Motel Studios

Blending luxury, industrial chic, and the essence of 21st century East London, our creative space provides the perfect backdrop for your next photographic shoot or event in Shoreditch. With a secluded Shoreditch location, exquisite details, and generous spaces, Motel Studios offers the freedom to bring your vision to life. Whether you're seeking contemporary design, versatility, or drive-in accessibility, our venue is the ideal choice for any occasion.

Motel Studios, where industrial charm meets versatility and convenience. Our beautiful studio spaces not only fulfill your photographic studio needs with gentle daylight, ample power supply, and high-speed Wi-Fi access but also offer the unique advantage of full drive-in access, making us the only studio space in Shoreditch to provide this feature.

Immerse yourself in the raw and edgy charm of Shoreditch as Motel Studios embraces the vibrant energy of this creative hub. Whether you're planning an event, photoshoot, or wedding day, our industrial venue in Shoreditch effortlessly adapts to your requirements, providing the perfect backdrop for your vision.

Step into our creative space and unlock your imagination. With open floor plans, exposed brick walls, and high ceilings, Motel Studios serves as a blank canvas for you to bring your event concept to life. Let your creativity soar as you transform our versatile space into an unforgettable experience that will leave a lasting impression on your guests.

Over the years Motel has been home to photographic shoots, film shoots, product launches, fashion shows, brand activations, corporate celebrations, seminars, workshops and weddings. Our blank canvas spaces provide the perfect backdrop, in an up-and-coming Hackney location. In our history, we've met the needs of Nike, BBC, Puma, Nikon, Oakley, Red Bull, and many more. Celebrate your Shoreditch event at Motel.

At Motel Studios, we go above and beyond traditional event venues by offering drive-in accessibility. Our seamless entrance and exit capabilities make us a standout choice for events that require the convenience and flexibility of drive-in access. Whether you're hosting a car showcase, product launch, using a food truck or any hosting any event where vehicles play a key role, our drive-in venues ensure a smooth and memorable event.

Studio 1

Here in the heart of Shoreditch you'll find our spacious, beautiful 22m x 9m drive in studio space, with gentle daylight from both east and west aspects and full disabled access. This photographic studio also has 1x63 amp single phase and 1x32amp 3 phase power, as well as 300mb wi-fi available. As maybe the only drive-in photographic studio in East London, this daylight studio combines mid-century furniture with an industrial chic aesthetic. Based on the fringe of Hackney, this generously proportioned photographic studio space has great transport access with Hoxton Overground station just five minutes walk away.

Studio 1 has launched products for Call of Duty, Belvedere Vodka, ELF Cosmetics, and many more. It is perfectly positioned for generous load-in of furniture or themed props.

• 2300 sq ft of space accommodating up to 280 standing guests or delegates
• 5-meter wide cinematic projection screen
• Generous kitchen space
• Disabled access and drive-in access

Studio 2

With 18m x 9m of daylit space, Studio 2 is perfect for portraiture, fashion and drive in shoots. This east facing photographic studio space benefits from ambient daylight, and offers full disabled access. Beyond being an ample-sized, drive-in, daylight studio, Studio 2 brings a stylish industrial chic vibe with mid-century furniture which can be removed at your request. Studio 2 also shares our generous 300mb internet access and 63 amp single phase power, fit for any photographic shoot. You can also be confident that getting to the studio is no trouble with Hoxton station connecting our spaces to the rest of London.

Studio 2 is perfect for a break-out or lounge space to complement Studio 1, providing a journey experience for your guests. Facilitate a drinks reception or welcome speech/press briefing in Studio 2 before unveiling the main event in Studio 1.

• 1800 sq ft of open space plus a small hidden server
• Accommodates up to 180 standing guests or 95 for seated dining
• Disabled access

Studio 3

We’re thrilled to announce that Studio 3, MOTEL’s original studio is now reopening its doors to the public! Recognised as London's first boutique photographic studio, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Elie Saab, GQ, Vanity Fair and countless others have called Studio 3 home. This iconic East London photography studio offers a generous 2700 sq ft of space as well as separate grooming, styling and kitchen areas. Newly refurbished, our studio now has an available mezzanine floor that can serve as a cozy lounge and quiet work area with a bird’s-eye view of the bustling activity below. Guests have access to 32 amp 3 phase power and our super fast internet. Our transport access is also ample, with parking spaces available and Hoxton Overground station less than a five minute walk away, connecting our Shoreditch space with the whole of London.

Studio 3 offers an expansive 2700 sq ft area, complete with separate break out areas. This event space has been recently refurbished, offering a tranquil retreat with its newly added mezzanine floor that overlooks the venue below.

• 2700 sq ft of open space
• Additional mezzanine floor
• Boasts superfast Wifi (300mb) and a Sonos Sound System.

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