with Radisson Hotels. The chain was established as Country Inn & Suites by former Carlson Hotels' owner, Carlson Companies in 1986 as a "middle-class" brand. Carlson Companies also owned the namesake, Country Kitchen restaurant chain at that time. In January 2018, two years after Carlson sold Carlson–Rezidor hotel group to HNA Group, the chain was rebranded into "Country Inn & Suites by Radisson". Park Inn by Radisson Park Inn by Radisson is a midscale hotel group. It is described as an "affordable hotel for business and leisure travelers." According to U.S. News & World Report, it offers "comfortable, contemporary accommodations and on-site restaurants." Radisson Rewards Radisson Rewards is a loyalty program launched by Radisson Hotels in 1999. It allows guests to earn and redeem points for free nights at Radisson properties. See also Meridian Gate, Cardiff, a skyscraper owned and occupied by Radisson Blu Tour du Crédit Lyonnais, a skyscraper partly occupied by Radisson Blu References External links Hotels established in 1909 Hotel chains in the United States 1909 establishments in Minnesota Radisson Hotel Group brands 2022 mergers and acquisitions