DayBreakHotels

What DayBreakHotels does

DayBreakHotels S.r.l., founded in April 2013 and headquartered in Rome, Italy, operates the first dedicated online booking platform for day-use hotel services. The company enables consumers to book hotel rooms, spa access, pools, meeting rooms, restaurants, apartments, and luggage storage at 3-5 star partner properties for time-bound blocks (typically 3-8 hours) at discounts of up to 75% versus standard overnight rates. The platform serves distinct customer segments including travelers in transit (layovers, delayed flights, train connections), local residents seeking luxury amenities, business travelers needing flexible daytime workspaces, couples, and celebration events.

The technology stack consists of a responsive web platform, native iOS and Android mobile applications, and a B2B sub-platform called DayBreakHero (DBHero) that allows hotel partners to manage their own day-use inventory and reservations. Core features include map-based hotel search, real-time availability checking, hourly booking configuration, and integrated service bundling (e.g., room + spa + restaurant). The platform operates across Italy (primary) and 15+ additional countries (UK, Germany, France, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, UAE, USA, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Australia, Singapore), with 4,000+ hotel partners including major international chains (Hilton, Marriott, ACCOR, NH, Best Western, Sheraton, Radisson, Wyndham, Meliá).

DayBreakHotels operates a marketplace commission model, earning fees on completed bookings transacted through the platform. The consumer-side pricing is pay-per-booking (no credit card required, free cancellation, payment at hotel), with rooms ranging from approximately €33 to €260+ depending on property tier and time block. A newer luggage storage service generates per-bag transaction revenue (€5/day, €10/48 hours). A multi-tier loyalty program (Explorer/Silver/Gold/Platinum) supports retention. Go-to-market combines product-led growth (self-serve web and mobile booking) with channel partnerships, supplemented by content/SEO across city landing pages, social media presence, email marketing, and ancillary partnerships with Uber, Hertz, and Mastercard.

Name

DayBreakHotels

Legal name

DayBreakHotels S.r.l.

Website

https://daybreakhotels.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DayBreakHotels is a Rome-based online marketplace founded in 2013 that enables consumers to book hotel rooms, spas, meeting rooms, and luggage storage at 4,000+ partner hotels across Italy and 15+ countries for discounted hourly daytime rates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Day-Use Hotel Booking Marketplace

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Last-Minute Travel & Hotel Deal Apps (THAKAAAF)

Keywords

• Day-use hotel booking
• Hourly hotel rooms
• Hotel marketplace platform
• Day spa access booking
• Luggage storage service

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Commission on Bookings: DayBreakHotels acts as an intermediary between customers and hotels, earning commission on each completed booking. The platform charges hotels a fee for listing and processing reservations. Revenue is generated through transaction fees rather than upfront costs to hotel partners.
2. Luggage Storage Service: Newer service offering luggage storage at partner hotels for €5/day. Insurance included. Revenue generated per bag stored.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DayBreakHotels operates an online marketplace where travelers can book hotel rooms, spa access, restaurants, meeting rooms, apartments, and luggage storage for short hourly blocks (3-8 hours) at 3-5 star partner hotels at discounts of up to 75% off standard overnight rates. The platform aggregates inventory from over 4,000 hotels across Italy and 15+ countries and offers bundled service bookings (room + spa + dining) with no upfront credit card required and free cancellation.

Product overview

DayBreakHotels is an online booking platform that offers hotel day-use services across 3-5 star properties. The platform operates as a unified booking portal offering multiple interconnected services: room bookings (Camera Day Use), wellness experiences (Day Spa), dining (Ristorante), meeting spaces (Sala Meeting), apartment rentals, luggage storage (Deposito Bagagli), and smart working spaces. The ecosystem includes a loyalty program (Programma Fedeltà) with Explorer/Silver/Gold/Platinum tiers, a B2B platform for hotel partners (DayBreakHero/DBHero), and mobile apps for iOS and Android. Users can bundle services (e.g., room + spa + restaurant) in a single booking with discounts up to 75% off standard overnight rates. The company was founded in April 2013 and partners with major international hotel chains including Hilton, Sheraton, Marriott, ACCOR, NH, and Radisson.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DayBreakHero (DBHero): Direct booking platform for hotel partners, a white-label booking system made available to partner hotels for managing their own reservations.

