Former Cedar Rapids Marriott Hotel in Iowa to Convert to Radisson Brand

Galaxy Hotels Group today announced the conversion of the full-service hotel at 1200 Collins Road NE in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to the Radisson Hotels Americas brand, which is a part of Choice Hotels International. 

The newly branded Radisson Hotel Cedar Rapids is the first hotel conversion to the Radisson brand since Radisson Hotels Americas was acquired by Choice Hotels International in 2022. The seven-story, atrium-style property features 220 keys and approximately 26,000 square feet of event space. 

The hotel will remain open for business during a comprehensive renovation. The Radisson Hotel Cedar Rapids is owned by Voyage Capital Group and operated by Galaxy Hotels Group. Frisco, Texas-based Galaxy Hotels Group is a growing hotel management company that operates hotels across nine U.S. states, representing well-known brands.

“Galaxy Hotels Group is excited to add our first Radisson-branded hotel to the company’s growing management portfolio. We are thrilled to be a part of the vibrant Cedar Rapids community with our operation of the newly branded Radisson Hotel Cedar Rapids. Radisson is one of the most recognized hotel brands and brings great value to the Cedar Rapids hospitality landscape,” said Scott Nadel, chief operating officer, Galaxy Hotels Group.

Nadel welcomes the Radisson Hotel Cedar Rapids' more than 100 team members to Galaxy. As a Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA) with 25+ years of hospitality experience, Nadel leads Galaxy with humility, respect, old world values, and progressive business strategies.