Summary:
- Red Lion Inn & Suites is now open in Urbana, Illinois.
- The property is owned by Amit Amin.
- It is near Crystal Lake Park and the University of Illinois Willard Airport.
Red Lion Inn & Suites is now open in Urbana, Illinois. The hotel is six miles from the University of Illinois Willard Airport.
The 127-room, midscale hotel is near Crystal Lake Park, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, the Spurlock Museum and Urbana’s Market at the Square. It is owned by Amit Amin, marking his second Sonesta property, along with Americas Best Value Inn Rockford, Illinois, Sonesta International Hotels Corp. said in a statement.
“Sonesta warmly welcomes Red Lion Inn & Suites Urbana to the portfolio,” said Keith Pierce, Sonesta’s executive vice president and president of franchise and development. “Located in proximity to The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, this property will provide exceptional service and local charm to travelers touring the institution, visiting family and friends, and for those looking to explore surrounding state parks.”
The brand also had a recent opening in Junction City, Kansas.













