RLHC Announces the Red Lion Hotel Orlando - Kissimmee Maingate
516-Room Hotel to Open at Disney World's Main Gate Before Year End
SPOKANE, Wash. – RLHC (Red Lion Hotels Corporation) (NYSE:RLH) announced today it will open a 516-room Red Lion Hotel in Kissimmee, located near the Walt Disney World® Resort, after signing a franchise license agreement with the owners of a resort and spa there.
"Given the success RLHC has had with its Anaheim Red Lion Hotel, we believe our Orlando property will be the perfect East Coast counterpart for guests," said Jeff Carter of Carter Hospitality Group, LLC., whose affiliate owns the property. "We are excited to rebrand to the Red Lion name in time to meet holiday demand."
Expected to open in December, the Red Lion Hotel Orlando - Kissimmee Maingate is located at 7300 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. The hotel has 516 guest rooms, concierge services, a business center, multilingual staff, complimentary parking and Wi-Fi, and Angel's Rock n' Roll Café-Bar. Set on 23 sprawling acres with lush landscaping, stunning fountains, mesmerizing water views and community fire pits, the property has become a popular meeting space for engagement parties, bridal showers, weddings and receptions.
"This is another landmark signing for the Red Lion brand," said RLHC Senior Vice President and Chief Franchise Officer Brian Quinn. "The addition of this prime property near Disney Worldaccounts for well over 1,000 guest rooms on the East Coast."
The future Red Lion Hotel Orlando - Kissimmee Maingate is near Magic Kingdom® Park, Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, Epcot®, Disney Hollywood Studios®, Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, Disney Springs (TM), and other area attractions.
About RLH Corporation
RLH Corporation is an innovative hotel company focused on the franchising of upscale, midscale and economy hotels. The company maximizes return on invested capital for hotel owners across North America through relevant brands, industry-leading technology and forward-thinking services. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.rlhco.com.
