Grand Hotel Des Bains*****

What Grand Hotel Des Bains***** does

Grand Hotel Des Bains is a historic 5-star luxury hotel located on Viale Gramsci in Riccione (Rimini province), Italy, originally established in 1908 as Hotel Dei Bagni to host European aristocracy taking therapeutic seaside cures on the Adriatic Riviera. Since 2001 the property has been managed by the Cenni family, who have restored the Liberty-style (Art Nouveau) building while adding modern amenities. The hotel operates 70 rooms across five categories (Executive Suite, Comfort Executive, Deluxe, Comfort, Classic), an on-site Des Bains SPA with hydromassage and salt-water pools, four distinct restaurants (Le Colonne, Il Caminetto, Mazzarino, and a poolside venue) under Executive Chef Gerardo De Bonis, plus an American Bar and five meeting rooms (Verdi, Puccini, Strauss, Mazzarino, Rossini, Vivaldi) capable of hosting events from 20 to 400 guests.

The hotel monetizes five principal revenue streams: accommodation, food and beverage (including à la carte, business lunch/dinner packages from €45-50/person, and gala dining), spa and wellness treatments, weddings and bespoke events, and meeting/conference services. Distribution runs through a direct Booking Expert reservation engine on the multilingual website (Italian, English, German, French, Russian), supplemented by OTA partnerships with Booking.com and TripAdvisor (rated 8.9/10 and 4.5/5 respectively), direct phone/email reservations, and proximity-driven outreach to nearby congress venues (Palazzo dei Congressi di Riccione, Palacongressi di Rimini, Fiera di Rimini). Pricing is highly seasonal, with peak July-August rates (e.g., half-board from €320/night) and structured packages for congresses, families, wellness, and themed occasions.

The property positions itself as the only 5-star hotel in Riccione, leveraging its historic building, central location (200m from the sea and Viale Ceccarini), family management, and integrated food/spa/event offerings to serve a diversified mix of affluent leisure travelers, couples celebrating special occasions, corporate MICE groups, wedding parties, families, and wellness seekers. Customer concentration is low with no single enterprise anchor; the underlying technology stack is a standard hospitality website with a third-party booking engine and no proprietary platform, AI capabilities, or disclosed funding rounds.

Name

Grand Hotel Des Bains*****

Legal name

Grand Hotel Des Bains srl

Website

https://grandhoteldesbains.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grand Hotel Des Bains is a historic 5-star luxury hotel in Riccione, Italy, with 70 rooms, four restaurants, an on-site SPA, and five meeting rooms, serving leisure travelers, corporate MICE groups, weddings, and wellness guests since 1908 under Cenni family management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hotel Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)

Keywords

• Luxury hotel accommodation
• Wellness spa services
• Fine dining restaurants
• Meeting conference facilities
• Wedding event venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Riccione

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Accommodation: The hotel generates primary revenue from room rentals across 70 guest rooms and suites spanning 5 room categories (Executive Suite, Comfort Executive, Deluxe, Comfort, Classic). Rates vary by season and package, with direct bookings and OTA commissions as distribution costs.
2. Food & Beverage: Revenue from 4 restaurants (Le Colonne, Il Caminetto, Mazzarino, pool restaurant), American Bar, pool bar, and banquet/catering services. Dining options include à la carte, buffet breakfast, business lunch/dinner packages, and gala dinners. Average dinner menus range from €45-50 per person for business packages.
3. Spa & Wellness Services: Revenue from SPA Des Bains treatments and wellness packages. The hotel offers spa packages including 'Buon Compleanno' (birthday) at €129-174 per person depending on season, and 'Emozioni Spa' wellness packages at €160-190 for 2 persons. Spa treatments include massage services (relax, lomi lomi, decontracting).
4. Events & Weddings: Revenue from hosting weddings, corporate events, galas, and meetings. The hotel offers complete event organization including wedding packages, business dinners, congress accommodations, and custom event catering. The 5 meeting rooms accommodate 10-400 persons with full banquet services.
5. Meeting & Conference Services: Revenue from hiring out 5 meeting rooms (Verdi, Puccini, Strauss, Mazzarino, Rossini, Vivaldi) with capacities from 20-400 persons. Rooms equipped with AV technology, translation booths, and wireless internet. Used for corporate meetings, congresses, and exhibitions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Grand Hotel Des Bains is a historic 5-star luxury boutique hotel in Riccione, Italy, offering 70 air-conditioned rooms and suites across five categories, a comprehensive Des Bains SPA wellness center, four distinct restaurants (Le Colonne, Il Caminetto, Mazzarino breakfast hall, pool restaurant), American Bar and pool bar, five equipped meeting rooms for events of 20-400 persons, and full wedding and corporate event planning services. The hotel is the only 5-star property in Riccione and has been operated by the Cenni family since 2001.

