Timhotel

What Timhotel does

Timhotel is a privately held French hotel group founded in 1982 and headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt, operating 16 hotels concentrated entirely within Paris. The portfolio spans one 2-star property, thirteen 3-star properties, and two 4-star properties, with locations deliberately distributed across all major Parisian neighborhoods (Montmartre, Opéra, Le Louvre, Tour Eiffel, Montparnasse, Nation, Palais Royal) and within walking distance of the city's principal rail stations (Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon, Gare Montparnasse, Gare de l'Est). The group positions itself primarily for leisure tourists, business travelers, families, and couples, and operates a dedicated corporate group-reservations channel alongside its consumer offering. La Lanterne & Spa By Timhotel, a 4-star property in the Latin Quarter with indoor pool, hammam, gym, and massage services, serves as the wellness-led flagship.

The underlying operating technology is conventional hospitality infrastructure rather than proprietary platforms: the website and booking flow are built on MMCréation's Hapi CMS, with a multi-language interface (French, English, German, Spanish, Italian) supporting direct bookings. There is no disclosed proprietary technology, no AI/ML systems, no APIs or SDKs, and no mobile applications. The marketing stack centers on Instagram, email newsletters, and SEO-optimized landing pages segmented by Paris neighborhood.

The revenue model is built on three streams: (1) per-night hotel room bookings across 2-, 3-, and 4-star properties, with a guaranteed best rate 10% below third-party platforms when booked directly; (2) ancillary revenue from breakfast buffets, spa services at La Lanterne, and on-property amenities; and (3) group and corporate bookings handled by a dedicated reservations desk. Pricing is structured around four published offers: a direct-booking rate (10% below OTAs), an early-booking discount of 15% for reservations 30+ days in advance, a flexible cancellable rate, and a wellness package at La Lanterne & Spa. No public revenue, headcount trend, or ownership data is disclosed.

Name

Timhotel

Legal name

Timhotel

Website

https://www.timhotel.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Timhotel is a privately held French hotel group founded in 1982, operating 16 mid-scale hotels (2 to 4 stars) across all major Parisian neighborhoods and near principal train stations, serving leisure tourists, business travelers, families, and couples via a direct-booking model anchored by the La Lanterne & Spa wellness flagship.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel Accommodations

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Midscale Limited-Service Hotels (THAGABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Urban & Downtown Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAA)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodations
• Paris hotels
• Direct booking reservations
• Spa wellness hospitality
• Corporate group bookings

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulogne-billancourt

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hotel Room Bookings: Primary revenue stream from renting hotel rooms across 16 properties in Paris. Rooms are offered at various star ratings (2, 3, and 4-star) with different price points and amenities. Revenue is generated through direct bookings on the website and walk-in guests.
2. Additional Services: Ancillary revenue from spa services (La Lanterne & Spa), dining (breakfast buffets), and other hotel amenities. La Lanterne & Spa offers wellness packages including massages, spa treatments, and specialized wellness experiences.
3. Group Bookings: Revenue from corporate group bookings and event-related accommodations. The company has a dedicated page for group reservations, suggesting B2B revenue opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Timhotel operates a portfolio of 16 hotel properties across Paris, offering 2, 3, and 4-star accommodations strategically located near major landmarks and train stations. Revenue is generated from room bookings (direct website, OTAs, walk-ins, and group reservations) plus ancillary services including breakfast buffets, spa and wellness packages at the La Lanterne & Spa flagship property, and flexible cancellation terms. The company also serves corporate clients through a dedicated group booking service.

Product overview

Timhotel is a Paris-based hotel group operating 16 properties across the French capital, offering a portfolio of 2, 3, and 4-star hotels. The collection includes budget 2-star properties like Timhotel Boulogne Rives de Seine, fourteen 3-star hotels spanning locations near major landmarks (Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Montmartre, Montparnasse, Gare du Nord/Lyon/Est, Palais Royal, Nation), and two premium 4-star properties: Timhotel Opéra Blanche Fontaine and La Lanterne & Spa By Timhotel. The portfolio is anchored by La Lanterne & Spa as the group's flagship wellness property featuring an indoor pool, hammam, and spa services. Properties are positioned across diverse Paris neighborhoods providing proximity to iconic attractions and transportation hubs. The group offers direct booking benefits including 15% early booking discounts and a best rate guarantee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Lanterne & Spa By Timhotel: A 4-star hotel and spa property located in the Latin Quarter near Notre-Dame, featuring an indoor pool, hammam, gym, and massage services.

Products and services

• Timhotel Montmartre ***

Quantifiable outcome

• 10% lower rates for direct bookings compared to third-party platforms
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MMCréation (Hapi)minorOthersMMCréation is the web development agency that built and maintains the Timhotel website platform (using their Hapi CMS solution). This is a vendor/service provider relationship for website development and maintenance.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Marriott International: Global multi-brand hotel company with growing Paris presence across midscale to luxury. Competes for the same leisure/business travelers via its Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program, which Timhotel's independent model cannot match at scale.
• Hilton Worldwide: Global hotel group with multiple Paris properties spanning Hilton Hotels, DoubleTree, and Hampton brands. Competes for Timhotel's corporate and leisure segments while offering Hilton Honors loyalty at a scale an independent group cannot replicate.
• Accor: Paris-headquartered global hotel operator with broad mid-scale and upscale brand portfolio (ibis, Novotel, Mercure, Sofitel). Direct overlap with Timhotel's 3/4-star urban Paris positioning; Accor is both a benchmark and the dominant direct competitor for the same customer segments.

Direct peers

• B&B Hotels: European budget and midscale hotel chain with multiple Paris properties, competing head-on in the 2–3-star segment with value-oriented positioning. Closest like-for-like competitor in Paris for the budget and midscale customer profile.
• Ibis Hotels (Accor): Accor's 3-star midscale/economy brand with a deep Paris footprint near major stations and attractions. Direct substitute for Timhotel's 3-star properties in pricing tier, amenity set, and traveler use-case.
• Campanile (Louvre Hotels Group): French midscale/economy hotel brand of Louvre Hotels Group serving urban markets including Paris. Comparable price tier and target segments (business + leisure near transport hubs), making it a relevant same-category competitor.
• Citadines Apart'hotel: Paris-based apart-hotel chain with multiple city-center locations and extended-stay positioning. Overlaps with Timhotel's family, business traveler, and tourist segments in mid-scale urban Paris accommodations.
• Novotel (Accor): Accor's upscale-midscale brand with multiple central Paris locations. Closest comparable to Timhotel's 4-star properties including La Lanterne & Spa in terms of amenities, family rooms, and business-traveler focus.
• Kyriad (Louvre Hotels Group): French midscale hotel brand within Louvre Hotels Group with several inner-Paris properties. Comparable midscale positioning, similar direct-booking emphasis, and competing for the same value-conscious leisure and business travelers.
• Best Western France: Independent-collection franchise network widely represented in Paris with 3- and 4-star properties. Competes in the same mid-scale urban segment with franchise-driven distribution similar to Timhotel's marketing approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/timhotel
• Facebookfacebook.com/timhotel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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