Hôtel de l'Europe

What Hôtel de l'Europe does

Hôtel de l'Europe is a privately held, 3-star independent hotel located at 22 Place Grenette in central Grenoble, France, operating continuously since 1820 as the oldest hotel in the city. It is the sole operating asset of SARL 2LGP RIONDET, a French private limited company under the direction of M. Riondet. The property offers 39 rooms across five categories (Standard, Twin, Superior, Suite, and Family) accommodating 1 to 4 guests, with most rooms featuring balconies and views of the city, the Bastille, or the Néron mountain. The hotel also runs two modular meeting rooms (Limoncello 50 m² and Cobalt 70 m², combinable to 120 m² for up to 40 persons) for corporate seminars and events, plus ancillary services including a buffet breakfast (€14.90/person), secure luggage storage, and two partner parking facilities.

The technology stack is conventional for an independent hotel: an SSL-encrypted third-party reservation engine (secure-hotel-booking.com) wired into both the hotel's own website and Booking.com for distribution, Google Analytics for traffic analytics, and standard WordPress/WPML-style multilingual site infrastructure hosted by OVH and designed by FX Com'Unik. No API, mobile app, or proprietary software is exposed; the hotel does not describe any AI/ML capabilities. Distribution is multi-channel — direct bookings via website, phone (+33 4 76 46 16 94), and email ([email protected]), supplemented by Booking.com and social media presence on Instagram and LinkedIn.

The business model is essentially a single-property accommodation operation with diversified revenue streams: overnight room bookings (the dominant stream, available across flexible and non-refundable rates with free 24-hour cancellation), add-on breakfast, meeting and seminar room rentals by quote, and commission/transaction-fee revenue from partner parking discounts. The customer base is fragmented across leisure tourists, business travelers, families, and corporate event organizers, with marketing anchored on the hotel's heritage positioning (oldest hotel in Grenoble, first hydraulic elevator in the city, 1897) and central pedestrian location. There is no external investment, parent company, or subsidiary structure disclosed.

Name

Hôtel de l'Europe

Legal name

SARL 2LGP RIONDET

Website

https://hoteleurope.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1820

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hôtel de l'Europe is a privately held 39-room 3-star hotel in central Grenoble, France, operating since 1820 as the city's oldest hotel, serving leisure tourists, business travelers, families, and corporate event clients with accommodation, two seminar rooms, and partner-ecosystem services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel Accommodation

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban & Downtown Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate Conference Center Hotels (THAGALAF)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodation services
• Boutique hotel rooms
• Seminar meeting venues
• Historic hospitality lodging
• Central city lodging

Headquarters

HQ city

Grenoble

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hotel Room Bookings: Primary revenue from overnight accommodation in 39 rooms across five categories (Standard, Twin, Superior, Suite, Familiale). Revenue is generated through direct website bookings, third-party platforms, and phone reservations.
2. Seminar and Meeting Room Rental: Revenue from renting two fully equipped meeting rooms (Limoncello 50m² and Cobalt 70m²) and combined spaces up to 120m², with catering options available. Bookings are made by quote/request.
3. Breakfast Service: Buffet breakfast offered as an add-on at €14.90 per person. Gluten-free and vegetarian options available on request.
4. Parking Services: Commission or partnership revenue from discounted parking rates negotiated with partner car parks for hotel guests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hôtel de l'Europe is a 3-star hotel in central Grenoble operating as a single-property establishment offering 39 rooms across five accommodation categories (Standard, Twin, Superior, Suite, and Family). The hotel also rents two equipped meeting rooms (Limoncello and Cobalt) for corporate seminars and events, and provides ancillary services including continental breakfast, secure luggage storage, and discounted partner parking.