Product overview

Grand Hotel Des Bains is a historic 5-star luxury hotel offering integrated hospitality services. The property features 70 rooms across five categories (Executive Suite, Comfort Executive, Deluxe, Comfort, Classic), the Des Bains SPA wellness center, and four distinct dining venues (Ristorante Le Colonne, Ristorante Il Caminetto, Sala Colazione Mazzarino, and pool restaurant). Additional services include an American Bar, outdoor pool, private beach access, five equipped meeting rooms for events up to 400 attendees, comprehensive wedding services, and team building activity programs. The hotel operates a proprietary booking system integrated with third-party engines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Des Bains SPA: The hotel's wellness and spa center offering massage treatments, relaxation areas, Turkish bath, and pool facilities
• American Bar
• Ristorante Le Colonne
• Ristorante Il Caminetto
• Ristorante Mazzarino
• Bagno 71

Products and services

• Hotel Accommodation 70 air-conditioned rooms and suites across five categories (Executive Suite, Comfort Executive, Deluxe, Comfort, Classic) with high comfort standards and personalized details for luxury leisure and business travelers.
• Des Bains SPA Wellness center featuring pool with hypersaline water and underwater music, hydro massage pool, bio sauna, Turkish bath, ice fountain, emotional shower, and massage/treatment services for hotel guests and spa visitors.
• Ristorante Le Colonne Main fine dining restaurant featuring majestic marble columns with Ionic capitals, candlelit dinners, and high gastronomy with refined cuisine combining seafood and inland flavors. Accommodates up to 190 persons.
• Ristorante Il Caminetto Intimate restaurant accommodating up to 28 guests featuring fireplace, marble floors, brass sconces, and exclusive refined atmosphere for private dinners.
• Sala Colazione Mazzarino Breakfast hall offering rich buffet from 7:30 to 11:30 with homemade pastries, quality salami, health corner with yogurt and cereals, seasonal fruits, and beverages. Also functions as event space for up to 120 persons.
• American Bar Elegant piano bar with refined atmosphere offering cocktails, mixed drinks, and aperitifs in an intimate setting with warm suggestive ambiance.
• Pool Bar Poolside bar open from 10:00 to 19:00 offering cocktails, refreshments, and gourmet appetizers with intimate reserved environment.
• Meeting & Congress Services 5 meeting rooms (Verdi 400pax/560mq, Puccini 300pax/384mq, Strauss 130pax/198mq, Mazzarino 120pax/130mq, Rossini 30pax/40mq, Vivaldi 20pax/23mq) equipped with latest AV technology, translation booths, and professional wireless internet for corporate conferences, meetings, and events.
• Wedding Services Full wedding organization including ceremony spaces (Le Colonne, Mazzarino, Il Caminetto), reception halls, terrace with pool, floral decorations, and bridal services for couples seeking an elegant historic venue.
• Beach Access (Spiaggia 71) Exclusive beach partnership at Bagno 71, 200 meters from hotel, featuring elegant gazebos, max sunbeds, lounge areas, and chiringuito open until late evening.
• Outdoor Pool Half-moon shaped outdoor pool on terrace with morning sun exposure, poolside bar service, and scenic breakfast/dinner options.
• Team Building Activities Various team building activities including safe driving courses at Misano/Santa Monica racetrack, sailing at Marina di Rimini, golf clinics, karting championships, and excursions to medieval castles for corporate groups.

Quantifiable outcome

• TripAdvisor rating of 4.5/5 (Very Good) and Booking.com rating of 8.9/10 (Fabulous)

Named customers3 records

Segments6 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 moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Grand Hotel Rimini e Residenza Parco Fellini: Historic 5-star luxury hotel in Rimini on the same Adriatic Riviera, with comparable MICE facilities, multiple restaurants, spa, and beach resort positioning. Directly competes for the same congress attendees and luxury leisure guests in the Emilia-Romagna coastal corridor.
• Belmond Hotel Caruso: Belmond-managed luxury 5-star hotel in a restored 11th-century palace on the Amalfi Coast, offering spa, fine dining, weddings, and private events. Comparable heritage-driven luxury positioning, multi-revenue-stream model, and event/wedding business.
• Hotel & Spa Rosa Alpina: Family-owned 5-star luxury hotel in the Italian Dolomites with Michelin-starred dining, spa, and intimate scale (~50 rooms). Closely comparable as a family-managed Italian luxury property with strong culinary and wellness positioning.
• Palazzo Avino: 5-star luxury hotel in a 12th-century villa in Ravello on the Amalfi Coast, with Michelin-level dining, spa, private beach club, and event hosting. Highly comparable as a heritage Italian luxury property with diversified F&B, spa, and events revenue.
• Casa Angelina: Boutique 5-star luxury hotel on the Amalfi Coast with comparable small-scale (~40 rooms), spa, gourmet dining, and event hosting. Comparable family-style Italian luxury boutique positioning, though in a different geography.
• Hotel de Russie: 5-star luxury hotel in Rome operated by Rocco Forte, with spa, multiple restaurants, and private events. Comparable as a top-tier Italian luxury property in the upper price band, though in an urban rather than resort setting.
• Grand Hotel Tremezzo: 5-star historic luxury hotel on Lake Como (1910-built) with comparable vintage heritage, multiple restaurants, spa/wellness, and events. Operates at similar scale (70-90 rooms) with analogous family-managed/owner-operator Italian luxury profile.
• Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido: Historic 5-star luxury beachfront hotel on the Venice Lido, with similar Liberty/Art Nouveau heritage, comparable room count (~200), multiple F&B outlets, spa, and event/conference facilities. Closest analog in terms of heritage luxury Italian coastal resort model.

Broad incumbents

• Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel: Iconic 5-star luxury hotel in Venice (Belmond) with spa, fine dining, pool, and events. Comparable heritage luxury positioning and revenue diversification, but at substantially larger scale and international brand recognition.

Regional players

• Villasimius Resort & Spa (Forte Village / Delphina Hotels properties in Sardinia): Italian luxury resort collections (e.g., Delphina Hotels in Sardinia) competing in the same premium Italian coastal resort segment with MICE, spa, and multiple F&B outlets. Comparable business model and target guest, but serving Sardinia rather than the Adriatic Riviera.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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