SONESTA OPENS 25TH SONESTA ESSENTIAL® HOTEL WITH NEW KANSAS CITY LOCATION

NEWTON, MA [November 5, 2026] – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) announced the opening of Sonesta Essential Kansas City Speedway, a 45-room, upper-midscale hotel located at 234 North 78th Street in Kansas City, Kansas.

Designed for travelers seeking a consistent, high-quality stay, Sonesta Essential Kansas City Speedway offers contemporary amenities, comfortable workspaces and unmatched access to Kansas City’s premier racing destination.

Sonesta Essential Kansas City Speedway is the 25th opening for the Sonesta Essential® brand, furthering its growth and its commitment to delivering reliable, refined stays across key markets.

“Sonesta Essential Kansas City Speedway reflects our commitment to bringing first-rate, select-service hotels to influential, fast-growing markets, and we are proud that it is the owners’ second hotel with Sonesta,” said Keith Pierce, Co-CEO of Sonesta. “This continued confidence speaks to the strength of Sonesta and growth of the Sonesta Essential brand, which we are strategically scaling to meet travelers where they need us most, delivering dependable, premium accommodations at an affordable price.”

The Sonesta Essential brand focuses on the core elements of an outstanding stay. The new Kansas City hotel features the brand’s signature sleep program with elevated bedding, complimentary hot breakfast, all-day coffee, high-speed Wi-Fi and a state-of-the-art fitness center.

Sonesta Essential Kansas City Speedway guests can earn and redeem points as members of the award-winning Sonesta Travel Pass guest loyalty program.

ABOUT SONESTA®

About Sonesta International Hotels

Sonesta® is the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. according to Smith Travel Research (STR) with over 1,000 properties totaling 100,000 guest rooms across 13 brands in 11 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. Join now at https://www.sonesta.com/join-travel-pass.  For more information about Sonesta® visit Sonesta.com or to join our portfolio visit Franchise.Sonesta.com, email development@Sonesta.com or call 617.658.1596.