Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta Opens in Kansas City

NEWTON, MA [May 12, 2026] – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the opening of Red Lion Inn & Suites Kansas City, a 132-room, interior corridor midscale hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. The hotel is located near Worlds of Fun entertainment attraction and near the Truman Sports Complex.

“We are excited to open Red Lion Inn & Suites Kansas City, a city celebrated for its rich jazz heritage, barbeque and iconic fountains,” said Keith Pierce, Sonesta’s Co-CEO. “As we scale the Red Lion brand nationwide, we are eager to serve this vibrant community and further strengthen our presence in the region.”

Vibrant and authentic, the Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta® 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 Kansas City 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 10 countries. Sonesta owns, manages and/or franchises under The Royal Sonesta®; The James™, Classico Collection by Sonesta™, Sonesta Hotels, Resorts & Cruises®; MOD Collection by Sonesta™, Sonesta Select®; Sonesta Essential®, 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 Sonesta.com or to join our portfolio visit Franchise.Sonesta.com, email development@Sonesta.com or call 617.658.1596.