Lodging franchisor Choice Hotels International marked its debut in Argentina with the opening of the Radisson Blu Bariloche.

Located along Lake Nahuel Huapi and the Andes Mountains, the property offers a gateway to one of Argentina's popular destinations. The retreat will provide travellers with year-round access to natural landscapes and outdoor adventures.

The opening also marks the expansion of Choice Hotels' ‘upper upscale’ brand, Radisson Blu, in the Caribbean and Latin America.

The portfolio includes hotels such as Radisson Blu Aruba and Radisson Blu Acqua Hotel & Spa Concón in Chile.

Radisson Blu Bariloche features 80 rooms, including 32 suites, each designed with spacious layouts and panoramic views of the lake.

Choice Hotels' senior vice-president Ricardo Losada Revol said: "Radisson Blu Bariloche is a shining example of our commitment to offering world-class hospitality across the Caribbean and Latin America.

"With its sleek, modern design, immersive culinary experiences, and lakeside wellness offerings, this property stands out as a premier destination in one of Argentina's most iconic locales. We're proud to bring Radisson Blu's signature excellence to Bariloche."

It also features two on-site signature restaurants and the ‘Lahuan Wellness Spa’ providing massages, facials, meditation and hot stone therapies. The spa also features yoga rooms and a heated in-out pool with bar service.

Visitors can access different activities such as hiking, snowboarding, skiing, sailing, sport fishing and a variety of water sports.