Opened in the Spring of 2016 in Brussels as the world’s first Radisson RED – the new hotel line of Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group – this hotel concept goes way beyond traditional standards.
Designed by the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group and the Edinburgh-based design firm Graven, conventional spaces and divisions are replaced with multi-purpose floating spaces and plentiful opportunities for digital interaction.
Located in the city’s European Quarter, the hotel is just 13 minutes by foot from the Royal Palace of Brussels and 7.4 miles from the airport. Upon arrival, a boldly framed red entrance draws visitors into an open lobby that immediately sets the tone of the space. Loosely arranged with modular furniture and screens, the hotel’s multifunctional ground floor can be easily rearranged for any occasion.
The modern and bold design creates a lively and informal atmosphere that highly encourages mixing business and pleasure. Adjacent to the open space are the Events & Games studios, where daytime meeting and conference facilities turn into entertainment rooms for table tennis, pool, shuffleboard or film screenings at night.
To add a unique and fresh touch, Carlson Rezidor and Graven invited local comic book illustrators Wauter Mannaert and Max De Radigues to decorate the walls and the furniture with large drawings. This reference to Belgium’s rich history of comic book illustration fits in perfectly in the other vibrant surroundings.
The hotel offers 149 spacious, bright and versatile studios in three different types: Studio, Corner Studio with expansive bay windows, and Studio Suite. A personal touch and artistic style are the main design elements of these studio rooms.
These principles are reflected in customizable furnishings, graphic illustrations on the walls and wardrobes, as well as fantastic 8-bit graphics made of mosaic bathroom tiles that pay a tribute to the famous Belgian surrealist René Magritte. Modern flat rimless shower trays from Villeroy & Boch’s Architectura MetalRim series ensure the walk-in shower fits in beautifully with the seamless flow of the surroundings.
Villeroy & Boch’s Subway 2.0 toilets with rimless DirectFlush technology as well as the Metric Art washbasins with dirt-resistant CeramicPlus surface offer innovative hygienic features in a contemporary design. Redefining the concept of the standard hotel all the way from the furniture down to the fixtures, the Radisson RED has managed to set a new industry standard with creativity and artistry.