Sandman Hotel Group announced the acquisition of the 88-room Best Western Wayside Inn in Revelstoke. The property, located across from the existing 83-room Sandman Inn Revelstoke, will be amalgamated to form a new 171-room Sandman Inn in Revelstoke.

“The expansion of the Sandman Inn Revelstoke is an exciting addition to our portfolio,” says Taj Kassam, President of Sandman Hotel Group. “We strongly believe in the long term viability of the region as travellers come to appreciate the stunning beauty of this part of the province. Our parent company, Northland Properties Corporation, is involved with the blossoming Revelstoke Mountain project. Similarly, Sandman Hotel Group sees Revelstoke as a great place to be doing business.”

He added, “Our immediate plans are to welcome the Best Western team to Sandman by confirming continuous employment for all the employees. In the future, our plans include additional investment with the introduction of one our concept restaurants; Moxie’s, Shark Club or a Cucumber Cafe, further adding to Revelstoke’s growing array of dining options,”