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Radisson Hotel Group has announced its partnership with football club Oxford United to deliver a new-build, 180-room Radisson-branded hotel.
The partnership will form part of the proposed development on land known as the Triangle, north of Oxford, where the club aims to create a sustainable sports, entertainment and lifestyle landmark.
More than half of the hotel’s guest rooms will overlook the pitch and will feature Scandinavian design, with neutral tones and natural materials.
The site will include a 16,000-capacity stadium, a 1,000-capacity conference and exhibition centre and the 180-room Radisson hotel, as well as bars, restaurants and fitness and entertainment facilities. It will create almost 1,000 jobs to support the local economy.
The site will also include community-oriented public green spaces, which will boost biodiversity and provide opportunities for expanded education, health, and wellbeing programmes.
The property joins Radisson Hotel Group’s UK and Ireland portfolio, which includes almost 80 hotels in operation and under development.
Adela Cristea, vice president, Business Development UK, Ireland and Nordics at Radisson Hotel Group, said: “We are proud to have been chosen as the hotel partner for this very exciting and forward-thinking development. The Radisson brand is the perfect choice for a project focused on sustainable living, and we look forward to enhancing the guest experience for visitors to the stadium.”
Adam Benson, chief commercial and marketing officer at Oxford United, added: “Signing an agreement of this nature marks a major milestone for the stadium development. The fact we can attract a partner of the calibre of Radisson Hotel Group is a real endorsement of the world-class complex we are looking to build.
“At every stage of the process the Radisson team demonstrated a real understanding of what we are trying to achieve. Their offering, accommodation and associated facilities will fit perfectly with the overall development ensuring an exceptional experience for all visitors. The hotel is a key part of our plans to create a multi-purpose venue, whilst supporting the club’s ability to operate an economically sustainable long-term home.”
