaces such as the reception area, the bar, an open up restaurant and a spa. Even though everything about this construction screams industrial, the hotel also has a wonderfully welcoming and comforting vibe which makes guests feel at domicile.