Hotéis Othon

What Hotéis Othon does

Hotéis Othon S/A is a Brazilian hotel chain founded in 1943, operating two hotels in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: the premium flagship Othon Palace Copacabana Rio, a 30+ floor beachfront property on Avenida Atlântica inaugurated in 1975, and the budget-friendly Savoy Othon Lite. The company is incorporated in Brazil as a Sociedade Anônima (S/A), with a reported IPO status and B3 ticker HOOT4 per firmographic data, though supplementary sources characterize it as privately held — a discrepancy to note. The company serves leisure travelers, families, corporate clients, and wedding/social event customers, with room rates ranging from R$530 to R$3,700 per night and breakfast included.

The company's product portfolio extends well beyond room nights. It operates two signature dining venues: Skylab, a contemporary gastronomy restaurant on the 30th floor under executive chef Rubens Gonçalo (relaunched 2024), and Wave by Othon, a beachfront kiosk on Copacabana. A new Restaurante Orla on the 3rd floor was inaugurated in 2026 for events and celebrations. The Centro de Eventos Copacabana offers a 418m² ballroom, 347m² foyer, and six meeting rooms, supporting corporate events, weddings, and congresses. Add-on modules include RioSpa (partner-operated spa), beach service, 24-hour room service, pet-friendly accommodations (up to 34kg), covered parking with EV charging, and a Yoga + Breakfast sunrise experience. Notable technical features include contactless key card access in premium suites and Smart TV Boxes with streaming.

The business model rests on three revenue streams: hotel accommodations (transactional nightly rates), food and beverage (Skylab, Wave by Othon, room service, Fondue Festival), and events and weddings (Centro de Eventos Copacabana, Restaurante Orla with customized catering). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the company's own website (Omnibees booking integration), a central reservations call center (+55 21 2106-0200), walk-in reception, and online travel agency channels. Marketing relies on content marketing through a Copacabana-focused blog, multilingual website (Portuguese, English, French, Spanish), social media, email automation via SharpSpring, and promotional codes (MELHOR, OTHONLOVERS) for direct bookings. Technology partnerships include Omnibees (booking platform, core), SharpSpring (marketing automation), Google Analytics, and Ticket 360 (experiential product distribution). The company maintains TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and Reclame Aqui consumer service credentials.

Name

Hotéis Othon

Legal name

Hotéis Othon S/A

Website

https://othon.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1943

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Hotéis Othon is a Brazilian hotel chain operating two Copacabana properties — the premium Othon Palace Copacabana Rio and the budget Savoy Othon Lite — plus rooftop dining (Skylab), beachfront F&B (Wave by Othon), and event spaces serving leisure, family, corporate, and wedding customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel Accommodations

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Urban & Downtown Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAA), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Lounge Bars & Hotel Bars (THAFAEAI)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodations
• Hospitality services
• Beachfront hotels
• Event venues
• Rooftop dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Copacabana

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodations: Core revenue from hotel room nightly rates across two properties: Othon Palace Copacabana Rio (premium beachfront hotel) and Savoy Othon Lite (budget-friendly option near beach). Room categories range from Standard (15m²) to Panoramic Suite (99m²) with pricing from R$530 to R$3,700 per night. Includes breakfast in the rate.
2. Food and Beverage: Revenue from on-site dining venues: Skylab Restaurant (rooftop, 30th floor, contemporary gastronomy), Wave by Othon (beachfront kiosk), Deck Mar Bar e Sushi (lobby), and room service. Includes special events like Fondue Festival (R$350 for two) and wedding/corporate catering.
3. Events and Weddings: Revenue from event spaces including Centro de Eventos Copacabana (Salão Copacabana 418m², Foyer 347m²), six meeting rooms, and Orla Restaurant. Services include corporate events, weddings, mini-weddings, birthday celebrations with customized catering by Chef Rubens Gonçalo.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hotéis Othon operates two hotels in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro—the flagship Othon Palace Copacabana Rio on Avenida Atlântica and the budget Savoy Othon Lite—offering room accommodations across multiple categories, on-site dining at Skylab, Wave By Othon, and Restaurante Orla, the Centro de Eventos Copacabana event venue, an in-house spa, and curated guest experiences such as Yoga + Café da Manhã. The company sells nightly stays, dining, event space rentals, and ancillary services directly to leisure travelers, families, corporate clients, and social event organizers.

