Cosy Hotels

What Cosy Hotels does

Cosy Hotels is a family-owned independent hotel group headquartered in La Rochelle, France, founded by the Dufour family in 1981. The group operates three hotels comprising 247 rooms in total: Le Masq Hôtel (76 rooms, 4-star), Hôtel Le Saint-Nicolas (86 rooms, 4-star following a 2024 upgrade), and B&B La Rochelle Centre (85 rooms, upgraded to 3-star in 2026), together with La Maison Saint-Nicolas, a dedicated 220 m² event and seminar venue connected directly to the Saint-Nicolas property. All properties are clustered in central La Rochelle near the Old Port and train station, with two of them (the 4-star properties) holding Green Key eco-certification since 2025 and all three carrying the Accueil Vélo cycling-friendly label.

The group's service offering is structured around corporate seminars and events, group stays, and team-building activities. It runs six modular meeting spaces (capacities of 5 to 65 people) equipped with standard hotel event technology (video projectors, touch screens, Bose sound systems, videoconferencing, high-speed WiFi, Nespresso machines), supported by a dedicated in-house commercial and events team. Group accommodation packages are tailored to specific verticals — sports teams, cycling groups, coach operators, and arts/cultural groups — with centralized billing and a single point of contact from quotation through post-event debrief. Pricing is unit-based for meeting rooms and catering (e.g., €75–€750 per half/full-day depending on space; catering from €10/person), while residential seminar packages are quote-based.

The revenue model rests on three streams: (1) individual and group room revenue across the three properties (priced per night), (2) corporate seminar and event revenue (meeting room rentals plus catering), and (3) specialized group stay packages. Distribution is sales-led and direct — handled by an in-house sales team, online quote-request forms, and long-term partnerships with anchor institutions such as Francofolies de La Rochelle (since 1981), La Rochelle Film Festival, Stade Rochelais rugby club, La Sirène concert hall, La Coursive theater, and Sunny Side of the Doc. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investors, funding rounds, or revenue figures; its customer base spans French enterprises, public institutions, tour operators, and international cycling and cultural groups.

Name

Cosy Hotels

Legal name

Cosy Hotels

Website

https://cosy-hotels.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cosy Hotels is a family-owned independent hotel group in La Rochelle, France, operating 247 rooms across three 3- and 4-star hotels plus a dedicated event venue, serving corporate seminar clients, sports teams, cycling groups, coach operators, and arts/cultural organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotel Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Conference Center Hotels (THAGALAF)

Keywords

• Boutique hotel accommodations
• Corporate seminar hosting
• Group stay packages
• Event venue rental
• Team building activities

Headquarters

HQ city

La Rochelle

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodation: 247 rooms across 3 properties (Le Masq Hôtel 4-star, Le Saint-Nicolas 4-star, B&B La Rochelle Centre 3-star) generating room revenue from individual and group guests
2. Corporate Seminars & Events: Meeting room rentals, residential seminar packages, study day formulas, and event hosting including catering services
3. Group Stays: Bespoke accommodation packages for sports teams, cycling groups, coach operators, and artistic/cultural groups with centralized billing

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cosy Hotels operates a portfolio of three boutique hotels (247 rooms total) in central La Rochelle — Le Masq Hôtel****, Hôtel Le Saint-Nicolas****, and B&B La Rochelle Centre*** — along with a dedicated event venue (La Maison Saint-Nicolas). The group delivers hotel accommodation, residential and day seminar packages across six meeting spaces, group stays for sports teams, cycling groups, coach operators, and arts/culture organizations, plus curated team building activities.

Product overview

Cosy Hotels is an independent hotel group operating four distinct properties in La Rochelle: two 4-star hotels (Le Masq Hôtel and Hôtel Le Saint-Nicolas), a dedicated event venue (La Maison Saint-Nicolas), and one 3-star hotel (Le B&B La Rochelle Centre). Together they offer 247 rooms and 6 meeting spaces. The group provides comprehensive hospitality services for corporate seminars, group stays, and team building activities, all centered around a philosophy of personalized, human-scale hospitality rooted in the La Rochelle region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Le Masq Hôtel **** A 4-star boutique hotel with 76 spacious rooms featuring contemporary design and artistic touches, located near La Rochelle train station. Includes a fitness center and cocktail bar, and offers premium accommodation for corporate seminars, sports teams, and group stays.
• Hôtel Le Saint-Nicolas **** A 4-star intimate boutique hotel offering 86 rooms with historic charm and personalized welcome near the Old Port. Features 4 meeting spaces and is designed like a guest house, ideal for executive retreats and cultural group stays.
• La Maison Saint-Nicolas A fully renovated bourgeois mansion offering 220 m² of modular event space with three character rooms (Salon, Library, Attic), a tree-lined terrace, and state-of-the-art AV technology. Serves as the group's dedicated seminar and reception venue for corporate and private events.
• B&B La Rochelle Centre *** A 3-star hotel with 85 rooms offering modern comfort at the best value price. Rooms accommodate up to 5 people, making it suitable for families, large groups, sports teams, and coach tour operators seeking affordable accommodation.
• Corporate Seminars & Events Comprehensive seminar and corporate event services including residential seminars, study days, and room rentals. Offers 6 meeting spaces across properties with capacities from 5 to 65 people, equipped with audiovisual technology, and supported by dedicated commercial and event teams providing personalized accompaniment from quotation to post-event assessment.
• Group Stays Tailored accommodation and hospitality services for various group types including business groups, sports teams, cycling groups, coach operators, and artistic/cultural groups. Services include luggage storage, flexible check-in, group billing, centralized invoicing, and coordinated logistics with a dedicated single point of contact.
• Team Building Activities Curated team building experiences including catamaran cruises, mixology workshops, cooking classes, cycling tours on Île de Ré, climate mural workshops, beach cleanups, and guided city tours. Designed for corporate groups combining seminars with engaging outdoor and cultural activities.

