Investor's Guide

Grano Life*** Gdańsk (formerly Hotel Number One), located on the prestigious Granary Island, is an example of an investment that demonstrated how effectively the condohotel model works. Opened in 2017, it quickly became one of the most recognizable buildings in the city.

Why was it successful?

• Premium location – the very center, surrounded by historic granaries and modern apartment buildings.
• Experienced operator – Grano Hotels has been taking care of marketing, service standards, and high occupancy from the beginning.
• Attractive product – the hotel combines comfortable rooms with rich infrastructure: a wellness area, a restaurant, and conference space.

From an investor's perspective, however, the numbers were key. The combination of regular rental income with the rising value of the property meant that investors recovered their capital within 7 years. This means that currently their units are practically generating pure profit. Hotel Number One is a case study confirming that a properly designed and managed hotel investment can be one of the most effective ways to invest capital.

Gdańsk is among the cities that have recorded the most dynamic growth in property values in Poland in the last decade. In 2017 – the average price per 1 m² was around 7,000 PLN. In 2025 – prices exceeded 14,000 PLN. Change – almost 100% increase over 7 years. For comparison – the average price in Poland rose by about 80% in the same period. This means that the capital of Pomerania not only maintained its advantage over the rest of the country but also confirmed its premium market status.

The price increase in Gdańsk was influenced by:

• Dynamic tourism development (over 3 million visitors annually)
• Infrastructure investments (including port development, air connections, public transport)
• The city’s attractiveness as a place to live (sea, beaches, high quality of education and work)

For investors, this means that in addition to rental income, they can also count on long-term capital value growth.

The accommodation services market in Poland – especially in the Tricity area – is developing exceptionally dynamically. Between 2018 and 2025, average accommodation prices in Poland increased by about 60%. In the Tricity, the growth rate was even higher – around 70%, confirming the growing demand for premium offerings. 3, 4, and 5-star hotels in Gdańsk achieve prices significantly above the national average.

Even the best location and modern standard of the property are not enough if an experienced operator is not behind the project. The operator determines whether the investment will generate stable income or become a property requiring constant owner involvement.

A professional hotel operator is responsible for, among other things:

• High occupancy rate thanks to effective marketing actions and an extensive sales network
• Revenue Management – optimizing room prices depending on the season and demand
• Guest service at the highest level – reception, housekeeping, gastronomy, wellness areas
• Maintaining property value through care of its technical condition and image
• Building brand and reputation, which attract new customers and ensure the return of regular guests

The example of Hotel Number One clearly shows that professionalism and experience of Grano Hotels were essential in achieving a quick return on investment. Thanks to proper management, the hotel has maintained high occupancy for years, and investors can count on stable and predictable rental payouts.

For the owner, this means full comfort of investing – no need to deal with tenants, promotion, or property maintenance. All processes rest in the hands of the operator, and the apartment works in a passive model, bringing the investor regular income.

Hotel Number One shows that investing in a condohotel can pay off in as little as 7 years. This is the result of synergy: a good location, a professional operator, and a stable tourism market. Grano Real Estate – in cooperation with the Grano Hotels network – offers investors the opportunity to benefit from this proven model. It is a safe solution that combines passive income, capital value growth, and the comfort of full service.

Grano Real Estate offers a wide portfolio of investments in the best locations in Poland:

• Grano Hotel**** Solmarina – a luxury condohotel with a view of the marina
• Grano Hotel**** Gdańsk Old Town – in the heart of Gdańsk, with an elegant restaurant, SPA, and conference rooms
• Sol Marina (apartments) – an intimate apartment complex adjacent to Grano Hotel**** Solmarina with access to a private marina
• Granaria – a prestigious investment on Spichrzów Island
• Pino Resort – an investment with a seaside atmosphere on Sobieszewo Island
• Rezydencja AQUA – apartments with a mountain atmosphere in Szklarska Poręba
• Aparthotel Bałtyk Sun – a holiday investment in Ustronie Morskie with a 5* standard
• Oval Sky – a modern investment in the business center of Warsaw