The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel groups worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, proudly presents the company?s winners of World Travel Awards 2012:
The Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow was honored with three titles ? Europe?s Leading Luxury Business Hotel, Russia?s Leading Luxury Hotel, and Europe?s Leading Landmark Hotel. ?This is fantastic achievement, and all our congratulations go to the hotel?s owner Zarakh Iliev as well as to General Manager Jesper Henriksen and his dedicated team?, said Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of Rezidor. The Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow is one of the legendary ?Seven Sisters? ? the Soviet skyscrapers masterminded by Stalin. Designed by leading Soviet architects Arkady Mordvinov and Vyacheslav Oltarzhevsky, the monumental 34-storey-building was constructed between 1949 and 1957. The property reopened its doors in April 2010 after an extensive 3-years renovation ? it features today 497 elegant guest rooms & suites as well as 38 serviced apartments, and offers outstanding services to its demanding international business & leisure clientele.
The Radisson Blu Hotel, Berlin was awarded Germany?s Leading Business Hotel. The property is located in the historical centre of the German capital, between Alexanderplatz and Museum Island. It is right next to the River Spree, facing the Berlin Cathedral, and just a few minutes from the Boulevard Unter den Linden and the Brandenburg Gate. The lobby’s atrium features the largest cylindrical aquarium in the world, standing 25 meters high and containing 1 million liters of sea water. The stylishly furnished 427 rooms & suites, all with Radisson Blu signature services such as free WiFi, are complemented by 2,740 square meters of conference facilities, 15 event rooms, 5 foyers and the unique Cathedral Lounge event location, which provides a panorama view of the Berlin skyline.
The award as Norway?s Leading Business Hotel went to the Radisson Blu Hotel, Alesund. Located in the city center, the hotel offers breathtaking views of the ocean and surrounding islands. It comprises 131 guest rooms, and 8 meeting rooms spread over 500 square meters. Norway is a key home market for Radisson Blu ? due to its Scandinavian roots Radisson Blu enjoys an excellent brand reputation all across the region.
?I?m very pleased that also a hotel in the emerging market of Lithuania was honored with a World Travel Award?, commented Kurt Ritter. The Radisson Blu Astorija Hotel, Vilnius was awarded the title of Lithuania?s Leading Business Hotel. Located in the heart of the picturesque Old Town, the property offers 119 rooms, the French-style Brasserie Verres en Vers, and 6 meeting rooms spread over more than 530 square meters. Rezidor has defined the growing market of Russia/CIS and Baltics as key development market, and is the leading international hotel operator in the region.