ERIC VOKEL

What ERIC VOKEL does

Eric Vökel is a privately held boutique serviced-apartment operator founded by Danish architect Eric Vökel, operating a portfolio of ten properties across five European cities — Amsterdam (2), Barcelona (3), Madrid (3), Hamburg (1), and Copenhagen (1). The apartments are designed with a distinctive Nordic aesthetic softened by Mediterranean influences and operate as entire buildings rather than mixed residential stock, which supports consistent security, quality control, and operational standardization. The company targets leisure travelers, families, and groups seeking design-forward accommodation with apartment-style independence, kitchen facilities, and hotel-grade amenities such as high-speed Wi-Fi, weekly cleaning, hybrid reception, and complimentary breakfast baskets.

The business is run on a direct-to-consumer model with ericvokel.com as the primary booking channel, supplemented by authorized third-party platforms and walk-in availability. Pricing is structured around nightly rates with flexible (free cancellation up to 5 days before arrival) and non-refundable options, layered with a 15% exclusive online discount, an automatic 5% weekly-stay discount, and a Loyalty Club adding 5% for registered users. Flash Sales run approximately every two weeks. The underlying technology stack combines Mews (PMS), Siteminder (channel management), Beonprice (revenue management), and Paynopain (payments), with self check-in machines enabling after-hours arrivals and a hybrid reception model (on-site staff 365 days in core hours plus digital capability).

Revenue is generated primarily from nightly apartment rentals across the portfolio, with ancillary streams from parking (Hamburg and Atocha Suites), extra cleaning, and pet accommodations. Operations are run through country-specific legal entities — ATELIER CAPITAL S.L. and affiliates in Spain, EVAMS B.V. and DUAMS B.V. in the Netherlands, SKODDE Vermögensverwaltungsgesellschaft GmbH in Germany, and HOCOP ApS in Denmark — all coordinated through the Madrid registered office at Calle Vizcaya 9. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investment, parent company, or funding rounds, and is associated with founder Eric Vökel as the primary individual behind the brand.

Name

ERIC VOKEL

Legal name

Eric Vökel (operated by ATELIER CAPITAL, S.L. and affiliated entities)

Website

https://ericvokel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eric Vökel is a privately held boutique serviced-apartment operator running ten Nordic-design properties across Amsterdam, Barcelona, Madrid, Hamburg, and Copenhagen. It targets leisure travelers, families, and groups seeking design-forward apartment-style accommodation with hotel-grade amenities, distributed primarily through its own website.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Serviced Apartments

NAICS

Other Traveler Accommodation (72119), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury serviced apartments (premium) (THAMACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Serviced Residences (THAGAEAJ), Alternative Corporate Lodging (Serviced Apartments, Extended Stay, Corporate Housing) (THACAGAL)

Keywords

• Boutique serviced apartments
• Apartment accommodation
• Short stay rentals
• Extended stay lodging
• Nordic design apartments

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Accommodation Rental: Primary revenue stream from nightly rental of boutique apartments across Amsterdam, Barcelona, Madrid, Hamburg, and Copenhagen. Rates vary by apartment type, dates, and season. Flexible and non-refundable rate options available.
2. Optional Add-on Services: Additional revenue from parking (Hamburg Suites and Atocha Suites), extra cleaning services, and pet accommodations (upon prior approval, max 10kg).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Eric Vökel operates boutique serviced apartment accommodations across five European cities (Amsterdam, Barcelona, Madrid, Hamburg, Copenhagen), with ten distinct apartment properties designed in a Nordic-meets-Mediterranean aesthetic. The company provides fully equipped apartments with hotel-like amenities including weekly cleaning, high-speed Wi-Fi, hybrid reception service, complimentary breakfast baskets, and luggage storage, targeting leisure travelers, families, and groups seeking apartment-style independence with hotel-grade services.

