Radisson BLU Hotel & Spa, Cork Celebrates 10th Birthday

30th June 2015

The Radisson BLU Hotel & Spa Cork, celebrated 10 years in business on Thursday 18th June with a series of events including a birthday party in the newly refurbished Great Island Ballroom.

Situated on nine acres of landscaped gardens the luxurious Radisson BLU Hotel & Spa, Cork is a fusion of old world charm and new world sophistication offering 126 guest rooms and suites. The hotel first opened in 2005 and is conveniently located in Little Island, just a ten minute drive from Cork City Centre and International airport. Its close proximity to the city centre is also ideal for the shopping guest or those looking for a family break close to all of Cork’s attractions.

The Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork has received numerous awards over the years including “Best Chef in Munster” in the Good Eating Guide, “Employee of the Year” from the Rezidor Hotel Group, “Wedding Venue of the year” three times and Gold Level “Green Hospitality Award” among other.

General Manager Shane Fitzpatrick commented “We are delighted to celebrate the 10th birthday of the hotel. We would like to thank all of our loyal customers for their support in the past, the present and the future. We look forward to welcoming all guests in celebrating with us over the coming year”

The hotel is ideal for family getaways or staycations as it is ideally located in Little Island just a short drive or train ride away from Fota Wildlife Park, Cobh- last port of the Titanic and Midleton town. The hotel is also located just a short drive from the Wild Atlantic Way a fantastic coastal route which takes visitors on a trail of the West Coast of Ireland. The hotel offers a number of family rooms which are two interconnecting rooms that can accommodate upto 2 adults and 4 kids. Blu Birds Kids Club is also offered throughout the school summer holidays; children can enjoy the on-site activities while parents relax with a spa treatment or dinner.

With over 900 square meters of conference space, the hotel provides some of the most impressive meeting and event facilities in Cork. Ditchley House – a listed 18th Century Victorian building – is the perfect mix of old world character and charm. The elegant rooms feature high ceilings and natural daylight, some overlooking the hotels croquet lawn which makes a perfect spot for a BBQ, intimate wedding or drinks reception.

The newly refurbished and impressive Great Island Ballroom accommodates upto 600 people and is ideal for corporate events, trade shows, business conferences, gala dinner dances and weddings. The hotel is renowned for hosting a wide range of events including the Marymount Hospice Annual Dinner Dace.

Dining options at the hotel include the ‘Island Grillroom’ which offers a variety of imaginatively prepared dishes in a relaxed atmosphere and the ‘Banks Bar’ for lighter meals and cocktails. The hotel also has a ‘Buy Local’ policy. With an award winning Chef and Sous Chef all meals that leave the kitchen are of a consistent high quality. The ideal place for a communion, christening or family gathering.

Enjoy an oasis of calm at the Retreat Spa, which features nine deluxe treatment rooms and offers an array of luxurious Elemis treatments and beauty therapies. Our expert therapists are on hand to offer advice and home care advice after your treatment.

The Fitness Centre provides a gym with state of the art Precor equipment while the unique hydrotherapy pool is guaranteed to relax and refresh with nine invigorating areas, jets and geysers to promote well-being. A wide range of fitness classes are also available and are open to both members and non-members. The Retreat Fitness Centre offers a wide range of membership options to suit all requirements and budgets.

For more information on the hotel contact 021 4297000 or visit our website www.radissonblu.ie/hotel-cork
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