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Red Lion Inn & Suites Opens in Grimes, Iowa

Sonesta Continues Expansion of Red Lion Hotels, Inns and Suites by Sonesta Brand

NEWTON, MA, [December 5, 2024] – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the opening of Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes, a 53-room, midscale hotel located at 251 SE Gateway Drive, in Grimes, IA just north of Des Moines. The hotel is close to several outdoor recreation and sports attractions including Climb Iowa, GrimesPlex, Waterworks Park & Splash Pad, the Grimes Sports Complex and K1 Speed racetrack.

“Sonesta’s portfolio continues to grow with the addition of this new Red Lion Inn & Suites in Grimes, Iowa – our fifth opening for this brand this year,” said Keith Pierce, Sonesta’s EVP and President Franchise & Development. “We believe we are well positioned to meet growing consumer demand for affordable, mid-scale hotel options as we continue to forge new franchise relationships in secondary and tertiary markets across the country.”

Vibrant and authentic, the Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta brand has built a legacy of paving the way to great adventures. These hotels offer friendly service, local expertise and welcoming guest rooms.

Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes guests can earn or redeem points at Sonesta Essential as members of the award-winning Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program.

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About Sonesta International Hotels

Sonesta is the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. according to Smith Travel Research (STR) with approximately 1,100 properties totaling 100,000 guest rooms across 13 brands in eight countries. Sonesta owns, manages and/or franchises under The Royal Sonesta; The James, Classico Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Hotels, Resorts & Cruises; MOD Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Select; Sonesta Essential, Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites, Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta; Signature Inn by Sonesta; Americas Best Value Inn by Sonesta and Canadas Best Value Inn by Sonesta. Redefining hospitality through its award-winning Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program, Sonesta offers guests the opportunity to earn and redeem points for unparalleled value and personalized experiences. Sonesta Travel Pass members receive the best rates, earn immediate points towards free nights, and accelerated status progression based on stays. For more information about Sonesta, visit Sonesta.com to make a reservation or franchise.sonesta.com to explore joining our portfolio.

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