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Launched in 2018 as a new luxury lifestyle collection of hotels for
experience-driven travelers, Radisson Collection’s rapid growth marks the
notable momentum of Radisson Hotel Group’s foray into luxury.
In an ongoing continuation of thoughtful and strategic growth, Radisson
Collection will have 32 hotels and resorts in 19 countries by the end of 2022. Made up of iconic properties in unique locations, each hotel is
authentic to the destination while united by the brands hallmarks of signature
dining, local art & experiences, creating genuine connections. The pivotal
new additions slated to open in the next few years build upon the success and
heritage of existing properties within the Radisson Collection while also
establishing the brand’s position within the luxury lifestyle hospitality
sphere.
Inspired Food & Beverage Experiences
Centered around the belief that culinary exploration is an integral part
of travel, restaurants in Radisson Collection hotels are conceived as social
destinations for locals and global travelers alike. The cuisine of Michelin-starred
chef Eneko Atxa is featured at Eneko Basque Brussels at the Radisson
Collection Hotel, Grand Place Brussels and the Eneko Basque Radisson
Collection Hotel, Magdalena Plaza Sevilla. Basque’s culinary offering is a
modern interpretation of Basque cuisine with local touches. Earlier this year
Eneko Axta debuted an innovative new restaurant NKO by Eneko alongside
the opening of the Radisson Collection Hotel, Gran Vía Bilbao, bringing
together the spirit of Basque and Japanese culinary traditions amidst a
stunning rooftop setting.
Currently under renovation along with the hotel within which it’s
housed, Michelin-starred restaurant Les Loges will re-open with the
debut of the Cour Des Loges Lyon, A Radisson Collection Hotel in
early 2023 after a luxury elevation to the existing heritage hotel. Chef
Anthony Bonnet and his team offer a daring and creative cuisine, making
the restaurant an enticing destination within Lyon. Set inside a stunning,
Florentine courtyard and surrounded by a dazzling, 17-meter-high glass canopy,
Les Loges merges the romance of Renaissance-era dining with modern technique
applied to the finest French ingredients.
Adding to the culinary credentials of the brand, an outpost of New
York’s Michelin-starred Carbone restaurant is set to open within the
recently opened Mansard Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Hotel in 2023.
Connecting Curious Travelers to Local Art and Culture
Art and design are recurring signature elements in Radisson Collection
hotels, which feature art from both local and internationally celebrated
artists while also celebrating the architectural heritage of the buildings in
which many of the hotels are housed. Local art and culture are reflected
throughout the décor and spirit of Radisson Collection hotels inviting guests
to immerse themselves in each locale. Local partnerships and collaborations
facilitate guests to engage with local art and artisans, whether it be through
the medium of lacemaking, opera, pottery, or even craft spirits. Radisson
Collection hotels are situated in the midst of dynamic cities, with locations
carefully selected to ensure travelers the ideal springboards from which to
explore and discover.
Radisson Collection’s ongoing Global Art Series, launched in 2021, has
been formed through collaborations with emerging contemporary artists to create
immersive artwork highlighting iconic Radisson Collection Hotel locations
through both Instagram and in-person exhibitions. The first collaboration in the
series was with contemporary artistic illustrator, Fei Wang, @mr.slowboy, known for his fashion creds
and playful charisma. His artwork featured The May Fair, A Radisson
Collection Hotel in London and Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo
Touring Club Milan, both properties central to the fashion scene. For the
second series, Radisson Collection partnered with artist, Rich McCor, @paperboyo, who took residence at Radisson
Collection Hotel, Gran Vía Bilbao to produce content from an immersive local
perspective using crafted paper cut-outs to transform and embellish the local
surroundings. Rich McCor has applied his artistic technique in his discovery of
Radisson Collection hotels in Manchester, Berlin, Stockholm, and Copenhagen in
addition to Bilbao. Radisson Collection’s third art series was recently
launched at the Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice featuring
the work of surrealist photographer Minh T, @thismintymoment. His artistic view of the
Cannaregio neighborhood around the canal front Venice hotel is currently on
exhibit at the hotel as well as through social media. Radisson Collection’s
Global Art Series was recognized in October 2022 with a Travel Weekly
Magellan Gold Award for its integrated social media campaign.
