Hotel Sedartis

What Hotel Sedartis does

Hotel Sedartis is a privately held 4-star lifestyle and seminar hotel operating as an Aktiengesellschaft (AG) under Swiss law from Bahnhofstrasse 16 in Thalwil, directly opposite Thalwil train station on Lake Zurich. The Meier family acquired the underlying property in 2000 and opened the current hotel in its modern form on January 12, 2004 (with roots tracing to an 1889 establishment originally called Katharinenhof). The property offers 40 rooms across seven categories, nine modular seminar and event rooms (capacities 6–180 persons) including a 220m² Forum and an 80m² rooftop event location with panoramic lake views, plus restaurant and bar operations. Revenue is generated from four streams — hotel accommodation (40% of CHF 4.8M revenue), gastronomy (60%), seminar and conference packages (CHF 88–388 per person all-inclusive tiers), and private events including weddings — with distribution via direct website, Vertical Booking engine, Foratable, e-guma vouchers, and tourism partnerships.

The technology base is conventional hospitality infrastructure: Rebag Data AG property management, FLM POS systems, Vertical Booking reservation engine, Lunchgate digital menus, and standard video conferencing/live streaming integrations (Teams, Zoom, Video1.ch). The hotel has invested substantively in sustainability infrastructure, including a 32 kW photovoltaic system (commissioned January 2023) covering 8–10% of 450,000 kWh annual electricity consumption, full transition to Lake Zurich district heating in mid-2024, ibex fairstay Gold certification, and Swisstainable Level III – leading status. The asset has been progressively refreshed through renovations in 2013, 2019, 2022, 2023, and a 2025 lobby and event-area redesign that converted the Edo Bar into the Edo Event seminar room.

The company serves three primary customer segments in the Zurich metropolitan area: corporate MICE clients (seminars, conferences, team events) handled via dedicated coordinators such as the Head of Seminars & Events; private celebrations (weddings, birthdays) booked through event inquiry forms; and leisure travelers using direct booking or tourism-partner channels (Zürich Tourism, Switzerland Tourism, SBB, ZSG lake boats). Operations are managed under shared leadership with sister property Hotel Belvoir in Rüschlikon (same Meier family ownership, shared HR and technology functions under Managing Director Martin von Moos). The hotel reports 68% room occupancy and 88% TrustYou guest satisfaction, with approximately 20 (or 45 including apprentices) employees.

Name

Hotel Sedartis

Legal name

Hotel Sedartis, Aktiengesellschaft

Website

https://sedartis.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hotel Sedartis is a privately held 4-star lifestyle and seminar hotel in Thalwil on Lake Zurich, offering 40 rooms, nine modular event rooms, and restaurants/bars serving corporate MICE, private celebrations, and leisure travelers in the Zurich metropolitan area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel Accommodation & Event Venue

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Business & Corporate Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC), Large-Scale Headquarters Convention Hotels (THAGALAH)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodation
• Seminar venue
• Banquet catering
• Wedding venue
• Hospitality services

Headquarters

HQ city

Thalwil

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodation: Revenue from 40 hotel rooms across various categories (Lake View, Club King, Park Double, Garden Double, City Double, City Queen, Family rooms). Rooms feature balconies/terraces with lake, park, or city views.
2. Food & Beverage / Gastronomy: Restaurant with lake view serving regional, seasonal cuisine; HotelBar, LobbyLounge & Boulevard; Häppli Hour after-work events; Tatar Friday special dinners; breakfast buffet service; take-away service with 20% discount; banquet and catering services for events. Revenue split: gastronomy 60% of total revenue.
3. Seminar & Conference Facilities: Nine modular conference rooms with capacities from 6 to 150 persons. Various room types including Creative Space, Forum, Meeting rooms, Parkside rooms, Boardroom, and rooftop venue. Includes video conferencing capabilities and live streaming options.
4. Event Hosting: Wedding packages, birthday parties, corporate celebrations, and banquets. Spaces include Edo Event (up to 32 banquet/50 reception), Rooftop (up to 32 celebration/50 aperitif), Forum (up to 120 banquet/170 reception), and Lobby Event areas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Hotel Sedartis operates a 4-star hotel with 40 guest rooms in Thalwil, Switzerland, paired with 10 seminar and banquet rooms used for corporate events, conferences, and weddings. The property combines overnight accommodation with on-site gastronomy, generating roughly CHF 4.8 million in annual revenue (40% hotel / 60% gastronomy). It serves both individual leisure/business travelers and organized groups needing meeting, banquet, or wedding facilities.

Product overview

Hotel Sedartis is a 4-star lifestyle and seminar hotel in Thalwil, Switzerland, offering 40 rooms with lake or park views, and comprehensive event hosting services. The hotel operates a multi-venue food and beverage operation including Restaurant Sedartis (lake-view fine dining), HotelBar/LobbyLounge/Boulevard (bar and lounge), and seasonal rooftop pop-up The Deck. Meeting and event facilities span nine modular rooms including the 220m² Forum (up to 150 persons), 80m² Rooftop Event Location, 140m² Creative Space Ideation Space for brainstorming, and Edo Event for celebrations. The hotel also offers video conferencing and live streaming services for hybrid events, seminar packages (All-inclusive from CHF 128/person), and special dining events including weekly Tartare Friday and Häppli Hour. Additional offerings include gift vouchers, Zürich Card, and guided tours. The hotel shares management with partner hotel Belvoir in Rüschlikon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hotel Accommodation (40 guest rooms)

