Work & Study Program: Hotel Management Degree

Our heart beats turquoise.

Working at Motel One is like coming home to friends, where you can be your true self and where appreciation and support matter. We meet on an equal footing and see ourselves as one team: from our management to our trainees.

We create a home away from home for our guests with our shared passion for modern design and high-quality service. Our more than 100 hotels in 14 countries impress with exclusive design, high service standards and first-class inner-city locations at an attractive price.

As the founder and pioneer of the budget design concept, we are successfully expanding in the metropolises of Europe and beyond. Become part of our team and develop Motel One with us.

Where theory meets practice – and you’re right there making it happen.

You love making people feel welcome – while at the same time you want to study, work in a hotel, and take on responsibility? Then our Work & Study program in Hotel Management is exactly right for you: you combine academic knowledge with real hands-on hotel experience and develop step by step into a hospitality professional.

Practical part

During the practical phases, you’re not just “along for the ride” – you’re fully involved. You get to know different departments of the hotel and understand how everything works together. You will work in a part-time position (approx. 20-25h/week) with appropriate compensation at a European Motel One hotel you are applying for.

• Front Office & Reservations: check-in, guest communication, service quality
• Breakfast & Bar: processes, standards, and service organization
• Housekeeping & Quality Checks: cleanliness and cooperation with external partners
• Revenue & Sales: pricing strategies and customer acquisition
• Back Office & Administration: purchasing, figures, and reports

With us, you don’t just learn theory – you apply it directly. From day one, you’re part of the team, taking responsibility for your tasks and your own projects. In addition, you have the opportunity to complete a four-week international internship at one of our hotels across Europe.

Your virtual studies

During your studies, you build the foundation for a career in hospitality. Typical subjects include, for example: business administration and hotel & HR management, marketing, IT & AI in hospitality industry.

• Internationally renowned and state-recognised Bachelor of Arts degree in Hospitality Management (currently in the accreditation process)
• Duration: 7 semester
• Access to online courses, video materials and books
• The unique advantage: Motel One covers the tuition fees
• Workshops at the Motel One Campus in Munich for personal exchange with other students
• Opportunity to improve your language skills through Babbel for Business

What really counts? Your passion for hospitality!

• University entrance qualification (= A-levels / technical baccalaureate or vocational training certificate incl. proof of three years of full-time professional experience)
• Strong English proficiency (The working language in the hotel is the respective local language whereas the virtual studies are conducted in English.)
• High degree of self-discipline, ability to work in a team, and resilience
• Positive demeanour, commitment, and pleasure in contact with guests
• Initial experience in the hotel industry or willingness to do a pre-study internship at Motel One

What we offer:

• Study + salary: We cover the tuition fees at ISM as well as travel and accommodation costs in Munich. In addition to a monthly allowance, you will participate in our internal bonus scheme and enjoy a wide range of benefits.
• Structured onboarding with dedicated contacts and support
• A workplace with real prospects: Motel One is international, dynamic, and full of opportunities – with a retention rate of 70–80% for our Work & Study graduates.

You can find more information on our careers page.
Interested? We look forward to getting to know you!