The Champagne Lodge

What The Champagne Lodge does

The Champagne Lodge & Luxury Suites is a privately held, adults-only boutique hotel located at 16W621 S. Frontage Road in Willowbrook, Illinois, approximately 18 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. The property operates a four-suite inventory — Standard, Premium, Executive, and a flagship Swimming Pool Suite — each with a private ground-level entrance, in-room whirlpool or pool, fireplace, and standard hospitality amenities. It targets adult couples seeking private romantic getaways, with secondary positioning toward business travelers, and uses a membership-required booking model with three tiers valid for one year.

The business generates revenue across five streams: overnight suite bookings, four-hour day-use stays, themed romance and celebration add-on packages (I Love You, Proposal, Birthday, Honeymoon, Theme Room Decoration), spa and wellness services (suspended during COVID), and honor-bar beverage sales. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; nightly rates and membership fees are quoted on inquiry, and the company emphasizes a "best rate guaranteed" direct-booking channel. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the thecl.com website (integrated with the WebRez booking platform), supplemented by phone reservations, a content/blog marketing engine targeting romantic-travel search terms, and an active Facebook and YouTube presence.

Operationally the company is small (11–50 employees), independently owned with no disclosed institutional backing, and runs from a single campus-style property in a quiet residential neighborhood. There is no public-company parent, no subsidiaries, no M&A activity, and no disclosed funding rounds. Technology footprint is limited to the third-party WebRez reservation system and standard content management; there are no proprietary platforms, APIs, mobile applications, or AI/ML capabilities described.

Name

The Champagne Lodge

Legal name

The Champagne Lodge & Luxury Suites

Website

https://thecl.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Champagne Lodge & Luxury Suites is a privately held, adults-only boutique hotel in Willowbrook, IL offering four luxury romantic suites, themed packages, and spa services to couples and select business travelers via a membership-required direct booking model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotel Accommodations

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Accommodation (721)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Adults-Only Boutique Hotels (THAGADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Wellness & Spa Resorts (THAGACAG), Private House Hotels & Small Luxury Inns (THAGADAL)

Keywords

• Adults-only boutique hotel
• Romantic couples getaway
• Luxury hotel suites
• Spa hotel accommodations
• Private membership hotel

Headquarters

HQ city

Willowbrook

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Overnight Suite Bookings: Primary revenue from renting luxury suites to members. Four suite types available: Standard (queen bed, medium whirlpool), Premium (king bed, medium whirlpool), Executive (king bed, extra-large whirlpool, steam room), and Swimming Pool Suite (king bed, 17'x8'x4' heated pool, steam room). Membership is required to book stays, with membership valid for one year.
2. Day-Use Stays: Four-hour daytime retreat option available from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm or 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Reservations made by calling the morning of desired visit with payment completed upon arrival. Rates vary by availability.
3. Romance Packages and Add-ons: Additional revenue from themed packages including I Love You Package (Korbel champagne, chocolate strawberries, balloon, rose petals), Proposal Package (sparkling wine, strawberries, late checkout), Birthday/Deluxe Mimosa Package, and Theme Room Decoration Package with custom balloons, rose petals, and banners.
4. Spa and Wellness Services: Spa services including couples rejuvenating massage and Sweetheart Rejuvenation Package (60-minute Swedish massage plus body treatments). Note: Due to COVID, spa services were temporarily suspended.
5. Beverage and Honor Bar Sales: Fully stocked wet bars in suites with wine, beer, champagne, liquor, and soft drinks. Honor bar options for guests who did not bring their own beverages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Champagne Lodge & Luxury Suites operates a private, adults-only boutique hotel near Chicago featuring four luxury suite types (Standard, Premium, Executive, and Swimming Pool Suite) with in-room whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, steam rooms, and a private heated pool. The property operates on a membership-required model, supplemented by romance packages, spa services, day-stay options, and gift cards targeting couples seeking private romantic getaways.

