The Wood Hotel by Elite

What The Wood Hotel by Elite does

The Wood Hotel by Elite is a 205-room full-service hotel in Skellefteå, northern Sweden, operating as a property within the Elite Hotels of Sweden AB (Swedish corporate ID 556248-5259) network. Established in 2021, the building is constructed predominantly from timber sourced within 60 km of the site and is positioned as a climate-positive wooden building. The hotel serves leisure travelers, corporate event clients, and group bookings, and its physical product includes three on-site restaurants, the Vana Spa, and conference and event facilities with capacity for up to 1,500 guests. Green Key environmental certification underpins its sustainability positioning.

Revenue is generated from per-night room bookings at advertised rates of approximately SEK 1,241–2,255 per night, food and beverage sales across the three restaurants, Vana Spa services, and conference and event rentals. Distribution is delivered through the parent chain's booking infrastructure, brand recognition, and Elite Hotels Rewards loyalty program, which connects the property to a network of 30+ Elite Hotels across Sweden. The business model is asset-heavy hospitality with per-night and per-event pricing in the upper-mid Scandinavian segment.

Operations are run by an on-site team of approximately 26 employees. Beyond rooms, revenue mechanics depend on capturing corporate travel and group/event bookings where Green Key, local timber sourcing, and conferencing capacity are used as differentiators. As a 2021 opening in a smaller northern market, the property remains in a ramp-up phase, with revenue scaling driven by occupancy maturation, event booking volume, and continued integration into the parent chain's distribution and loyalty system.

Name

The Wood Hotel by Elite

Legal name

Elite Hotels of Sweden AB

Website

https://thewoodhotel.se

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Wood Hotel by Elite is a 205-room climate-positive wooden hotel in Skellefteå, Sweden, operated by Elite Hotels of Sweden. It serves leisure and corporate clients with rooms, three restaurants, the Vana Spa, and conference facilities for up to 1,500 people.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Business & Corporate Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resort Convention Hotels (THAGALAC), Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodations
• Spa services
• Conference venues
• Fine dining restaurants
• Wedding event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Skellefteå

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodations: 205 smoke-free rooms ranging from standard to suites, with nightly rates varying by room type and season. Revenue from room rentals including amenities such as gym access, WiFi, and breakfast (in some packages).
2. Food & Beverage: Three on-site restaurants: Restaurang Mandel (Sámi/Västerbotten inspired cuisine), Paolo's (Italian-inspired café and restaurant), and Miss Voon (Asian fusion with panoramic views). Includes bars and café services.
3. Vana Spa Services: Full-service spa facility on floors 18-20 with treatments, pool access, sauna, and relaxation areas. Day spa bookings and spa packages available.
4. Conference & Events: Major congress facility with capacity for up to 1500 people, multiple meeting rooms, six stages, exhibition spaces, and grand foyer. Event planning and banquet services for weddings and corporate events.
5. Packages & Promotions: Bundled packages including Stay & Dinner × Vana Spa, Staycation, Enjoy The Wood, Vana Spoil Yourself, and full hotel buyout options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Wood Hotel by Elite is a 205-room hotel in Skellefteå, Sweden, housed in one of the world's tallest climate-positive wooden buildings. It sells hotel accommodations, three restaurants (Mandel, Paolo's, Miss Voon), Vana Spa services, a skybar and rooftop terrace, gym facilities, and a major congress facility with capacity for up to 1,500 people for conferences, weddings, and events.

Product overview

The Wood Hotel by Elite is a single-property hotel operated by Elite Hotels of Sweden AB, offering a distinctive hotel experience in one of the world's tallest wooden buildings in Skellefteå, Sweden. The property operates as a unified hotel with integrated services including 205 modern rooms, a large congress facility (up to 1,500 persons), three restaurants (Mandel, Paolo's, and Miss Voon), Vana Spa with panoramic views, a skybar with rooftop terrace, and comprehensive conference and event services. The hotel is environmentally certified with Green Key and is marketed as a climate-neutral building.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vana Spa: Spa and wellness facilities offered at select Elite Hotels properties
• The Bishops Arms
• Elite Hotels Rewards

Products and services

• Hotel Rooms at The Wood Hotel by Elite 205 smoke-free hotel rooms ranging from superior doubles to wood suites, featuring modern design, natural wood interiors, and panoramic views over Skellefteå. Available for individual and group bookings.
• Conference and Congress Facilities Large congress hall with capacity for up to 1,500 people, multiple meeting rooms, six stages, exhibition areas, and a grand foyer. Used for corporate meetings, seminars, congresses, and large events.
• Restaurang Mandel Sámi and Västerbotten-inspired restaurant celebrating local ingredients from the northern larder, serving breakfast, after-work drinks, and dinner in a relaxed atmosphere.
• Paolo's Restaurant and Café Italian-inspired café and restaurant on the ground floor offering freshly baked goods, well-prepared food, and beverages in a lively atmosphere.
• Miss Voon Restaurant and Bar Asian fusion restaurant and bar on the 19th floor with panoramic views, offering a fresh menu and evening dining and socializing.
• Vana Spa Skellefteå Full-service spa on floors 18-20 designed by architect Per Örberg, featuring multiple saunas, a heated outdoor pool, relaxation areas, and spa treatments with panoramic views over the city and forest. Day spa and spa packages available.
• Event and Wedding Services Full-service event planning for weddings, conferences, congresses, galas, and banquets with customized arrangements, catering, and use of the congress hall and meeting rooms.
• Elite Hotels Rewards Loyalty Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Green Key environmental certification demonstrates commitment to sustainability
• +1 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

Feature1 record

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Elite Hotel Frost, Kiruna: Sister property under Elite Hotels of Sweden, also a modern landmark hotel in northern Sweden targeting similar leisure and corporate demand in Kiruna.
• Treehotel: Boutique eco-design treehouse hotel in Harads, northern Sweden, sharing a sustainability- and architecture-led differentiation strategy in the same northern Swedish tourism corridor.
• ICEHOTEL: Iconic seasonal hotel in Jukkasjärvi, northern Sweden, also betting on unique architecture (ice), sustainability positioning and aurora/midnight-sun leisure demand — directly comparable niche-leisure northern Sweden peer.
• Arctic Bath: Wellness-led floating hotel in Harads, northern Sweden, comparable for its design-forward sustainability positioning, premium spa-centric offering and remote northern Sweden catchment.
• Copperhill Mountain Lodge: Design-led ski/mountain resort in Åre, Sweden, comparable as a Scandinavian design-forward full-service hotel with strong F&B and conference capability in a nature-driven destination.

Broad incumbents

• Scandic Hotels: Largest hotel operator in the Nordics with a broad full-service and MICE portfolio across Sweden, including sustainability programs — overlapping corporate and conference demand with The Wood Hotel at scale.
• Nordic Choice Hotels (Clarion, Quality, Comfort): Major Nordic hotel chain with extensive full-service and conference properties in Sweden and Norway; competes for similar business and leisure travelers, with comparable sustainability commitments.

Others

• Visit Sweden (destination marketing organization): National tourism body that channels international demand into Swedish destinations including Skellefteå; an ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor but materially affects The Wood Hotel's inbound traffic.

Regional players

• Sámi Culture Camp / Aurora-focused Lapland resorts: Regional Finnish/Norwegian Lapland resort operators targeting the same aurora and Sámi cultural tourism demand pool as The Wood Hotel but from a different national market.
• Hotel Kakslauttanen & Igloo Village: Arctic resort in Finnish Lapland offering glass igloos and northern lights tourism — analogous concept and seasonality to The Wood Hotel across the Nordic border.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thewoodhotel

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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