Multi-brand hotel operator with 1,100+ properties across three continents
Sonesta runs a diversified portfolio of 13 hotel brands spanning 1,100 properties and 100,000+ rooms globally. The hiring surge is heavily operations-focused (450+ open roles) with junior-heavy hiring, reflecting pressure on housekeeping, food service, and guest-experience delivery — priorities evident in active projects around preventive maintenance, food cost control, and extended-stay revenue strategies.
Notable leadership hires: Security Director, Food and Beverage Director, Group Sales Director, Assistant Director of Engineering, Assistant Director of Finance
Sonesta is the 8th largest hotel company in the US, operating 13 distinct brands including The Royal Sonesta, The James Hotels, Red Lion Hotels, and value-tier properties like Americas Best Value Inn and Canadas Best Value Inn. The portfolio spans hotels, resorts, suites, and cruises across three continents. The company operates a tiered loyalty program, Sonesta Travel Pass, which allows members to earn points redeemable across the full brand family. With a 85+ year history in hospitality, Sonesta emphasizes destination-driven guest experiences and employee-led service delivery.
Sonesta operates 1,100+ hotels across 13 brands with 100,000+ rooms distributed across three continents, making it the 8th largest hotel company in the US.
Sonesta operates 13 brands: The Royal Sonesta, The James Hotels, Classico Collection, Sonesta Hotels & Resorts, MOD Collection, Sonesta Select, Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites, Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites, Signature Inn, Americas Best Value Inn, and Canadas Best Value Inn.
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