Radisson Blu Kuwait re-opens after $52mn makeover

Carlson Rezidor has re-opened the Radisson Blu Kuwait after a three year renovation period costing KD15 million (US $52 million).

One of the major new additions to the hotel is the introduction of the Sky Lounge – a glass-encased rooftop facility with panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf, exclusively reserved for Business Class and Suite guests. Sky Lounge will offer refreshments served either inside or on the outside terrace throughout the day, as well as business facilities (free WIFI access, computer work stations with printer, and complementary reading materials).

Wolfgang M. Neumann, President & CEO of The Rezidor Hotel Group, commented, “The re-opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel Kuwait signifies the launch of a new chapter of history for the property, which opened in 1980 with my predecessor, Kurt Ritter, as General Manager. From this property, Kurt grew the Radisson Blu brand across the Middle East, Europe and Africa, and made Rezidor the internationally successful company that it is today, with a remaining passion for business development in the Middle East.”

The hotel now has 191 guest rooms including six junior suites, 16 executive suites, six deluxe suites, one admiral suite, and one presidential suite, all of which offer complimentary high-speed internet access as standard. The décor of the guest rooms and suites will alternate between three distinctive styles; ‘Naturally Cool’; a modern design comprising of a soft blue and neutral colour palette, ‘And Relax’; a calming and soothing environment using carved wooden accents, and ‘NY Mansion House’; based on a traditional but sophisticated uptown mansion house.

Of particular note, the Presidential Suite has been extended and upgraded, and now features an extra 55sqm of space, with the installation of floor-to-ceiling windows in both the living room and bedroom, to allow guests to enjoy the views of the ocean.

The hotel’s food and beverage options have also undergone improvements; Eedam Café & Gourmet Shop will now include Starbucks Coffee products on the menu. Continuing to serve Asian cuisine, the Peacock Restaurant has also been enhanced, through the use of wood, glass and cloth decorations, along with paintings and framed Chinese artifacts.

Finally, Dasman Ballroom is an additional facility which has been developed for events and meetings, with 360sqm of space that can accommodate 200 persons at capacity, or be reconfigured into a variety of configurations. Dasman Ballroom is equipped with audio-visual and communications equipment, three adjacent meeting rooms, and a pre-function area, as well as separate lobby entrance for car access.