Red Lion Hotel Anaheim is Newest Addition to Red Lion Hotel Network

SPOKANE, Wash., Feb. 18 - Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE:RLH) announced that it has completed the conversion of the new Red Lion Hotel Anaheim, formerly the Anaheim Maingate Hotel, a 310 room, full service hotel in Anaheim, California, after extensive renovation of guest rooms, public space and exterior. This conversion marks the company’s re-entry into the Southern California market.

The hotel is located on South Harbor Boulevard in Anaheim, California, a block from Disneyland(R) Park, Disney’s California Adventure(R) Park, Downtown Disney(R) District, and the Anaheim Convention Center.

The twelve month renovation program included extensive renovations to guest rooms, public areas and the exterior appearance to reposition the hotel to meet Red Lion’s upscale brand standards. The guest rooms feature granite countertops, flat screen televisions, plush pillow top beds and new upscale furnishings. The public areas and the exterior renovation provide guests a contemporary and inviting experience and a beautiful new sense of arrival.

Anupam Narayan, President and CEO of Red Lion Hotels Corporation, said, “The transformation of this hotel has been extraordinary. It provides both our leisure and corporate meeting guests a great destination location. It will also provide exceptional exposure for Red Lion to the millions of travelers who visit Disneyland and the Anaheim Convention Center every year.”

Red Lion Hotel Anaheim - Unique in Design

The Red Lion Hotel Anaheim has been completely transformed into a premier place to stay when visiting Anaheim. The vibrant new style throughout the hotel is both timeless and contemporary. The rich, earth-toned color scheme and sophisticated design can be seen in every piece of furniture with luxurious finishes and fabrics throughout. An inviting lounge area by the pool provides the perfect ambience for cocktails and conversation.

“We are pleased with this hotel’s overall design and amenities,” said Hermann Haastrup, General Manager. “The beautifully appointed rooms and public spaces combine a forward thinking design concept with a distinct Red Lion style to fit the Southern California culture. The family-friendly rooms with refrigerators and microwaves are perfect for weekend getaways, especially with our great theme park packages. We don’t overlook the comfort of our business traveler with the technology they need to stay efficient. The hotel is also well suited for corporate retreats and provides great access to the area’s activities for the families that might accompany them. It is a solution that delivers on our brand promise to Stay Comfortable.”

Guest Room Accommodations & Amenities

In keeping with the level of services and amenities expected of the brand, the Red Lion Hotel Anaheim ensures that everything is designed to be effortless and to provide the utmost comfort. The 310 newly renovated guestrooms continue the hotel’s rich, earth-toned color scheme throughout. Sparked by vibrant red accents and classic motifs, it’s a unique contemporary twist incorporating emblems of travel trunks and classic luggage with details like cube-shaped bedside lamps, modern clean-lined furniture and ample workspace. Guest room features include 37” plasma flat screen TV’s, iPod(R) alarm clocks, plush pillow top Stay Comfortable beds, and granite bath countertops.

Hotel Location

The Red Lion Hotel Anaheim is one block from the main gate of Disneyland(R) Resort and a block from the Anaheim Convention Center. The hotel is just moments away from other Southern California destinations including Medieval Times(R), Pirate’s Adventure Dinner, the Honda Center, Anaheim Stadium, Knott’s Berry Farm(R), local shopping at the new Anaheim GardenWalk, and easy access to both Newport and Huntington Beaches.

Meeting Space

For meetings, the hotel offers 5,211 square feet of flexible meeting space complete with beautiful new interiors, or choose a casual poolside setting for informal meetings or private celebrations. Full catering services provide creative solutions for banquets accommodating up to 350 people and smaller meetings and celebrations.

  Dining

  The hotel offers two distinctive dining experiences:
— 18FIFTY Bar & Grill is an urban California resort restaurant offering
    contemporary American cuisine showcasing California’s rich and diverse
    history. The bar evokes relaxation through the ambiance created by the
    dramatic outdoor pool terrace.
— Cafe2Go - Grab a bite on the go. This lobby cafe offers a variety of
    hot and cold menu items to allow guests to get out and about quickly.

  Reservations

To make reservations, visit http://www.redlion.com or call 1-800-Red Lion, or call the hotel directly at (714)750-2801.

About Red Lion Hotels Corporation

Red Lion Hotels Corporation is a hospitality and leisure company primarily engaged in the ownership, operation and franchising of upscale and midscale hotels under its Red Lion(R) brand. As of December 31, 2008, the RLH hotel network was comprised of 47 hotels located in nine states and one Canadian province, with 8,910 rooms and 437,626 square feet of meeting space. The company also owns and operates an entertainment and event ticket distribution business. For more information, please visit the company’s website at http://www.redlion.com.

  Contact:
  Hermann Haastrup
  General Manager
  Red Lion Hotel Anaheim
  (714) 750-2801 ext. 2986
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  Marlena Nelson
  Director of Sales and Marketing
  Red Lion Hotel Anaheim
  Direct (714) 383-6183
  Main (714) 750-2801
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  Julie Langenheim
  Corporate Services and Asset Manager
  Red Lion Hotels Corporation
  (509)459-6100
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