Sonesta Expands Houston Footprint with New Red Lion Inn & Suites

NEWTON, MA [May 6, 2026] – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) announced the opening of Red Lion Inn & Suites Houston IAH Airport on Friday, May 1^st. This 96-room interior corridor, midscale hotel is located on John F. Kennedy Boulevard in Houston. 

“We are happy to have the Red Lion Inn & Suites Houston IAH Airport join the portfolio,” said Keith Pierce, Sonesta’s Co-CEO. “The location of this property is ideal for visitors and allows us to cater to travelers arriving and departing from George Bush Intercontintal Airport. We appreciate the convenience of another property in close proximity to an airport, making travel accommodations easier for guests traveling to and through Houston.”

Red Lion Inn & Suites Houston IAH Airport offers a complimentary airport shuttle and free parking on-site for guests. With easy access to Beltway 8 and the greater Houston metro area, guests have the opportunity to easily explore the city or to take advantage of the hotel amenities including swimming pool, health club and pet-friendly accommodations. 

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 equipped with free Wi-Fi, cable television, mini-fridges, and microwaves.

Guests of the Red Lion Inn & Suites Houston IAH Airport 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.