Radisson Blu Makes Caribbean Debut in St. Martin

Carlson Hotels announced that the Radisson St. Martin Resort, Marina & Spa will become the first Radisson Blu hotel in the Caribbean.

Located in Anse Marcel on the French side of the island, the resort will transition to a Radisson Blu beginning in June 2010, incorporating new skills training, physical investments and in-room amenities. Up to $1.5 billion is being invested to position Radisson in North America and the Caribbean as a powerful, globally consistent, bifurcated brand.

Radisson offers guests a choice of an upscale hospitality experience at Radisson hotels, or an upper-upscale experience at Radisson Blu hotels. At both Radisson and Radisson Blu, guests will enjoy the brand’s contemporary essence, style and services.

From individualized room designs to the brand’s own restaurants and bars, from purposeful meetings and events facilities to state of the art fitness and wellness offerings, the basics are designed to be engaging, holistic and relevant. Radisson Blu features flagship properties in prime locations, including major cities, airport gateways and leisure destinations around the world.

Located 25 minutes from Princess Juliana International Airport via the resort’s exclusive water shuttle service, Radisson Blu Hotel, St. Martin is comprised of 63 suites and 189 guestrooms highlighted with a Caribbean color palette, open-air architecture and classic West Indies furnishings.

The hotel features a secluded beach, an infinity pool, Le Spa incorporating Carita and La Sultane De Saba products, signature dining experiences at C Le Restaurant, a guest enrichment program and a 150-slip marina. The resort is minutes from Grand Case, regarded as the “Culinary Capital of the Caribbean,” for its numerous acclaimed restaurants.