Product overview

Eric Vökel is a boutique hotel apartment company operating a portfolio of ten distinct apartment properties across five European cities: Amsterdam (2 properties), Barcelona (3 properties), Madrid (3 properties), Hamburg (1 property), and Copenhagen (1 property). The company offers designer apartments featuring a distinctive Nordic design aesthetic with Mediterranean influences, providing accommodations in entire buildings with amenities including high-speed Wi-Fi, weekly cleaning, hybrid reception services, and complimentary breakfast baskets. A loyalty program (Loyalty Club) provides registered members with exclusive 5% discounts. The properties are booked directly through the company's website or via authorized third-party platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eric Vökel Amsterdam Suites Boutique apartment accommodations in Amsterdam featuring Nordic design with Mediterranean soul, offering fully equipped apartments with high-speed Wi-Fi, weekly cleaning, and 24-hour hybrid reception service.
• Eric Vökel Riverfront Suites Boutique apartment accommodations in Amsterdam offering riverfront views, featuring Nordic design with Mediterranean soul, equipped with all necessary amenities for comfortable stays.
• Eric Vökel BCN Suites Boutique apartment accommodations in Barcelona featuring Nordic design with Mediterranean soul, offering fully equipped apartments with high-speed Wi-Fi and hybrid reception service.
• Eric Vökel Gran Vía Suites Boutique apartment accommodations on Barcelona's Gran Vía featuring Nordic design, fully equipped apartments with hybrid reception service and premium amenities.
• Eric Vökel Sagrada Familia Suites Boutique apartment accommodations near Barcelona's Sagrada Familia featuring Nordic design with Mediterranean soul and fully equipped apartments.
• Eric Vökel Madrid Suites Boutique apartment accommodations in Madrid featuring Nordic design with Mediterranean soul, offering fully equipped apartments with hybrid reception service.
• Eric Vökel Atocha Suites Boutique apartment accommodations near Madrid's Atocha station featuring Nordic design, equipped with own parking facilities and premium amenities.
• Eric Vökel Ribera Suites Boutique apartment accommodations in Madrid's Ribera area featuring Nordic design with Mediterranean soul, including penthouse options with terraces.
• Eric Vökel Hamburg Suites Boutique apartment accommodations in Hamburg featuring Nordic design with Mediterranean soul, equipped with own parking facilities and high-speed Wi-Fi.
• Eric Vökel Copenhagen Suites Boutique apartment accommodations in Copenhagen featuring Nordic design with Mediterranean soul, offering fully equipped apartments with hybrid reception service.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 20,000 reviews attest to customer satisfaction

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SitemindercoreTechnology or IntegrationProperty management and distribution platform used to centralize reservations, coordinate availability, and manage distribution across multiple channels. Acts as data processor under GDPR data processing agreements.
• Mews (PMS)coreTechnology or IntegrationProperty management system used for reservation management and customer service. Acts as data processor under GDPR data processing agreements.
• BeonpricecoreTechnology or IntegrationRevenue management provider that accesses the PMS, booking engine, and channel manager to optimize rates and availability. Acts as data processor under GDPR data processing agreements.
• PaynopaincoreTechnology or IntegrationElectronic payment processing platform providing secure transaction processing for accommodation payments. Certified provider for compliance with payment services regulations and fraud prevention.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Limehome: Digital-first serviced apartment operator across Germany and Europe with fully contactless check-in and design-led interiors. Highly comparable on tech-enabled, contactless serviced apartment model targeting design-conscious urban travellers.
• Staycity Aparthotels: Aparthotel operator with city-centre locations across Europe, offering apartment-style units with kitchenettes and weekly cleaning. Closely matches Eric Vökel on aparthotel product, multi-city European footprint, and leisure/family targeting.
• Adagio aparthotels: Large European aparthotel chain with city-centre locations combining hotel services with apartment flexibility. Comparable on serviced-apartment product, multi-city European presence, and hybrid self-service/hotel-service model.
• Sonder: Tech-enabled apartment-style hospitality operator offering design-forward units in city-centre buildings with digital check-in. Comparable on boutique design aesthetic, tech-enabled hybrid operations, and short-to-medium stay urban traveller focus.
• Roomzzz: UK-based aparthotel brand focused on city-centre locations with fully equipped kitchens and weekly housekeeping. Comparable on aparthotel product, family and extended-stay positioning, and design-driven boutique positioning.
• Locke: Design-led aparthotel brand operating in major UK and European cities with full-apartment, kitchen-equipped units and a strong lifestyle aesthetic. Most directly comparable to Eric Vökel on product format, target guest, and city-tier focus.

Broad incumbents

• Aparthotel Adagio Access: Economy-tier aparthotel brand across European cities offering compact apartment-style rooms with kitchenettes. Comparable on European aparthotel model, though positioned at a more value-driven tier than Eric Vökel's design-led premium offering.
• 25hours Hotels: Design-led lifestyle hotel brand in major European cities with strong storytelling and brand identity. Comparable on lifestyle brand differentiation and design-driven positioning, though offering hotel rooms rather than full apartments.
• Pierre & Vacances: Large European operator of holiday residences, serviced apartments, and aparthotels across city and resort locations. Comparable on serviced apartment product and multi-country European footprint, but at significantly larger scale.
• citizenM: Larger design-led boutique hotel brand operating in major European and US cities with compact rooms and self-service tech. Comparable on design differentiation and tech-enabled hybrid operations, though operating a hotel rather than apartment product.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ericvokel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eric-vokel
• Instagraminstagram.com/ericvokel
• Xx.com/ericvokel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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