Hotel Gude

What Hotel Gude does

Hotel Gude is a 4-star superior family-owned hotel in Kassel, Germany, founded in 1950 and currently managed by third-generation owner Ralf Gude. The property comprises 90 rooms and suites plus 5 apartments, 9 conference rooms accommodating up to 200 people, restaurant Pfeffermühle, Salzbar, a summer terrace, and wellness facilities including sauna and fitness. The hotel also serves as a venue for weddings, banquets, and family events, and integrates Brothers Grimm cultural theming through "German Dictionary" motifs throughout the property.

The business model is multi-revenue across accommodation, F&B, conferences and banquets, and wellness, with pricing on curated themed packages ranging from approximately €248 to €809+ per person. Distribution combines a direct online booking engine (VIOMA), a central reservation system (Ophelia), and partnerships with regional tourism networks including Kassel Marketing, Kassel Convention Network, and Deutsche Märchenstraße. The legal entity is Hotel Gude GmbH & Co. KG; the company is privately held and does not disclose financials.

The hotel holds GreenSign Level 4 sustainability certification (initially achieved in 2022 and recertified in December 2024) and operates EV charging stations. It is located in the Kassel-Niederzwehren district directly adjacent to the ICE high-speed rail station and proximate to A49/A9 motorway access with a tram stop at the property, capturing both business and leisure transit demand.

Name

Hotel Gude

Legal name

Hotel Gude GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://hotel-gude.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Family-owned 4-star superior hotel in Kassel, Germany, operating since 1950, offering 90 rooms, 9 conference rooms for 200 guests, fine dining, wellness, and event hosting with GreenSign Level 4 certification and Brothers Grimm cultural theming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel Accommodation & Hospitality Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Accommodation (721), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Conference Center Hotels (THAGALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Lounge Bars & Hotel Bars (THAFAEAI)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodation
• Conference venues
• Fine dining restaurant
• Wedding banquet hosting
• Wellness facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Kassel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Accommodation (Rooms & Suites): Revenue from overnight stays in 90 rooms and suites, plus 5 modern apartments. Check-in from 15:00, check-out until 11:00. Categories include S, M, L, XL rooms and a Suite (111m2).
2. Restaurant Pfeffermühle: Fine dining restaurant offering modern interpretation of regional and international specialties. Open Monday-Saturday 18:00-23:00, Saturday also 12:00-15:00. Closed Sundays.
3. Salzbar: Hotel bar offering cocktails, long drinks, and regional craft beers. Open on request.
4. Conference & Meeting Services: Nine conference rooms accommodating 2-200 people. Packages available for groups of 10+ including half-day and full-day rates with catering and technology.
5. Holiday Packages (Arrangements): Pre-packaged stays including Grimmwelt discovery (from €248/person), Time for Two romantic getaway (€809/arrangement), Gourmet Weekend (from €248/person), and Wellness Weekend (from €299/person).
6. Events & Celebrations: Wedding, banquet, and family celebration venues accommodating up to 200 guests with customized menus and event planning services.
7. Gift Vouchers: Vouchers available for overnight stays, packages, and restaurant dining. Can be purchased for any amount.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hotel Gude is a family-owned 4-star superior hotel in Kassel, Germany offering overnight accommodation in 90 rooms/suites (S, M, L, XL categories and a 111m² suite) plus 5 modern apartments. The property operates the fine-dining Restaurant Pfeffermühle, the Salzbar cocktail/beer bar, a Finnish sauna and fitness wellness area, nine conference rooms accommodating 2–200 people, and full-service event hosting for weddings, banquets, and family celebrations.

Product overview

Hotel Gude is a 4-star superior family-owned hotel offering a comprehensive hospitality portfolio centered around accommodation (90 rooms/suites in S/M/L/XL categories plus 5 apartments), dining (Restaurant Pfeffermühle, Salzbar bar, summer terrace), and event services (9 conference rooms, banquet/wedding/family celebration hosting). The property also offers wellness facilities (sauna, fitness) and curated experience packages (Grimmwelt Discovery, Time for Two, Gourmet Weekend, Wellness Weekend) that bundle accommodation with local attractions and dining. The hotel positions itself as a themed hotel inspired by the Brothers Grimm German Dictionary motifs, located in Kassel's Niederzwehren district near the ICE train station and Autobahn.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hotel Rooms (S, M, L, XL categories)
• Suite (111m² split-level)
• Modern Apartments (1-5)
• Restaurant Pfeffermühle
• Salzbar
• Conference Rooms (9 rooms for 2-200 guests)
• Sauna and Wellness Area
• Grimmwelt Discovery Package
• Time for Two Package
• Gourmet Weekend Package
• Wellness Weekend Package
• Wedding Services
• Banquet Services
• Family Celebration Services
• Group Travel Services

