Another one bites the dust... Mount Laurel NJ
Jan 12, 2006, 9:46 pm
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Another one bites the dust... Mount Laurel NJ
On a recent trip south, we stayed mostly in Country Inn and Suites properties on award stays. Very nice ones in the 25K category, one in 15K was okay but older and already getting tired.
They seemed a much better bargain for a highway traveller than the dated tired properties of the main Radisson chain. Actually better for a longer stay, I'd wager.
On the last night, our only choice was the Radisson in Mount Laurel NJ. No surprise, very dated, very tired, though the room was clean, the high-speed was free, and we got a Sleep Number bed.
There are signs (literal and figurative) of renovations, and this is going to become a Marriott later this year, probably April 2006 according to the person we spoke to there.
What's up with Radisson? Is this a conscious effort to cull the herd of the run-down or tired properties (Mount Laurel, Deauville M.B., etc.)? If so, I think Philadelphia, West Palm Beach, and even Marco Island, must be on the chopping block. The Boca Suites was very nice, though the Boca Bridge and Fort Lauderdale had the look of a place overdue for a renovation when we were there three years ago.
Thanks!
=aw
They seemed a much better bargain for a highway traveller than the dated tired properties of the main Radisson chain. Actually better for a longer stay, I'd wager.
On the last night, our only choice was the Radisson in Mount Laurel NJ. No surprise, very dated, very tired, though the room was clean, the high-speed was free, and we got a Sleep Number bed.
There are signs (literal and figurative) of renovations, and this is going to become a Marriott later this year, probably April 2006 according to the person we spoke to there.
What's up with Radisson? Is this a conscious effort to cull the herd of the run-down or tired properties (Mount Laurel, Deauville M.B., etc.)? If so, I think Philadelphia, West Palm Beach, and even Marco Island, must be on the chopping block. The Boca Suites was very nice, though the Boca Bridge and Fort Lauderdale had the look of a place overdue for a renovation when we were there three years ago.
Thanks!
=aw
Jan 14, 2006, 7:52 pm
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Originally Posted by Andrew Webber
What's up with Radisson? Is this a conscious effort to cull the herd of the run-down or tired properties (Mount Laurel, Deauville M.B., etc.)?
Jan 15, 2006, 8:50 am
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Jeff, thanks for confirming that. I wasn't being sarcastic, it seemed pretty obvious. Though it doesn't seem they're opening too many (at least not anywhere I want to go). I guess Country Inns at 25K will have to become my new mainstay. (main stay, geddit? 
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Jan 15, 2006, 7:00 pm
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Originally Posted by Andrew Webber
Though it doesn't seem they're opening too many (at least not anywhere I want to go).=aw
In the words of Carlson Hotels' president... "When the day comes when all five brands are optimized and running the best they can and we have solved all the issues and problems, that's the time to expand."
And P.S... yeah... I got it.
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Jan 16, 2006, 7:53 am
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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Cleaning house
I've noticed increased hotels closings as well from Radisson. I generally like Radisson properties, but it seems the ones that I've stayed at that were sub-par are no longer represented by the chain.
Lynchburg, VA
Williamsburg, VA
Greensboro, NC
New Orleans, LA
Tallahassee, FL
Atlanta, GA
I also read on MSNBC that the Witchita, KS property is gone (never stayed there), citing the hotels refusal to purchase the new beds among other things.
Lynchburg, VA
Williamsburg, VA
Greensboro, NC
New Orleans, LA
Tallahassee, FL
Atlanta, GA
I also read on MSNBC that the Witchita, KS property is gone (never stayed there), citing the hotels refusal to purchase the new beds among other things.
Definately NOT a sub-par hotel IMO. I loved this place.
Jan 28, 2006, 10:15 pm
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Jeff (CHW), I'll definitely be interested in the day when Park Inns (and, to a lesser extent, Park Plaza) are "optimized and running the best they can and we have solved all the issues and problems." 
It sounds like people might be interested in knowing which properties have left the brands. Maybe once a month or so, you could pull together all the Offline Notices and post something here about the properties that have left the system? (Not stating the reasons or who the properties will now be repped by, but just giving the info on which properties are gone.) Also, info on any conversions (i.e., Radisson to Park) might be helpful for folks to see here.
Thanks for the replies you have posted recently. Not sure if it is related or not, but I have seen more activity in the RD forum lately than I have in quite a while. It still isn't one of the more "happening" forums, but it seems as if there are more posts than in the past...
It sounds like people might be interested in knowing which properties have left the brands. Maybe once a month or so, you could pull together all the Offline Notices and post something here about the properties that have left the system? (Not stating the reasons or who the properties will now be repped by, but just giving the info on which properties are gone.) Also, info on any conversions (i.e., Radisson to Park) might be helpful for folks to see here.
Thanks for the replies you have posted recently. Not sure if it is related or not, but I have seen more activity in the RD forum lately than I have in quite a while. It still isn't one of the more "happening" forums, but it seems as if there are more posts than in the past...
Feb 2, 2006, 6:12 pm
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Hotel Closings
Radisson Hotel San Bernadino Convention Center
Radisson Hotel Seattle Airport
Radisson Hotel Santa Fe
Radison Suite Hotel Houston West
Park Plaza Relient Center, Houston
Radisson Bahia Mar Resort, Fort Lauderdale
Radisson Hotel Seattle Airport
Radisson Hotel Santa Fe
Radison Suite Hotel Houston West
Park Plaza Relient Center, Houston
Radisson Bahia Mar Resort, Fort Lauderdale
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Feb 4, 2006, 12:48 pm
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FLL's been gone for a while, hasn't it? It wasn't coming up back in December. Or maybe it was still closed for hurricane repair.
In any case, thanks for the update! If Radisson can turn itself into a chain with greater predictability of quality (variation in details is fine and to be encouraged), it will be worth the short-term pain of losing properties (IMHO anyway).
=aw
In any case, thanks for the update! If Radisson can turn itself into a chain with greater predictability of quality (variation in details is fine and to be encouraged), it will be worth the short-term pain of losing properties (IMHO anyway).
=aw
Feb 8, 2006, 6:31 am
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The Radisson Hotel Casper, WY has been reflagged to Best Western.
The Radisson Hotel San Antonio Airport has been reflagged to Crowne Plaza.
The Radisson Hotel & Country Inn & Suites Augusta, GA Riverfront has been reflagged to Marriott.
The Radisson Hotel San Antonio Airport has been reflagged to Crowne Plaza.
The Radisson Hotel & Country Inn & Suites Augusta, GA Riverfront has been reflagged to Marriott.
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