History
Are we an old hotel? Do not.
We are a hotel with history and we are proud to be part of the first range of hotels where Tourism in Portugal was born.
Estoril, the hip place
Destination of choice for the most respected influential figures of national and international height, not even the royal families escaped this charm. Estoril was inspired by the French Riviera, the result of the vision of Fausto Figueiredo, who today names “our” avenue, and Henri Martinet.
It all started in 1959 when António Aguiar left the Atlântico hotel, after a career that started as a teenager and led him to become general director, and decided to stay with the London hotel (which was under construction). The inauguration on May 30, 1959 marked the offer of the tourist destination that was increasingly asserting itself in the national and international panorama. The hotel opened with 30 rooms and 3 years later it was expanded to another 40 rooms.
It all started in 1959 when António Aguiar left the Atlântico hotel, after a career that started as a teenager and led him to become general director, and decided to stay with the London hotel (which was under construction). The inauguration on May 30, 1959 marked the offer of the tourist destination that was increasingly asserting itself in the national and international panorama. The hotel opened with 30 rooms and 3 years later it was expanded to another 40 rooms.
From 1959 to 1972
There were years of glory, celebration and reference, more than a holiday hotel was a social meeting point. Its carnival and New Year celebrations are still remembered today, the best of the time until the sun came up with the performance of the most respected bands such as Quarteto 1111 and Sheike, - names like José Cid, Paulo de Carvalho did part of the poster. And also royalty with the Spanish royal family, Princess Helena of Romania and the Marqueses of Cáceres.
In constant renewal
Restaurant, 1959 In 1972 Europe entered a phase of great challenges with the oil crisis and of course Tourism was affected, mainly the holiday destinations as was the case of Portugal and specifically Estoril. In 1974, the April Revolution took place in Portugal, which contributed to further aggravate the travel situation. The golden years went from the great challenges at hand to solve and, clearly, the Hotel Londres was an example of how it is possible to overcome troubled times. From 1980 to 89, the Hotel Londres passed to another administration, full of new breath and vision that led to a new expansion of the accommodation capacity in just 2 years. The Hotel Londres today has an installed capacity of 118 rooms.
A rebirth
The years 1990/91 were marked by the Gulf War and, in Europe, once again Tourism was one of the sectors most affected and experiencing great challenges in Portugal as well as in the Estoril Coast. Somehow history seemed to repeat itself, but also the bravery and courage of those who were in charge of this hotel.
It is in the year of 99 that another stage begins with the creation of the company Patrihotel SA, which lasts until today, and which marks the turning of the page and the leap into a new Era - economic, technological and digital, of quality, excellence, renovation and modernity. Honor the Past, Celebrate the Present and Create the Future.
It is in the year of 99 that another stage begins with the creation of the company Patrihotel SA, which lasts until today, and which marks the turning of the page and the leap into a new Era - economic, technological and digital, of quality, excellence, renovation and modernity. Honor the Past, Celebrate the Present and Create the Future.
Where we are now
Recently we had a complete physical transformation of the Hotel Londres, nowadays a totally refurbished Hotel, the result of an investment of more than 2 million euros, which aimed not only to contribute to the renewal of direct customer comfort, remodeling of common spaces and areas, including the swimming pool, but also with a special focus on training and safety, seeking to reduce its Environmental Footprint.