Grande Hotel Petrópolis

What Grande Hotel Petrópolis does

Grande Hotel Petrópolis is a privately held, heritage-protected 4-star hotel located at Rua do Imperador, 545 in the Centro Histórico of Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The property was originally opened around 1966, closed for 45 years, and reopened in late 2011 following a five-year renovation of the historically listed (tombado pelo patrimônio histórico) building. The hotel operates 67 apartments across multiple categories — Superior (Duplo/Triplo), Luxo (Duplo/Triplo), Executivo (Duplo/Quádruplo), Suite G.H.P, and PNE Triplo accessible rooms — with sizes ranging from 13m² to 25m².

The business serves four primary customer segments: business and corporate travelers using two event rooms (Antônio Augusto and Petrópolis) for up to 90 people; leisure tourists visiting the adjacent Museu Imperial and Rua Teresa; wedding parties purchasing the 'Dia da Noiva' package starting at R$ 1,175.00; and accessible-tourism guests. Revenue is generated across five streams: hotel room rentals, event space rental, food and beverage (Bistrô D´Hotel), leisure/wellness (sauna and fitness), and parking services. Distribution occurs through direct website booking, telephone reservations, and online travel agencies including Expedia, Wotif, and Orbitz, with the hotel maintaining an 86% guest recommendation rate and ratings of 4.5/5 (Expedia), 4.0/5 (Wotif), and 5.0/5 (Orbitz).

The hotel employs 27 staff and operates as an independent establishment with no disclosed parent company, no public ticker, no funding rounds, and no management team publicly identified. The technology stack is limited to standard hospitality infrastructure — broadband internet, LCD TV-equipped meeting rooms — with no proprietary platform, AI capabilities, or documented integrations.

Name

Grande Hotel Petrópolis

Legal name

Grande Hotel Petrópolis

Website

https://grandehotelpetropolis.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grande Hotel Petrópolis is a privately held, heritage-protected 4-star hotel in Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, operating 67 apartments, event space for 90 guests, a restaurant, and leisure facilities, serving leisure tourists, corporate clients, and wedding parties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel Accommodation

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAAAG

Historic & Heritage Full-Service Hotels

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Hotels (Full-Service)

SECONDARYTHAFACAH

Hotel & Resort Restaurants

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Full-Service Restaurants (Casual & Fine Dining)

SECONDARYTHAGALAC

Resort Convention Hotels

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Convention & Conference Hotels

Keywords

• Hotel accommodation
• Heritage hospitality
• Event venue services
• Wedding packages
• Wellness and leisure

Headquarters

HQ city

Petrópolis

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Hotel Room Rentals: Revenue from 67 apartments and rooms across multiple categories including Superior Duplo/Triplo, Luxo Duplo/Triplo, Executivo Duplo/Quádruplo, Suite G.H.P, and PNE Triplo accessible rooms.
2. Event Space Rental: Revenue from hosting corporate events, social events, weddings, and the 'Dia da Noiva' (Bride's Day) package service in two meeting rooms accommodating up to 90 people.
3. Food and Beverage: Restaurant services (Bistrô D´Hotel) including breakfast, meals, coffee-breaks, and catering for events with packages including sparkling wine and chocolates.
4. Leisure and Wellness Services: Revenue from sauna, fitness center, and other leisure facilities available to guests.
5. Parking Services: On-site parking service for guests.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Grande Hotel Petrópolis operates a 4-star heritage-protected hotel offering accommodation in 67 apartments across multiple categories (Superior, Luxo, Executivo, Suíte G.H.P, and PNE accessible rooms). The hotel provides on-site food and beverage through its Bistrô D´Hotel restaurant, event hosting for up to 90 people in two meeting rooms with modern technology infrastructure, and leisure facilities including sauna and fitness center. Reopened in late 2011 after 45 years of closure, the hotel targets both leisure tourists and corporate clients in Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro.

