Inn At Jim Thorpe

What Inn At Jim Thorpe does

The Inn at Jim Thorpe is a privately held, family-owned historic Victorian hotel in downtown Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, operating 63 rooms distributed across three restored buildings — the flagship 24 Broadway (43 rooms, 24-hour front desk, elevator, on-site Broadway Grille restaurant and pub, JD's Lounge, ornate cast-iron balcony), 55 Broadway (a Victorian building across the street with shared-porch rooms and no elevator), and 44 West Broadway (a 13-room annex four blocks up with a shared kitchen, dining area, and two outdoor decks suited to small groups). The property traces its origins to the White Swan Hotel built in 1833 by Cornelius Connor; the current structure was rebuilt in 1849 as the New American Hotel after the original burned in the great fire, making it the last remaining grand Victorian hotel from Mauch Chunk's coal-transportation heyday. It has hosted historically notable guests including General Ulysses S. Grant, President William H. Taft, Buffalo Bill, Thomas Edison, and John D. Rockefeller, and sits within the National Register Historic District. John Drury purchased and restored the property in 1988; second-generation ownership now rests with his sons David (General Manager and Innkeeper) and Dale (partner).

The business operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model: guests book through the Inn's own website via the IQ Webbook booking engine or by calling an 800-number, with a best-price guarantee and a $10 per-person breakfast voucher as direct-booking incentives; the Inn will match Expedia and Booking.com rates but does not match other third-party sites. Pricing is nightly, varies by room category (Standard, Deluxe, Mini-Suite) and season, and is actively managed through published specials such as the $119/night Sweet Sunday Special and the 25%-off Midweek Madness at 44 West Broadway. Room revenue is supplemented by four EV charging stations ($20/day/charge), eBike charging in the secure bike storage shed, Broadway Grille food and beverage revenue, and gift cards sold through an online shop. Target customer segments include individual leisure travelers and couples visiting the historic district, wedding parties (use of the ornate balcony and full-property buyouts), and corporate/event groups; a referral partnership with the adjacent Jim Thorpe Massage & Wellness Studio rounds out the guest experience. Geography is exclusively single-site in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, USA, with no external investors, parent company, or institutional funding of record.

Name

Inn At Jim Thorpe

Legal name

Inn at Jim Thorpe

Website

https://innjt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1849

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Inn at Jim Thorpe is a family-owned historic Victorian hotel (1849) in Jim Thorpe, PA, operating 63 rooms across three restored buildings, serving individual leisure travelers, wedding parties, and corporate/group events with on-site Broadway Grille dining and direct-booking distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Jim Thorpe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Room Rentals: The primary revenue stream comes from renting 63 rooms across three Victorian buildings (24 Broadway, 44 West Broadway, and 55 Broadway). Pricing varies by room type (standard, deluxe, mini-suite) and season. Direct bookings include free parking and breakfast vouchers.
2. Food & Beverage (Broadway Grille): On-site restaurant and pub (Broadway Grille) located on the ground floor of the main building generates food and beverage revenue. Guests booking directly receive $10 breakfast vouchers per person.
3. EV Charging Stations: 4 EV charging stations available at $20 per day/charge, first come-first served. Additional eBike charging outlets in secure bike storage.
4. Gift Cards: Gift card sales through their online shop for use at the inn and Broadway Grille.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Inn at Jim Thorpe is a historic Victorian boutique hotel operating 63 guest rooms across three connected buildings (24 Broadway, 55 Broadway, and 44 West Broadway) in the National Register Historic District of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. The property was originally established in 1849 and rebuilt following the 1849 fire. Offerings include Standard, Deluxe, and Mini-Suite room categories, an on-site Broadway Grille restaurant, dedicated wedding and group event hosting, gift cards, and amenities such as four EV charging stations and complimentary downtown parking.

Product overview

Inn at Jim Thorpe is a historic Victorian hotel built in 1849, operating 63 rooms across three buildings in downtown Jim Thorpe, PA. The portfolio consists of three distinct properties — the flagship 24 Broadway (main Inn with 43 rooms, Broadway Grille restaurant, JD's Lounge, and 24-hour front desk), 55 Broadway (elegant restored Victorian with no elevator), and 44 West Broadway (cozy 13-room annex ideal for groups with kitchen and outdoor decks). Room types include Standard Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, and Mini-Suites with soaking tubs and electric fireplaces. On-site and nearby amenities include the Broadway Grille restaurant, Jim Thorpe Massage & Wellness Studio spa services, event and group booking capabilities, EV charging, and gift cards. Direct booking includes free parking and a $10 breakfast voucher per person.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Broadway Grille: The popular Broadway Grille dining room and pub, located on the Inn's ground floor, combining historic charm with a hip downtown ambiance.

Products and services

• Historic Room Accommodations
• Broadway Grille Restaurant
• Weddings, Meetings, Groups & Events
• Gift Cards
• EV Charging Stations

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Jim Thorpe Massage & Wellness StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpa services provider located one block away from the inn. Offers massage, facial, couples treatment, Reiki, and waxing services. Guests are referred to this provider for spa treatments during their stay.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hotel Emma: Adaptive-reuse boutique hotel in a 19th-century brewhouse in San Antonio, TX combining historic architecture, on-site restaurant, and curated event programming. Highly comparable to Inn at Jim Thorpe's adaptive-reuse heritage asset with F&B and event revenue streams.
• Mohonk Mountain House: A family-operated Victorian castle resort in New Paltz, NY offering historic accommodations, on-site dining, and group/event programming in a protected mountain setting. Highly comparable to Inn at Jim Thorpe's heritage-driven, group-friendly model, though at a much larger scale.
• The Chanler at Cliff Walk: A restored 19th-century mansion hotel on Newport's Cliff Walk offering individually designed rooms, on-site dining, and small-event programming. Closest size and structure analog to Inn at Jim Thorpe's three-building Victorian property.
• Grand Hotel: Iconic 1887 historic resort on Mackinac Island, MI built around a National Historic Landmark, with on-site F&B, group events, and destination-resort positioning. Similar to Inn at Jim Thorpe's reliance on a landmark 19th-century building as its core brand asset.
• The Sagamore Resort: A historic 1883 resort on Lake George, NY offering Victorian-era accommodations, on-site dining, and conference/event facilities in a destination setting. Comparable to Inn at Jim Thorpe's heritage resort positioning in a tourism-driven small town.
• Castle Hill Inn: A small historic boutique inn on 40 acres in Newport, RI blending restored 19th-century buildings with modern amenities and curated dining. Most size-comparable peer to Inn at Jim Thorpe's 63-room, three-building boutique operation.
• Inns of Aurora: A collection of restored 19th-century inns in Aurora, NY with on-site dining, spa, and curated event programming in the Finger Lakes region. Comparable to Inn at Jim Thorpe's adaptive-reuse model across multiple adjacent historic buildings.
• 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa: A Victorian-era historic hotel and spa in Eureka Springs, AR operating with a heritage-driven boutique positioning, on-site dining, and event/wedding business. Closely comparable to Inn at Jim Thorpe's late-19th-century landmark hotel concept.

Broad incumbents

• The Omni Grove Park Inn: A historic 1913 grand resort in Asheville, NC now part of Omni Hotels, with extensive F&B, spa, golf, and large-scale event operations. Comparable heritage positioning but operates at substantially larger scale and as part of a national chain.
• Willard InterContinental Hotel: A landmark 1847 (rebuilt 1901) historic hotel in Washington, DC now operated by InterContinental, with multiple F&B outlets and event facilities. Comparable heritage positioning as a 19th-century hotel property, though now part of an international chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inn-at-jim-thorpe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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