Newton, MA – Sonesta, the 8th largest hotel company in the US, today announced that it added 13 hotels to the company’s global portfolio during the first six months of 2023. The new hotels, with a total of more than 1,000 rooms, include (in order of opening):

  • Sonesta Nouba – Aswan Egypt
  • Americas Best Value Inn Laurel – Laurel, MD
  • Grand Z Hotel Casino by Red Lion Hotels – Central City, CO
  • Signature Inn Houston Galleria – Houston, TX
  • Americas Best Value Inn Carlisle – Carlisle, PA
  • Red Lion Inn & Suites Liberty – Liberty, MO
  • Red Lion Inn & Suites Gretna – Gretna, NE
  • Hotel 11, MOD a Sonesta Collection – Calgary, Ontario
  • Z Ocean Hotel, Classico a Sonesta Collection – Miami, FL
  • Americas Best Value Inn Lafayette – Lafayette, LA
  • Red Lion Inn & Suites Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA
  • The Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach – Miami, FL
  • Sonesta Essential Vacaville – Vacaville, CA
Sonesta’s progress in the first half of 2023 illustrates our success growing multiple brands across our platform and was driven by strong owner relationships and our ability to meet consumer needs. With additional growth opportunities through two new soft brands, a rapid and seamless conversion and signings process and effective communication with our owner community, we look forward to continued success in the latter half of 2023. Keith Pierce, Sonesta’s Executive Vice President, and the President of Franchise & Development at Sonesta

Late in 2021, Sonesta Franchising debuted in the U.S. with a complete platform of franchise services, hotel operations and franchise support. Since then, the company has seen significant growth with the recent launch of five brands including The James, Royal Sonesta, Sonesta Essential and two soft brands, Classico and MOD.

Our extensive hospitality experience gives us unique insight into owner and consumer demands and the ability to respond to emerging industry trends. As owners and operators ourselves, Sonesta has the expertise to open and run managed hotels such as The Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach and to create a brand portfolio that is attractive to franchisees. We will continue to build on our commitment to be fast, friendly and flexible. Brian Quinn, Sonesta’s Chief Development Officer

Sonesta’s portfolio of 17 brands offers owners and developers a diverse selection spanning the upper upscale, lifestyle, upscale, midscale, extended-stay, and economy segments. Sonesta’s continued growth, owner-centric approach, market availability and executive accessibility make it a compelling choice for developers.

About Sonesta

Sonesta is the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. according to Smith Travel Research (STR) with approximately 1,100 properties totaling 100,000 guest rooms across 13 brands in eight countries. Sonesta owns, manages and/or franchises under The Royal Sonesta; The James, Classico Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Hotels, Resorts & Cruises; MOD Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Select; Sonesta Essential, Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites, Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta; Signature Inn by Sonesta; Americas Best Value Inn by Sonesta and Canadas Best Value Inn by Sonesta. Redefining hospitality through its award-winning Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program, Sonesta offers guests the opportunity to earn and redeem points for unparalleled value and personalized experiences. Sonesta Travel Pass members receive the best rates, earn immediate points towards free nights, and accelerated status progression based on stays. For more information about Sonesta, visit Franchise.Sonesta.com, email [email protected] or call 1.617.658.1596. 

Lorie Juliano
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
+1 617 421 5429
Sonesta