ROCKVILLE, Md., March 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels
International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is pleased to announce the opening
of the largest hotel in its portfolio – the Clarion Hotel The Hub
in Oslo, Norway. The hotel offers
810 rooms, unique design, two bars, and a premium rooftop
restaurant with stunning views in the heart of Norway's capital city.
"Clarion Hotel The Hub is a destination for those seeking
creativity, inspiration, and enriching experiences in the center of
Oslo. This is the largest
hotel in the city, but it still curates a warm atmosphere, with
people who are passionate about diversity, sustainability and going
the extra mile for guests," said the hotel's General Manager
Andre Schreiner.
Sustainability in its DNA
Sustainability is an
important part of the property's profile, as evidenced by its
selection of energy efficient materials, systems and daily
operations. For example, the hotel is the first in the Nordic
region to use smart elevators. It is also home to the biggest
rooftop meadow in Scandinavia, encompassing 200 square meters,
which has been named GrowHub; the vegetables, herbs and edible
flowers from the meadow are incorporated into the Clarion Hotel The
Hub's food and beverage offerings.
A meeting place for cultural experiences
Underscoring
its commitment to sustainability and community, the Clarion Hotel
The Hub deliberately incorporates pure, fresh ingredients into each
of its menus. The hotel offers guests several unique dining
experiences, including:
- An in-house bakery and patisserie, serving premium coffee and
sweet treats.
- Two distinct bars, Hub Bar and Bon Bon Bar.
Located on the hotel's ground floor, Hub Bar provides guests and
locals with ample meeting space and a menu featuring coffee,
smoothies and lactose-free yoghurt in the morning, salads and
sandwiches during lunch and wine tastings in the evening. Situated
on the rooftop, Bon Bon Bar offers patrons sophisticated
cocktails made using Nordic spirits and herbs sourced from
GrowHub.
- Norda Restaurant features a Nordic fusion-concept menu
created by renowned Swedish chef Marcus
Samuelsson.
A living collection of art and culture
Thoughtful
design, art and architecture differentiate the Clarion Hotel The
Hub. Prior to opening, the hotel collaborated with art curator
Sune Nordgren to source artwork from
numerous renowned artists including Hamish
Fulton, Eric & Heater ChanSchatz and Anne Karin Furunes.
The artwork is displayed on the hotel's walls and ceilings and
enjoyed by both guests and community members. The hotel also
entered an agreement with the Munch Museum to collaborate on future
art exhibitions and events, and the hotel lobby houses a library as
part of its relationship with Deichmanske Folkebibliotek (the Oslo
Public Library). The library features local authors and stories
that celebrate Oslo's art,
culture, design, history or daily life.
The Clarion Hotel The Hub is one of 20 Clarion hotels open in
Scandinavia, all of which are owned by Nordic Choice, Choice's
Master Partner in the Scandinavian region who develops, markets and
supports Choice's brands in their territories. They currently
own, manage or franchise more than 180 properties representing more
than 30,000 rooms. Their portfolio consists of Comfort,
Quality, Clarion and Ascend Hotel Collection-branded hotels, and
the company has plans to open several other hotels under the Choice
Hotels umbrella throughout the region in the next year.
"Our focus has always been forging long-term relationships with
high-quality developers and operators to grow our international
footprint through proven brands," said Mark
Pearce, senior vice president, international division,
Choice Hotels. "We've been fortunate to work closely with Nordic
Choice for many years to bring several outstanding hotels to
fruition, and we know the Clarion Hotel The Hub – a true jewel in
our family of Choice Hotels – is yet another outstanding addition
to the Scandinavian market."
For more information on the Clarion Hotel The Hub, visit
www.choicehotels.com.
Clarion®: Get Together Here
Clarion believes life is
better when you get together. The brand provides convenient and
affordable accommodations to make all business and social
gatherings possible. Clarion hotels feature meeting and event
space, on-site dining, catering, and a bar in a social atmosphere
to help guests make the most of their time with friends, family and
colleagues. In addition to comfortable rooms with premium bedding,
Clarion properties offer free Wi-Fi, 24-hour business centers, and
fitness centers or pools. As of March 31,
2018, there are more than 300 Clarion hotels open or under
development worldwide. For more information
visit www.ClarionHotel.com.
About Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels International,
Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest and most successful lodging
franchisors in the world. With more than 7,000 hotels,
representing nearly 570,000 rooms, in over 40 countries and
territories as of December 31, 2018, the
Choice® family of hotel brands provides business
and leisure travelers with a range of high-quality lodging options
from limited service to full-service hotels in the upscale,
midscale, extended-stay and economy segments. The award-winning
Choice Privileges® loyalty program offers members
benefits ranging from everyday rewards to exceptional experiences.
For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com.
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