Product overview

The Champagne Lodge & Luxury Suites is a boutique hotel offering a portfolio of four distinct luxury romantic suites: the Standard Suite, Premium Suite, Executive Suite, and Swimming Pool Suite. The suites range from entry-level (queen bed, 110-gallon whirlpool) to flagship (private heated pool, steam room, wet bar). The company operates as a private membership facility and enhances stays with add-on packages including romantic decoration setups (I Love You, Proposal, Birthday, Honeymoon, Theme Room), spa treatments (Sweetheart Rejuvenation, Couples Massage), and day-stay options. All suites share foundational amenities including fireplaces, walk-in showers, mini-fridges, microwaves, coffee makers, DVD/CD players, and flat-screen TVs, with premium suites adding luxury bath products, larger whirlpools, steam rooms, and wet bars.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standard Suite Entry-level romantic suite featuring a queen-sized bed and medium-sized whirlpool tub (110 gallons). Includes private ground-level entrance, fireplace, walk-in shower, mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker, DVD/CD player, 42-inch flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi. Robes available upon request.
• Premium Suite Mid-tier luxury suite featuring a king-sized bed and medium-sized whirlpool tub (110 gallons). Includes private entrance, fireplace, walk-in shower, in-room wet bar, premium bath products (shampoo, lotion, soap), and all standard suite amenities.
• Executive Suite Premium suite featuring a king-sized bed, extra-large whirlpool tub (186 gallons), and walk-in steam room shower. Provides 395 square feet of space, double-sided fireplace, luxury bath products, and all standard amenities.
• Swimming Pool Suite Flagship luxury suite featuring a private 17'x8'x4' heated swimming pool with water massage therapy seat, oversized steam room, double-sided gas fireplace, and fully stocked wet bar. Includes custom king bed with leather headboard and soft-lit canopy, LED mood lighting, poolside chaise loungers, and 42-inch LED TV with Blu-ray DVD.
• I Love You Package Romantic add-on package including a bottle of Korbel Sweet Rose Champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries, an 'I Love You' balloon, and a heart-shaped rose petal arrangement on the bed. Designed for couples celebrating romantic occasions.
• Proposal Package Engagement add-on package featuring sparkling wine, chocolate-covered strawberries, an 'I Love You' balloon, a heart-shaped rose petal arrangement on the bed, and late checkout. Designed for couples planning a proposal.
• Birthday Package Birthday and milestone celebration add-on package featuring themed decorations and customizable elements arranged per guest request.
• Deluxe Mimosa Package Premium celebration add-on package featuring mimosas and upscale amenities for birthdays and special occasions.
• Theme Room Decoration Package Customizable room decoration add-on package including balloon arrangements, rose petal configurations, steamers, candles, and celebratory banners (Congratulations or Happy Birthday).
• Honeymoon Package Honeymoon celebration add-on package including champagne or red wine, two signature CL champagne flutes, rose petals on the bed, and chocolate-covered strawberries.
• Sweetheart Rejuvenation Package Couples spa add-on package featuring a 60-minute Swedish massage for each guest, a 60-minute Mango Sugar Scrub for Him, and a 60-minute Mud Wrap for Her. (Note: temporarily suspended during COVID.)
• Couples Rejuvenating Massage On-site couples spa massage service providing relaxation and therapeutic treatments for two guests during their stay.
• Day-Stay Option Four-hour daytime retreat option available from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm or 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, based on availability. Reservations made by phone the morning of the desired visit with payment completed on arrival. Rates vary by availability.
• Membership Program Private facility membership required to book stays at the property. Three membership levels are available, each valid for one year, including perks such as extended checkout, members-only discounts, and the CL Rewards Points program for future stays, spa treatments, and packages.
• Gift Cards Gift card program allowing purchasers to redeem value toward stays, romance packages, spa treatments, and other on-property experiences at The Champagne Lodge.

Quantifiable outcome

• Strong positive guest reviews on TripAdvisor and Google, with guests specifically praising privacy, cleanliness, romantic atmosphere, and unique amenities

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Ivy Hotel: Small luxury boutique hotel emphasizing private, intimate suites with personalized service and romantic amenities. Comparable to The Champagne Lodge on the small-luxury-boutique, suite-centric, adult-couple guest model.
• Couples Tower Isle: Adults-only, couples-only all-inclusive resort in Jamaica built around romance, spa, and private-suite experiences. Directly comparable to The Champagne Lodge on the adults-only couples niche, even though distribution and geography differ.
• The Townsend Hotel: Small, independent luxury boutique hotel in Birmingham, MI, focused on personalized service and intimate upscale stays. Comparable to The Champagne Lodge on independent ownership, small scale, and luxury-romantic positioning in a Midwestern drive-to metro.
• Hotel ZaZa: Boutique luxury hotel brand known for over-the-top themed suites (including pool suites), romance-focused packages, and couples-oriented amenities. Closely mirrors The Champagne Lodge's strategy of differentiated suite concepts and add-on romance packages.
• Little Palm Island Resort & Spa: Adults-only luxury boutique resort in the Florida Keys with private suites/villas, spa, and a romance-focused guest experience. Closest comparable to The Champagne Lodge on adults-only positioning, suite intimacy, and romantic-getaway demand, though it operates at a larger tropical scale.
• The Iron Horse Hotel: Boutique hotel in Milwaukee catering primarily to adults with stylish, individually designed rooms and a hip, intimate atmosphere. Comparable as an independently positioned adult-leaning boutique hotel in a Midwestern drive-to market.

Broad incumbents

• The Standard Hotels: Lifestyle boutique hotel brand known for design-forward, adults-oriented properties with a social and intimate atmosphere. A broader incumbent in the boutique-adult hotel category where The Champagne Lodge sits at the smaller, more private end.
• W Hotels: Lifestyle-luxury hotel brand with design-driven, adults-oriented suites, in-room amenities, and a strong couples/weekend leisure book. Operates as a broad incumbent in the boutique-luxury-with-suite-experiences category relevant to The Champagne Lodge's positioning.
• Sandals Resorts: Established Caribbean all-inclusive resort brand exclusively for couples, with a deep romance-package and spa offering. Operates as a broad incumbent in the adults-only couples travel space where The Champagne Lodge competes at a much smaller, drive-to scale.
• Marriott Autograph Collection: Soft-brand collection of independent luxury and boutique hotels including romance-oriented properties, offering distribution and loyalty scale The Champagne Lodge lacks. Comparable as a competitor for upscale romantic-stay demand, though at a larger, brand-backed scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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