Germany’s First Radisson Collection Hotel Opens in the Heart of Berlin
Main Photo: The new hotel’s lobby with the famous AquaDom, the world’s largest freestanding cylindrical aquarium with 1,600 tropical fish
Date: January 2022
Name: The Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin…was previously the Radisson Blu
Location: Overlooking the Spree River, within the DomAquaree City Complex, which opened in 2004, Berlin Mitte, Germany. The development project was financed by Union Investment’s open-ended real estate fund UniImmo: Deutschland, which still holds the property in its portfolio.
Number of Keys: 427
Owner: Union Investment Real Estate, who entered into a new lease agreement in March 2021, until 2040.
Manager: Radisson Hotel Group under it’s Radisson Collection brand, which started life as the Quorvus Collection
Radisson Hotel Group kicks off 2022 with the highly anticipated launch of it’s newly redesigned German Radisson Collection flagship property in the heart of Berlin. The first Radisson Collection hotel in the country offers the brand’s hotel experience in a great location in Berlin-Mitte.
Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin has announced the completion of an extensive twelve-month renovation, which encompassed the redesign of all guest rooms, a reimagined front-desk space, and an exciting new lobby, bar and restaurant design. The famous AquaDom, the world’s largest freestanding cylindrical aquarium with 1,600 tropical fish, remains the centerpiece of the hotel lobby and underwent a thorough modernization.
The hotel features 427 rooms and suites across six floors. The interior design combines wood tones with subtle gray and plum tones, accented by impactful artwork and stylish decorative accessories. Bathrooms feature the same dark wood tones with white marble tiles, offering walk-in rain showers as well as bathtubs in the junior suites. Select rooms feature private balconies and overlook the Spree River with views of the cathedral and Humboldt Forum, or City Hall and the famous TV tower. The 101 sqm one-bedroom Nikolai Suite on the sixth floor offers a living room overlooking the city, a dining room with kitchenette, and a bathroom with whirlpool tub. All rooms are equipped with large televisions with mirror casting and an in-room espresso machine.
Beneath the aquatic AquaDom is the Atrium Bar. The food and drink menus place a strong focus on local ingredients: breweries and distilleries have been selected from Berlin and the neighboring state of Brandenburg, whilst food is sourced from suppliers in the local area. In March 2022, Balaustine Restaurant will open as the hotel’s main dining venue, offering dishes packed with the flavors and the flair of the Levant, accompanied by Middle Eastern-inspired cocktails. During summer, the Balaustine Terrace overlooking the Spree River is the perfect place to enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner or simply an evening drink al fresco.
Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin offers 2,750 sqm of meeting spaces spread over 15 multi-functional meeting rooms on three floors. The event location under the glass roof of the building – the DomLounge – offers panoramic views of the city and the surrounding area. The ground-floor meeting space’s light-filled foyer and variety of meeting rooms offers functions for up to 550 attendees. Heaven Spa, the hotel’s spa and wellness facility, offers an indoor swimming pool, a Finnish sauna and new, state-of-the art training equipment, which is open to guests 24/7.
Berlin, the capital of Germany, is renowned for its combination of exceptional landmarks, vibrant cultural scene, long party nights and relaxed vibe. Historical sights highlight the city’s history alongside its cutting-edge architecture. Berlin is a mecca for art lovers with more than 170 museums, some of which can be found on Museum Island, just steps from the hotel. There are numerous cultural venues with entertainment options for every taste, making this ever-changing city one of the most exciting destinations in Europe. The new Berlin-Brandenburg airport is easily accessible from the hotel by train or taxi.
“After an extensive creative design process and all the hard work that was put into creating our German flagship hotel, we are excited to launch Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin. The hotel’s unparalleled location on the river right in the center of Berlin-Mitte, the new interior design with its close attention to detail, and our signature Radisson Collection service level will make this hotel a fixture in the five-star hotel market in Berlin”, says Oliver Staas, the General Manager of the hotel.
Price: €20m refurb was planned in 2021
THPT Comment: Great debut for the Radisson Collection brand into Germany. Alongside Berlin, Union Investment’s hotel property portfolio also includes two other Radisson-branded hotels in Amsterdam and Brussels. Their hotel real estate portfolio comprises a total of 80 properties across Europe and the USA.
First Seen: Radisson press release
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