HOTEL ALBERT 1ER

What HOTEL ALBERT 1ER does

Hôtel Albert 1er is a privately held 3-star charming hotel established in 1920 and operating as a French SARL (No. 71080259600019), located at 8 Rue Rivals in the historic center of Toulouse, approximately 100 meters from Place du Capitole. The property operates 47 rooms across five categories (Individual, Classic, Comfort, Superior, Family) with nightly rates from €85 to €165, plus an apartment ('Le Boudoir Elisabeth'). It also runs five event/meeting spaces (Nougaro, Guerlain, Clémence Isaure, Color, Occitane) ranging from 40-49m² and two commercial pop-up store spaces, generating revenue from corporate seminars, exhibitions, and short-term retail rentals to designers and brands. Ancillary revenue streams include an award-winning breakfast service (Best Breakfast in France 2025), yoga classes, concierge services, pet accommodation, parking partnerships, personal shopper access via Galeries Lafayette, and gift certificates.

The hotel is differentiated by sustainability credentials (European Ecolabel as the first in central Toulouse, Cle Verte, Accueil Vélo, Qualidog) and a 'Slow Tourism' positioning. The ownership group also operates the sister property Hôtel D'Orsay at 8 Boulevard Bonrepos. Technology is limited to standard hotel management and booking systems, third-party virtual tour integration, and 24/7 video surveillance. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the hotel's own multilingual website (FR/EN/ES), direct booking engine, phone, and email, supplemented by content marketing through the 'Les Idées d'Albert' blog. No external funding, no institutional investors, and no AI/ML capabilities are evidenced; the company appears to be a family-operated independent boutique hotel group with 18 employees.

Name

HOTEL ALBERT 1ER

Legal name

Hôtel ALBERT 1ER

Website

https://hotel-albert1.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hôtel Albert 1er is a privately held, 3-star independent boutique hotel in central Toulouse operating 47 rooms, five event spaces, two pop-up retail spaces, and ancillary services, serving leisure travelers, families, corporate event clients, and retail brands through direct booking and B2B rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotel Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Accommodation (721)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodation
• Hospitality services
• Meeting room rental
• Pop-up store venue
• Wellness retreats

Headquarters

HQ city

Toulouse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Room Revenue: 47 rooms across 5 categories (Individual, Classic, Comfort, Superior, Family) generating nightly accommodation revenue
2. Breakfast Service: Award-winning breakfast service open to hotel guests and external customers, with locally sourced products
3. Event Space Rental: Seminar rooms and event spaces (Nougaro, Guerlain, Clémence Isaure, Couleurs, Occitane) rented for corporate events, exhibitions, and pop-up stores
4. Additional Services: Room service, concierge services, pet accommodation (€10/night), parking, bicycle rental, yoga classes, personal shopper, gift certificates
5. Pop-up Store Rental: Commercial spaces (Guerlain Boutique, Nougaro Shop) rented for short-term retail to designers, pure players, and brands

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hôtel Albert 1er is a 3-star boutique hotel in Toulouse operating 47 rooms, complemented by ancillary guest services such as breakfast, yoga classes, and curated experience packages. The property also monetizes its event and commercial spaces by offering five seminar rooms for corporate clients and two pop-up store locations for retailers and brands seeking short-term retail space. The hotel targets both individual travelers and businesses seeking centrally located accommodation, meeting facilities, and experiential offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hôtel D'Orsay: Second hotel property operated by the same ownership group, located at 8 Boulevard Bonrepos, 31000 Toulouse, with secure parking facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Awarded Best Breakfast in France 2025 - Independent Hotels Category
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hôtel D'OrsaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecond hotel property owned by the same group. Located at 8 Boulevard Bonrepos, Toulouse. Provides preferential parking rates for Hôtel Albert 1er guests (€18-39/1-3 days depending on height up to 2.35m). Both hotels share the same vision of Toulouse hospitality.
• Parking Jeanne d'ArcminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides preferential parking rates (€21/24h) for Hôtel Albert 1er guests. No advance reservation possible; guests validate ticket at hotel.
• Galeries Lafayette ToulousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive Personal Shopper service for hotel guests in collaboration with Galeries Lafayette Toulouse. Guests receive priority access, personalized service, private fitting room, and hotel coordination. Service is free with no purchase obligation.
• Pet Sitter Partner (Toulouse Center)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended pet-sitter service for guests needing pet care during their stay. Hotel can facilitate contact for guests with animals.
• Les Caves de la MaréchaleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended romantic restaurant with historic vaulted ceilings and refined regional cuisine. Featured in Albert's romantic stay package.
• Amore MiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended Italian restaurant for romantic dinners in Toulouse. Featured in hotel's romantic package recommendations.
• La PanacheminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended modern gastronomic restaurant for couples. Featured in hotel's romantic dining recommendations.
• La GourmandineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended must-visit gastronomic restaurant featuring local products and regional specialties. Featured in romantic stay package.
• Chéri ChériminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended elegant restaurant-pizzeria for romantic dinners. Featured in hotel's romantic package selections.
• Théâtre 3TminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended theater for shows, one-person performances, and musicals. Featured in romantic activity recommendations.
• Les Abattoirs MuseumminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorModern and contemporary art museum featured in hotel's activity recommendations for couples.
• Les Rêveries d'HerculeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCreative workshop offering sculpture, painting, mosaics sessions for couples. Featured as romantic activity in hotel recommendations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hôtel des Beaux-Arts: Independent boutique hotel in central Toulouse offering a similar charming accommodation experience to leisure and business travelers. Comparable size and historical positioning make it a direct competitor for the same customer segments.
• Hôtel Le Père Léon: Traditional charming hotel in central Toulouse near Place du Capitole. Competes on heritage, central location, and authentic French hospitality for individual travelers and small groups.
• Hôtel des Jacobins: Independent boutique hotel in central Toulouse offering charming accommodations in the historic core. Direct overlap with Hôtel Albert 1er on leisure travelers, couples, and city-center event bookings.
• Hôtel Le Grand Balcon: A 4-star boutique hotel in central Toulouse with similar charming positioning near Place du Capitole. Competes directly with Hôtel Albert 1er for individual travelers, couples, and event space bookings in the same city center catchment.
• Hôtel La Caravelle: Independent hotel in central Toulouse offering accommodation in the same catchment area. Competes for similar casual and business travelers seeking centrally located, character-driven stays.
• Hôtel de Brienne: Charming independent hotel in Toulouse with comparable boutique-style accommodations and personalized service. Overlaps with Hôtel Albert 1er on individual travelers, romantic getaways, and small event bookings.

Broad incumbents

• Mama Shelter Toulouse: Boutique-style chain hotel in Toulouse with F&B and event programming. Shares the design-forward, F&B-anchored boutique positioning targeting younger leisure and corporate travelers with comparable amenities.
• Hôtel Novotel Toulouse Centre: Accor midscale chain hotel with meeting facilities in Toulouse. Direct overlap on corporate seminar business but operates as a standardized chain rather than a charming boutique.
• Pullman Toulouse Centre: Upscale Accor chain hotel in Toulouse with significant event space. Competes for premium corporate events and travelers but at a higher price point and larger scale than the boutique-focused Hôtel Albert 1er.
• Hôtel Mercure Toulouse Centre: Accor midscale chain hotel in Toulouse serving business and leisure travelers. Competes on location and corporate event bookings but does not match the charming/independent boutique positioning of Hôtel Albert 1er.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hotel-albert-1er

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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