5-star Radisson SAS hotel delays opening

Radisson SAS, the largest 5-star hotel in Bucharest, due to become operational this year, has put off its inauguration, which was originally set for the beginning of this month. “The reasons for the delay have mainly to do with weather conditions: this year’s cold winter had an impact both on the work schedule, and on the transport of materials and equipment being brought from abroad,” said representatives of BEA Hotels, the company that owns the former Bucuresti hotel. They also specified that this delay would not generate additional costs, with clients that have already made bookings being directed towards other hotels. The hotel’s opening has been put off several times, which was initially announced for last year. The hotel’s owners, however, say it will open by the end of this month. Radisson SAS will be the largest 5-star hotel in the Capital, followed by Marriott, which will have a 424-room capacity. Company representatives forecast they will post a turnover at least equal to that of Marriott, which posted 38.5 million euros in 2006, according to the Finance Ministry.