Products and services

• Day-Use Hotel Room (Camera Day Use) Hotel room bookings at 3-5 star partner hotels available for 3-8 hour blocks during daytime, evening, or night hours, with discounts of up to 75% off standard overnight rates. Designed for travelers in transit, local leisure seekers, business travelers, couples, and celebration events.
• Day Spa Access Spa access bookings including heated pools, jacuzzis, Turkish baths, and saunas at partner hotels. Available as standalone services or bundled with room bookings; spa access from €38 per session. For consumers seeking wellness experiences without overnight stays.
• Luggage Storage (Deposito Bagagli) Luggage storage service at partner hotels, available 24/7 near airports, train stations, and city attractions. Priced at €5 per bag per day (24 hours) and €10 for 48 hours, with insurance included and free cancellation. Designed for travelers needing to store bags between flights, train connections, or hotel check-ins/checkouts.
• Apartment Day Use (Appartamento Day Use) Short-term apartment rentals for daytime use, providing more space and independence than traditional hotel rooms. Positioned as temporary offices or rest spaces for business travelers and remote workers.
• Smart Working in Hotel

Quantifiable outcome

• Save up to 75% compared to standard night hotel rates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HiltoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational hotel chain partner offering day-use options through the DayBreakHotels platform
• MarriottcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational hotel chain partner offering day-use options through the platform
• ACCOR (Sofitel, Novotel, Mercure)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor European hospitality group with multiple brands (Sofitel, Novotel, Mercure) participating in day-use offerings
• NH HotelscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean hotel chain partner offering day-use options
• SheratoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarriott International brand partner offering day-use options
• Best WesterncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal hotel brand network partner with multiple properties in Italy
• Holiday InncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInterContinental Hotels Group brand partner
• RadissoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational hotel chain partner
• MastercardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPayment processing partner facilitating secure transactions
• UberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTransportation partnership for integrated travel experience
• HertzminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCar rental partnership for complete travel solutions
• ConfCommerciominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian commerce confederation partnership for business development
• Aeroporto BolognaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirport partnership for luggage storage and travel services near Bologna airport
• UNA Hotels and ResortscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian hotel group with multiple properties offering day-use
• Crowne PlazacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIHG brand partner
• Leonardo HotelscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean hotel group with properties across Italy
• Melià HotelscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish international hotel chain with Italian properties
• WyndhamcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLarge international hotel company with multiple brands

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dayuse.com: Paris-based global leader in day-use hotel booking, operating in 25+ countries with thousands of partner hotels. Closest direct competitor to DayBreakHotels with near-identical marketplace model, product mix (rooms, spa, meeting rooms), and hourly pricing proposition.
• HotelsByDay: US-focused day-use hotel booking platform offering daytime room reservations at discounted rates. Competes directly with DayBreakHotels in North America and shares the same core use cases (layovers, business rest, daycations).

Broad incumbents

• Booking.com: Largest OTA globally with millions of hotel listings across virtually every country. While not specialized in day-use, it could trivially add hourly inventory and would compete with DayBreakHotels for SEO, app installs, and hotel partnership mindshare.
• Expedia: Major global OTA with broad hotel inventory and a multi-brand portfolio (Hotels.com, Vrbo, Trivago). A potential broad incumbent competitor with the scale to add day-use offerings as a feature extension.
• Trip.com Group: Global OTA serving travelers in Asia, Europe, and beyond with hotels, flights, and packages. Broad incumbent that overlaps with DayBreakHotels on hotel discovery and booking, particularly in markets where DayBreakHotels is expanding internationally.
• HRS Group: European hotel booking platform focused on corporate and business travel with extensive hotel inventory in Germany and continental Europe. Comparable in serving business travelers seeking flexible accommodations, including day-use scenarios.

Emerging players

• Peerspace: Hourly rental marketplace for meeting rooms, event spaces, and unique venues. Conceptually adjacent to DayBreakHotels' meeting room and smart-working offerings, though focused on non-hotel venues; targets similar use cases (business meetings, day events).
• Splacer: Day-use space rental marketplace for events and meetings. Comparable concept of booking venues by the hour, though without the hotel room core that DayBreakHotels offers.
• Stayforlong: Hotel booking platform specializing in extended stays of 5+ nights at discounted rates. Operates a similar commission-based model for non-standard stay durations, comparable to DayBreakHotels' focus on non-traditional stay patterns.
• Radical Storage: Global luggage storage network operating in cities worldwide with partner shops and hotels. Directly comparable to DayBreakHotels' Deposito Bagagli service (€5/bag/day with insurance) — both serve the same traveler-in-transit use case.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DayBreakHotels
• Facebookfacebook.com/daybreakhotelscom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/daybreakhotels-com
• Instagraminstagram.com/daybreakhotels/?hl=it

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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