Jose Santillana

The Portofino Hotel and Marina

Overview & History Noble House Hotels & Resort's origins date back to 1979, when owner/founder Pat Colee established Westgroup Partners to develop and manage commercial properties, specifically undervalued real estate. In 1981, the company entered the hotel business when it purchased an office block in Dallas that included the historic Hotel Adolphus. Unable to find new management for the hotel and eager to create a different approach, the company made its first foray into assuming a management and operational role in the hospitality sector. The transition became official and complete in September 1994, when Westgroup Partners changed its name to Noble House Hotels & Resorts. Since that time, Colee has helped the company successfully grow and flourish. Noble House creates and manages quality projects with proven business methods, strategic insight and innovation. Many of our acquisitions undergo limited to extensive renovations to enhance and restore distinctive qualities. Acquiring three to five properties per year, the company is committed to a philosophy of controlled growth.