The Best Shipping Container Storage Hotels to Visit
Following on from last week’s blog on the UK’s best bars and restaurants, made from shipping container storage, we thought we’d share the go-to hotels you must visit made from, you guessed it, sea containers! Although we can’t visit right now, we’re all looking forward to the day we can travel. So, whilst you’re planning, be sure to factor in some of these unique and versatile concepts if you’re looking for a place to stay.
Dock Inn, Germany
Dock Inn looks spectacular! It’s a huge, intermodal shipping container storage structure in an old shipyard in Warnemünde, Germany. It’s the first luxury hostel in Europe that has been made entirely from recycled sea containers. With a rustic feel, a lot of the ductwork is deliberately exposed, but complimented with vibrant splashes of colour. It’s also packed with on-site activities, including a rooftop sauna, bar and even a climbing wall! Reasonably priced and in a great location, it’s perfect for the modern traveller.
Sleeping Around, Belgium
Sleeping Around is a pop-up hotel concept, with each individual room made from a shipping container storage unit. It offers compact luxury, with views of scenic Antwerp. Floating platforms support 20-foot storage containers, with a modern and minimal design and plenty of opportunity for natural light. Each container is equipped with a floating box spring bed, an en-suite bathroom with a solar panelled rain shower, and a small terrace. Produced only with ecologically responsible materials, it’s a step in the right direction for eco-friendly travel.
Contained, Australia
A little further afield, is a shipping container storage hotel all the way down under. Contained in Australia is another environmentally friendly pop-up scheme for the modern-day traveller. Using spacious 20-foot containers, they feature innovative design to create an eco-luxury getaway with a net zero carbon footprint. This boutique hotel offers a stop-over in the middle of Australia’s most breath-taking wine regions; the location changes every few months. Most recently, these self-sufficient, solar-powered lodgings were touring through three of Victoria’s premier wineries. These shipping container storage units feature neutral tones, plenty of natural light, high-end finishes, and a fold-out awning to create a peaceful covered porch. Eco-friendly and luxurious!
With their sustainable benefits, shipping container storage hotels have increased in popularity over the years and we look forward to being able to enjoy new adventures in the near future. At Store That, we offer secure on-site storage options for all your storage needs, including large shipping container storage, as used in these hotels. Contact us or call 0207 5151 300 today for more information.