Product overview

Grande Hotel Petrópolis is a historic 4-star heritage-listed hotel offering accommodation in 67 apartments and event space for 90 people. The hotel provides various room types including Superior (Duplo/Triplo), Luxo (Duplo/Triplo), Executivo (Duplo/Quádruplo), and PNE Triplo rooms ranging from 13m² to 25m². Additional offerings include an event space with two meeting rooms equipped with LCD TVs, microphones, and internet; a restaurant (Bistrô D´Hotel); leisure facilities including sauna and fitness; and a specialized Dia da Noiva bridal package. The hotel reopened in 2011 after five years of renovations following 45 years of closure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Superior Duplo A double occupancy room measuring 13m² with comfort and quality amenities for couples or business travelers seeking standard accommodations.
• Superior Triplo A triple occupancy room with comfort and quality amenities for small families or groups.
• Suíte G.H.P A premium suite accommodation option within the hotel's portfolio, offering enhanced comfort and quality.
• Luxo Duplo A double occupancy deluxe room measuring 25m² offering premium comfort for couples or business travelers.
• Luxo Triplo A triple occupancy deluxe room measuring 25m² providing premium accommodations for small groups or families.
• Executivo Duplo A double occupancy executive room designed for business travelers seeking professional accommodations.
• Executivo Quádruplo A quadruple occupancy executive room measuring 23m² accommodating business groups or families.
• PNE Triplo A triple occupancy accessible room designed for guests with special needs (PNE = Portadores de Necessidades Especiais) with mobility-friendly facilities.
• Espaço de Eventos Two event rooms (Antônio Augusto with 30 internet points and Petrópolis with whiteboard) featuring 42" LCD TVs, microphones, and broadband internet (wireless or cable), accommodating up to 90 people for corporate and social events with customizable services.
• Dia da Noiva A bridal preparation package offering a relaxing day with coffee breaks, sparkling wine, chocolates, and other amenities to ensure bride's well-being before the ceremony, starting from R$ 1,175.00.
• Bistrô D´Hotel On-site restaurant service offering menu and cuisine as part of the hotel's amenities, including breakfast service and meal options for guests and events.
• Sauna and Fitness Center Leisure and wellness facilities including sauna and fitness center available to hotel guests.
• Business Center Business center facilities providing comfort and security for business travelers, with access to event spaces and technological resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% guest recommendation rate based on aggregated review scores across Expedia, Wotif, and Orbitz platforms (4.5/5 Superb, 4.0/5 Very Good, 5.0/5 Exceptional)

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

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Regional players

• Pousada Monte Alegre: A mid-scale accommodation option in Petrópolis catering to leisure tourists visiting the Região Serrana. Comparable as a regional lodging competitor targeting similar weekend and holiday demand from Rio de Janeiro.
• Hotel Casablanca Centro: A downtown Petrópolis hotel serving business and leisure travelers with comparable room inventory and event facilities. Competes for the same Centro Histórico corporate and weekend leisure demand.

Broad incumbents

• Hotel Emiliano: A Brazilian luxury boutique hotel brand offering refined full-service accommodations in São Paulo and Rio. Comparable as a refined, design-forward Brazilian full-service hotel with strong F&B and event components.
• Tivoli Mofarrej São Paulo: A Brazilian full-service hotel offering refined accommodations, multiple F&B outlets, and event space. Comparable as a 4-to-5-star Brazilian full-service hotel with corporate event business and brand-level service standards.
• Copacabana Palace (Belmond): Brazil's most iconic heritage luxury hotel, operating as a Belmond property. Comparable as a heritage-protected, full-service historic hotel in Rio de Janeiro state; while luxury-tier and coastal, it represents the same "historic landmark hotel with refined service" category.
• Hotel das Cataratas (Belmond): A heritage-listed full-service hotel inside a Brazilian national park, operated by Belmond. Comparable as a heritage-protected, full-service historic hotel with a destination-tourism model and F&B/event facilities.
• Accor Brazil midscale brands (e.g., ibis, Mercure): Large multinational hotel operator with midscale and full-service brands (Mercure, Handwritten) widely distributed in Brazilian heritage cities. Comparable as competing standardized full-service hotel inventory in the same regional market.

Direct peers

• Solar das Andorinhas: A boutique heritage inn in the Petrópolis mountain region. Comparable as a small, heritage-driven Petrópolis accommodation targeting weekend and leisure travelers with similar charm-focused positioning.
• Pousada do Sandi: A heritage-listed inn in Paraty operating in a historic colonial building. Comparable as a small, heritage-protected, full-service Brazilian inn with a restaurant and event-hosting capabilities in a historic town center.
• Hotel Solar do Império: A heritage/boutique hotel located near Museu Imperial in Petrópolis, competing directly with Grande Hotel for the same historic-center leisure and corporate guest base. Both properties target travelers seeking a refined, history-rich stay in Petrópolis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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