QL
Quinta do Louredo Hotel is a private Portuguese hotel and event venue in Espinhel, Águeda, operating 21 rooms and ~1,000 m² of event space on a 20-hectare estate, serving leisure travelers, wedding and social event clients, and corporate event clients through direct booking.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersEspinhel, Portugal
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What QL does
Quinta do Louredo Hotel is a private Portuguese hospitality business operated by Sociedade Hoteleira Quinta do Louredo, founded in 2004 and located in Espinhel, Águeda, in the Aveiro district. The company operates a single integrated venue on a 20-hectare hilltop estate overlooking the Cértima river valley, comprising 21 superiorly equipped guest rooms (Twin and Double configurations) with panoramic windows or private balconies, plus two principal event halls of 200 m² (capacity 150 seated) and 800 m² (capacity 500 seated) totalling approximately 1,000 m² of indoor event space, along with gardens, terraces, an outdoor swimming pool, an on-site restaurant and bar, and ~2,500 m² of free parking.
The business serves three primary customer segments: leisure travelers seeking nature-immersed accommodation, social event clients (weddings with a minimum 200-guest threshold, baptisms, communions), and corporate event clients (meetings, workshops, conferences). GTM is direct-to-consumer: customers book accommodation through the hotel's website reservation form and submit event inquiries via separate web forms, with phone and email confirmation. The venue does not list third-party OTA or travel-agent distribution; marketing is limited to the company website and an Instagram profile. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the company offers off-season and Sunday-wedding concessions to smooth utilization.
Revenue is generated from three streams: hotel accommodation, event hosting (with in-house kitchen and decoration services), and bar/catering/restaurant operations. The holding is privately held with no parent company, no disclosed investors, no funding rounds, and no public listing. The 127 headcount figure from firmographic data is notably high for a 21-room property and is likely inflated by seasonal event staff and catering labor. The company holds RNET N.º 899 tourism registration from Turismo de Portugal, is GDPR-compliant, and discloses the standard Portuguese consumer dispute pathway. No technology, AI, or proprietary software assets are present; the asset is a traditional physical venue.
QL firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- QL
- Legal name
- Sociedade Hoteleira Quinta do Louredo
- Website
- https://quintadolouredo.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Quinta do Louredo Hotel is a private Portuguese hotel and event venue in Espinhel, Águeda, operating 21 rooms and ~1,000 m² of event space on a 20-hectare estate, serving leisure travelers, wedding and social event clients, and corporate event clients through direct booking.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
QL industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Hospitality and Event Venue Services
- NAICS
- Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), 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
- Resort Convention Hotels (THAGALAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC), Convention & Exhibition Center Operations (Expo Halls, Trade Show Venues) (MPAGALAD)
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Where QL is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Espinhel
- HQ country
- Portugal
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
QL business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Hotel Accommodation: Room rentals for overnight guests. The hotel offers 21 superiorly equipped rooms with panoramic windows or private balconies overlooking the Cértima river valley. Room types include Twin (two single beds) and Double (double bed) configurations.
- Event Hosting: Social events (weddings, baptisms) and corporate events (meetings, workshops, conferences) hosted in the hotel's event spaces. Two main panoramic halls: 200 m2 (capacity 150 seated) and 800 m2 (capacity 500 seated). Total event space approximately 1000 m2. Wedding packages include honeymoon suite, breakfast, sparkling wine, table arrangements, menu tasting for 6 people, printed menus, table markers, and guest distribution board.
- Bar and Catering Services: On-site bar with terrace, catering services for events, and restaurant operations.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Room rates - pricing not publicly listed |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels2 records
QL product offering
Product offeringCore offering
QL operates a 21-room hotel and event venue on approximately 20 hectares of grounds in Espinhel, Águeda, Portugal. The property delivers accommodation, restaurant and bar service, and approximately 1,000 m² of indoor event space (a 200 m² hall plus an 800 m² hall) used for weddings, social celebrations, and corporate meetings.
