Hotel Spadai

What Hotel Spadai does

Hotel Spadai Srl is a privately held Italian limited liability company operating a single 4-star boutique hotel located at Via de' Martelli 10 in Florence, approximately 100 meters from Piazza Duomo and within 500 meters of the Uffizi, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio. The property offers six room categories ranging from 13 m² Standard rooms to a 30 m² Spadai Suite with cathedral views, alongside a couples-only private spa (jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath, emotional shower, relaxation area), an international breakfast buffet with vegan and gluten-free options, a lounge bar with daily happy hour, a rooftop panoramic observatory, and ancillary services including bicycle rental, transfers, and concierge support.

The company's core technology stack is built around third-party SaaS: SimpleBooking handles online reservations on the official website, and Nexi Payments processes all online payments. The multilingual website (English, Italian, French, Spanish, Spanish, German, Portuguese) is the principal direct-to-consumer booking and marketing channel, supplemented by organic social presence on Facebook and Instagram and an email newsletter. The business deliberately avoids third-party OTA room distribution and emphasizes direct booking for exclusive rates.

Revenue is generated from four streams: accommodation (one-time bookings across six room tiers), spa services (€70–€295 packages), food and beverage (breakfast and lounge bar), and ancillary services (bike rentals, transfers). The company was financed in part through Italy's National Recovery and Resilience Plan (Mission 1, Component 3, Investment 4.2), operates with a lean team of 9 employees, and has cross-promotion partnerships with Hotel Artemide in Rome and Palazzo dei Guardiani in Venice. Its primary customer segment is couples and romantic travelers, with leisure tourists visiting Florence's Renaissance heritage as a secondary segment.

Name

Hotel Spadai

Legal name

Hotel Spadai Srl

Website

https://hotelspadai.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hotel Spadai is a privately held 4-star boutique hotel in central Florence, Italy, located 100 meters from the Duomo. It serves couples and leisure tourists with six room categories, a couples-only private spa, dining services, and direct online booking.

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

Urban Luxury Hotels (City Luxury) (THAGACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)

Keywords

• Boutique hotel accommodation
• Hospitality services
• Spa wellness packages
• Leisure travel lodging
• City center hotel

Headquarters

HQ city

Florence

HQ country

Italy

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. Hotel Accommodation: Room bookings across six room categories: Standard (13m², 2 max), Comfort (15m², 2 max), Deluxe (18m², 3 max), Junior Suite (27m², 4 max), Suite (30m², 4 max), and Spadai Suite (30m², 2 max with cathedral view). Revenue from overnight stays with varying rates based on room category and season.
2. Spa Services: Private spa services for couples including wellness circuits and massage packages. Revenue generated from spa packages ranging from 70€ to 295€ depending on duration and inclusions.
3. Food & Beverage: International breakfast buffet, lounge bar with signature cocktails, happy hour from 18:00 to 20:30, and in-room dining services.
4. Ancillary Services: Bicycle rental (15€/day), airport and destination transfers, and concierge services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hotel Spadai is a 4-star boutique hotel in central Florence offering overnight accommodations across six distinct room categories (Standard, Comfort, Deluxe, Junior Suite, Suite, and Spadai Suite) ranging from 13 to 30 square meters. The hotel complements its rooms with a private couples-only spa featuring four wellness packages, an international breakfast buffet, a lounge bar with daily happy hour, bicycle rental, private transfer services, and panoramic rooftop observatory access. All bookings are processed directly through the hotel's official website using the SimpleBooking reservation platform with Nexi Payments handling secure credit card transactions.

