Sonesta

The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York

Midtown East, New York $$$

“Landmark sleep cocoon”

Central

Heritage Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand → Wellness Silver Brilliant execution. And we’re picky. Wellness Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa. The whole shorthand → Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand →

The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel Seattle

Central Business District, Seattle $$

“Gold rush waystation”

Central

Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Heritage Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand → Wellness Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Wellness Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa. The whole shorthand →

Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach

City Center, Miami Beach $$

“Orchestra staircase folly”

Lively

Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Heritage Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand → Resort Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Resort A world of its own. No reason to leave the property. The whole shorthand →

The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop

Chicago Loop, Chicago $$

“Art Deco throwback”

Central

Heritage Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand → Social Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand → Design Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand →

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

Tenderloin, San Francisco $$

“Redwood cocktail stage”

Central

Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Heritage Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand → Social Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand →

The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill

Washington 2023 $$$

“City map atrium”

Central

Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Wellness Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Wellness Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa. The whole shorthand → Luxe Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand →

The Stephen F. Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

Downtown Austin, Austin $$

“Historic Congress Avenue fixture”

Central

Heritage Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand → Classic Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Classic A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars. The whole shorthand → Social Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand →

Americas Best Value Inn Sky Ranch

Palo Alto Orchards, Palo Alto $

“Silicon Valley roadside motel”

Central

Luxe Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Classic Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Classic A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars. The whole shorthand → Local Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand →

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Chicago Loop, Chicago $$

“Midcentury riverfront perch”

Central

Design Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Heritage Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand → Social Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand →

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

River North, Chicago $$

“River North glass perch”

Lively

Design Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Wellness Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Wellness Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa. The whole shorthand → Social Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand →

Our shorthand

What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.

How well they pull it off

Gold

Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.

Silver

Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.

Bronze

They did this well. You’ll notice.

Listed

A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.

The eight vibes

Design

Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.

Luxe

The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.

Local

Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.

Social

Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.

Heritage

A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.

Wellness

Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.

Classic

A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.

Resort

A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.

Scene — what’s outside the door

Lively

Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.

Central

Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.

Quiet

Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.

Secluded

A place apart: the property is the destination.