Carlson Opens 30th Hotel in India

Carlson has further expanded its India portfolio with the opening of its 30th hotel, the 201-room Radisson Hotel Indore.

Situated in the business hub of Indore, the hotel is a 20-minute drive from the Devi Ahilyabai airport and 25 kilometres from the industrial centres of Dewas and Pithampur, one of Asia’s largest industrial areas.

 K.B. Kachru, executive vice president, Carlson, Hotels, South Asia, said, “This is the 12th Radisson hotel operating in India. With over 40 Radisson hotels under development throughout Asia Pacific, Radisson is the number one, fastest growing upscale brand in the region.”

Owned by strategic partner Bestech Hospitalities Private Limited in India, the Radisson Hotel Indore is one of four projects Carlson is partnering on with the group in the country. Carlson currently manages the Radisson Suites Gurgaon and Park Plaza Noida, and will also manage the Radisson Hotel Nagpur scheduled to open in the first half of 2011.

The hotel has been designed by Singapore headquartered design firm DBTA International. Featuring 18 suites and 183 rooms, the Radisson Hotel Indore offers a contemporary setting for the modern day business or leisure traveller.

The hotel features several distinctive dining options, including The Creative Kitchen, an all-day restaurant serving global cuisine; The Great Kabab Factory, an Indian specialty restaurant offering a unique dining experience; The Lobby Bar, an ideal venue to unwind, offering an array of international spirits and wines; and The Cakewalk, presenting the finest cakes and pastries.

The Radisson Hotel Indore features a 38,000 square feet area for conferences, meetings and social gatherings, and can accommodate up to 1,000 people.

Another key highlight is the extensive wellness facilities located on the hotel’s landscaped roof top, offering views of the city and comprising a swimming pool, gym with yoga room and a world class spa offering a range of therapies.

The hotel is also convenient to several attractions rich in history, such as the Holkar Palace or Rajwada, a seven-story facade built over two centuries ago; the Lal Baag Palace on the banks of the River Khan, and the Central Museum.

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