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 The $86 million Radisson SAS Hotel in Cologne, Germany Opens; Architecturally Significant Hotel Owned
Primarily by Infra Immobilien GmbH Wuppertal

 
Brussels, February 2003 � Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the opening of its first hotel in Cologne.  This architecturally significant hotel is located just opposite the exhibition center in Cologne-Deutz and is only a five-minute walk from the Kölnarena � Europe�s largest sports and entertainment venue. The MEUR 80 (approx. $86 million U.S.) building combines the aesthetic appeal of a design hotel with the comfort today�s business travelers expect.  The primary investor in the project is the Infra Immobilien GmbH Wuppertal. 
 
The building�s five-story frameless glass lobby forms the entrance to the hotel, while the wings of the V-shaped building define the outlines of the glass structure in a symbolic expression of open hospitality.  The façade consists of a light limestone frieze interspersed with glass panelling.  The color and appearance of the façade alter with the changing rays of the sun. 

In the guestrooms, floor to ceiling French doors allow each room to be flooded with light.  Many of the 393 rooms and suites offer views of the famous Cologne cathedral, while others face the colorful horticultural design of the hotel's inner courtyard. 


Radisson SAS Hotel
Messe-kreisel 2
Cologne d-50679
Germany

Guests have the choice of fine dining at the "paparazzi" restaurant, offering Italian delicacies, where art enthusiasts will enjoy the permanent exhibition of works of art from the London Hulton Getty Gallery. 

The close-by courtyard with its pond features outdoor dining eight months of the year. For busy guests short of time, the all day "Pronto! Mediterranean Kitchen" offers an expansive buffet.  Pronto! was constructed using authentic natural material, such as glass mosaic, wooden floors and limestone to reflect the Mediterranean influence. 

In the center of the lobby guests will find the expansive paparazzi lounge bar, featuring a variety of artistic and musical events throughout the year. 

Kurt Ritter, president & CEO of Rezidor SAS Hospitality, said, "We are proud to welcome guests to our new hotel in Cologne, offering first class hospitality and  a unique design.  This is the first of three great projects we have in Germany, with  Berlin and Frankfurt coming online very shortly."

Jürgen Wirtz, general manager of the hotel, adds, "Being the second largest hotel in Cologne, we want to surprise our guests with an extravagant atmosphere and exclusive style and service."

This fall sees the grand opening of a new 429-room Radisson SAS Hotel in Berlin.  This hotel will feature a signature, multi-storied aquarium with hundreds of tropical fish.  The hotel�s elevator is surrounded by the aquarium providing guests with a picturesque elevator ride.  The structurally significant 429-room Radisson SAS Hotel in Frankfurt will open in 2004. 

In Germany, Radisson SAS currently operates hotels in Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Erfurt, Neubrandenburg, Wiesbaden, Merseburg, Lübeck, Dresden, Cottbus, Rügen, Fleesensee and Hannover.

Rezidor SAS is the master franchise holder for the Regent, Radisson SAS, Country Inn and Park Inn brands in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).  The company currently operates 126 Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts with a further 37 properties under development. The Radisson SAS portfolio now extends to 40 countries.  Rezidor SAS has held the Radisson master franchise since 1994.  Regent, Country Inn and Park Inn joined the portfolio in 2002.  The company projects that they will have 700 hotels across all brands, operating within the EMEA region by 2012. Rezidor SAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of the SAS Group.


 
Contact:
Rezidor SAS Hospitality
Stella Braukmann
011 32 2 702 9224
[email protected]
Also See: Radisson SAS Developing Hotels in Cologne and Frankfurt am Main / Mar 2001
Radisson SAS in St. Petersburg, Russia 'Deal of the Year' / April 2002


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