Sonesta International Hotels Corp. has opened the Red Lion Gillette (Wy.) and Sonesta Grand Rapids (Mich.). The Red Lion Gillette is a 159-room, select-service value hotel while the Sonesta Grand Rapids Airport is a 183-room upscale airport property.
“We are excited to open the first Sonesta hotels in Gillette, Wy., and Grand Rapids, Mich.,” Norman Leslie, co-founder of Lodging Opportunity Fund and Legendary Capital, said in a statement. Legendary Capital is a private hotel real estate investment trust based in Fargo, N.D. “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.”
“Sonesta’s portfolio continues expanding with the opening of both Red Lion Gillette in late March and Sonesta Grand Rapids last week,” said Keith Pierce, EVP and president franchise & development, Sonesta. “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.”