THE Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel Residence & Spa, Bahrain has recently completed an extensive multi-million dollar renovation of the property. The renovation included the modernization of the lobby, reception area, rooms and hotel restaurants.

The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel Residence & Spa, Bahrain is one of the Kingdom’s most recognized hotels with a rich history having opened in 1981. The renovation of the five-star hotel took 12 months to complete and includes all 246 guest rooms and suites and the creation of a warm and inviting open floor reception area to welcome guests.

The transformation incorporated a new blue and beige interior across the hotel with all guest rooms and suites being modernized with the addition of Apple TV, sensor lighting and bedside docking stations.

The new contemporary lobby space introduces floor-to-ceiling columns, glass panels embossed with arabesque patterns to create an elegant focal space. A new café called Royal Café has been added to the lobby space, offering afternoon teas and desserts. Olivos Brasserie has also been given a complete refurbishment with a new warm and alluring interior for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Kosta Kourotsidis, General Manager of Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel Residence & Spa, said “we are delighted to complete the comprehensive renovation of our hotel. We are celebrating a new stage in our hotel’s history with the launch of a modern yet elegant interior design to create the perfect environment for our new and existing guests. Besides being tastefully designed, we are very proud that the rooms have been upgraded with the new in-room technology to meet the needs of the modern traveler. We are committed to making every moment matter for our guests and always aim to create memorable experiences.”

The hotel is well known for its Asian-inspired spa that includes separate men’s and women’s facilities and 15 treatment rooms for massages, facials and aroma baths. The hotel is also recognized as one of the most iconic and stylish venues for weddings with two grand ballrooms, including Bahrain’s only rooftop ballroom which has stunning panoramic views of the city’s skyline. — SG