SPOKANE, Wash.—RLHC (Red Lion Hotels Corporation) announced today it will open a 516-room Red Lion Hotel in Kissimmee, Fla., 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, 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 has 516 guestrooms, concierge services, a business center, multilingual staff, complimentary parking and Wi-Fi, and Angel’s Rock n’ Roll Café-Bar. Set on 23 acres with lush landscaping, fountains, 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 World accounts for well over 1,000 guestrooms 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, and other area attractions.
