Radisson Opens in The Heart of Silicon Valley Following A Multimillion Dollar Renovation

Radisson, one of the best-recognized hotel brands, announced today the opening of Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale -Silicon Valley. The hotel, previously a Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, underwent an extensive renovation to join the Radisson portfolio.It is now the only newly renovated full-service hotel in the city of Sunnyvale. Guests can now enjoy a contemporary look and feel featuring the new Radisson design, focusing on providing a comfortable and natural environment and creating experiences that center around social spaces. The renovations include a lobby transformation with stylish furnishings, updated guest rooms, meeting spaces, restaurant and amenities. The hotel is owned by Hospitality Properties Trust (HPT), which has agreed to invest more than $50 million in renovationsacross its portfolio of hotels under Radisson Hotel Group’s brands.

“HPT has been a longstanding partner of ours and we are thrilled by their commitment to investing in our portfolio of hotels enabling Radisson to continue delivering exceptional hospitality to guests,” said Ken Greene, president, Americas, Radisson Hotel Group. “This hotel is a wonderful representation of our five-year strategic plan in action, as we aim to streamline consistency among Radisson hotels with our contemporary design inspired by the balance and harmony of the Scandinavian way of life.”

The newly renovated hotel is conveniently located near major corporations in Silicon Valley such as Google, NetApp, Juniper Networks and Yahoo. To add convenience for business travelers, the hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to nearby company offices. The hotel features 180 guest rooms and suites set back in a secluded oasis surrounding an outdoor heated pool where guests can swim, eat and relax. The hotel’s premier restaurant and bar, Radisson Bar & Grill (RBG), focuses on clean and healthy eating featuring an array of vegetarian and vegan dishes, along with South American inspired entrees. Guests can unwind in the lounge while enjoying select California wines and locally sourced beers. Ensuring a productive and enjoyable experience, the hotel features plenty of collaborative social workspaces with conveniently located power outlets in a relaxing environment. A 24-hour fitness center and business center complete the convenience focused experience for guests.

The hotel can serve as an excellent venue for meetings and special events. There is 2,000 square feet of flexible meeting space that can accommodate up to 175 people. The hotel offers free high-speed internet, audio-visual equipment, catering and an event coordinator. Event staff can also create a customized website highlighting details of the event making it convenient for attendees.

“We are excited to welcome guests into our beautifully refreshed hotel,” said Ray Assemi, the hotel’s regional general manager. “Our team has worked diligently to create a unique stay experience, which includes everything from the beautiful design, convenient amenities and the top-notch hospitality we provide, catering to the needs of each guest.”

About Radisson
Radisson is an upscale hotel brand that delivers Scandinavian-inspired hospitality and enables guests to focus on a work/life balance and find more harmony in their travel experience. Based on building meaningful relationships with guests, it features a Yes I Can! service attitude designed to deliver satisfaction to every guest. The hotels can be found in suburban and city settings, near airports and leisure destinations. Guests and professional business partners can enhance their experience with Radisson by participating in Radisson Rewards, a global loyalty program offering exceptional benefits and rewards.

Radisson is part of the Radisson Hotel Group, which also includes Radisson Collection, Radisson Blu, Radisson RED, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson.

About Hospitality Properties Trust
Hospitality Properties Trust is a real estate investment trust, or REIT, which owns a diverse portfolio of hotels and travel centers located in 45 states, Puerto Rico and Canada. HPT’s properties are operated under long-term management or lease agreements. HPT is managed by the operating subsidiary of The RMR Group Inc. (Nasdaq: RMR), an alternative asset management company that is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts.