MANNHEIM, Germany
Radisson Blu announced the opening of a new property in Mannheim’s Q 6 Q 7 district. Located in the heart of the city of squares, Radisson Blu Hotel, Mannheim offers 229 guest rooms including 13 long-stay apartments each with a kitchenette, six junior suites, three suites and one presidential suite.
Set on the confluence of two rivers, Mannheim is one of Europe’s largest inland ports and takes great pride in its industrial prowess, which has attracted global giants like Daimler, Caterpillar, Unilever, ABB, Siemens, IBM, Roche, and many more to set-up their factories here.
“Mannheim is synonymous with innovation–with the invention of the first bicycle by Karl Drais in 1817 and world’s first automobile–combining internal combustion engine and integrated chassis-by Karl Benz in 1885," said Arno Schwalie, area vice president for Central and Southern Europe for the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. "We are delighted to bring to Mannheim our very own innovation, Radisson Blu, hailed as the world’s designer hotel brand styled by Arne Jacobsen in 1960. The Radisson Blu Hotel, Mannheim complements the modern face and confident personality of Mannheim and is determined to showcase the best of the city."
The Radisson Blu Hotel, Mannheim emphasizes city themes of urbanity and creativity with use of subtle yet uplifting use of cream colors contrasting with the dark curtains. Accents come from accessories in strong shades of blue in reference to the Rhine and Neckar rivers.
Nine conference rooms are available meetings and events. All seminar rooms jointly span over an area of 7,500 square feet, feature natural daylight and can accommodate up to 160 people at “Q7”, the hotel’s largest conference room. The hotel bar is situated on a rooftop terrace that offers panoramic city views.
“An award-winning, international hotel brand like Radisson Blu will attract a whole new league of travelers who are yet to explore the tremendous business and natural potential of a historic city like Mannheim,” said Jörg Krauss, general manager of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Mannheim. “I have been a fan of the Rhine-Neckar region for over 25 years and that’s why I am also quite certain that Mannheim’s flair, referred to by the locals as “Monnemer Flair”, will be equally admired by tourists, who have [focused on] Heidelberg or the Palatinate.”
The strong ties to the city are reflected in the lobby of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Mannheim. Parts of the historical city wall discovered during the construction start of the Q 6 Q 7 district now decorate the lobby. Right from the start, partners, suppliers and service providers from the region were involved in the opening of the hotel. As an example, “Café Brue” is run by the Mannheim-based coffee connoisseur Helder & Leeuwen.
Even the apparel of the hotel team is designed by Mannheim-based designer, Blocher Blocher Partners, and pays homage to the city’s local colors and traditions. The teams can be seen wearing sophisticated cuts in their uniforms. Blocher Blocher Partners have emphasized the use of natural materials in a monochromatic and minimalist design. A special feature of the uniform collection is a scarf that graphically turns the typical squares of Mannheim’s downtown core into a signature accessory.