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• La SirèneflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural concert venue partnership including creation of 4 original playlists per year by local artists for hotel common areas, announced as a sponsorship relationship in 2026. Deep integration with local music scene.
• La Coursive (Scène nationale)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with La Rochelle's national stage theater. Cosy Hotels serves as preferred accommodation for visiting productions and artists.
• Francofolies de La RochelleflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since 1981 with the major French music festival. Cosy Hotels has been the designated accommodation partner for festival artists, Chantiers des Francofolies construction team, and associated staff for over 40 years.
• Stade RochelaisflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership with the professional rugby club (TOP14). Cosy Hotels serves as preferred accommodation for visiting teams and provides match-day hospitality services.
• La Rochelle Film Festival (FEMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred accommodation partner for the International Film Festival since 1981, hosting festival guests, jury members, and production teams annually for over a decade.
• Sunny Side of the DoccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDocumentary industry event partnership with mutual collaboration growing stronger over years. Cosy Hotels hosts documentary professionals attending the event.
• Surfrider Foundation EuropeminorOthersEnvironmental partnership including annual beach cleanup activities and Ocean Lovers campaign donations. Cosy Hotels contributes a portion of annual revenue to support ocean preservation efforts.
• Echo-MerminorOthersLocal marine conservation association partnership involving Old Port cleanup activities and environmental education initiatives.
• La Grande CollecteminorOthersTextile recycling initiative partnership. Old pillows from hotels are recycled through this organization.
• Les Ailes de la VieminorOthersNonprofit beekeeping initiative with hives installed on hotel rooftops. Supports pollinator conservation and environmental education.
• La Rochelle Carbon CooperativeminorOthersPartnership for carbon footprint assessment conducted at Masq Hôtel in 2023. Also contributing to CO2 sequestration through orchard funding.
• La Rochelle CongrèscoreOthersInstitutional partnership with the La Rochelle Convention Center for referring large-scale event customers requiring capacity beyond Cosy Hotels' own facilities.
• Lycée Hôtelier de La RochelleminorOthersEducational partnership for hospitality industry training, internship programs, and career event participation.
• CIPECMAminorOthersEducational institution partnership for work-study programs and hospitality training.
• AltergaïaminorOthersOrganic waste composting partnership. 6,016 kg of organic waste recycled in two years.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Best Western France: Major international hotel franchise operating across France with strong presence in mid-scale and 4-star segments. Directly comparable as a multi-property accommodation provider competing for the same corporate and leisure travelers in regional French cities like La Rochelle.
• B&B Hotels: French-headquartered value hotel chain operating across Europe. Directly relevant as Cosy Hotels owns a 'B&B La Rochelle Centre' property and competes with the broader B&B chain in the same 3-star value tier for price-sensitive group bookings.
• Accor (Novotel, Mercure, ibis Styles): Largest European hotel operator with multiple brands covering 3-star to 4-star segments. Competes with Cosy Hotels for corporate seminar business in La Rochelle and regional France, with superior distribution scale and loyalty programs.
• Kyriad Direct / Louvre Hotels Group: Major French hotel group (Louvre Hotels) operating mid-scale brands including Kyriad, Campanile, and Première Classe. Competes with Cosy Hotels' 3-star B&B property for value-conscious group bookings in La Rochelle and the broader French market.

Direct peers

• Relais & Châteaux: Collection of independent luxury and character hotels and restaurants globally, with significant presence in France. Highly comparable as a competing association for boutique independent properties emphasizing heritage, gastronomy, and personalized service.
• Logis Hotels: French cooperative network of independent hotels and restaurants, with strong presence in regional and character properties. Highly comparable as a competing platform for independent French boutique hotels serving corporate seminars, cycling tourists, and leisure groups.
• The Originals Hotels (Human Hotels & Resorts): Network of independent French hotels across multiple tiers including boutique and character properties. Comparable as a competing brand collective targeting independent operators serving corporate, leisure, and group markets in regional France.
• Les Collectionneurs: French marketing and distribution collective of independent boutique hotels and restaurants with strong focus on human-scale hospitality. Direct comparable as competing platform for character-rich independents serving the same French regional boutique segment.
• Citotel: French network of independent 2-4 star hotels focused on personalized service. Comparable as a competing distribution and marketing platform for independent French boutique hotels serving business and leisure travelers in regional cities.
• Contact Hôtel: French voluntary chain of independent 2-4 star hotels with strong presence in regional France. Directly comparable as a competing cooperative model for independent boutique properties serving corporate seminars and group bookings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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