Radisson Group has teamed up with Oxford United to run the club’s new stadium hotel.
The 180-room hotel is part of the new stadium scheme, proposed for The Triangle site in Kidlington. More than half of the hotel’s guest rooms will overlook the pitch and rooms will feature a Scandinavian design.
As well as the hotel, the 16,000-capacity stadium will include a 1,000-capacity conference and exhibition centre as well as bars, restaurants and fitness and entertainment facilities. It will create almost 1,000 jobs to support the local economy.
Adam Benson, chief commercial and marketing officer for Oxford United, said: “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.”
Jonathon Clarke, development director for Oxford United, said: “We conducted a thorough tender process for our hotel partner and the Radisson Hotel Group stood out for their strong sustainability credentials, beautiful design and understanding of how to integrate a hotel into a leisure and community facility.
“The standards they set are world-class, from interior design and visitor experience through to sustainability. Our visions are perfectly aligned, and we look forward to working together.”
Radisson Hotel Group has a rapidly growing UK & Ireland portfolio and the total of those in operation or in development is now approaching 80.
Adela Cristea, vice president, business development UK, Ireland & Nordics for 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.”
The planning application for the new development is due to go before Cherwell District Council’s planning committee in June.
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