Product overview

Hôtel de l'Europe is a 3-star hotel in central Grenoble operating as a single-property establishment offering 39 rooms across five accommodation categories (Standard, Twin, Superior, Suite, and Family) and two seminar/meeting rooms (Limoncello and Cobalt, combinable into a 120 m² space for up to 40 persons). Additional services include continental breakfast, secure luggage storage, and partner parking. The hotel does not operate a unified platform or modular software architecture; its offerings are distinct on-premise services at one physical location.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standard Room Entry-level guest room starting from 11 m² with a double bed (140x200 or 160x200), private bathroom with shower, balcony, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and city or mountain views. Designed for single occupancy.
• Twin Room Guest room starting from 16 m² with two double beds (140x200 cm), private bathroom with shower, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, and city views. Accommodates two persons.
• Superior Room Guest room starting from 13 m² with one double bed (160x200 cm) and one single bed (90 cm), accommodating up to three persons, with private bathroom, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and modern amenities.
• Suite Premium accommodation featuring a 1.80 m double bed, private bathroom, and balcony with views of the city, mountains, and the Bastille fortification. Accommodates two persons.
• Family Room Largest room category starting from 20 m² with two double beds (140x200 cm), accommodating up to four persons, with private bathroom and modern amenities.
• Limoncello Meeting Room 50 m² meeting room accommodating up to 20 persons, equipped with video projector, flip chart, free Wi-Fi, and flexible layout options. Catering available on request. Reservable by day or half-day upon quotation.
• Cobalt Meeting Room 70 m² meeting room accommodating up to 30 persons, available for full-day or half-day reservation upon request. Equipped with video projector, flip chart, and free Wi-Fi.
• Combined Seminar Rooms (Limoncello + Cobalt) Combined configuration of the Limoncello and Cobalt rooms via a removable partition, offering 120 m² of space for up to 40 persons, suited for general assemblies and larger corporate seminars.
• Continental Breakfast Buffet breakfast service offered at €14.90 per person, featuring fresh local pastries, fruits, and freshly brewed coffee. Gluten-free and vegetarian options available upon request.
• Luggage Storage Secure luggage storage service allowing guests to leave bags after check-out to explore the city hands-free.
• Partner Parking (Sainte-Claire Les Halles & Lafayette) Discounted parking at two partner underground public car parks near the hotel for guests arriving by car. Rates: Sainte-Claire Les Halles €18/24h (vs. €33 regular), €15/15h, €30/48h (vs. €60 regular); Lafayette also available at discounted rates via reception.

Quantifiable outcome

• Built in 1820, making it the oldest hotel in Grenoble
• +1 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

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Fitness Park GrenobleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe hotel offers guests a free gym session at Fitness Park Grenoble, located 3 minutes walk from the hotel. Guests receive a complimentary pass at reception when staying at the hotel.
• La Fabryk GrenobleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partnership offering exclusive discounts on meals at La Fabryk Grenoble for hotel guests booking rooms through Hôtel de l'Europe.
• Parking Sainte-Claire Les HallesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner underground public car park offering discounted parking rates for hotel guests: €18/24h (regular €33), €15/15h, €30/48h (regular €60).
• Parking MontorgeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner underground public car park in proximity to the hotel offering discounted parking rates for hotel guests. Reception provides preferential rates.
• Third-Party Travel ProviderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership agreements with third-party travel providers allowing customers to search, select, and reserve rooms through partner websites. The hotel explicitly states these partnerships in their terms and conditions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hôtel Le Splendid Grenoble: Independent hotel in central Grenoble catering to a similar leisure and business traveler profile. Comparable in scale and downtown positioning, competing for the same Place Grenette-area demand pool.
• Park Hôtel Grenoble: An independent 3-star hotel in central Grenoble offering a comparable size, downtown location, and mix of leisure and business guests. Directly competes for the same mid-market traveler in the city-center catchment area.
• Citadines Apart'hotel Grenoble: Serviced apartment / aparthotel operator in Grenoble targeting business and family travelers seeking more space and kitchen facilities. Provides a substitute offer for multi-night stays in the city center.
• Hotel Angleterre Grenoble: A small independent 3-star hotel in Grenoble's central area with comparable room count and mid-market positioning. Targets the same leisure, family, and business traveler segments as Hôtel de l'Europe.

Regional players

• Residhotel Grenoble Central Gare: French regional aparthotel located near Grenoble's train station, competing for extended-stay business and family travelers with kitchenette-equipped rooms. Indirect substitute offering in the same central catchment.
• Appart'City Grenoble Centro Pardé: French regional budget aparthotel chain with presence in Grenoble, offering studio-style accommodation for business and family travelers. Competes indirectly on price and space rather than heritage experience.

Broad incumbents

• Ibis Grenoble Centre: Budget-tier Accor brand in central Grenoble. Competes on price with Hôtel de l'Europe for cost-sensitive leisure and business travelers, leveraging Accor's scale advantages in distribution and procurement.
• Novotel Grenoble Centre: Upscale-midscale Accor property in central Grenoble. Competes for business travelers and corporate seminars, with stronger meeting infrastructure than Hôtel de l'Europe but at a higher price point.
• Mercure Grenoble Centre Hôtel: Mid-scale brand of the Accor group located in central Grenoble. Competes with Hôtel de l'Europe for business and leisure travelers but benefits from Accor's loyalty program, central reservations, and brand standards.
• Best Western Hôtel Grenoble Centre Alpexpo: Branded midscale hotel in Grenoble offering similar full-service accommodation. Comparable as an established chain alternative for the same traveler base, with brand-driven marketing reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/h%C3%B4tel-de-leurope
• Instagraminstagram.com/hoteleuropegrenoble

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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