Hotel chain to feature in proposed new Oxford stadium
Oxford United want to build it at Headington
One of the world's biggest hotel groups will have a 180 room facility at Oxford United's proposed new stadium.
The club want to build a 16,000 capacity ground at the Triangle, to the north of the city.
It'll include restaurants and an exhibition centre as well.
More than half of the hotel’s guest rooms will overlook the pitch.
Adam Benson, Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer at Oxford United, said:
“Signing an agreement of this nature marks a major milestone for the stadium development. The fact we can attract a partner of the calibre of Radisson Hotel Group is a real endorsement of the world-class complex we are looking to build.
“At every stage of the process the Radisson team demonstrated a real understanding of what we are trying to achieve. Their offering, accommodation and associated facilities will fit perfectly with the overall development ensuring an exceptional experience for all visitors. The hotel is a key part of our plans to create a multi-purpose venue, whilst supporting the Club’s ability to operate an economically sustainable long-term home.”
Jonathon Clarke, Development Director at Oxford United, added:
“We conducted a thorough tender process for our hotel partner and the Radisson Hotel Group stood out for their strong sustainability credentials, beautiful design and understanding of how to integrate a hotel into a leisure and community facility.
“The standards they set are world-class, from interior design and visitor experience through to sustainability. Our visions are perfectly aligned, and we look forward to working together.”