Product overview

Hotel Spadai is a 4-star boutique hotel in central Florence offering a portfolio of six room categories (Standard, Comfort, Deluxe, Junior Suite, Suite, and Spadai Suite) ranging from 13-30 m² with capacities up to 4 guests. The product portfolio includes core accommodations with varied amenities (rain showers, jacuzzis, cathedral views), a Private Spa with four wellness packages (Wellness Circuit €70, Bubbles & Chocolates €145, Pampering for Two €210, Massages & Relax €295), dining services (international breakfast buffet and lounge bar with Happy Hour), and experiential add-ons (bicycle rental, transfer service, panoramic observatory). The hotel also offers promotional packages including multi-night discounts, exclusive direct-booking rates, and partner hotel benefits in Rome and Venice. The Spadai Suite represents the flagship accommodation featuring cathedral views and dual bathrooms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standard Room Entry-level 13 m² hotel room for up to 2 guests featuring free Wi-Fi, daily restocked minibar, electric kettle with teas and infusions, autonomous climate control, 48-inch LED Smart TV, safe, telephone, rain shower, Premium courtesy kit, hairdryer, and USB ports.
• Comfort Room Sophisticated 15 m² hotel room for up to 2 guests designed for romantic getaways in central Florence, featuring free Wi-Fi, daily restocked minibar, electric kettle with coffees and infusions, autonomous climate control, 48-inch LED Smart TV, safe, telephone, rain shower, Premium courtesy kit, hairdryer, and USB ports.
• Deluxe Room 18 m² suggestive room for up to 3 guests combining contemporary furniture with historical elegance, featuring free Wi-Fi, daily restocked minibar, electric kettle with coffees and infusions, autonomous climate control, 48-inch LED Smart TV, safe, telephone, bathroom with jacuzzi or rain shower, Premium courtesy kit, hairdryer, and USB ports.
• Junior Suite Spacious 27 m² room for up to 4 guests with elegant and personal furnishings, featuring free Wi-Fi, daily restocked minibar, electric kettle with teas and infusions, Nespresso coffee machine with original capsules, autonomous climate control, 55-inch LED Smart TV, safe, telephone, bathroom with jacuzzi and/or rain shower, Premium courtesy kit, hairdryer, USB ports, and speaker docking stations.
• Suite Large 30 m² light-filled suite for up to 4 guests with refined furniture and precious fabrics, featuring free Wi-Fi (cathedral view on request), daily restocked minibar, electric kettle with teas and infusions, Nespresso coffee machine, autonomous climate control, 2 LED Smart TVs, safe and telephone, bathroom with jacuzzi and/or rain shower, separate lounge space, Premium courtesy kit, hairdryer, USB ports, and speaker docking stations.
• Spadai Suite Flagship 30 m² suite for up to 2 guests with breathtaking cathedral views, featuring free Wi-Fi, daily restocked minibar, electric kettle with teas and infusions, Nespresso coffee machine, autonomous climate control, 2 Smart LED TVs, safe, telephone, 2 bathrooms (one with rain shower, one with romantic jacuzzi for two), independent lounge, Premium courtesy kit, hairdryer, and USB ports.
• Private Spa (Couples Only) Romantic private spa facility exclusively for couples featuring jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath, emotional shower, and a relaxation area with herbal infusions. Available daily from 11:00 to 21:00 by reservation and includes a spa kit with robes and slippers.
• Wellness Circuit for Two 75-minute exclusive spa experience for two including spa kit with robes and slippers, exclusive private spa access, and a relaxation area with selection of herbal infusions. Priced at €70.
• Bubbles and Chocolates for Two 90-minute exclusive spa experience for two including Prosecco and chocolates, spa kit with robes and slippers, and access to a relaxation area with a selection of herbal infusions. Priced at €145.
• Pampering for Two 105-minute romantic spa experience for two including a fruit basket in the room upon arrival, bottle of Champagne and strawberries in the spa, spa kit with robes and slippers, relaxation area with herbal infusions, and a natural skincare products gift. Priced at €210.
• Massages and Relaxation for Two 120-minute premium spa package for two including welcome gift, fruit and Champagne in the room, choice of buffet or in-room breakfast, 30-minute relaxing couples massage, spa kit with robes and slippers, natural skincare products gift, and access to a relaxation area with herbal infusions. Priced at €295.
