Press Release: Red Lion Hotels & Inns
June 5, 2001
VANCOUVER, WA -- Red Lion Hotels & Inns® yesterday announced the opening of the brand's 38th property and
its 12th in Oregon -- the 67-room Red Lion Inn & Suites McMinnville.
Formerly the Vineyard Suites, the Red Lion Inn & Suites McMinnville is owned by Nebulae, LLC under a license
agreement with Red Lion Hotels, Inc., a franchise subsidiary of Beverly Hills-based Hilton Hotels Corporation,
and managed by Hilton Hotels Corporation.
``We are very pleased to introduce a Red Lion property in Oregon's world-famous wine country,'' said Tom Murray,
chief operating officer of Red Lion Hotels & Inns and senior vice president - hotel division for Hilton Hotels
Corporation. ``The hotel is located in a lovely rural setting, yet is just a short drive from Portland and several
of the area's airports. It is an ideal location for a getaway vacation.''
Guestrooms at the Red Lion Inn & Suites McMinnville include a comfortable sitting area, microwave and mini
refrigerator, iron and ironing board, coffee maker and hair dryer.
Business amenities include a phone with dataport, Internet access, email, fax and copy machines. Conference facilities
are also available with two meeting rooms totaling over 1,300 square feet. The hotel also offers complimentary
breakfast and a gift shop featuring popular Oregon products.
For recreation, an indoor heated pool and spa and an exercise facility are available on premises. Golf, hiking,
fishing, beaches and tennis are nearby.
We have a lot to offer guests who wish to experience the quality and convenience of our Red Lion here in the beautiful
Willamette Valley,`` said Linda Ridgeway, general manager of the newest Red Lion hotel. ''With more than 35 wineries
in the immediate vicinity and Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose® right next door, we look forward to welcoming guests
from around the world with a hotel they can trust.``
As part of the Red Lion Hotels & Inns family, the Red Lion Inn & Suites McMinnville offers guests exciting
travel rewards through the Red Lion Club(TM) program, including complimentary stays, Hilton HHonors® bonus
points, and U.S. Savings Bonds. Those who pay qualified rates can also earn Alaska Mileage Plan®, American
AAdvantage® or Northwest WorldPerks® frequent flyer miles for each stay.
The Red Lion Inn & Suites McMinnville's address is 2535 Three Mile Lane, McMinnville, Oregon 97128; telephone
503-472-1500; fax 503-474-1171. Nearby points of interest include the Spirit Mountain Casino, Chinook Winds Casino,
Gallery Players of Oregon, The Michael King Smith Evergreen Aviation Education Center and ocean beaches. The property
is 50 miles from Portland International Airport.
Red Lion Hotels & Inns was founded in 1959 and is owned by Hilton Hotels Corporation, recognized internationally
as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises approximately 1,900 hotels,
resorts and vacation ownership properties. Its portfolio includes many of the world's best known and most highly
regarded hotel brands, including Hilton®, Conrad(TM), Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton
Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Harrison Conference Centers®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand
Vacations Company®, Homewood Suites® by Hilton and Red Lion Hotels & Inns®. For more information
on Red Lion Hotels & Inns, visit our brand website at www.redlion.com, contact your professional travel agent
or call 800-RED-LION(TM) in the U.S. and Canada.
SOURCE: Red Lion Hotels & Inns