The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies
worldwide, announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Milan in Italy. The
existing hotel - originally opened in 2007 as the Chedi Milan -
features 250 rooms and will be rebranded in Q1 2010. "Milan is a key
market for us. The city is one of the world's fashion capitals, and
we are delighted to be present in town with our chic, contemporary
and design orientated core brand Radisson Blu", says Kurt Ritter,
President & CEO of Rezidor. The Radisson Blu Hotel, Milan is
Rezidor's second property in Italy - the company also manages the
Radisson Blu es. Hotel, Rome (232 rooms).
The Radisson Blu Hotel, Milan is located north of the city centre,
within minutes of Milan's two trade fairs. Its 250 rooms with a
spacious average size of 37 m2 fascinate with an "Asia-meets-Italy"
style designed by the well-known Indonesian firm Jaya & Associates.
Extras include elegant limestone bathrooms, flat screen TVs and
Radisson's signature free high speed internet access. Besides a
restaurant and a trendy lounge bar the hotel also offers nearly 800
m2 of meeting and conference space. After a hectic day in Italy's
commercial capital, guests can relax in the stylish spa and at the
indoor swimming pool.
Since its first opening, the hotel has received rave reviews. Fortune
Magazine proclaimed it as one of the Best New Business Hotels in the
World. The UK's Daily Telegraph called it a "super-chic urban
retreat" and Vogue UK proclaimed it as "the place to stay if you want
to mix with the high fashion crowd in the Italian capital of style".
Under the First Class- and Full Service Radisson Blu brand the
hotel's sophisticated image will be developed further and brought to
new heights.
For further information please contact:
Christiane Reiter, Director Corporate Communication
+32 2 702 9331, christiane.reiter@rezidor.com
Renu Snehi, Director Corporate Communication
+32 2 702 9241, renu.snehi@rezidor.com
About The Rezidor Hotel Group
The Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the fastest growing hotel companies
in the world. The group features a portfolio of more than 380 hotels
in operation and under development with 81,700 rooms in almost 60
countries.
Rezidor operates the brands Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts, Regent
Hotels & Resorts, Park Inn and Country Inns & Suites in Europe,
Middle East and Africa, along with the goldpoints plusSM loyalty
programme for frequent hotel guests. Under a worldwide licence
agreement with the iconic Italian fashion house Missoni, Rezidor also
operates and develops the new lifestyle brand Hotel Missoni.
In November 2006, Rezidor was listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange.
Carlson Companies is the main shareholder.
The Corporate Office of the Rezidor Hotel Group is based in Brussels,
Belgium.
For more information on Rezidor, visit www.rezidor.com
