Cicero Hospitality Group

What Cicero Hospitality Group does

Cicero Hospitality Group is a privately held, third-party hospitality management company headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Founded around 2011 (per firmographic data; with conflicting sources indicating operational by 2014), the company manages a portfolio of full-service hotels operating under major franchise brands — Hilton Palm Beach Airport (249 rooms), DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Chicago Downers Grove (247 rooms), and Delta by Marriott Detroit Novi (139 rooms) — along with proprietary and franchise restaurants (Adelina, Bell Bistro, Osteria by Fabio Viviani, UNO Pizzeria & Grill, Tony Roma's, Tiki Bar at Hilton), six licensed Starbucks locations, and event venues (The Atrium, Majestic Ballroom, Rose Room). The portfolio spans Michigan, Illinois, Florida, and Connecticut, with 9 managed properties and a food-and-beverage workforce of over 300 employees led by a centralized corporate team.

The company's core service offering is integrated hospitality management, delivered through five functional pillars: hotel operations (revenue management, sales, guest services), food and beverage (concept development, culinary execution, catering), construction and design (via the wholly owned Essential Development subsidiary), accounting and finance (centralized on a QuickBooks Enterprise platform), and human resources. There is no proprietary technology platform; the company operates on conventional hospitality systems including centralized accounting software and standard franchise-brand technology stacks (Hilton, Marriott, Starbucks). Construction capabilities are vertically integrated through Essential Development, which has executed renovations totaling 60,000+ sq ft of office space, 245+ hotel rooms, and 150+ multifamily units.

Cicero generates revenue primarily through third-party management contracts with property owners — a managed-services model — supplemented by direct revenue from operated restaurants, licensed Starbucks locations (the company serves as licensee to Starbucks), and event venue bookings. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting hotel owners and real estate investors, with deal flow originating from referrals, franchise brand relationships, and developer partnerships (e.g., DG Hotels, LLC). Pricing is contract-based and not publicly disclosed. The ownership structure is founder/management-controlled, with no disclosed institutional investment, funding rounds, or external capital events.

Name

Cicero Hospitality Group

Legal name

Cicero Hospitality Group LLC

Website

https://cicerohg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cicero Hospitality Group is a privately held third-party hospitality management company headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, that operates hotels, restaurants, event venues, and licensed Starbucks locations across multiple US states on behalf of property owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality Management Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Food Services and Drinking Places (722), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitality (Hotel) Property Management (BPAJAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC), Hotel & Resort Banqueting (In-House Catering) (THAHAKAC), Hotel Bars & Rooftop Bars (CRANACAL)

Keywords

• Third-party hospitality management
• Hotel management services
• Restaurant management services
• Event venue management
• Hospitality construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bloomfield Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hospitality Management Services: Third-party management fees for hotels, restaurants, and event venues managed on behalf of property owners. Revenue generated through management contracts, operational oversight, and performance-based arrangements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cicero Hospitality Group provides third-party management of full-service hotels, restaurants, and event venues on behalf of property owners. Its portfolio includes Hilton Palm Beach Airport, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Downers Grove, Delta by Marriott Detroit Novi, multiple proprietary and franchise restaurants, six Starbucks locations, and event venues. The firm also offers construction and design services through its Essential Development arm, plus food and beverage, accounting and finance, and human resources management services.

Product overview

Cicero Hospitality Group operates as a hospitality management company managing a diverse portfolio of full-service hotels, restaurants, and event venues. The company's hotel portfolio includes Hilton Palm Beach Airport (249 rooms), DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Chicago Downers Grove (247 rooms), and Delta by Marriott Detroit Novi (139 rooms). Restaurant operations span Italian dining (Adelina, Osteria by Capri), American bistros (Bell Bistro), casual dining (UNO Pizzeria & Grill), and six Starbucks locations. Event venues include The Atrium, Majestic Ballroom, and Rose Room. The company also provides operational services including Construction & Design through Essential Development, Food & Beverage management, Accounting & Finance, and Human Resources support. Cicero manages commercial real estate properties including apartments and corporate offices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Essential Development: Construction and design division of Cicero Hospitality Group specializing in hospitality, commercial, and high-end residential projects.

Products and services

• Hilton Palm Beach Airport Management Third-party management of a 249-room full-service hotel in West Palm Beach, Florida, including 21,000 sq ft of meeting/banquet space, two on-site restaurants, outdoor pool, and fitness center, delivered to property owners under the Hilton brand.
• DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center Chicago Downers Grove Management Third-party management of a 247-suite full-service hotel with 32,264 sq ft of IACC-approved event space, on-site dining by Osteria by Capri, indoor pool, and fitness center, delivered under the Hilton DoubleTree brand.
• Delta by Marriott Detroit Novi Management Third-party management of a 139-room/suite hotel with 2,142 sq ft of flexible meeting space and on-site dining by Uno Pizzeria & Grill, delivered under the Delta by Marriott brand.
• Adelina Restaurant Italian restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced cuisine with shareable starters, house-made pastas, and crafted cocktails. Operated by Cicero Hospitality Group in Detroit, Michigan.
• Bell Bistro Restaurant and Cocktail Bar New American-style bistro and cocktail bar serving beer, wine, and cocktails in Birmingham, Michigan, with 64 seats including nine bar seats.
• Osteria by Fabio Viviani Authentic Italian restaurant at the Doubletree Suites by Hilton Downers Grove, serving brunch, lunch, and dinner with made-from-scratch cuisine based on chef Fabio Viviani's family recipes.
• Tiki Bar at Hilton Palm Beach Airport Tiki bar concept operated at the Hilton Palm Beach Airport Hotel as part of Cicero's managed food and beverage offering.
• UNO Pizzeria & Grill Casual pizzeria and grill operating as the on-site restaurant at the Delta by Marriott Detroit Novi property in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
• Tony Roma's at Hilton Palm Beach Airport Ribs and comfort food restaurant located at the Hilton Palm Beach Airport Hotel, known for wood-grilled steaks and signature Romaritas.
• The Atrium Event Venue Event venue space managed by Cicero Hospitality Group for banquets, weddings, conferences, and special events.
• Majestic Ballroom

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 60 permanent jobs created with Delta by Marriott Detroit Novi
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

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

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DG Hotels, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2019DG Hotels, LLC purchased the Crown Plaza hotel (now Delta by Marriott Detroit Novi) in November 2019 for an investment of $3 million. Cicero Hospitality Group manages the property on behalf of DG Hotels. The partnership created over 60 permanent jobs and provides management services for the 139-suite hotel.
• HiltoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCicero Hospitality Group manages multiple Hilton properties including Hilton Palm Beach Airport (249 rooms) and DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Chicago Downers Grove (247 rooms). Management includes full-service hotel operations, food and beverage, and event venues.
• Marriott InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCicero manages Delta by Marriott Detroit Novi (139 rooms), operating under Marriott brand standards and franchise agreement.
• Fabio VivianiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCelebrity chef and businessman Fabio Viviani collaborated with Cicero Hospitality on restaurant concepts including Osteria by Fabio Viviani and Adelina. Chef Gabriel Botezan and Marco Dalla Fontana collaborated with Fabio Viviani for the Adelina menu.
• StarbuckscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCicero Hospitality Group operates 6 Starbucks locations across multiple states including locations in Chicago (Block 37 Pedway, Navy Pier, Palmer House), Downers Grove, Wyandotte, and Detroit (Marquette Building). Cicero serves as the operating partner/licensee for these Starbucks locations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cicerohospitality
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cicero-hospitality-group-llc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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