Sonesta Expands Essential Hotel Brand in Morgantown, WV and Gonzalez, TX

NEWTON, MA [April 4, 2024] – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the opening of two new upper-midscale Sonesta Essential hotels in March. Sonesta Essential Morgantown is a 57-room hotel located at 15 Lawless Road in Morgantown, West Virginia, and Sonesta Essential Gonzales is a 52-room hotel located at 2019 Water Street in Gonzales, Texas.

“The opening of two new Sonesta Essential hotels showcases the continued growth of one of Sonesta’s newest brands,” said Keith Pierce, Sonesta’s EVP and President Franchise & Development. “As experienced hotel owners and operators, we have created a fast, friendly, and flexible model for our franchisees that allows for swift conversions into our portfolio.”

Sonesta Essential is a limited-service brand that provides guests with only the essentials for their stays.

Sonesta Essential features elevated bedding as part of the brand’s unique sleep program, high-speed complimentary WiFi, complimentary hot breakfast, premium all-day coffee and a fitness center.

Guests booking at Sonesta Essential can earn or redeem points in the award-winning Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program.

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 15 brands in eight countries. Sonesta owns, manages and/or franchises under The Royal Sonesta; The James, Classico – a Sonesta Collection, Sonesta Hotels & Resorts; MOD – a Sonesta Collection, Sonesta Select; Sonesta Essential, Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites and Sonesta Cruise Collection operating in Egypt, also; Sonesta Posadas del Inca; Red Lion Hotels; Red Lion Inn & Suites; Signature Inn; Americas Best Value Inn and Canadas Best Value Inn. 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 and its locations, visit Sonesta.com or call 1.800.SONESTA.