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Radisson Blu Hotels

Radisson's upscale flagship, born as Radisson SAS in 1994 and renamed Radisson Blu in 2009, with more than 380 hotels.

  • Radisson Hotel GroupHotel group
  • UpscaleTier
  • 1994Launched

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About Radisson Blu

Radisson Blu traces back to the SAS Hotel in Copenhagen, designed by Arne Jacobsen and opened in 1960. In 1994 SAS International Hotels signed a franchise deal with Carlson, creating the Radisson SAS brand, which was renamed Radisson Blu in 2009. There are more than 380 Radisson Blu hotels.

What to expect

Upscale hotels in major cities, airport gateways and leisure destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The brand is a big name in Africa, where the first hotel was the Radisson Blu Waterfront in Cape Town. In India there are hotels such as Radisson Blu Mumbai International Airport.

Who it suits

Business travellers, families and city-break travellers who want a reliable upscale hotel.

Booking tips

  • Radisson Rewards members can earn and use points at participating hotels, usually on eligible rates booked directly or through qualifying channels.

What Radisson Blu is known for

  • Began as Radisson SAS in 1994
  • Renamed Radisson Blu in 2009
  • More than 380 hotels

Style of hotels

  • Full-service hotels
  • Business & conventions

Good for

  • Couples
  • Families
  • Business travel

Where to find Radisson Blu

Radisson Blu hotels are found mainly in: Global.

  • Mumbai International Airport
  • Cape Town Waterfront
  • Dubai Deira Creek and Media City
  • Copenhagen

Signature hotels

  • Radisson Blu Mumbai International AirportMumbai

Radisson Rewards: Radisson Blu loyalty programme

Stays at Radisson Blu hotels count towards Radisson Rewards. Members can earn points on eligible stays across the group's brands and redeem them for free nights. Points and member rates usually apply only to bookings made directly or on qualifying rates.

Radisson Blu: Frequently Asked Questions

01What was Radisson Blu called before?

Radisson SAS; it was renamed Radisson Blu in 2009.

02Who owns Radisson Blu?

Radisson Blu is part of Radisson Hotel Group. Choice Hotels International operates the brand in the Americas.

03Is Radisson Blu a luxury brand?

Radisson Blu sits in the upscale segment of the hotel market.

04Which loyalty programme does Radisson Blu use?

Stays at Radisson Blu hotels can earn and use points in Radisson Rewards when you book in a way that qualifies, usually directly with the brand or through an eligible rate.

05How do I find cheap Radisson Blu hotels?

Search your destination and dates on HotelSelects Deals, then compare the rates shown. Booking a few weeks ahead for busy dates, staying flexible by a day and choosing refundable rates you can rebook all help you find a better price.

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