The reopening of the Cour des Loges in Lyon transformed into the Radisson Collectionnew hotels in Montpellier and Reimsan addition in the Paris region with the Relais de la Malmaison the Radisson group had already expanded its portfolio of hotels in France in recent months. This expansion will continue in the coming years with the announcement of four new signings, bringing the total to 34 establishments in France.
Paris and the surrounding region are particularly concerned by these developments, where the Group already has two other major projects The Radisson Blu integrated into the Triangle tower Dominating Porte de Versailles and Maison Rivoli Paris, a Radisson Collection is currently under construction on this key artery of the capital. But while their openings are expected in 2027, two new hotels will precede them.
The result of a partnership with the family office of Zara founder Amancio Ortega, who recently became the owner of the Banke OperaThis 90-room establishment on rue La Fayette will be rebranded under the Radisson Collection banner after a complete renovation by the third quarter of 2026. This will restore the prestige of the former bank's 1907 headquarters, which was converted into a hotel in 2009 and is best known for its Gustave Eiffel staircase. Among the changes expected, the event space formerly housed in the former vault will be moved to make way for the wellness area, with the MICE offering located elsewhere in the hotel.
Business travellers will also find a hotel ideally located for their business trips. Paris CDG airportfacing terminal 3 and the RER and CDGVal exits. Between now and the end of the year, the Radisson Blu brand will replace the Pullman banner on the front of this 305-room hotel, including 25 suites, with an indoor swimming pool and a 1,500 m² MICE area.
Property of CovivioThe hotel, which opened in 2015, is therefore changing hands while it waits to be modernised, with the renovation of the lobby and restaurant-bar scheduled for 2026. " The repositioning programme and the change of sign help improve the company's operational performance "The Radisson Blu Paris Roissy CDG Airport is his company's fifth collaboration with the hotel group.
While France remains " one of our major markets in Europe "Valérie Schuermans, Radisson's Managing Director of Development for Western Europe, explains that her group's growth strategy there " relies firmly on the trust of our existing partners, while building new relationships with forward-looking investors to create a sustainable footprint in Paris and beyond ".
To make its return to Cannes, a popular destination for leisure and business travellers, following the transfer of the former Radisson Blu 1835 to the Canopy by Hilton banner, the group has established a close relationship with Byron Gestion. This asset manager, which took over ownership of the four-star Luxotel hotel this summer, is no stranger to the French market. no stranger to the world of Radisson since it is a subsidiary of... Louvre Hotels. A French group which, for the record, has the same main shareholder as Radisson, the Chinese hotelier Jin Jiang. This is why Arnoud Vink, Managing Director of Development at Louvre Hotels Group and also Chairman of Byron Gestion, says that this acquisition in Cannes capitalises on "the success of the Louvre Hotels Group". on the synergies between Louvre Hotels Group and Radisson Hotel Group ".
For travellers, the main merit of this association is that it will soon offer them a completely refurbished resort just ten minutes from the Croisette and the Palais des Festivals. Located at on the seafront at Cannes La BoccaThis 100-room establishment, most of which has a balcony, will be transformed before it opens under the Radisson banner in 2026. By then, the urban resort will be able to build on the fundamentals of the location, with direct access to the beach, an outdoor swimming pool and landscaped gardens surrounded by century-old pine trees. At present, the hotel also boasts two 115 m² conference rooms.
Another recently announced signing is Radisson Individuals, which will make its debut in Bourges in 2027, ahead of the spotlight given to the city of Jacques Cœur, designated as one of the world's most beautiful cities. European Capital of Culture in 2028. Currently under construction, the Hôtel Beaux-Arts Bourges is part of the transformation of a historic building next to Place Cujas, the city's main square, into a 52-room boutique hotel. Radisson's 'light' brand will also be welcoming the Hotel & Spa Amoria in La Baule at the end of this year.
