(Business in Cameroon) - Radisson Blu Hotel & Apartments Douala is set to open in Douala, Cameroon’s economic capital in 2019. This debut of one of the world’s most important and most dynamic hotel group “brings the group’s African portfolio to 83 hotels and over 17,500 rooms in operation and under development”. This was revealed on November 9, 2017, in Brussels, Belgium by the group which operates other brands like “Park Inn by Radisson”, “Radisson RED” and “Quorvus Collection”.

The 150-room hotel, located in the business district of Douala, will offer a mix of standard bedrooms as well as studio, one and two-bedroom apartments. The hotel will also feature an all-day dining restaurant, a lobby bar as well as a Destination Sky Bar and Restaurant.

For fitness enthusiasts, this hotel whose investment amount was not disclosed will house a gymnasium and a wellness spa for guests seeking to relax and rejuvenate. It will also house a conference room and four meeting rooms.

 “We are thrilled to be entering our 30th country in Africa and what better addition than Cameroon, the groups' key market in Central Africa”, Andrew McLachlan, senior vice president, business development, Africa & Indian Ocean of Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, said.

Brice R. Mbodiam