Red Lion Hotels Corp. Wednesday launched Hotel RL,

a new lifestyle brand that is part of a plan announced this summer aggressively to grow its portfolio outside the West Coast. The brand features The Steps, an open pavilion-style lobby where complimentary Wi-Fi and coffee service will be available, according to RLHC president and CEO Greg Mount. RLHC anticipates the first addition to Hotel RL this year and the opening or conversion of more properties in 2015.