Hotel D. Luis Coimbra

What Hotel D. Luis Coimbra does

Hotel D. Luis is a 3-star (RNET: 917) independent hotel located in Santa Clara, Coimbra, Portugal, operated by Quinta da Várzea & Turismo, Lda. Inaugurated in 1988, the property targets leisure travelers, families, and business visitors to the Centro de Portugal region and currently employs 19 people. Its single physical asset sits near the south roundabout of the Rainha Santa Isabel bridge, offering panoramic views of Coimbra, the Mondego River, and the University of Coimbra, with a complimentary shuttle connecting guests to Largo da Portagem in the historic center.

The hotel's core offering consists of four room categories — Double Room, Double Room with City View, Triple Room, and Family Room — priced from €92 per night, supported by standard amenities including LCD TVs with 70 channels, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and in-room safes. Beyond accommodation, the property operates the Panorama Restaurant (80 covers, led by Chef Alexandre Santos) serving traditional Portuguese cuisine, a bar with terrace, and five meeting rooms equipped for conferences, weddings, and banquets. The website and booking engine are built and maintained by Mirai (mirai.com), and the hotel also maintains an ecosystem of approximately 10 tourism partnerships (heritage train, Fado performances, river cruises, guided walks) packaged into guest stays.

Revenue is generated through three streams: room accommodations (primary), food and beverage (restaurant, bar, breakfast service), and meetings/events. Distribution is predominantly direct-to-consumer via the hotel's own multilingual website (Portuguese, English, German, Spanish, French) and phone reservations, supplemented by social media engagement. A tiered direct-booking discount structure (10% web discount, 15% early booking, 18% with breakfast) is used to drive direct-channel conversion. The business is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or public listing.

Name

Hotel D. Luis Coimbra

Legal name

Quinta da Várzea & Turismo, Lda

Website

https://hoteldluis.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hotel D. Luis is a privately held, single-location 3-star hotel in Coimbra, Portugal, offering four room categories, an 80-cover restaurant, a bar, and five meeting rooms to leisure travelers, families, and business guests visiting the Centro de Portugal region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel Accommodation and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Business & Corporate Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAE)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodations
• Hospitality services
• Meeting and events
• Restaurant dining
• Leisure travel

Headquarters

HQ city

Coimbra

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Room Accommodations: The hotel generates primary revenue through room rentals across four room categories: Double Room, Double Room with City View, Triple Room, and Family Room. Prices start from €92 per night for a Double Room.
2. Food and Beverage: The Panorama Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner services with a capacity of 80 covers. The bar provides cocktails, snacks, and casual drinks. Room service for breakfast is also available.
3. Meetings and Events: The hotel offers 5 meeting rooms equipped with modern technology for conferences, meetings, weddings, and banquets. Professional event staff assist with planning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hotel D. Luis Coimbra is a 3-star hotel offering room accommodations across four categories (Double Room, Double Room with City View, Triple Room, Family Room) starting from €92 per night. The property also operates the Panorama Restaurant (80-cover capacity) and bar serving traditional Portuguese cuisine, provides a complimentary shuttle service to Coimbra city center, and hosts five meeting rooms for conferences, weddings, and banquets.

