Rezidor opens new hotels in Libya, Germany and Belarus

• 11.02.2008, 12:45

The Rezidor Hotel Group has announced three new hotels in EMEA the Radisson Olympic Hotel, Minsk, Republic of Belarus (241 rooms), the Radisson Tripoli, Libya (333 rooms) and the Park Inn Weimar, Germany (194 rooms). All together, the properties add 768 rooms to the Rezidor system.

The Radisson Tripoli in Libya is an existing hotel which will be renovated and welcome its first guests in September 2008. Located in the city centre the hotel is overlooking Al Fatah Street and close to a number of diplomatic residences and villas. Tripoli's international airport is just a 30 minute drive away. The property will comprise 333 rooms, three restaurants including a rooftop restaurant, a 400 seat convention hall, two meeting rooms, a pool and a gym.

The Radisson Olympic Hotel, Minsk is ideally located in the capital of the Republic of Belarus 6.5 kilometres from the railroad terminal and 40 kilometres from the international airport. A park land around the property ensures a pleasant environment, and 500 metres West of the hotel the new Minsk-Arena will offer a universal sports arena, a skating stadium, an entertainment centre and training facilities. Besides 241 modern and stylish rooms the Radisson Olympic Hotel will feature two restaurants, conference & meeting areas and wellness & spa facilities. The opening is scheduled for second quarter 2010.

The Park Inn Weimar in Germany is currently operating under the Quality Inn brand and will be converted into a Park Inn by the end of March 2008. The 194-room hotel is very comfortable featuring one restaurant, one bar, ten conference rooms and an indoor pool. The city of Weimar is blessed with numerous cultural attractions. It is one of the most famous cultural destinations in Europe as it is home to luminaries such as Goethe and Schiller, "BI-ME staff" report.