(TAN): North England’s first Radisson hotel has opened in the city of York. The riverside property, which was earlier known as Park Inn by Radisson York City Centre, has undergone a facelift to become Radisson Hotel York, the hotel group said in a news release.
Originally built in 1969, Radisson Hotel York is an eight-storey city center building located on the banks of the River Ouse and is the second tallest building in York. The hotel has 200 guest rooms.
Tom Flanagan Karttunen, area SVP for Radisson Hotel Group in Western & Northern Europe, said: “We’re thrilled to expand our UK portfolio with the opening of another Radisson-branded property and introduce the brand to the north of England, in the charming city of York. The hotel’s central location is an ideal setting from which to explore York’s rich and fascinating history.”
Radisson Hotel York offers a range of flexible and versatile meeting and function spaces to cater for a wide range of events, such as large conferences of up to 400 people, gala dinners, or training sessions, complete with a dedicated on-site meetings and events team. Other hotel facilities include a gym for residents and parking spaces for up to 51 cars. All guest rooms are fitted with Chromecast technology so guests can access their Netflix account and other streaming services.
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Dinesh Kunder, general manager of the hotel, said: “The hotel’s renovation brings an elevated offering for the local community as well as for the 8 million plus visitors travelling to York for business and leisure every year. We are proud to offer a relaxing and calm environment for guests to unwind and enjoy our Scandinavian-inspired design combined with our warm and welcoming Yorkshire hospitality.”