Product overview

Hotel D. Luis is a 3-star hotel property in Coimbra, Portugal, operated by Quinta da Várzea & Turismo, Lda. The hotel offers accommodation across four room types (Double Room, Double Room City View, Triple Room, and Family Room) with amenities including free Wi-Fi, LCD TVs, air conditioning, and safes. Dining facilities include the Panorama Restaurant serving Portuguese cuisine with city views, and a bar with terrace. The hotel provides a complimentary shuttle service to the city center and maintains five meeting rooms with modern technology for events. Direct booking promotions offer discounts of 10%, 15%, and 18% off regular rates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Double Room Standard double room accommodation with a 180cm double bed, LCD TV with 70 channels, in-room safe, air conditioning, desk, telephone, private bathroom with bathtub, hairdryer, and free Wi-Fi. Accommodates up to 3 persons. Priced from €92 per night.
• Double Room with City View Double room offering views over the city of Coimbra, available with two single beds or one double bed. Includes full amenities, free Wi-Fi, and accommodates up to 2 persons. Priced from €104 per night.
• Triple Room Room equipped with three single beds, in-room safe, air conditioning, desk, telephone, LCD TV with 70 channels, private bathroom with bathtub, and free Wi-Fi. Accommodates up to 3 persons. Priced from €104 per night (€111 in some markets).
• Family Room Spacious room with four single beds designed for families and groups, featuring in-room safe, air conditioning, LCD TV with 70 channels, private bathroom, and free Wi-Fi. Accommodates up to 4 persons. Price available upon request.
• Panorama Restaurant Hotel restaurant offering traditional Portuguese cuisine and contemporary dishes under Chef Alexandre Santos, with panoramic views over Coimbra and a wine list featuring regional selections. Capacity for 80 guests with a non-smoking interior and smoker's terrace. Also offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner services plus room-service breakfast.
• Hotel Bar Hotel bar serving cocktails and snacks, suitable for business meetings or casual drinks, with terrace access overlooking Coimbra.
• Shuttle Service Complimentary shuttle service between the hotel and Largo da Portagem in Coimbra city center, with multiple daily departures. Maximum capacity of 8 persons; not available for children under 12 years.
• Meeting and Banquet Facilities Five meeting rooms equipped with modern technology for conferences, meetings, weddings, and banquets, supported by professional event planning staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Turismo Centro de PortugalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTourism promotion partnership with Turismo Centro de Portugal. The hotel references the tourism board's website (centerofportugal.com) as a resource for visitors to discover attractions in the Centro region of Portugal.
• Comboio do Patrimonio (Heritage Train)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership offering hotel guests complimentary tourist train tickets to explore Coimbra's historic area. The Heritage Train provides GPS audio guides in 4 languages for cultural and heritage tours.
• Fado ao Centro - Casa de FadominorGTM or Marketing PartnerDaily Fado de Coimbra live performances at 18h. Hotel provides ticket sales at reception for guests to attend this cultural show.
• O BasofiasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBoat tours on the Mondego River allowing visitors to see Coimbra from the water.
• Antiga PortuguezaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGuided tours and sightseeing of cultural and landscape heritage of Coimbra and surrounding areas.
• Trans SerranominorGTM or Marketing PartnerInnovative cultural and environmental programs and services where participants interact with local heritage.
• DataTourminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTourism animation company organizing guided visits for enjoying natural and cultural heritage.
• Go WalksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDaily guided tours available year-round to discover Portugal and Coimbra in a fun and constructive way.
• A Capela - Casa de FadosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCultural center presenting Coimbra Fado daily with shows at 22h. Hotel sells tickets at reception for this 14th century chapel venue.
• O TeatraominorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional theater company founded in 1994 presenting classical and modern plays, including productions for children and youth.
• MiraicoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite development and maintenance partner. Mirai (mirai.com) provides the hotel website platform, booking engine, and property management technology.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Hotel Quinta das Lágrimas: A 4/5-star heritage resort and spa in Coimbra, located on the Mondego River. Directly comparable as an independently branded hotel in Coimbra competing for leisure and corporate guests, with a higher star rating and broader amenities including spa, golf, and extensive meeting facilities.
• Vila Galé Coimbra: A 4-star hotel in Coimbra operated by the Vila Galé group, directly competing with Hotel D. Luis for the same leisure, family, and business traveler segments in Coimbra. Comparable in offering meeting rooms, restaurant, and rooms targeting the mid-scale market.
• Hotel Oslo Coimbra: A 3-star hotel in central Coimbra targeting similar budget-conscious leisure and business travelers. Operates in the same 3-star segment as Hotel D. Luis with comparable room, breakfast, and meeting offerings.
• Hotel Astória Coimbra: A historic 3-star hotel located in Coimbra's central Praça da República, comparable to Hotel D. Luis as an independent mid-scale property targeting heritage tourism, university visitors, and business guests in Coimbra's city center.

Broad incumbents

• NH Coimbra Dona Inês: A 4-star branded hotel in Coimbra operated by the NH Hotel Group (Minor Hotels). Comparable as a Coimbra-based hotel with meeting facilities, restaurant, and bar competing for similar business and leisure guests, but backed by a large international chain with greater distribution and loyalty reach.
• Tryp Coimbra Hotel: A mid-scale branded hotel in Coimbra operated under the Meliá group's Tryp brand. Comparable in offering standard 3-4 star accommodation with meeting/event spaces targeting leisure and business travelers in Coimbra, with broader chain-level distribution advantages.
• Ibis Coimbra Centro: An economy-scale international chain hotel in Coimbra operated by Accor. Comparable as a Coimbra lodging property competing for budget-conscious leisure and business guests, with stronger loyalty/distribution systems than an independent 3-star.
• Stay Hotels Coimbra: A Portuguese budget/mid-scale hotel brand with properties across Portugal, including Coimbra. Comparable as a 3-star alternative targeting price-sensitive leisure and business travelers with similar room and breakfast offerings.

Emerging players

• Solar Antiques酒店 (independent Portuguese mid-scale hotels): Independent boutique and mid-scale hotels in the Coimbra/Centro region that target similar heritage-tourism and family-leisure segments as Hotel D. Luis, often with differentiated local-experience positioning.

Others

• Mirai (technology enabler): The hotel's website/booking engine provider and a B2B technology partner serving hundreds of independent hotels globally. Not a direct competitor but a critical infrastructure partner for direct booking distribution - relevant for assessing the hotel's technology stack and direct channel capability.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hoteldluis
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCt-euE3GW9kE3AtjmwzD_HA
• Facebookfacebook.com/hoteldluiscoimbra
• Instagraminstagram.com/hoteldluis

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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