Official Opening of the Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Dublin

‘The event of the season’. Such were the words of the hotel’s General Manager, Olof Karlsson, as he made his opening address to a buzzing Radisson ballroom on Thursday 10th April. And indeed this event lived up to the well-worn expression.
 
While the hotel has been in operation since August 2007, the grand opening of the Radisson Royal truly launched the hotel to the market. With a host of Irish celebrities as well as Taoiseach-elect Brian Cowen, and members of the Custom Ireland team in attendance it was indeed a well heeled affair! Getting off to an officious start with speeches from owner-developer Padraic Rhatigan and Radisson personnel, the evening soon took people throughout the hotel to enjoy free flowing champagne and culinary treats from around the world. Guests were greeted by stilt walkers and acrobatics, and the highlight of the evening was sky high, suspended dining above the hotel for lucky prize-winners. On the music end of things Sharon Shannon and band got toes tapping, and as with all musical entertainment on the night this was ‘broadcast’ on flatscreen televisions in the lounge and Sure bar.

 

The hotel itself, in a central location near to bustling George’s Street, is a contemporary property with a high-ceilinged, spacious foyer and open-plan lounge and bar area. There’s a roomy feel to the hotel and this is a theme continued even into the large bedrooms. There are 15 state of the art meeting rooms, and as a Radisson standard high-speed internet access is complimentary and available throughout the hotel.  If the opening event is anything to go by, guests are guaranteed great service.

This hotel knows how to pull off a great event!

 

LC