Product overview
Quinta do Louredo Hotel operates as a single-property hospitality venue offering three integrated service lines: accommodation (21 rooms with valley views), social event hosting (weddings, baptisms with full banquet services), and corporate event facilities (meetings, workshops, conferences). The property spans 20 hectares of green spaces and includes a bar with terrace, outdoor pool, and free parking. All services are managed through the hotel's own team, with the venue operating under RNET tourism license 899.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Hotel Accommodation Overnight accommodation in 21 guest rooms set within approximately 20 hectares of grounds, available to leisure travelers, wedding guests, and corporate event attendees.
- Social Events and Weddings Full-service hosting of weddings, banquets, and social celebrations using a 200 m² hall and an 800 m² hall, supported by on-site catering and accommodation.
- Corporate Events Hiring of indoor halls (200 m² and 800 m²) and grounds for corporate meetings, conferences, product launches, and team-building events, with on-site catering and accommodation available.
- Restaurant and Bar On-site food and beverage service supporting hotel guests and event attendees, available as part of stays and event packages.
Quantifiable outcome
- Events for up to 500 seated guests accommodated in main banquet hall
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use QL
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
QL technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
QL partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators6 records
Recent moves4 records
QL competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Quinta da Pacheca: Portuguese "quinta" estate hotel offering accommodation, restaurant, and private events (including weddings) in a wine-region setting — directly comparable operating model and target customer to Quinta do Louredo.
- Six Senses Douro Valley: Luxury Portuguese estate hotel in a rural setting offering accommodation, dining, weddings, and private events with expansive grounds — analogous upscale "quinta" concept though at the premium end of the market.
- Casa da Companhia Hotel & Spa: Boutique Portuguese estate/convents-turned-hotel in a scenic historic setting, offering small-room-count accommodation and event hosting including weddings — comparable intimate-property model.
- Dolce Camporeal Lisboa: Portuguese resort-hotel with extensive conference and banqueting facilities located outside Lisbon, similar to Quinta do Louredo's combined accommodation-plus-large-event-hall positioning targeting weddings and corporate retreats.
Broad incumbents
- Eurostars Hotel Company: Iberian hotel chain with multiple Portuguese properties including resorts with meeting and banqueting facilities, competing for the same corporate-event and leisure travelers in regional Portugal.
- Pousadas de Portugal: Heritage Portuguese hotel brand with countryside and event venues; overlaps with Quinta do Louredo in scenic regional lodging and private-event hosting for weddings and corporate groups.
- Vila Galé Hotels: Portugal's largest domestic hotel chain with resort properties across the country that combine lodging, F&B, and event/convention facilities, competing for the same wedding and corporate-event customers.
- Pestana Hotel Group: Largest Portuguese hotel group operating resort and conference properties nationwide, competing for both leisure and MICE customers in regional scenic locations.
Market position
Strengths3 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
QL social profiles
Digital presenceQL compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
QL financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
QL leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
QL funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
QL M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about QL
What does QL do?
QL operates a 21-room hotel and event venue on approximately 20 hectares of grounds in Espinhel, Águeda, Portugal. The property delivers accommodation, restaurant and bar service, and approximately 1,000 m² of indoor event space (a 200 m² hall plus an 800 m² hall) used for weddings, social celebrations, and corporate meetings.
Is QL a public or private company?
QL is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was QL founded?
QL was founded in 2004. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is QL based?
QL is headquartered in Espinhel, Portugal, in the Europe region.
How does QL make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hotel Accommodation is the primary driver. The others are event Hosting and bar and Catering Services.
Who are QL's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Quinta da Pacheca, Six Senses Douro Valley, Casa da Companhia Hotel & Spa and Dolce Camporeal Lisboa. Broad incumbents are Eurostars Hotel Company, Pousadas de Portugal, Vila Galé Hotels and Pestana Hotel Group.
Does QL have an API?
No public API is recorded for QL.
What industry is QL in?
QL's product category is Hospitality and Event Venue Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAGALAC, Resort Convention Hotels, with a secondary code of THAHAAAC, Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels). Its NAICS code is 72111 and its SIC code is 7011.