The Legacy of Louis Hotels: Shaping Mediterranean Hospitality Since 1935

The Louis Hotels Legacy

As a member of the renowned Louis Group—one of the leading travel, cruising, and hotel organizations in the Mediterranean—Louis Hotels has been shaping the hospitality industry for nearly 80 years. The brand is driven by a passion for delivering the finest holiday experiences across Cyprus and Greece. Its portfolio includes eight hotels in Corfu, Mykonos, Crete, Zante, Kefalonia, and Rhodes, as well as eighteen hotels and villa complexes in Paphos, Protaras, Limassol, Polis Chrysochous, and Nicosia.

Over the decades, Louis Hotels has refined its offering to meet the needs of guests while continually exceeding expectations. The company embraces new trends, adapts to change, develops innovative concepts, and creates memorable experiences. Every Louis holiday is designed to provide warm hospitality, authentic local culture, exceptional service, and respect for both guests and the environment—sun-soaked memories to treasure for a lifetime.

Their Story
The Louis Hotels journey began in 1935 with Louis Loizou, recognized as the father of Cypriot tourism. Carrying a bag of oranges to symbolize the true taste of Cypriot hospitality, he introduced Cyprus to the world as a tourism destination.

Louis Hotels Group Milestones

• 1935 – Founded: Louis Loizou established the first transport company, “Adelfotis.”
• 1942 – First Tourist Agency: The first Louis Tourist Agency opened in Limassol, Cyprus.
• 1945 – First Hotel in Cyprus: Acquisition of the “Semmering” hotel in the Troodos mountains.
• 1960 – First Hotel in Nicosia: The “Louis Hotel” opened on Ledra Street.
• 1978–1981 – Sunotels Established: A chain of more than 30 hotels across Cyprus.
• 1986 – Louis Cruises: Expansion into the cruising sector.
• 1992 – First Hotel in Greece: Acquisition of a hotel in Crete.
• 2002 – International Partnerships: Agreements formed with Hilton International, Lti, Primasol, and Design Hotels.
• 2014 – Celestyal Cruises: Launch of Celestyal Cruises.
• 2024 – Louis Hotels Today: A portfolio of 26 hotels and villas across seven destinations.

Collections

• Family Collection: Facilities and services tailored for families, including themed restaurants, daily activities, entertainment, and family rooms.
• Elegant Collection: Refined elegance with personalized service, spacious rooms, and quiet areas for relaxation.
• Exclusive Collection: Tailored luxury, an intimate ambiance, sustainability-focused experiences, and distinguished style.
• Villa Collection: Privacy and tranquility with contemporary design, private pools, and full services.

Destinations
With an extensive selection of 4- and 5-star hotels and villas across Cyprus and Greece, Louis Hotels offers modern travelers the opportunity to embrace new horizons.

Values
With more than 80 years of experience, Louis Hotels reflects the values of the Louis Group:

• Value-for-money holidays
• Warm hospitality and authentic local experiences
• Friendly service delivered by multilingual staff
• A commitment to innovation
• Respect for the environment
• Respect for every guest

Find out more:
https://louishotels.com/