Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of its first hotel in Glasgow, Scotland. This is Radisson SAS’ fifth hotel in operation in the UK, underlying its ongoing commitment to develop the UK & Ireland into the…
Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of its first hotel in Glasgow, Scotland. This is Radisson SAS’ fifth hotel in operation in the UK, underlying its ongoing commitment to develop the UK & Ireland into the company’s second-largest European market outside Scandinavia.
The MEUR 71 (approx. $71 million U.S.) seven-story Radisson SAS Hotel is centrally located on Argyle Street in one of the main shopping districts and close to Glasgow’s key business areas. The hotel has 247 rooms, including Business Class rooms, 13 handicapped-accessible rooms, three corner suites and one Presidential suite. All rooms are designed in Nordic, Modern or City room styles and offer scenic views of Glasgow.
Facilities include fifteen meeting rooms and a flexible ballroom accommodating up to 600 people for a seated dinner with two bars and a reception area.
Guests can dine at the Collage Restaurant, which features an eclectic mix of cuisines and a rolling exhibition of original contemporary art featuring the work of artist Peter Blake’s (creator of the original Collage concept). The Collage Bar presents a high spec design, complimenting the stylish lobby bar. The TaPaell’Ya Restaurant is due to open in January and will feature authentic tapas and paella in a contemporary setting. The hotel also includes a 4,900 square-foot fully equipped health club, with a 49-foot indoor pool.
The opening of this new hotel in Glasgow follows the opening of the Radisson SAS Hotel in Leeds in May of this year and the Radisson SAS Hotel in Limerick, Ireland, in June. Future Radisson SAS openings in the UK include Letterkenny (Summer 2003); Liverpool (Spring 2004); Stansted Airport (Summer 2004); Belfast (October 2004); and Birmingham (Spring 2005).
Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts Announces New Hotel in St. Gallen, Switzerland
Brussels, November 2002 – Kurt Ritter, president & CEO of Rezidor SAS Hospitality, has announced that the company will manage a new hotel in St. Gallen, Switzerland, located approximately 35 miles east of Zurich, under the Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts brand. The hotel, scheduled to open in 2003, will be the company’s third property in Switzerland, after the opening of the
Radisson SAS hotel in Basel and the Radisson SAS Airport Hotel at Zurich Unique Airport currently under construction.
The future Radisson SAS Hotel is located in the business district of St. Gallen, within walking distance to the old town. It will have 123 guestrooms, including two suites on the top floor, as well as a restaurant, bar, business center with meeting room facilities and over 140 indoor parking spaces. A 4,900 square-foot fully licensed casino is located off the lobby and will be managed by Casino St. Gallen AG.
St. Gallen is known as the cultural and economic heart of Eastern Switzerland. It has developed from a prestigious historical town to a modern, cosmopolitan city with convenient transportation options. In addition to offering many cultural activities, St. Gallen is also known as a location for international conventions, conferences and seminars.
Marcus Bernhardt, senior vice president & COO for Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts, said, Switzerland represents an important market for us. With its cultural and economic heart, St. Gallen is a good leisure and business destination and we are pleased to offer a first class hotel to the various visitors.
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