Living Design across Historic Landmarks and Modern Conceptions
Radisson Collection is a new generation of iconic hotels, many of which
are heritage buildings with rich histories rooted in the locale. From the
storied Radisson Collection Strand Hotel, Stockholm to the Palazzo
Montemartini Rome, A Radisson Collection Hotel, each immerses travelers in the
authenticity of the destination. Whether a
historical property or a new paragon of design, all are emblematic of the
brand’s appreciation of exceptional design as an enhancement and complement to
functional living. While no two are the same, the collection of hotels united
under the Radisson Collection brand occupy sought-after locations at dynamic
destinations in Europe, the Asia Pacific, the Middle-East and Africa. Most are 50-250+ guest room hotels and all reflect the brand’s ethos to
offer exceptional experiences centered around authentic local culture and
history, living art and design, and enticing gastronomy. Inspiring guests to immerse themselves in travel, each hotel embodies
and celebrates the dynamism of its location.
To date in 2022, Radisson Collection has introduced 7 new hotels,
including:
After twelve-months of extensive renovation elevating and modernizing
the existing property, Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin opened at
centrally located Berlin-Mitte. The full redesign included the famed AquaDom in
the hotel lobby atrium, the world’s largest freestanding cylindrical aquarium
with 1,600 tropical fish and an elevator going through the inside of the tanks
for full 360-degree views.
Radisson Collection Hotel, Gran Vía Bilbao opened in March in the
historical headquarters of Banco Hispano Americano, originally built in 1945.
Paying homage to the building’s heritage, the transformation from landmark
office building to luxury hotel was done in striking Art-Deco style and the
rooftop is home to new dining concept NKO by Chef Eneko Atxa,
Following a £30 million refurbishment, the legendary Hotel Brioni in
Croatia re-opened as Grand Hotel Brioni Pula, A Radisson Collection Hotel in
May. Originally built in the 1970s, the hotel was one of the most prominent
tourist meccas in former Yugoslavia. In its heyday, it was known as getaway for
celebrities, including artists, film stars and politicians.
Radisson Collection Morina Hotel, Tirana was opened in June 2022 in
Albania’s capital and largest city. Newly-built with bespoke neoclassical
Italian design elements, the hotel is the first international luxury branded
hotel to open in the city.
Named for its distinct Mansard rooflines, designed as an homage to the
signature Parisian Haussmann style of the mid-1800s, Mansard Riyadh, A
Radisson Collection Hotel is made up of 191 luxurious rooms, serviced
apartments and duplex villas catering to short and long-term stays. Opened in
June 2022, a branch of destination eatery Carbone is planned to be added in
2023.
Representing the brand’s first hotel in both Estonia and the
Baltics, Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn places guests in modern
luxury on Rävala boulevard within the medieval cobblestoned Old Town. The prime
location is filled with charming cafés and shops and adjacent to the Kiek in de
Kök, a 15th-century artillery tower with its delightful name translating to
‘peek into the kitchens’.
Following an extensive renovation from an existing hotel, Radisson
Collection Hotel, Vadistanbul opened in August 2022. The hotel’s spa
partner Valley Club & Spa stretches across more than 2,330m2, with access
to heated pool, Turkish bath, steam bath, hammam, sauna, and private treatment
rooms for the full Turkish spa experience.
Highlights of some of the new hotels joining Radisson Collection in 2023
include:
·
A redevelopment of what was once the Allianz Italy
headquarters, Radisson Collection, Santa Sofia Milan is set to open
in 2023 in Milan’s central Corso Italia district adjacent to the city’s new
Santa Sofia M4 underground stop. The transformation will integrate much of the
building’s historical framework into the new design, while re-purposing the
spaces. Highlights of the new hotel will include a rooftop pool and fine dining
restaurant, as well as a 4th floor outdoor wellness terrace.
·
Showcasing Baroque architecture dating back to 1901
and situated in the heart of Vilnius Old Town among multiple UNESCO World Heritage
sites, Radisson Collection Royal Astorija Hotel, Vilnius will re-open
in Lithuania’s capital city after a large-scale renovation to update and
elevate the property to provide luxury accommodation while also honoring its
magnificent past.
·
At the bustling heart of Hungry, on St. Stephen’s
Square guests to the Radisson Collection Hotel, Basilica Budapest will be in
the prime position to take in the full Neoclassical grandeur of Basilica,
directly across from the hotel.
·
Radisson Collect Resort, Galle will bring the
brand’s signature take on luxury to Sri Lanka’s seaside sun and surf
destination, offering authentic local activities and cuisine.
·
In France’s Old Lyon, on a quiet narrow street in
the old town's cobbled heart, amid marvelous medieval and Renaissance
architecture, boutique hotel Cour des Loges is housed within a row of historic
buildings set around an old-world courtyard. Already praised for sumptuous
accommodation and Michelin-starred restaurant Les Loges, the hotel is currently
undergoing an upgrade leading up to a new unveiling as Cour des Loges Lyon, A
Radisson Collection Hotel in 2023.
Stay tuned on the brand’s Instagram account for all the latest content
and news here.
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Radisson Hotels
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