Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center

510 Kelso Dr., Kelso, WA 98626 United States (USA) near Exit 40 on I-5 (~0.4mi)
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3.0 Star Property
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3.0/5

Based on 367 guest reviews

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  • Includes an outdoor pool
  • Fitness + Health Center
  • 161 rooms in property
  • 2 floors in property
  • 2 suites in property
  • Check-in: 3:00pm
  • Group booking rating of 10.0/10
  • 9 conference rooms in property

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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

Room Types

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Check Rates2 Double Beds 304sqft Free WiFi, Refrigerator, Microwave Desk CHair, Iron Board Hairdryer Cable TV C
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Check RatesAAA CAA Rate Accessible 2 Queen Beds 417sqft Refrigerator, Microwave Desk CHair, Iron Board Hairdrye
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Check RatesAccessible 1 King Roll in Shower 304sqft Refrigerator, Microwave Desk CHair, Iron Board Hairdryer Ha
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Check RatesAccessible 1 Queen 304sqft Refrigerator, Microwave Desk CHair, Iron Board Hairdryer Clock Radio Hand
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Check RatesAccessible 2 Double Beds Roll in Shower 417sqft Refrigerator Microwve Desk CHair, Iron Board Hairdry
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Check RatesAccessible 2 Queen Beds 417sqft Refrigerator, Microwave Desk CHair, Iron Board Hairdryer Clock Radio
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Check RatesPremium 2 Queen 438sqft Free WiFi, Refrigerator Micro Wave Desk CHair, Iron Board Hairdryer Cable TV
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Local Attractions

Tam O'Shanter Park; Stan Rister Stadium; Lower Columbia College; Mt. St. Helens; Johnston Ridge Observatory; Weyerhaeuser Forest Learning Center; Lelooska Center; Ape Caves; Trail of Two Forests; Lake Sacajawea; Cowlitz County Museum; Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts; Rose Center for the Performing Arts; Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens; Cedar Grist Mill; Three Rivers Golf Course

Verified Reviews of Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"The property is showing its age.)."
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Outside the paint is flaking away, room wallpaper peeling off, shower on/off handle feature too hard to work easily.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
30-Mar-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Mar 29 to Sun Mar 30 2025 at a $104.99 average nightly rate.
"Dirty"
Overall Score2.0/ 5
The property is in need of major renovation.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
11-Mar-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Mar 08 to Sun Mar 09 2025 at a $98.99 average nightly rate.
"Wonderful place to stay."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Very friendly staff went out of their way to help me. We had a handicap accessible room.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
02-Jan-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Dec 30 to Tue Dec 31 2024 at a $108.99 average nightly rate.
"Room filthy, police/ambulance called, man bleeding in lobby felt unsafe."
Overall Score1.0/ 5
Cancellled reservations after seeing above incident. Management unconcerned. Scary, unsafe, filthy, bad odors. Pool looked like a sewer. Hotel needs lots of improvements. Would never recommend. Requesting a refund.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
27-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jul 23 to Wed Jul 24 2024 at a $130.90 average nightly rate.
"Pool and service."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Good service and we enjoyed the outside pool.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
10-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Jul 07 to Mon Jul 08 2024 at a $153.43 average nightly rate.
"Kinda Spendy"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Good hotel, comfortable bed, cleanliness could be improved Hallways seems dingy and dirty, breakfast was decent, over all a good spot, but the price seemed a little steep for what it is.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
17-Jun-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jun 15 to Sun Jun 16 2024 at a $126.65 average nightly rate.
3.0 out of 5. Based on 367 guest reviews

Property Description

The Red Lion Kelso has recently undergone a transformation in both guestrooms and meeting space. Our 161 non-smoking guestrooms offer our guests "Stay Comfortable" pillow top mattresses, granite countertops & workstations, Bath & Body Works personal amenities and complimentary high speed wireless internet. In-room coffee, iron, ironing board and hair dryer are standard amenities in all guestrooms. Our standard guestrooms offer either 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds, and our deluxe guestrooms offer more square footage, 2 Queen Beds, microwave and refrigerator. With 10,000 square feet of meeting space, the Red Lion Kelso offers comfortable meeting arrangements for groups of 8 - 250. On site, we invite our guests to visit our Roaring Start Breakfast Buffet, TullY's Coffee Bar and Scoreboard Sports Lounge. Rounding out our amenities, we offer a complimentary fitness room, business center, outdoor seasonal pool and year round Jacuzzi.

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 3:00pm
Check Out: 12:00pm
Year of Last Renovation: 2007
Floors: 2
Rooms: 161
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 161
Handicap Rooms: 8
Suites: 2
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 9 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 10000 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 350 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: 1.0 Mi
Lounge/Bar Hours: 3pm - 1am
Ownership: NIMRTA MGT INC
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Group rooms/meeting cancellation - based on 120 days, % of lost revenue may be charged. Individuals responsible for paying for own guestrooms, 4pm day of arrival cancellation or first night stay charged
Nightly Parking: 0
Typical Group Deposit: 25%
Total Taxes: 10.90%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Occupancy Tax: 3.00%
City Tax: 7.90%
Food and Beverage Tax: 7.90%
Audio Visual Tax: 7.90%
Porterage Fee: 4.00 Per Item (Based on round trip)
Additional Person Fee: 10.00 Per Person (18 & older above 2 person)
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 18.00%
Audio Visual Service Charge: 18.00%
Banquet Bartender Fees: 150.00 Per Function (Each bartender)
Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: 10.95 Per Person
Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: 15.95 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: 17.95 Per Person
Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: 15.95 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: 17.95 Per Person
Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: 16.95 Per Person
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 26.95 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: 28.95 Per Person
Banquet Gallon of Coffee: 24.00 Per Person (per gallon)

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Central location
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • Travellers cheques accepted

Airport & Shuttle Information

Portland International Airport - 52 miles south. Area shuttles available at a fee.

