Red Lion Hotels Opens Franchises in Greater Los Angeles and in Eastern Washington

SPOKANE, Wash., Oct. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) announced this week two hotels converted to the brand adding locations in Greater Los Angeles and Eastern Washington wine country.

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The Red Lion Hotel Ontario Airport, 204 N Vineyard Ave., is located approximately 35 miles directly east of downtown Los Angeles. A former Ayres Grand Boutique Suites, the hotel has 107 rooms and suites and borders the Ontario Convention Center.  Amenities include an outdoor pool and hot tub, a hot breakfast cooked to order and free internet access. Just 2.5 miles from the hotel, the Ontario Motor Speedway offers NASCAR oval stock car racing and NHRA drag racing. Ontario Mills Mall, Citizens Business Bank Arena, Big League Fields and Victoria Gardens are all within a few miles of the hotel.

"In terms of convenience, this hotel is in the center of everything in the Los Angeles Inland Empire," said Ron Burgett, Executive Vice President of Lodging and Brand Development for Red Lion Hotels. "Our guests can literally walk out the back door of this hotel and onto the property of the Ontario Convention Center. The Ontario Airport is just a mile away."

The Red Lion Inn & Suites Walla Walla, 325 E. Main St. is located on the edge of the historic downtown corridor in Eastern Washington. Walla Walla is a popular Washington wine and dining destination. The hotel has 80 rooms and is walking distance from Whitman College.

"The owners have made a substantial investment in this property," said Burgett. "The guest rooms, Roaring Start breakfast area, lobby and fitness room have all been completely renovated."

About Red Lion Hotels Corporation:
Red Lion Hotels Corporation is a hospitality company primarily engaged in the franchising, ownership and operation of hotels located in ten states and one Canadian province. As of Oct. 16, 2013, the company has 54 hotels system wide. The Red Lion Hotels and Red Lion Inn & Suites network is comprised of 52 hotels with 9,090 rooms and 462,822 square feet of meeting space. The Leo Hotel Collection is comprised of two hotels with 3,256 rooms and 241,000 square feet of meeting space. The Company also owns and operates an entertainment and event ticket distribution business. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.redlion.com.

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