Rezidor Announces Opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Batumi

TBILISI, Georgia, December 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

Rezidor, a rapidly expanding global hotel company, has opened its very first resort hotel in Georgia - the Radisson Blu Hotel, Batumi. Featuring 168 rooms, the property is located in the center of the city, alongside the famous Batumi Boulevard.

The hotel offers its guests Batumi Accommodation from which to explore the Black Sea coast. It is conveniently located in the main business district of Batumi and is within 10 minutes' drive from Batumi International Airport and 15 minutes' drive from the Railway Station. The guests can enjoy several minutes walking towards the beach and Seaside Boulevard - one of the main attractions of the city.

The Radisson Blu Hotel, Batumi offers modern rooms including standard rooms, suites and business class rooms. Designed for comfort, the bedrooms feature trendy and modern interior design and come equipped with complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi internet access along with world-class amenities from Anne Semonin cosmetics brand. The majority of the rooms offer scenic views over the Black Sea.

The Batumi hotel's two restaurants and three bars are aimed at pampering every palate. "Medea" Restaurant serves Radisson Blu's signature "Super Buffet Breakfast" and is open for lunch as well as dinner. It also offers a live cooking station and a sea-facing terrace. "Medea" Bar, with its cozy atmosphere, is located at the hotel's lobby level. "Clouds," the grill Restaurant & Bar located on the 19th, combines equally picturesque views, grilled cuts and rich variety of wine selection.

Setting it apart from other hotels in Batumi, the Radisson Blu, Batumi also features a large casino, spamming over 1500 square meters. Casino Iveria features a variety of exciting games, along with the slot machines. At Casino Iveria, guests are given the opportunity to enjoy a unique and thrilling night out just steps away from the hotel's lobby.

Guests can relax and treat themselves at the hotel's exclusive Wellness and Spa Center by the Anne Semonin cosmetic brand. The spa is a unique and relaxing place, designed to awaken the senses with a calm atmosphere and scent of rare oils. It also features a health club and both indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Guests of the spa are invited to refresh and unwind at the indoor pool "Ozone" Bar.

The Radisson Blu Hotel, Batumi is also a business meeting, special event and Batumi conference venue. Fully compatible with today's dynamic business needs, the hotel offers seven air-conditioned meeting rooms, including the Ballroom, all equipped with the state-of-the-art technology.

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 400 hotels in operation and under development with 88,800 rooms in over 60 countries. Its portfolio includes the Black Sea Hotel Batumi.

Rezidor operates the brands Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts and Park Inn by Radisson in Europe, Middle East and Africa, along with the Club Carlson loyalty programme for frequent hotel guests. Under a worldwide license agreement with the iconic Italian fashion house Missoni, Rezidor also operates and develops the new lifestyle brand Hotel Missoni.

Rezidor is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. Carlson, a privately held, global hospitality and travel company, based in Minneapolis (USA), is the majority shareholder.

The Corporate office of the Rezidor Hotel Group is based in Brussels, Belgium.

PR Contact:
Natalia Luchaninova
Cluster PR&Marketing Manager
Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel
Rose Revolution Square 1
Tbilisi 0108
Georgia
+995-322-402200
http://www.radissonblu.com