Red Lion Hotels & Inns (by Hilton)

VANCOUVER, Wash. / In their continuing expansion into a nationwide brand, Red Lion Hotels & Inns® announces the opening of the brand's newest property - The Red Lion Hotel® St. Paul in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Formerly the Ramada Inn & Conference Center St. Paul, the 144-room hotel is owned and managed by Starbound St. Paul Hotel, under a franchise agreement with Red Lion Hotels, Inc.

"Our new St. Paul location provides the Red Lion brand with an ideal hotel for both the leisure and business traveler in our first location east of the Mississippi River," said Tom Murray, chief operating officer of Red Lion Hotels & Inns. "With its close proximity to the Xcel Center, 3M Headquarters and the newly renovated St. Paul Convention Center, the hotel is virtually within minutes of all area attractions and businesses."

All guestrooms at the Red Lion Hotel St. Paul include a comfortable sitting area, iron and ironing board, coffee maker and hair dryer. Guests will enjoy a complimentary USA Today®.

Business travelers can choose to stay in two executive levels featuring an upgraded business amenity package. The hotel has 15 meeting rooms with more than 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting space for hosting a board meeting of 10 to a banquet of 400. A business center with computer, copier, fax machine and Internet access also is available.

The Red Lion Hotel St. Paul offers the Lions Den, a family style restaurant featuring local dishes such as specially prepared walleye as well as traditional favorites such as steaks and burgers. If guests prefer something light to eat, the fireplace lounge offers a wide selection of cocktails and appetizers.

Hotel recreational facilities consist of an indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center and a sauna. Skiing facilities, golf and tennis courses are nearby.

"With the current Red Lion marketing initiatives and dynamic direct sales organization, we are provided with tools to help in our efforts to maximize our backyard accounts," said Wayne Mitchell, managing partner of the newest property. "Along with Red Lion's easy to understand and meaningful loyalty program, Red Lion Club®, we have the opportunity to capture new customers as well as recognize our frequent travelers."

As part of the Red Lion Hotels & Inns family, the Red Lion Hotel St. Paul offers guests exciting travel rewards through the Red Lion Club program, including complimentary stays and U.S. Savings Bonds. Those special corporate clients can also earn Alaska Mileage Plan®, American AAdvantage® or Northwest WorldPerks® frequent flyer miles for each stay.

The Red Lion Hotel St. Paul address is 1870 Old Hudson Road, St. Paul, Minnesota 55119-4377; telephone 651/735-2333; fax 651/735-1953. The property is located 12 miles from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and just minutes east of Downtown St. Paul. The hotel is only two blocks to the Sun Ray Shopping Center and three blocks from the 3M World Headquarters.

Nearby points of interest include the Minnesota Science and Children's Museum, the Mall of America and the Afton Alps Ski Area.

For more information on Red Lion Hotels & Inns, visit our brand Web site at www.redlion.com, contact your professional travel agent or call 1-800-RED-LION(TM) in the U.S. and Canada.

Jeanne Datz Rice
Hilton Hotels Corporation Communications
+1 310 205-4545