Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta Opens in Blue Springs, Missouri

Sonesta continues to expand Red Lion Inn & Suites hotel brand

NEWTON, MA [July 7, 2025] – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the opening of Red Lion Inn & Suites Blue Springs. The 60-room, midscale hotel is located at 701 NW South Outer Road in Blue Springs, Missouri, a suburb of Kansas City. The hotel is convenient to Independence Airport and Amtrak station and just 30 miles from Kansas City International Airport. Local attractions include the Harry S. Truman Museum & Library, Truman Sports Complex (home of both the Arrowhead Stadium and Kauffman Stadium), and Swope Park, the largest park and playground in greater Kansas City.

“The brand expansion of the Red Lion Hotels, Inn & Suites by Sonesta reflects the continued momentum behind our franchising strategy,” said Keith Pierce, Sonesta’s EVP and President of Franchise & Development. “We’re seeing increased interest from owners who value the flexibility, support, and national recognition that comes with joining the Sonesta portfolio. Red Lion Inn & Suites Blue Springs is a great example of how we’re working with franchisees to bring dependable, well-located hotels to market quickly and efficiently.”

Vibrant and authentic, the Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites brand has built a legacy on paving the way to great adventures. These hotels offer friendly service, local expertise and welcoming guest rooms. 

Guests of the Red Lion Inn & Suites Blue Springs can earn or redeem points as members of the award-winning Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program.

About Sonesta

Sonesta is the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. according to Smith Travel Research (STR) with approximately 1,100 properties totaling 100,000 guest rooms across 13 brands in eight countries. Sonesta owns, manages and/or franchises under The Royal Sonesta; The James, Classico Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Hotels & Resorts; MOD Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Select Hotels; Sonesta Essential Hotels, Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites, Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta; Signature Inn by Sonesta; Americas Best Value Inn by Sonesta and Canadas Best Value Inn by Sonesta. Redefining hospitality through its award-winning Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program, Sonesta offers guests the opportunity to earn and redeem points for unparalleled value and personalized experiences. Sonesta Travel Pass members receive the best rates, earn immediate points towards free nights, and accelerated status progression based on stays. Join now at https://www.sonesta.com/join-travel-pass.  For more information about Sonesta visit Franchise.Sonesta.com, email development@Sonesta.com or call 617.658.1596.