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Red Lion Hotel Anaheim is Newest Addition to Red Lion Hotel Network
308 Room Hotel is located a block from Disneyland® Resort
Spokane, WA (April 03, 2009) —
Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE:RLH)
announced that it has completed the $16 million dollar conversion of
the new Red Lion Hotel Anaheim, formerly the Anaheim Maingate
Hotel, a 308 room, full service hotel in Anaheim, California,
after extensive renovation of guest rooms, public space and exterior.
This conversion marks the company’s re-entry into the Southern
California market.
The hotel is located on South Harbor Boulevard in Anaheim, California,
a block from Disneyland® Park, Disney’s California Adventure®
Park, Downtown Disney® District, and the Anaheim Convention Center.
The twelve month renovation program included extensive renovations to
guest rooms, public areas and the exterior appearance to reposition the
hotel to meet Red Lion’s upscale brand standards. The guest rooms
feature granite countertops, flat screen televisions, plush pillow top
beds and new upscale furnishings. The public areas and the exterior
renovation provide guests a contemporary and inviting experience and a
beautiful new sense of arrival.
Anupam Narayan, President and CEO of Red Lion Hotels Corporation, said,
"The transformation of this hotel has been extraordinary. It provides
both our leisure and corporate meeting guests a great destination
location. It will also provide exceptional exposure for Red Lion to the
millions of travelers who visit Disneyland and the Anaheim Convention
Center every year.”
Red Lion Hotel Anaheim – Unique in
Design
The Red Lion Hotel Anaheim has been completely transformed into a
premier place to stay when visiting Anaheim. The vibrant new style
throughout the hotel is both timeless and contemporary. The rich,
earth-toned color scheme and sophisticated design can be seen in every
piece of furniture with luxurious finishes and fabrics throughout. An
inviting lounge area by the pool provides the perfect ambience for
cocktails and conversation.
“We are pleased with this hotel’s overall design and amenities,” said
Hermann Haastrup, General Manager. “The beautifully appointed
rooms and public spaces combine a forward thinking design concept with
a distinct Red Lion style to fit the Southern California culture. The
family-friendly rooms with refrigerators and microwaves are perfect for
weekend getaways, especially with our great theme park packages. We
don’t overlook the comfort of our business traveler with the technology
they need to stay efficient. The hotel is also well suited for
corporate retreats and provides great access to the area’s activities
for the families that might accompany them. It is a solution that
delivers on our brand promise to Stay Comfortable.”
Guest Room Accommodations &
Amenities
In keeping with the level of services and amenities expected of the
brand, the Red Lion Hotel Anaheim ensures that everything is designed
to be effortless and to provide the utmost comfort. The 308 newly
renovated guestrooms continue the hotel’s rich, earth-toned color
scheme throughout. Sparked by vibrant red accents and classic motifs,
it’s a unique contemporary twist incorporating emblems of travel trunks
and classic luggage with details like cube-shaped bedside lamps, modern
clean-lined furniture and ample workspace. Guest room features include
37” plasma flat screen TV’s, IPod® alarm clocks, plush pillow top
Stay Comfortable beds, and granite bath countertops.
Hotel Location
The Red Lion Hotel Anaheim is one block from the main gate of
Disneyland® Resort and a
block from the Anaheim Convention Center.
The hotel is just moments away from other Southern California
destinations including Medieval Times®, Pirate’s Adventure Dinner,
the Honda Center, Anaheim Stadium, Knott’s Berry Farm®, local
shopping at the new Anaheim GardenWalk, and easy access to both Newport
and Huntington Beaches.
Meeting Space
For meetings, the hotel offers 5,211 square feet of flexible meeting
space complete with beautiful new interiors, or choose a casual
poolside setting for informal meetings or private celebrations. Full
catering services provide creative solutions for banquets accommodating
up to 350 people and smaller meetings and celebrations.
Dining
The hotel offers two distinctive dining experiences:
- 18FIFTY Bar & Grill is an urban California resort restaurant
offering contemporary American cuisine showcasing California’s rich and
diverse history. The bar evokes relaxation through the ambiance created
by the dramatic outdoor pool terrace.
- Café2Go - Grab a bite on the go. This lobby café
offers
a variety of hot and cold menu items to allow guests to get out and
about quickly.
Reservations
To make reservations, visit www.redlion.com
or call 1-800-Red Lion, or
call the hotel directly at (714)750-2801.
About Red Lion Hotels Corporation
Red Lion Hotels Corporation is a hospitality and leisure company
primarily engaged in the ownership, operation and franchising of
upscale and midscale hotels under its Red Lion® brand. As of
December 31, 2008, the RLH hotel network was comprised of 47 hotels
located in nine states and one Canadian province, with 8,910 rooms and
437,626 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.
Contact:
Hermann Haastrup
General Manager
Red Lion Hotel Anaheim
(714) 750-2801 ext. 2986
hermann.haastrup@redlion.com
Marlena Nelson
Director of Sales and Marketing
Red Lion Hotel Anaheim
Direct (714) 383-6183
Main (714) 750-2801
marlena.nelson@redlion.com
Julie Langenheim
Corporate Services and Asset Manager
Red Lion Hotels Corporation
(509)459-6100
julie.langenheim@redlion.com
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