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Sonesta Announces 13 New Hotel Openings During the First Half of 2023

Sonesta’s Brands Add 1,000+ Rooms to Global Portfolio

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.

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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.

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Sonesta is one of the fastest growing hospitality companies in the U.S., celebrating an approximate 350% increase in its national portfolio. You will soon find nearly 300 Sonesta properties across seven brands operating in the U.S., Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Peru, and St. Maarten.

Signature Inn
Brand by Sonesta

Signature Inn brings classic Americana to life. We blend the old with the new, mixing in all the modern conveniences you’d expect, with colorful retro-modern styling. Our rooms are comfortable, our staff is welcoming, and our clocks are set back to the golden age of automobile travel.

Sonesta Essential
Brand by Sonesta

Sonesta Essential is the go-to choice for guests who value the simple joys of staying at a hotel while they experience the thrill of travel. We cut out all of the unnecessaries of ordinary hospitality experiences and put that money back into your pocket. Whether you’re briefly in town for business or your kid’s big tournament, or simply catching a good night’s sleep before the next leg of your cross-country road trip, Sonesta Essential is...

MOD, A Sonesta Collection
Brand by Sonesta

Sonesta’s creativity and attention to detail define this new brand that caters to the modern lifestyle. Inspired by the present and the future, the MOD portfolio is playful yet inviting for the contemporary traveler. MOD focuses on flexibility. With travel more accessible than ever, guests want to maintain their essential routines wherever they go. MOD exceeds this demand by augmenting hotels with curated F&B and eclectic design.

Americas Best Value Inn
Brand by Sonesta

Americas Best Value Inn takes pride in providing the best value in town for our guests. Founded on American values, we believe in simplicity, friendliness and honesty. A four-time Harris Poll Economy Hotel Brand of the Year winner based on familiarity, quality and purchase consideration, Americas Best Value Inn is also hotel owners’ choice for sensible brand standards designed to drive return guests and improve margins.

Sonesta Hotels & Resorts
Brand by Sonesta

Sonesta Hotels & Resorts allows guests to travel exactly how they like. Whether they’re looking to explore city destinations or relax beachside at our resorts, travelers can always expect excellent cuisine, personal service, and experiences tailored to their needs. Renowned for its unique destinations, Sonesta Hotels & Resorts are ideally suited for conversions and new build opportunities in primary and secondary markets.

Red Lion Inns & Suites
Brand by Sonesta

Red Lion Hotels has built a legacy on paving the way to great adventures. With friendly service and a passion sharing local expertise, our full-service hotel always delivers a memorable stay. Start your adventure with Red Lion Hotels and gain the support of a Top-10 hospitality company that puts owners first. All Red Lion Family of Hotels franchisees enjoy affordable and flat fees, reasonable agreements, flexible services and amenities, and...