Product overview

Hotéis Othon operates two hotels in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: the luxury Othon Palace Copacabana Rio (flagship property with 30+ floors, rooftop pool, and panoramic suites) and the budget-friendly Savoy Othon Lite. The portfolio includes dining venues Skylab (rooftop restaurant on 30th floor) and Wave By Othon (beachside kiosk), plus Centro de Eventos Copacabana and the newly inaugurated Restaurante Orla for events. Additional services encompass spa, beach service, 24-hour room service, parking, and pet-friendly accommodations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Othon Palace Copacabana Rio Flagship full-service hotel of the Othon chain on Avenida Atlântica in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, offering room categories from Standard (15 m²) to Presidential Suite, multiple on-site restaurants, event space, spa, and panoramic views of Copacabana beach and Sugarloaf Mountain.
• Savoy Othon Lite Budget-oriented Othon hotel property in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, offering simpler room categories targeted at cost-sensitive travelers seeking an Othon-brand stay.
• Restaurante Skylab Rooftop restaurant and bar on the 30th floor of Othon Palace Copacabana Rio featuring contemporary gastronomy under Executive Chef Rubens Gonçalo, wine selection, and panoramic views of Copacabana beachfront.
• Wave By Othon Beach kiosk operated by Othon Palace Copacabana Rio on the Copacabana beachfront serving food and beverages to hotel guests and beachgoers.
• Centro de Eventos Copacabana On-site event venue at Othon Palace Copacabana Rio offering up to 418 m² of event space for corporate events, conferences, congresses, conventions, weddings, and social celebrations, with catering and audiovisual support.
• Restaurante Orla Newly inaugurated restaurant venue on the 3rd floor of Othon Palace Copacabana Rio with panoramic views of Copacabana beachfront and Sugarloaf Mountain, designed for social celebrations and corporate events.
• RioSpa Services In-house spa services operated by RioSpa at Othon Palace Copacabana Rio, offering spa treatments and wellness experiences to hotel guests.
• Yoga + Café da Manhã Experience Curated guest experience package combining a yoga session with breakfast, offered to hotel guests at Othon Palace Copacabana Rio.
• Wedding and Social Event Packages Dedicated wedding and social event packages at Othon Palace Copacabana Rio covering venue, catering, decoration, and event coordination for ceremonies and celebrations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 years of operation in Copacabana since 1975
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OmnibeescoreTechnology or IntegrationOmnibees provides the booking engine and platform integration for Hotéis Othon's online reservations system. Enables real-time availability, pricing, and booking confirmation through the hotel's website and multiple distribution channels.
• RioSpaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRioSpa operates the spa facilities at Othon Palace Copacabana Rio, offering massages and body therapies with Granado products. Located within the hotel with ocean views.
• Ticket 360minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTicket platform partner for selling Yoga + Breakfast sunrise experiences at Othon Palace rooftop.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bourbon Hotéis & Resorts: Brazilian hotel chain operating multiple properties across Brazil with corporate and leisure focus — comparable domestic competitor for corporate events and leisure travel.
• JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro: Luxury beachfront hotel in Copacabana under a global flag — competes head-to-head with Othon Palace for premium leisure and event business in the same neighborhood.
• Hotel Mirador Rio Copacabana: Mid-to-upscale hotel on Rua Atlântica in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro — competes for the same leisure and corporate travelers with similar room categories and F&B offerings.
• Copacabana Palace (Belmond): Iconic luxury beachfront hotel on Avenida Atlântica, Copacabana — directly comparable to Othon Palace Copacabana Rio in location, segment, and heritage as a landmark Copacabana property.
• Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro: International branded hotel on Avenida Atlântica with rooftop pool, multiple dining venues, and event spaces — directly competes for premium leisure and corporate demand in Copacabana.
• Windsor Hotels & Resorts: Brazilian hotel chain with multiple Rio de Janeiro properties including Copacabana — comparable Brazilian mid-to-upscale competitor with broader portfolio scale.
• Rede Atlantica Hotels: Brazilian hotel group operating full-service and resort properties including Rio de Janeiro — competes in the same domestic full-service lodging segment as Hotéis Othon.

Broad incumbents

• InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG): Global hospitality group with Brazil presence — relevant comparand on distribution power, loyalty scale, and brand positioning versus a small domestic chain like Hotéis Othon.
• Accor Hotels: Global hotel operator with a significant portfolio across Brazil including luxury and midscale flags (Fairmont, Sofitel, Novotel) — competes with Othon Palace at the premium end and Savoy at the midscale end.
• Pestana Hotel Group: One of the largest hotel groups in Brazil with operations across multiple cities and segments — provides a relevant scale benchmark and competitive overlap in Brazilian lodging markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hoteisothon
• Facebookfacebook.com/hoteisothon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hot-is-othon-s-a

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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