Today, Coast Hotels announced that The Governor has signed on as the newest addition to the popular West Coast hospitality brand. Located in Olympia, Wash., the recently renovated boutique hotel provides a leisurely getaway or productive place of business for guests visiting the busy state capitol.

"Olympia is a key city for Northwest business and political travelers, and growing in popularity with both regional and national tourists," said Doug Rigoni, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Coast Hotels. "Coast Hotels is excited to have a presence in the state capitol, and eager to embrace the distinctive personality of The Governor while providing the friendly experience our company prides itself on."

The Governor recently renovated and reopened 123 rooms. The refreshed rooms feature new modern decor, furnishings, bathrooms and amenities while boasting serene views of the state capitol, Capitol Lake, Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains.

Situated in a walkable area of Olympia, The Governor is close to more than 60 shops and restaurants, interactive museums, nearby attractions and three local colleges and universities. The guestrooms feature refrigerators, microwaves and high-speed internet access for a worry-free visit. The hotel also offers complimentary parking, meeting and banquet facilities for up to 160 guests, a free hot breakfast buffet every morning and more.

"We are excited to join the Coast Hotels family in part because of the strong guest services reputation of the brand," said Ryan Kang, director of sales for The Governor, a Coast Hotel. "We intend to leverage the approachability both Coast Hotels and The Governor are known for to provide a relaxing, peaceful and memorable stay for our guests."

For more information or to book a stay, please visit www.coasthotels.com. To connect with The Governor online, please "Like" the hotel's Facebook page at Governor Hotel Olympia or "follow" on Twitter at @Governor_Hotel.

Coast Hotels has 10 additional U.S. based properties in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington, with each hotel known for its unique personality, prime location and popular amenities.

About Coast Hotels

Each Coast Hotel property is as unique as the destinations they are located in, yet they all have something in common: friendly service and our always pleasant amenities. Coast Hotels offers properties throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Yukon, Alaska, California, Hawaii, and Washington State in cities large and small. As one of North America's fastest-growing hotel brands, Coast Hotels owes its continued expansion to its friendly service, prime locations, value, and guest satisfaction. Coast Hotels owns and franchises hotels under the Coast Hotels brand and manages hotels on both a Coast Hotels branded and independent basis.

About APA Hotels

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, APA has a network of more than 620 properties and over 93,000 rooms in Japan making it the country's largest hotel group. It also has one hundred percent ownership of Coast Hotels, the brand, and owns the six "by APA" hotels in Vancouver, Victoria, Chilliwack, Prince George, Edmonton, and Calgary. APA is known for their urban-style hotel concept that delivers high-quality, highly functional, and environmentally friendly hotels to the market.

Visit www.coasthotels.com or call 1.800.663.1144.