Owner, Samir Patel, to Convert Red River Lodge & Suites to Red Lion Inn & Suites, Fargo, ND
SPOKANE, WA. July 5, 2016 — RLHC announced today that it will begin the conversion and renovation process for its latest addition — Red Lion Inn & Suites Fargo. This is the hotel company's newest franchise property in North Dakota and is scheduled to convert to an RLHC property in October 2016.
“We are pleased to welcome Red Lion Inn & Suites Fargo to the RLHC family,” said Brian Quinn, Senior Vice President and Chief Franchise Officer of RLHC. “As the company's newest property in North Dakota, the hotel plays a significant role in our larger brand expansion plan. With the recent launch of the new Hello Rewards app, enhanced WiFi and larger Eastern U.S. expansion efforts, RLHC is excited by the momentum we've generated so far.”
Red Lion Inn & Suites Fargo, located on the I-29 frontage road at 901 38th Street, is conveniently located just north of West Acres Shopping Center and less than ten minutes away from Hector International Airport, NDSU and the FargoDome. In addition, nearby attractions include Bonanzaville USA, Fargo City Center, the Fargo Air Museum, Red River Valley Fair, Hjemkomst Interpretive Center, North Dakota Horse Park, Plains Art Museum, Red Hawks Baseball Stadium and the Red River Zoo.
“We are thrilled to grow the RLHC brand here in North Dakota,” said Samir Patel, owner of Red Lion Inn & Suites Fargo. “Opening the doors to the Red Lion Inn & Suites Fargo marks a new beginning for this local landmark and we look forward to joining the company's portfolio during this exciting time.”
Conversion of the 84-room hotel is set to begin immediately and will feature a fitness center, restaurant and bar, complimentary parking, free Wi-Fi, pet-friendly stays and complimentary breakfast. Additionally, to ensure guests receive the best value for their stay, RLHC offers their Best Rate Guarantee when travelers book directly through the website.
For more information please visit: http://www.rlhco.com/
About RLHC
Red Lion Hotels Corporation, established in 1959, is a national hospitality company primarily engaged in the franchising, management and ownership of upscale, midscale and economy hotels under the Hotel RL, Red Lion Hotel, Red Lion Inn & Suites, GuestHouse and Settle Inn brands. The company also owns and operates an entertainment and event ticket distribution business under the brand name TicketsWest. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.rlhco.com.
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