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
$20 - non refundable, unless an R&R member, then pet stays free

About Red Lion Hotels

  • Spacious rooms, comfortable beds and free Wi-Fi
  • Professional and flexible meeting space
  • Hello Rewards is a guest recognition program designed to give guests extra benefits for their hotel stay
  • Membership rewards include a free stay every 7 stays, express check-in/check-out, late check-out and room upgrades based upon availability, and other exclusive offers
  • LCD flat-screen TV's, mini-fridge, microwave, and work desks in every room

The Red Lion Hotels highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center.

Feel free to use the Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Kelso event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)		 Size
(sqft.)		 Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout		 Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout		 Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout		 Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout		 U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout		 Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space		 Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout		 Theater
Theater Layout		 Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting		 Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Red Lion Ballroom 90 x 55 x 11 4950--/200140220140100100--/----30015
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Red Lion Ballroom

The Ballroom is comprised of 3 sections that can be used as one, two or three separate event spaces. Each section is 1,650Sq.Ft. and a combined 4,950Sq.Ft. with a ceiling height of 11'6". At entrance there is a Gallery Pre- Function area suitable for registration, displays, and any additional needed event space as well as Four additional Event rooms directly across from Ballroom.
Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
4950 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
90 x 55 x 11 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
18
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Air Conditioning
Based on food & beverage revenue and guestrooms utilized, meeting room rental is discounted. Meeting room pricing will be proposed based on the preliminary details of your event.
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Pine, Alder, Douglas & Oak Rooms 30 x 32 x 8 960--/50--30252525--/--70751
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Pine, Alder, Douglas & Oak Rooms

4 Breakout rooms adjacent to Ballroom. Each features one wall of windows, with individual outside entrances.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
960 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
30 x 32 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
4
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Based on food & beverage revenue and guestrooms utilized, meeting room rental is discounted. Meeting room pricing will be proposed based on the preliminary details of your event.
Maple Room 15 x 18 x 8 270--/----------10--/--------
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Maple Room

Second floor boardroom features a built in whiteboard and windows facing the second floor gallery.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
270 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
15 x 18 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Power Outlets:
3
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
Based on food & beverage revenue and guestrooms utilized, meeting room rental is discounted. Meeting room pricing will be proposed based on the preliminary details of your event.
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Spruce 55 x 30 x 11 0--/----80--------/--150200--
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Spruce

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
0 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
55 x 30 x 11 Ft.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
    Birch 30 x 32 x 10 0--/------202020--/--4040--
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    Birch

    Room Type:
    General Meeting Room
    Total Size:
    0 Sq. Mi
    Dimensions:
    30 x 32 x 10 Ft.
    Floor Level:
    Natural Light?:
    No
    Obstructions?
    No
    Built In Screens?
    No
    Built In Stage?
    No
    Built In A/V?
    No
    Amenities Available
      Douglas or Oak 30 x 32 x 8 0--/----40--40----/--7030--
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      Douglas or Oak

      Room Type:
      General Meeting Room
      Total Size:
      0 Sq. Mi
      Dimensions:
      30 x 32 x 8 Ft.
      Floor Level:
      Natural Light?:
      No
      Obstructions?
      No
      Built In Screens?
      No
      Built In Stage?
      No
      Built In A/V?
      No
      Amenities Available
        Cedar 55 x 30 x 11 0--/----80--------/--150200--
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        Cedar

        Room Type:
        General Meeting Room
        Total Size:
        0 Sq. Mi
        Dimensions:
        55 x 30 x 11 Ft.
        Floor Level:
        Natural Light?:
        No
        Obstructions?
        No
        Built In Screens?
        No
        Built In Stage?
        No
        Built In A/V?
        No
        Amenities Available
          Hemlock 55 x 30 x 11 0--/----80--------/--150200--
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          Hemlock

          Room Type:
          General Meeting Room
          Total Size:
          0 Sq. Mi
          Dimensions:
          55 x 30 x 11 Ft.
          Floor Level:
          Natural Light?:
          No
          Obstructions?
          No
          Built In Screens?
          No
          Built In Stage?
          No
          Built In A/V?
          No
          Amenities Available
            Alder or Pine 30 x 32 x 8 0--/----40--40----/--7075--
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            Alder or Pine

            Room Type:
            General Meeting Room
            Total Size:
            0 Sq. Mi
            Dimensions:
            30 x 32 x 8 Ft.
            Floor Level:
            Natural Light?:
            No
            Obstructions?
            No
            Built In Screens?
            No
            Built In Stage?
            No
            Built In A/V?
            No
            Amenities Available
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              FAQs about Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center

              What time is check in?

              Check in time is 3:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

              What time is check out?

              Check out time is 12:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

              How many rooms does Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center have?

              There are 161 rooms in the property.

              Is there any meeting space at Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center?

              Yes, they have 9 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

              Can I get a AAA rate at Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center?

              Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA CAA Rate 1 King 304sqft Free WiFi, Refrigerator, Microwave Desk CHair, Iron Board Hairdryer Cabl

              Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center?

              Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

              Is there a gym at Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center?

              Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

              Is there a pool at Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center?

              Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property..

              Testimonials:

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              "I will definitely use your service again in the future. I am so impressed with how much you followed-up with me and how helpful you have been. So, a great big THANK YOU to you and to your company for making the process as painless as possible. Hotel searching can be a daunting task with so many options in the area, but you made it so easy!" D.D. - Jacksonville, FL

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