HOTEL SAINT NICOLAS

What HOTEL SAINT NICOLAS does

Hotel Saint Nicolas is a 4-star boutique hotel located at 13 Rue Sardinerie in the historic Saint-Nicolas quarter of La Rochelle, France, two minutes' walk from the Vieux Port and the Tours of La Rochelle, and approximately 600 metres from the SNCF train station. The property is housed in a renovated 14th-century former residence and offers 86 rooms across six categories (Cosy, Cosy Supérieure, Privilège, Privilège Balcony/Terrasse, Signature, and Suite), all equipped with Chromecast/IPTV, air conditioning, and courtesy trays. It is operated by the private limited company SAS ST-NICOLAS and is part of the Cosy Hôtels group, an independent La Rochelle hotel collection comprising three properties of differing tiers plus seminar venues.

The hotel operates an integrated hospitality platform combining accommodation with food and beverage (a bar serving local Charente-Maritime beverages until 2am, a 24-hour room service using local caterers, and a buffet breakfast), four modular meeting rooms accommodating 8–60 people for seminars and corporate events, a glass-roof coworking space, a private car park with two Greenspot EV fast-charging stations, bike hire, a fitness room, and 24/7 reception. The group expanded in August 2025 with La Maison Saint-Nicolas, an adjacent reception and seminar centre. The hotel sells La Rochelle Océan Passes at reception and partners with the Yélo self-service bicycle scheme, integrating it into La Rochelle's 200 km cycle-path network. In 2026 the property was awarded the Clef Verte (Green Key) sustainable tourism label, formalising an ESG programme anchored by partnerships with Alter Gaïa (food-waste collection), Les Ailes de la Vie (rooftop apiaries), Nat'H Nature Harmonie (urban biodiversity), Echo-Mer and SurfRider Europe (marine conservation), La Grande Collecte (waste redistribution), and Coopérative Carbone (a 30-tonne CO2 sequestration orchard over 30 years).

The business model is a classic multi-revenue hospitality structure: room rental (quote-based, not publicly disclosed) is the primary stream, supplemented by transactional F&B, per-event seminar hire, and pay-as-you-go ancillary services (parking €15–18/night, EV charging €0.33/kWh, bike hire €12–18, coworking €5–7/day). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the hotel's own multi-language website with Smart Hotel Booking integration and a 24/7 walk-in reception, complemented by third-party online travel agencies and the Cosy Hôtels central booking platform. The company targets two primary segments — leisure tourists (couples, families, cultural and gastronomy visitors) and business/MICE clients (corporate seminars, workshops, event planners) — with both segments flagged as primary in the segmentation. No revenue, ADR, or occupancy figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

HOTEL SAINT NICOLAS

Legal name

SAS ST-NICOLAS

Website

https://hotel-saint-nicolas.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hotel Saint Nicolas is a 4-star boutique hotel in La Rochelle, France, offering 86 renovated rooms, a bar, four meeting rooms, coworking space, parking with EV charging, and bike hire. It serves leisure tourists and corporate/MICE clients, and is part of the Cosy Hôtels group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotel Accommodation

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heritage & Palace Luxury Hotels (THAGACAF), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)

Keywords

• Boutique hotel accommodation
• Hotel restaurant dining
• Seminar event venues
• Coworking space services
• Leisure business travel

Headquarters

HQ city

La Rochelle

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Room rental / accommodation: The primary revenue stream: 86 renovated rooms across multiple categories (Cosy, Cosy Supérieure, Privilège, Privilège Balcony/Terrasse, Signature, Suite). Room rates are not publicly disclosed; pricing is quote-based per stay. Revenue is one-time per stay, with potential for repeat stays and loyalty.
2. Bar & restaurant / catering: On-site bar serving local beverages (craft beers, cognacs from Charente-Maritime, teas, coffees) and food (jars and spreads from local caterers, charcuterie and cheese platters). Bar available until 2am. 24-hour room service. Generates both per-transaction beverage/food revenue and enhances room booking value.
3. Seminar and event hire: Four modular meeting rooms (15–60 people) hired to businesses for seminars, workshops, conferences, and cocktails. Catering options (breakfast, coffee breaks, lunch, dinner) are bundled. Revenue is per event/day, quote-based.
4. Ancillary services (parking, bike hire, coworking): Private car park (€15/night, €18 June–Sept), electric vehicle charging (€0.33/kWh), bicycle hire (€18/day, €12/half-day), coworking day passes (€7/full day, €5/half day). These add per-use revenue and enhance guest experience.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hotel Saint Nicolas is a 4-star boutique hotel in La Rochelle, France, operated by SAS ST-NICOLAS under the Cosy Hôtels group. It sells overnight accommodation in 86 renovated rooms across five categories (Classique, Confort, Privilège, Familiale, Suite) and complements this with on-site food and beverage, secure parking, EV charging, coworking space, and modular seminar and event venues.

