Business plan for a hotel
Business Plan for Your Hotel
The hotel industry is investment-intensive. We create your bankable business plan with reliable planning of occupancy and financing.
14 days
to the draft
€0
with an approved AVGS voucher
4.9
on Google
Since 2018
Experience
- Planning of investment and occupancy (RevPAR, occupancy rate)
- Bankable for large financing amounts
- AVGS coaching: with an approved voucher and no personal contribution or from €3,000
- Free & non-binding
- Reply within 24 hours
- No obligation
Qualifications & experience
Your project in experienced hands.
Our credentials and track record at a glance.
4.88 / 5
92 reviews on ProvenExpert
As of October 2026
750+
business plans written
Since 2018
Provider approval
AZAV-approved provider
UW Unternehmensweg GmbH, our sister company
AZAV provider approval Z-000392-2
What does this mean for you?
AVGS programs may only be delivered by approved providers. Our sister company UW Unternehmensweg GmbH, Leverkusen, takes care of this.
Our service
KfW financing support
We put together the documents for your loan application, which your house bank forwards to KfW, and prepare you for the bank meeting.
In practice: Since 2018 we have written more than 750 business plans. 99% of the start-up grant (Gründungszuschuss) applications we supported were approved (internally documented). The start-up grant is a discretionary benefit under § 93 SGB III; the Employment Agency decides on approval.
Track record & funding notes
AVGS programs through the AZAV-certified provider UW Unternehmensweg GmbH
4.88 out of 5 on ProvenExpert
Based on 92 reviews on ProvenExpert (as of October 2026).
Why a Business Plan for a Hotel?
A hotel ties up a lot of capital in property and furnishings, and earnings depend heavily on occupancy and room rate. Banks therefore expect particularly well-founded planning with realistic assumptions about occupancy and price over several years.
What Belongs in the Business Plan for a Hotel
We map the hotel-specific metrics:
- Concept and category (stars, target group, location)
- Occupancy, room rate (ADR), and RevPAR
- Investment plan (property, furnishings, renovation)
- Revenue sources (rooms, F&B, events)
- Planning of staff and operating costs
- Multi-year forecast of profitability and liquidity
Funding & Costs
A professional business plan normally costs from €3,000. With an Activation and Placement Voucher (Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, AVGS) from the Employment Agency (Agentur für Arbeit), the consulting is 100% free of charge for you after written approval; through funding you save 50% to 80% depending on your company’s location. For investments, we combine the plan with a KfW start-up loan on request.
We create your bankable business plan in around 14 days, take care of the expert opinion (fachkundige Stellungnahme) on request, and accompany you all the way to the meeting with the bank or authority.
Personal Consulting, No Call Center
You have a dedicated contact person who knows your project and accompanies you from the first idea to implementation. On an equal footing, transparent, and tailored to your situation.
- A dedicated consultant instead of changing case handlers
- Bank-tested documents that meet funding requirements
- Support all the way to the meeting with the bank or authority
Profile & Suitability at a Glance
€200,000 to several million (heavily dependent on size)
From opening; occupancy builds up over months
Heavily dependent on size and occupancy
Very high, capital-intensive
No formal requirement; industry experience important
Business registration + accommodation law; restaurant license if you run your own food service
Conditionally; AVGS does not cover investment
No, occupancy-driven
5 / 10
Solid earnings with good occupancy, but the capital requirements are very high and occupancy fluctuates seasonally. Better suited to experienced founders with strong equity or to a takeover.
Earnings – example calculation
Example of a 20-room hotel: 20 rooms × 65% occupancy × €80 (ADR) × 365 = ~€380,000/year room revenue; after staff, operations, and debt service, profit depends heavily on financing and occupancy.
Pros
- Several revenue sources (rooms, F&B, events)
- Property with lasting value as a basis
- Scalable through occupancy & price
Things to consider
- Very high capital requirements
- Seasonal fluctuations in occupancy
- Staff-intensive and operations-intensive
All figures are guideline values for orientation, not a guarantee; actual numbers depend heavily on location, concept, and size. As of June 2026.
Official Sources, Information Sheets & Flyers
The authoritative primary sources to read up on: information sheets and program pages of the responsible funding bodies, as well as the relevant legal texts.
KfW – The business plan as a basis (start-up & succession) Information page · KfW – orientation on business plans & development loans IHK – Business plan guide Information page · IHKExternal links to official bodies, checked on June 19, 2026. Content and terms may change; the source itself is always authoritative.
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First-Hand Experiences
See how founders experienced the path to funded self-employment, with real names and verifiable on request.
4.9 / 5 · 65 Google reviews
In 30 minutes we answer all your questions, free of charge and without obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions: Business Plan for a Hotel
What does a business plan for a hotel cost?
Because of the complexity, it is usually at the upper end of the range starting at €3,000. With an AVGS voucher the consulting is 100% funded after written approval, otherwise through funding 50% to 80% depending on your company’s location.
Which metrics are decisive in the hotel industry?
Above all occupancy, average room rate (ADR), and RevPAR (revenue per available room). We model these realistically over several years.
Is the KfW start-up loan suitable for a hotel?
For smaller projects, yes; for large investment sums we combine the plan with further funding and financing components. We advise you on the right mix.
Business Plan for Your Hotel
In the free initial consultation we clarify your hotel project and the financing.