Quantifiable outcome

• 88% guest satisfaction based on TrustYou reviews
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hotel BelvoircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hotel in Rüschlikon managed under the same ownership (Meier family). Both hotels are operated synergistically under shared management, creating economies of scale and cross-promotional opportunities. Shared HR services (Maya Pfeil, Head of HR), shared technology and maintenance (David Nickel), and shared organizational structure. Joint employee benefits including free Belvoir Gym & Spa access for Sedartis staff and reciprocal staff discount programs.
• Swiss Quality Hotels International (SQHI)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMembership in Swiss Quality Hotels International association enabling joint marketing, quality standards certification, and referral network within Swiss boutique and business hotels.
• Jazz Club ThalwilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular jazz concerts organized at Hotel Sedartis venue by Jazz Club Thalwil, bringing cultural events to the hotel and drawing local patronage.
• Kulturfacts GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent production partner for Sedartis Events, supporting event programming and cultural activities at the hotel.
• Upwind SailingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWatersports team-building activities offered to seminar guests. Provides sailing experiences and team events as add-on for corporate groups.
• Energie 360° / Wärmeverbund ThalwilminorOthersDistrict heating network supplying Hotel Sedartis with 100% thermal lake heat from Lake Zurich for heating and hot water since mid-2024. Partnership replaced previous gas heating with sustainable energy.
• Zurich TourismminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial tourism marketing partner promoting Hotel Sedartis to visitors of Zurich region. Joint marketing efforts and inclusion in tourism promotional materials.
• Switzerland TourismminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational tourism organization promoting Swiss hotels and destinations internationally.
• Lake Zurich Navigation Company AG (ZSG)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with lake boat company enabling convenient arrival by boat from Küsnacht, Bürkliplatz, and other landing stages around Lake Zurich.
• ibex fairstayminorOthersSustainability certification organization providing assessment and Gold certification for Hotel Sedartis, supporting continuous improvement in environmental and social practices.
• SBB (Swiss Federal Railways)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for discounted travel tickets and luggage transport service enabling carefree travel without luggage for hotel guests.
• Gastro SuisseminorOthersTrade association membership representing Swiss hospitality industry interests and providing industry support.
• hotelleriesuisseminorOthersSwiss hotel association membership providing industry representation, standards, and advocacy.
• GDI Gottlieb Duttweiler InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThink tank and research institute for conferences and seminars, a notable client for the hotel's meeting facilities.
• Swiss Re Centre for Global DialogueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate events and meetings client utilizing hotel seminar facilities for professional gatherings.
• IBM Research – ZurichminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology company using hotel meeting facilities for corporate events and seminars.
• Municipality of ThalwilminorOthersLocal municipal partnership for regional tourism promotion and community relations.
• Lindt & SprüngliminorOthersPremium chocolate supplier sourced locally for restaurant and banquet offerings.
• Huber BeveragesminorOthersBeverage supplier for hotel bar and restaurant operations.
• DOFLORES FloristminorOthersLocal florist providing floral decorations for events and hotel spaces.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Marriott Zurich Hotel: International 4-star chain hotel in Zurich with extensive meeting and event infrastructure; competes for the same corporate seminar and event business as Sedartis but operates at much greater scale and with broader geographic reach.
• The Dolder Grand: Luxury 5-star resort hotel on Zurich's Adlisberg with extensive F&B and event facilities; overlaps with Sedartis's high-end seminar and private-event segments (weddings, corporate celebrations) at a higher price tier.
• Novotel Zurich City West: Mid- to large-scale 4-star hotel in Zurich with multiple conference rooms and corporate client base; competes with Sedartis in the Zurich MICE segment but benefits from Accor scale, brand, and distribution.

Direct peers

• Hotel Seehof Zürich: Boutique 4-star business hotel near Lake Zurich with restaurant and small meeting facilities; comparable size class, urban-lakeside Zurich positioning, and focus on business travelers seeking differentiated non-chain experience.
• SeminarHotel am Ägerisee: Pure-play Swiss seminar hotel with lake views near Zurich; the closest product analog — a dedicated meeting venue combining accommodation and event facilities in a Swiss lakeside setting — competing head-on for Sedartis's MICE corporate clients.
• Sorell Hotel Zürichberg: Boutique-style 4-star business hotel in the Zurich region with seminar and event facilities; comparable in target market (corporate Zurich), size class, and combined hotel/F&B offering, competing directly for the same MICE and leisure travelers.
• Hotel St. Gotthard Zürich: Long-established 4-star business hotel in central Zurich with meeting facilities, restaurants, and bar operations; comparable in tier, mix of accommodation and F&B revenue, and corporate client base across the Zurich market.
• Hotel Uto Kulm: Swiss 4-star hotel above Zurich with panoramic views, seminar facilities, and restaurant/bar operations; comparable in combining upscale accommodation, F&B, and event hosting within driving distance of Zurich for corporate and leisure guests.
• Hotel Belvoir: Sister hotel in Rüschlikon operated under shared Meier family ownership and identical management team with Martin von Moos as Managing Director; 4-star business and seminar hotel on Lake Zurich, comparable room/event mix and the closest operational and strategic peer to Sedartis.
• Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich: Design-oriented 4-star lifestyle hotel in Zurich region targeting similar business and leisure travelers; comparable boutique positioning, F&B emphasis, and event capability for a similar corporate clientele.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/hotelsedartis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hotel-sedartis

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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