Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has opened Red Lion Gillette in Gillette, WY, and Sonesta Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids, MI. Red Lion Gillette is a 159-room, select-service value hotel, while Sonesta Grand Rapids Airport is a 183-room upscale property.
“We are excited to open the first Sonesta hotels in Gillette, WY, and Grand Rapids, MI,” said Norman Leslie, cofounder, Lodging Opportunity Fund and Legendary Capital, a private hotel real estate investment trust based in Fargo, ND with hotel assets across the country. “We see immense opportunity for growth in both of these markets catering to both busy corporate travelers and on-the-go leisure guests. We are proud to introduce two of the brands offered by Sonesta.”
Keith Pierce, EVP/president, franchise & development, Sonesta, said, “Sonesta’s portfolio continues expanding with the opening of both Red Lion Gillette and Sonesta Grand Rapids. Establishing a Sonesta presence in Gillette and Grand Rapids underscores our commitment to growing the brand’s footprint and portfolio globally to reach consumers and owners across primary urban, secondary and tertiary markets.”
Brian Quinn, chief development officer, Sonesta, added, “We continue to expand our strong franchisee relationships by leveraging our unique experience as owners and operators. Franchisees recognize that our brands are designed to meet consumer and owner demands and that our fast, friendly and flexible approach helps to speed conversion to market for each location.”
