At the Bay View

A bird's eye view from the hotel gives a glimpse of the township that is growing at a fast pace, and with a central location, within walking distance of the Chittagong Club Limited and the M A Aziz Stadium, Radisson Blu is at the hub of this vibrant, seaside metropolitan city.
Chittagong has been a centre of trade because of its proximity to the maritime port, since time immemorial. The city is also a major tourist destination and Radisson Blu Chittagong Bay View aims to cater to the needs of both their corporate clients, as well as the local and foreign tourists.

With new business ventures being devised by stakeholders at the policy making level, the need for international standard hospitality centres at the port city will only increase, and Radisson is already there to cater to this growing demand.
For people managing the hotel, making key decisions or simply looking into the everyday nitty-gritties, the staff uphold the motto that it's the little things, the small gestures that make the difference between a memorable stay at a 5-star from a mundane one.
Whether it is the complimentary refreshment that you might not have expected or the welcoming voice at the helpdesk, you can expect a warm greeting and experience hospitality during your entire stay at the hotel.
The twenty-first century netigen, the global traveller - corporate or otherwise - prefers to remain abreast of the latest developments around them and Bay View offers exactly that. Deluxe amenities include high-speed, wireless Internet and LCD televisions with cable channels. Located on the 16th floor, the Business Class Lounge is available to guests staying in Business Class Rooms and all suite types.The space is ideal for low-key client meetings.

The 240 odd guest rooms, classified as Superior and Business Class, offer options for a luxurious stay and impart a memorable five-star experience. To ensure quality services to all clients, the Radisson Blu Chittagong Bay View maintains two handicap-accessible Superior Rooms that are available upon request. The suites, of course, offer added comfort and services catering to a selected clientele.
Their Junior, Royal and Presidential Suites are sophisticated, roomy and offer extensive amenities reassuring state of the art solutions; an added advantage which every client availing these services will be looking for. This makes the suites ideal for business or extended stays in the port city of Chittagong.
Their stunning ballroom, the Mezban, is a lavish 950 square metres of pillar-less space that is one of the ideal locations in the city for gala conventions, banquets and weddings alike. The hall provides 950 square meters of functional space and can comfortably accommodate around a thousand guests.

After a hectic day of business negotiations, you may want to relax and unwind and on that the Chittagong Bay View offers unmatched services: a tennis court, an infinity pool, a game room and a spa. Offering a long list of services, each assuring 100 percent relaxation, and an escapade from the traitorous ordeals of everyday, Spa Esc is the city's best physical centre.
If you are health conscious, the modern equipment at the gym is there for you. You can avail services from the gymnasium, which will ensure that you get to maintain your regimen even when away on that business trip or just enjoying a plain and simple vacation.

If dumbbells do not seem probable, break a sweat at the tennis court and share a memorable time with family or business associates. If you want to brush up your swimming skills, why not enjoy a few laps in the dazzling outdoor swimming pool on the sixth floor.

A review of a hotel will forever remain incomplete without a word on their gustatory offers. And to wind up words on Radisson Blue Chittagong Bay View would be an injustice without mentioning their culinary prowess?
Under the strict eyes of the head chef, who cares to share a joke or two at the Live Cooking Stations, the chefs at the hotel provide a wholesome meal for their clients 24/7. The Exchange, the all-day buffet restaurant, has already claimed its stake as the best buffet in town and hopes to give restaurants across the country a run for their money. Try their signature breakfast and you will surely return for lunch and dinner. Their extensive array of cuisine and the high standard maintained throughout make the scrumptious meal at the Exchange a memorable one.
Mezetto, serving authentic Mediterranean cuisine exudes a cosy feeling and the ambiance will surely entice you to engage in a prolonged conversation with family and friends while having a wholesome meal. The food, the cocktail, the buzz, and the music–it all makes Mezetto a truly contemporary, sophisticated experience.
On a more familiar frontier, Holy Basil, is a restaurant that conceptualises the blend of Southeast Asian cuisine, with an urban, street food twist. And if you want something closer to the heart, why not give Bornil a try. This eatery serves authentic Bangladeshi cuisine alongside the offshoots that have emerged from it. Diners here will enjoy the food and the culinary traditions that are drawn from Bangladesh's rich history and geography.

Saving the best for the last, the Port Bar & Deli with lavish sofas and chairs is a wonderful space for casual business meetings and social meals. What steals the show is the grand piano neatly tucked, which reverberates familiar romantic numbers in the evening. As the only deli in Chittagong, Port sells homemade delicacies such as coleslaw, various cold cuts, imported sirloin steak, rack of lamb, freshly baked breads, cakes and pastries.
Inside your room, as you draw the curtains, the skyline of a bustling metropolis unfold before you. Radisson Blu Chittagong Bay View is an experience. They think out of the box and run the extra mile in giving their clients a wonderful feeling, which they will be able to take back home and cherish for a long, long time.
Contact:
Radisson Blu Chittagong Bay View, SS Khaled Road Laikhan Bazar, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Tel: +88 031 619800 Ext. 4407. Tel: +88 031 619855 Ext. 4407. Email: [email protected]. Log onto: http://www.radissonblu.com/hotel-chittagong

Photo: Sazzad Ibne Sayed
N.B. : As the hotel has just begun operations, all services listed may not be currently available.
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