Motel One sells 80% to PAI

Motel One sells 80% to PAI

First comments from Chairman Dieter Müller

Motel One Dresden am Zwinger Lobby
Motel One - the secret of this brand is a unique combination of budget, design and solid business acumen. / © Motel One

The news broke this morning via financial media: Motel One founder Dieter Müller is selling a majority stake in his company to the French private equity group PAI Partners. The European financial investor is taking over 80% of the operating business of the Munich hotel chain, as the two companies announced. hospitalityInside spoke spontaneously with Dieter Müller.

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