Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta Opens in Junction City, Kansas
Jan 06, 2026 1 min read
NEWTON, MA [January 6, 2025] – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the opening of Red Lion Inn & Suites Junction City. The 81-room, midscale exterior corridor hotel is located at 1133 South Washington Street in Junction City, Kansas.
“The opening of Red Lion Inn & Suites Junction City is reflective of a broader industry demand for midscale, affordable properties in secondary and tertiary markets,” said Keith Pierce, Sonesta’s EVP and President of Franchise & Development. “We are excited to open the doors of this property – the fourth with this same owner, further cementing Sonesta’s strong presence across several brands in the region, and look forward to welcoming travelers to explore all that Junction City has to offer.”
Vibrant and authentic, the Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites® brand has built a legacy on paving the way to great adventures. These hotels offer friendly service, local expertise and welcoming guest rooms, located near national parks and opportunities to explore the great outdoors.
Guests of the Red Lion Inn & Suites Junction City 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 10 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.
