RADISSON BLU AQUA HOTEL, CHICAGO AND RADISSON BLU MINNEAPOLIS DOWNTOWN LAUNCH NEW URBAN BIKING PROGRAM

(CHICAGO, IL; June 27, 2016)—Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago (221 N. Columbus Dr.) and Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown (35 S. Seventh St.) have partnered with Spinway to offer a new urban biking program. The bike corrals are located in front of each hotel, and allow guests access to rent bikes to explore the city. This biking program is a part of a larger Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group partnership with the bike rental company Spinway, and is launching at the two Blu hotels in North America as part of the pilot program.

In time for summer weather, Spinway bikes offer a unique opportunity for guests and locals to take advantage of the season by offering a full 24-hours of biking access to explore the city on wheels. Bikers check out a bike at the corral with their credit card, and are able to rent in increments of 1 hour ($11), 4 hours ($22), or 8 hours ($33). Once rented, guests have free range of the bikes for the entire time allotment that they choose, allowing for leisurely and uninterrupted rides along the Chicago Lakefront Trail, the East & West River Parkways in Minneapolis, or picnics in the park. Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago and Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown offer helmets and bike locks at the front desk to accompany the bikes, complimentary to guests, and the Minnesotan hotel also offers a bike route map for guests to take in the best of the city. The bikes are sleek and easy to use, some with children’s seats attached and even tandem bike options. All bicycles are branded with the Radisson logo.

“Chicago this time of year is certainly walkable, but biking allows for guests to see so much more of the city. We’re thrilled that the program is launching in two cities both known for a strong biking community,” says Marina Braica, Director of Sales and Marketing, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago.

“Minneapolis is ranked the number one biking city in America, and our hotel has always strived to stay deeply connected to the community,” says Steven Lindburg, General Manager, Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown.

To book a stay at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago, please visit the website or call (312) 565-5258. To book a stay at Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown, please visit the website or call (612) 339-4900.

About Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago
The award-winning Radisson Blu Aqua is located in Chicago’s iconic Aqua Tower (221 North Columbus), just steps from Millennium Park and the Magnificent Mile. Built to LEED Silver certification standards, the hotel features 334 fashion-inspired guestrooms; 28,000 square feet of meeting and event space; an 80,000 square foot recreation deck and green roof; state-of-the-art fitness center; and on-site dining at the modern Italian Filini Bar & Restaurant. For reservations and more information visit, www.radissonbluchicago.com or call +1 (312) 565-5258. Connect with Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago on social media: @RadissonBluAqua on Twitter and Instagram and Facebook.com/RadissonBluAqua.

About Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown
Re-opening early summer 2014, the newest Radisson Blu hotel in North America is located in the former Radisson Plaza Seven building, home to the first Radisson Hotel. Situated in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, the hotel offers heartland-inspired cuisine at FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar, modernly appointed guestrooms for the leisure and business traveler as well as accessibility to Minneapolis’ most sought-after attractions.

http://www.radissonblu.com/hotel-minneapolis or call +1 (612) 339-4900.

About Radisson Blu®

Radisson Blu® is one of the world’s leading hotel brands with more than 275 hotels in operation in 62 countries. Radisson Blu’s vibrant, contemporary and engaging hospitality is characterized by a unique Yes I Can!SM service philosophy, and all of its first class hotels offer a range of signature features that are empathetic to the challenges of modern travel, including the 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Distinguished the world over as the brand with Hotels Designed to Say YES!SM, Radisson Blu offers a vivid visual celebration of leading-edge style where the delight is in the detail. Radisson Blu hotels are located in prime locations in major cities, airport gateways and leisure destinations across the world.

Radisson Blu is a part of Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, which also includes Quorvus Collection, Radisson®, Radisson Red, Park Plaza®, Park Inn® by Radisson and Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM. For reservations and more information visit, www.radissonblu.com.

Contacts

Kathleen O’Connell, Wagstaff Worldwide | +1 (312) 943-6900 | kathleen@wagstaffworldwide.com
Samantha Tofanelli | stofanelli@wagstaffworldwide.com