• International Breakfast Buffet Daily breakfast served on the top floor featuring an international buffet with homemade cakes, croissants, yogurt, cereals, fresh fruits, eggs, sausages, cold cuts, seasonal vegetables, plus made-to-order omelets and pancakes. Accommodates vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets.
• Lounge Bar with Happy Hour Elegant ground-floor lounge bar offering wines, signature cocktails with premium spirits, and chef-prepared appetizers, complemented by a daily Happy Hour buffet from 18:00 to 20:30.
• Bicycle Rental Bicycle rental service for independent exploration of Florence's historic center, priced at €15 per day with information provided by reception staff.
• Private Transfer Service Private transfer organization to and from Florence and Pisa airports as well as destinations throughout Tuscany and Italy.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hotel ArtemideminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner hotel in Rome's historic center offering Hotel Spadai guests an exclusive 10% discount on best available rates. This cross-promotion extends the customer relationship for guests visiting multiple Italian cities.
• Palazzo dei GuardianiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDesign apartments in Venice's Dorsoduro district, offering Hotel Spadai guests a 10% discount. Located in the heart of Venice, this partner property extends the brand experience to another iconic Italian destination.
• SimpleBookingcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline booking service provider entrusted with processing online reservations. SimpleBooking handles the booking engine on the hotel's website, managing availability, rates, and reservation confirmations.
• Nexi Payments S.p.A.coreTechnology or IntegrationOnline payment service provider (https://www.nexi.it/it/ecommerce/xpay) used exclusively for managing online reservation payments. Handles credit card processing for secure transactions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hotel Brunelleschi: 4-star boutique hotel housed in a historic Byzantine tower complex steps from the Duomo in Florence. Closest direct competitor by classification (4-star boutique), location, and Florence historic-center positioning.
• Portrait Firenze: Luxury boutique hotel on the Arno in central Florence operated by the Lungarno Collection (Ferragamo family). Direct competitor in the upscale Florence city-break segment with a similarly intimate, design-led experience model.
• Helvetia & Bristol Firenze: Historic luxury boutique hotel near Piazza della Repubblica in central Florence. Comparable as a small, upscale heritage property competing for the same international leisure and cultural-tourism demand in the historic center.
• JK Place Firenze: Design-driven luxury boutique hotel near the Arno in central Florence. Comparable in size, design-led boutique positioning, and international leisure-couple target market.
• Hotel Artemide: 4-star boutique hotel in Rome's historic center with which Hotel Spadai has a formal reciprocal 10% discount partnership. Comparable in scale, upscale-boutique positioning, direct-booking emphasis, and Italy city-break target market.
• Palazzo dei Guardiani: Design apartments in Venice's Dorsoduro district that share Hotel Spadai's formal reciprocal 10% discount partnership. Comparable as a small, design-led Italian city accommodation aimed at international leisure travelers seeking authentic, locally curated stays.

Broad incumbents

• Hotel Lungarno: Luxury boutique hotel on the Arno between Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi, part of the Lungarno Collection. Comparable boutique-luxury positioning in central Florence with a longer operating history and stronger group backing.
• Four Seasons Hotel Firenze: Five-star luxury hotel set in a historic garden compound in central Florence. Sets the upper bound on Florence luxury pricing and competes for the highest-spend international leisure guests in the same catchment.
• The St. Regis Florence: Luxury branded hotel on Piazza Ognissanti in Florence with much larger room inventory and global loyalty distribution. Competes for the same Duomo-adjacent luxury leisure demand but at significantly greater scale.
• Westin Excelsior Florence: Large luxury hotel on the Arno opposite the Ponte Vecchio. Overlaps with Hotel Spadai's leisure and cultural-tourism demand but operates at multi-property chain scale with broader segment coverage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HotelSpadai
• Instagraminstagram.com/hotelspadai_firenze
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hotel-spadai

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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