Radisson continues to grow its presence in Europe with the unveiling of the fully refurbished Radisson Blu Hotel, Madrid Prado. Located in the Barrio de Las Letras, Madrid's liveliest and most exciting district, the hotel enjoys close proximity to Spain's top art venues - the Prado, Reina Sofía and Thyssen museums – and within walking distance of the city’s main shopping districts.
"The renovation of Radisson Blu Hotel, Madrid Prado has created a stylish yet warm and welcoming offering for our guests and visitors. Teamed with a new eclectic, forward-thinking restaurant concept and an enviable location within one of Europe’s leading cities, it is a stand-out property within our Radisson Blu portfolio”, said Tom Flanagan Karttunen, Area Senior Vice President for Northern & Western Europe.
The hotel, which occupies an elegant early twentieth-century building, has undergone an extensive refurbishment on all bedrooms and common areas, carefully respecting the listed features that make the property so unique. It has almost 60 rooms and suites, all of which boast enviable views of the Prado Museum and the Paseo del Prado boulevard and make ideal venues for relaxing or holding small lunches or business meetings.
“Radisson Blu Hotel, Madrid Prado is designed to cater to the needs of both leisure and business travellers. What's important is to concentrate on what really makes a hotel work: comfort and highly trained service, and our aim is to create memorable moments for all our guests”, commented General Manager Sam Bath. “We want the hotel to act like a large-scale exhibition space, so all our rooms feature work by young, emerging artists. And just like an art gallery, we'll change the pictures and the artists regularly.”
The hotel’s newly-opened restaurant, Lona, showcases a fusion of Spanish and Asian gastronomy, bringing a twist to the traditional tapas. The menu is divided into two sections, with both individual pinchos and dishes to share. Among the former, you'll find tomato bruschetta with anchovies or Iberian ham, spider crab croquettes, and salmon tartare with crunchy jiaozi. The shared dishes include campfire cod, Batavia lettuce tacos with beef ribs and okonomiyaki omelette. Finally, the dessert menu includes delights such as coconut panna cotta, cream and Nutella sandwich and sesame doughnuts.
“There's a touch of nostalgia to these dishes. We've taken a classic base and updated it with some contemporary touches. You'll find a quintessential Madrid dish - fried squid - revisited with sunflower-seed romesco sauce and black aioli, patatas bravas with shichimi togarashi (a blend of Japanese spices), and cod with miso, banana leaf, seaweed salad and sesame. We also have a wide selection of vegan dishes", explained Mitz Vora, Radisson Hotel Group's culinary director.