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GreenSigncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Sustainability certification organization providing Level 4 certification for the hotel's environmental, economic, and social responsibility practices. First certified in 2022, recertified at Level 4 in December 2024.
• STIENS-BEEFminorOthersCulinary partner supplying quality beef products for the restaurant Pfeffermühle and event catering services.
• Kassel Convention Network (KCN)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal convention and meetings network providing B2B referrals for conference and event organizers seeking venues in Kassel. Part of the regional MICE ecosystem.
• Kassel Marketing GmbHcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial city tourism marketing organization promoting Kassel attractions and referring leisure travelers to partner hotels including Hotel Gude.
• Deutsche Märchenstraße (DMS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman Fairy Tale Route organization promoting cultural tourism along the Brothers Grimm trail. Hotel Gude is located directly on this themed route.
• events-verleih.deminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEvent equipment rental partner for tables, chairs, decorations, and other event infrastructure for celebrations and banquets.
• Grimmheimat Nordhessen (GHNH)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism partner promoting Brothers Grimm-related attractions and experiences in Northern Hesse, aligning with hotel's fairy tale theme.
• ADAC MotHotelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerADAC-certified motorcycle-friendly hotel partner providing visibility and referrals to touring motorcyclists visiting the region.
• Hospitals-KellereiminorOthersHospitality industry partner organization providing networking and professional development resources.
• HeubleinminorOthersFood and beverage partner possibly supplying specialty products for restaurant or events.
• VIOMA GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing online booking engine for room reservations and service requests. Processes online bookings, room requests, and last-minute bookings with data processing agreement in place.
• Städtische Werke KasselminorOthersLocal utility company providing two EV charging stations on hotel property for guest electric vehicles.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Motel One: German budget-lifestyle chain rapidly expanding in secondary cities including Kassel. Represents the digitally mature chain competitor capturing price-sensitive transient demand that Hotel Gude otherwise addresses.
• Lindner Hotels: German upscale hotel group with strong sustainability credentials and several conference-oriented properties. Comparable as a broader incumbent with similar MICE and sustainability positioning, though operating across multiple German cities.
• Steigenberger Hotels: Iconic German luxury/upper-upscale hotel brand with properties nationwide. Comparable on quality tier and conference capability, though positioned above Hotel Gude's price point on average.
• Dorint Hotels: Established German upscale hotel chain with full-service and conference properties. Competes indirectly for corporate and leisure travelers and represents the kind of chain-scale competition Hotel Gude faces on RFPs.

Direct peers

• Wyndham Garden Kassel: Brand-affiliated midscale hotel in Kassel offering rooms, F&B, and meetings. Comparable in service tier and target segments and competes for the same conference and leisure demand.
• H4 Hotel Kassel: Mid- to upper-scale hotel in Kassel offering rooms, conference facilities, and F&B under the H4 brand. Competes directly for the same MICE and leisure customers visiting the documenta city.
• pentahotel Kassel: Lifestyle-focused 4-star hotel in Kassel with strong conference and events business. Targets a similar business-and-leisure mix with comparable room count and meeting facilities.
• Maritim Hotel Kassel: Conference-oriented full-service hotel in Kassel with substantial meeting capacity. Directly comparable on the MICE side of Hotel Gude's business and competes for the same corporate event bookers.
• Hotel Schweizer Hof Kassel: Independently operated 3-/4-star hotel near Kassel city center with traditional hospitality positioning. Comparable as an independent full-service competitor for individual travelers and small groups.
• Schlosshotel Kassel: Upscale hotel operating in Kassel with comparable full-service positioning and conference capabilities. Directly competes for the same leisure, corporate, and event demand pool in the Niederzwehren/city catchment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hotel-gude

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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