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Marrakech is to get a new 204-room hotel which will welcome its first guests in 2011. The Radisson Blu Hotel, Marrakech is Rezidor’s third hotel under development in Morocco, following in the footsteps of the Radisson Resorts which will open in Tangier and SaĂŻdia. The Radisson Blu Hotel, Marrakech be a unique 5 star city resort geared for both business and leisure travellers, with two restaurants, a bar, almost 1,000 square metres of conference and meeting space, a swimming pool and a destination spa with a Moroccan hammam. It will be located within Carré Eden, an exclusive development which includes 80 luxury apartments, a shopping mall and entertainment facilities. Carré Eden can be found in the Guéliz district, a well-established commercial and residential area of Marrakech known for its trendy shops, fashionable bars and clubs.
May 7, 2009
More Moroccan-bound luxury: the Radisson Blu Hotel Marrakech
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Just found your blog through twitter! Looking forward to reading it daily as I enjoy luxury travel. Especially in 2009, when it seems that so many hotels are offering Crisis discounts!
Comment by Kendal H — May 7, 2009 @ 6:11 pm
The Guéliz district is absolutely beautiful. I wonder if the 2011 date is realistic. Last time I was there, development looked slow going. Hopefully it is on time!
Comment by Kendal H — May 7, 2009 @ 6:14 pm
Glad you found us, Kendal, and thanks for all the comments that are flying in. (I take it you are participating in the Hyatt competition we have running this month.)
As for the 2011 opening… who knows? Past experience tells me it certainly isn’t unusual for predicted opening dates to sometimes not be adhered to. Time will tell!
Comment by Paul Johnson — May 7, 2009 @ 11:40 pm
Especially for Starwood’s! I find Starwood is by far the worst for predicting opening times. Let’s hope that Radisson Blu is better.
Comment by Kendal H — May 8, 2009 @ 2:57 pm
I too have only just started reading this blog, which is great. I’m only sorry I didn’t find it sooner. There are so many great competitions on here!
I find that I’ve been to many of the places mentioned on here but there are lots of new things which haven’t been covered on here yet. Sure, Paul can’t be everywhere!
How about a mention for the new Zign Hotel, an impressive 5 star hotel and villa complex in Naklua (North Pattaya, Thailand)? Unfortunately their website is all naff Flash stuff but it’s a pretty impressive place.
Comment by Kay — May 8, 2009 @ 5:26 pm
Radisson blu ? What do you think of the new name for Radisson SAS Paul ?
Comment by Rob Barham — May 9, 2009 @ 1:32 pm
I can understand why companies re-brand when there are mergers and takeovers (eg. SAS International Hotels and Radisson back in the mid-90s) but, to the best of my knowledge, this is just a re-brand to come across as more modern and not actually the result of any structural change within the company (please correct me if I’m wrong). I personally find it a little odd when companies change their names purely to “keep with the times”. In my opinion, if a company is operating successfully, it shouldn’t be necessary.
What are your thoughts?
Comment by Paul Johnson — May 10, 2009 @ 7:34 pm
I too have recently found this blog, and also through Twitter.
Comment by Spencer Spellman — May 12, 2009 @ 4:30 pm
I’ve had good luck with Raddison, but curious how this one will fair
Comment by Spencer Spellman — May 12, 2009 @ 4:30 pm
I agree Paul, although sometimes I think it can be necessary, as long as it’s reaching a new demographic and filling a need and not just doing it to keep up with times.
Comment by Spencer Spellman — May 12, 2009 @ 4:32 pm
Radisson Blu does sound a bit more modern but is a tad confusing i originally thought it was an arm of radisson sas like w is to starwood. but doesn’t marrakech seem to be in resort heaven so many choices!
Comment by irene — May 12, 2009 @ 11:08 pm
Marrakech is literally booming in terms of new hotels, developments and tourism, I find it as Marbella 20 years ago… but it´s great since it´s close to Andalusia, direct flights and it helps Morocco settle as a luxury destination.
And regarding Radisson BLU, I think they shouldn´t change the brand name if they are doing well…
Comment by DifferentSpain — May 15, 2009 @ 3:18 pm
I can understand why companies re-brand when there are mergers and takeovers (eg. SAS International Hotels and Radisson back in the mid-90s) but, to the best of my knowledge, this is just a re-brand to come across as more modern and not actually the result of any structural change within the company (please correct me if I’m wrong)
Comment by andre — January 26, 2011 @ 11:19 pm