--- title: "Radisson Opens A New Hotel In The Heart Of Times Square" url: https://burnaze.com/article/57bc9ac0-6624-421b-9cd4-c31e908147ff source: "Franchising.com" original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20200117_radisson_opens_a_new_hotel_in_the_heart_of_times_s.html category: "Hotels" industry: "Lodging & Travel" segment: "Hotels" topics: ["Development & multi-unit"] published: 2020-01-17T12:00:00.000Z modified: 2026-11-01T02:36:20.813Z image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1582407947304-fd86f028f716?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop --- # Radisson Opens A New Hotel In The Heart Of Times Square **TL;DR:** Radisson has opened a new hotel in the heart of Times Square, offering modern comfort and functionality. The hotel features a unique landscaped entrance and is located near Madison Square Garden and Penn Station. *originally published in Franchising.com on 2020-01-17. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20200117_radisson_opens_a_new_hotel_in_the_heart_of_times_s.html).* ## Story The hotel’s fantastic location within two blocks of Madison Square Garden and Penn Station makes it an ideal spot for both tourists and business travelers. The hotel features a unique landscaped entrance that offers a park-like setting creating the perfect start to each guest’s stay. Throughout the hotel, guests can enjoy a sleek and elegant design combined with modern comfort and functionality. “The opening of this new hotel in the heart of New York City is a true testament to Radisson Hotel Group’s commitment to growth in key international gateway markets,” said said Aly El-Bassuni, chief operating officer, Americas, Radisson Hotel Group. “With New York City being one of the top leisure and business destinations in the world, we’re excited to greet travelers from across the globe with this newest addition to the Radisson family.” Located in Midtown West, the hotel offers 320 guest rooms, with 70 rooms that offer stunning views of the Empire State Building. Each room features free Wi-Fi, room service and a mini fridge, creating a perfect sanctuary to unwind after a high-energy day of shopping or seeing the latest hit show on Broadway. Throughout their visit, guests have access to an onsite fitness center and business center, luggage storage and complimentary tea and coffee. For those traveling on business, a 12-person New York style boardroom is available with a coordinator to assist with all the important details, including catering. The hotel also has a seasonal rooftop cocktail bar featuring sweeping views of the Empire State Building, the Hudson Yards development including The Edge observation deck and the Hudson River. “We are delighted to welcome New York’s melting pot of travelers to Radisson with open arms for an inspired, balanced and memorable stay,” said Peter McNamee, general manager, Radisson Hotel New York Times Square. “Our central location in the midst of Midtown’s most happening scene will serve as a perfect place for travelers to regroup after a busy day touring the city.” This exciting hotel opening follows the openings of Radisson Hotel New York Midtown-Fifth Avenue and Radisson Hotel New York Wall Street in September 2019. 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. ## Entities - Franchising.com (publication) - Lodging & Travel (sector) - new york (location) - hotel opening (topic) - Penn Station (location) - new york city expansion (topic) - times square development (topic) --- Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20200117_radisson_opens_a_new_hotel_in_the_heart_of_times_s.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/57bc9ac0-6624-421b-9cd4-c31e908147ff).