Product overview

HOTEL SAINT NICOLAS is a 4-star boutique hotel in La Rochelle, France, offering 86 renovated rooms across six categories (Chambre Cosy, Chambre Cosy Supérieure, Chambre Privilège, Chambre Privilège Terrasse, Chambre Signature, and Suite). The hotel operates as a unified boutique hotel property combining guest accommodations with food & beverage services including breakfast, bar, and 24-hour restaurant. Additional services include bicycle rental, private parking with EV charging, coworking space, seminar facilities with four meeting rooms, fitness room, Chromecast/IPTV streaming, and 24-hour reception. The hotel is part of the Cosy Hôtels group, an independent hotel collection in La Rochelle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hotel room accommodation (Classique, Confort, Privilège, Familiale, Suite categories)

Quantifiable outcome

• 86 renovated rooms across 6 categories, with room sizes from 15 to 27 m²
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 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

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cosy HôtelscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Hotel Saint Nicolas is part of the Cosy Hôtels group, an independent, non-standardised hotel group operating three properties of different tiers in La Rochelle plus seminar spaces. The group provides shared marketing, booking infrastructure, group HR and RSE policies, and cross-portfolio demand generation. Cosy Hôtels manages the hotel's environmental charter and brand positioning.
• YélominorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Yélo, La Rochelle's self-service bicycle scheme. The hotel directs guests to Yélo bikes for eco-friendly city exploration. Yélo provides an alternative to on-site bike hire, expanding the hotel's soft-mobility offering.
• GreenspotminorOthersGreenspot provides two EV fast-charging stations (Type 2 plug, up to 11 kW) in the hotel's private car park. The hotel offers these as a paid service to guests (€0.33/kWh). Greenspot handles payment infrastructure via RFID card or app.
• SoöruzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partnership between Cosy Hôtels and Soöruz, a brand that aligns with the hotel group's sustainability values. Announced January 2025 on the hotel's news page. Nature of collaboration focuses on shared environmental commitment.
• Alter GaïaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Alter Gaïa for the collection and management of the hotel's food waste (biodéchets), part of the Cosy Hôtels' broader waste reduction and circular economy programme.
• Les Ailes de la VieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partnership involving the installation of beehives on the rooftops of Cosy Hôtels properties. Les Ailes de la Vie manages the apiaries, supporting local biodiversity and pollinator conservation.
• Nat'H Nature HarmonieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the installation of birdhouses and wildlife habitats on hotel properties, supporting local fauna biodiversity in the urban environment.
• Echo-MerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine conservation partnership. Echo-Mer runs programmes to protect the sea, marine wildlife, and coastal flora. Hotel participates in ocean protection initiatives as part of its Ocean Lovers sustainability programme.
• SurfRider Foundation EuropeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with SurfRider Europe as part of the hotel's Ocean Lovers programme, focused on protecting oceans and coastal environments from pollution and over-exploitation.
• La Grande CollecteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in La Grande Collecte, a national/regional initiative for collecting and redistributing unused goods and food products, reducing waste in the local community.
• Coopérative CarboneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2025, Cosy Hôtels financed the planting of an orchard in Longèves through the Coopérative Carbone, sequestering 30 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent over 30 years. Hotel contributes to this carbon sequestration project as part of its net-zero commitments.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Best Western Masqhotel La Rochelle: 4-star full-service hotel in central La Rochelle near the Vieux Port. Direct competitor for both business and leisure travellers in the same micro-market, with the additional advantage of an international loyalty programme.
• Hôtel François 1er La Rochelle: 4-star independent hotel near the Vieux Port in La Rochelle. Closest comparable competitor in terms of category, location, and target market, competing for the same leisure and corporate guests in central La Rochelle.
• Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites La Rochelle: Boutique-styled 4-star hotel in La Rochelle under the Maisons du Monde brand, combining design-led accommodation with F&B. Competes directly with Hotel Saint Nicolas on boutique positioning and city-centre leisure/corporate demand.
• ibis Styles La Rochelle Centre: Limited-service Accor hotel in central La Rochelle. Competes primarily on price-sensitive leisure and corporate demand in the same location, representing a tier-down alternative for budget-conscious guests.
• Mercure La Rochelle Vieux Port: 4-star chain hotel near the Vieux Port under Accor's Mercure brand. Comparable full-service offering with meeting facilities, direct competitor for both individual business travel and seminar/event bookings in La Rochelle.
• Hôtel de la Marine La Rochelle: Independent hotel near the Vieux Port in La Rochelle. Direct local peer in the independent full-service category, targeting similar leisure and small-business customers.
• Hôtel La Monnaie La Rochelle: Independent 4-star boutique hotel in central La Rochelle, walking distance of Vieux Port. Directly comparable in product positioning, customer segments (leisure and corporate), and category tier within the same micro-market.
• Novotel La Rochelle Centre: Mid-scale chain hotel in central La Rochelle operated by Accor. Competes with Hotel Saint Nicolas for corporate and leisure guests, leveraging Accor's loyalty programme, global distribution, and pricing scale.

Emerging players

• Hôtel de la Cité (Carcassonne): MGallery boutique heritage hotel in a medieval French city, comparable as a heritage-character 4/5-star boutique in a strong French tourism market. Less geographic overlap but similar heritage-building, full-service, seminar-capable boutique model.

Others

• Cosy Hôtels La Rochelle (group sister properties): The other properties within the parent Cosy Hôtels group in La Rochelle. Same operating group, shared marketing, booking infrastructure, and brand, but different tiers; relevant for understanding intra-group dynamics and cross-sell potential.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lesaintnicolaslarochelle
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hotel-saint-nicolas
• Instagraminstagram.com/hotelsaintnicolas_larochelle

Compliance2 records

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