Monte HansenMonte Hansen joined Sonesta as General Manager of the 485-room Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston as the hotel began operation Monday. With over 15 years of experience in hospitality management, Hansen brings new leadership to the hotel team as the hotel transitions to Sonesta management. Hansen was most recently general manager at the Peabody Hotel in Little Rock, a Four Diamond full service convention center hotel. His experience includes senior management roles for the Greenbrier, the Peabody Hotel Memphis and the Gold Strike Casino Resort. The 485-room Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston is a AAA approved Four Diamond full service hotel located in the area of the Houston Galleria. The Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston is an upscale destination for shopping, dining and entertainment.