Radisson Blu Hotel MBD Ludhiana celebrated its official opening on Jan. 18. As the first Radisson Blu hotel in the thriving commercial and industrial hub of Ludhiana in northern India, Radisson Blu Hotel MBD Ludhiana is well-positioned to capture the high-end leisure and business travel segments.
Radisson Blu Hotel MBD Ludhiana has 81 suites and rooms. At 180 square feet, the hotel’s guest rooms are the largest in Punjab. The décor is modern and in-room amenities include 40-inch flat-screen LCD televisions, electronic safes and mini bars.
“International and domestic travellers can now enjoy the world of Radisson at India’s newest hotel. Radisson Blu Hotel MBD Ludhiana has all the hallmarks of first-class Radisson Blu brand and guests who visit the city will appreciate the quality accommodation and range of dining options that this great hotel has to offer,” said K.B. Kachru, executive vice president, South Asia, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group.
Radisson Blu Hotel MBD Ludhiana is strategically located in the heart of Punjab, within easy reach of all the major cities of the state, including the state capital of Chandigarh. The hotel is close to the airport, railway station, major shopping belts and the central business district. Radisson Blu Hotel MBD Ludhiana is part of the MBD NEOPOLIS, Ludhiana’s first mixed-use development, which also includes premium retail outlets and entertainment options such as a multiplex.
“MBD Group has always taken the lead in hospitality,” said Monica Malhotra, senior director, MBD Group. “We were the first to establish the upper upscale Radisson Blu Hotel Noida, and now we are opening the Radisson Blu Hotel MBD Ludhiana. This hotel will set a new benchmark in hospitality in this city as its residents and visitors will experience the first class offerings of the internationally, well-known Radisson Blu brand, as well as the remarkable hotel interiors of contemporary elegance.”
The hotel also has the largest meetings spaces in the city. With banquet halls totalling 20,000 square feet, the hotel can accommodate up to 2,000 attendees and is the ideal venue for meetings, seminars, conferences, weddings and social functions. The interior of the function rooms provide ample scope for thematic events. These function rooms are well equipped with state-of-the-art technology and supported by a business center. Recreational facilities at the hotel include a 12,000-square-foot spa and health club, complete with therapy rooms, a salon and state-of-the-art fitness equipment.
“We are endeavoring to create an unforgettable, first-class experience at the Radisson Blu Hotel MBD Ludhiana,” said Sonica Malhotra, director, MBD Group. “From dining options reflecting popular F&B concepts, to guest rooms designed to provide deluxe comfort, as well as function rooms catering for both meetings and informal events, each element at the hotel is carefully fine tuned to deliver the highest service standards and hospitality par excellence.”
The hotel has a wide range of food and beverage outlets showcasing the best in global cuisine. Options include Café Delish, a 24-hour coffee shop; Made in India, a restaurant serving local favorites; R.E.D, a pan-Asian restaurant; Peg Bar and Lounge; and The Chocolate Box & Lounge. Scintil 8 is the hotel’s night club. The hotel also has an exclusive ‘by invitation only’ lounge called the Prive’ Club, where guests can entertain in a private setting.