Red Lion Hotel Inn & Suites by Sonesta
Sonesta Expands Portfolio with a New Red Lion Inn & Suites in Ohio
Jun 10, 2026 1 min read
NEWTON, MA [June 10, 2026] – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) announced today the opening of Red Lion Inn & Suites Bucyrus North. This 58-room, midscale hotel is conveniently located roughly one hour north of Columbus in Crawford County, Ohio.
“The addition of the Red Lion Inn & Suites Bucyrus North represents an exciting step forward for Sonesta, pushing our Ohio portfolio past the 25-property mark,” said Keith Pierce, Sonesta’s Co-CEO. “Our nationwide expansion of the Red Lion brand is all about strategic growth. This new location enhances our ability to provide comfortable, accessible, and dependable lodging in a secondary market.”
Vibrant and authentic, the Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta® brand has built a legacy on paving the way to great adventures. These hotels offer friendly service, local expertise and welcoming guest rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi, cable TV with HBO, mini-fridges, and microwaves.
Guests of the Red Lion Inn & Suites Bucyrus North can earn or redeem points 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 11 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. Join now at https://www.sonesta.com/join-travel-pass. For more information about Sonesta® visit Sonesta.com or to join our portfolio visit Franchise.Sonesta.com, email development@Sonesta.com or call 617.658.1596.
