RLH Corporation Selects Interstate Hotels & Resorts to Manage Hotel RL Olympia and Hotel RL Salt Lake City
Interstate Hotels & Resorts unveiled the addition of two new properties to its managed portfolio - Hotel RL Olympia in Olympia, Washington and Hotel RL Salt Lake City in Salt Lake City, Utah. The two new management contracts further Interstate's coast-to-coast U.S. expansion following recent additions, including The Westin Portland Harborview, Maine. RLH Corporation (NYSE:RLH) will retain ownership of both hotels.
RLH Corporation chose Interstate Hotels & Resorts to manage Hotel RL Olympia and Hotel RL Salt Lake City to continue to bring best-in-class service to the hotels and free resources for the Company to continue to focus on the growth of its franchise business.
“Interstate looks forward to continued expansion in partnership with RLH in the Olympia and Salt Lake City markets,” said Interstate Hotels & Resorts President and CEO, Mike Deitemeyer. “We're aligned with their vision to deliver outstanding guest experiences.”
The Hotel RL Olympia is situated in the heart of the state capital with 193 spacious and modern guestrooms, including Jacuzzi and jetted tub suites, pet friendly rooms, a well-equipped fitness center, outdoor seasonal swimming pool, game room, free bike rentals. The premium onsite restaurant and lounge offers an all-day menu with tantalizing entrees, desserts, salads and drinks specials, as you take in a panoramic view of Capitol Lake.
With easy access to downtown Salt Lake City, the Hotel RL Salt Lake City is ideal for urban adventurers or intrepid solo travelers. The hotel features 394 guestrooms, an on-site restaurant, bar, and cafe providing guests with healthy offerings highlighting contemporary local cuisine both day and night, complimentary airport shuttle services and bike rentals, new Tesla charging stations, fitness center, outdoor pool, and 8,000 sq. ft. of adaptable function space, including 13 meeting rooms and banquet areas. Each function space is equipped with state-of-the-art AV equipment and complimentary Wi-Fi, with custom catering services available.
“By engaging Interstate Hotels & Resorts to manage Hotel RL Olympia and Hotel RL Salt Lake City, we can focus our resources on our core franchise business and on continuing to execute our asset light strategy while ensuring the hotels continue to grow and benefit from exceptional management,” said RHL Corporation Chief Operating Officer, Gary Sims.
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