Sonesta Experiences Significant Growth in Domestic Full Service Meeting Hotels
August 14, 2012 - Sonesta has introduced four new additions to its full service portfolio. New hotels in Baltimore, Hilton Head Island, Houston and Philadelphia have joined the existing hotels in Boston, Miami and New Orleans. This growth triples the amount of domestic meeting space which now totals 150,000 square feet within the full service Royal Sonesta and Sonesta brands.
Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore offers a beautiful location on Baltimore's famed Inner Harbor. All 195 guest rooms offer luxurious bedding, high speed internet access, and refreshment center. The hotel features a swimming pool with panoramic views of the city, a 24-hour fitness center, racquetball and tennis courts and a 24-hour business center. Featuring 10,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore also accommodates meetings and events seasonally within a rooftop garden. Offering a sweeping grand staircase and a harbor view ballroom, the hotel is ideal for weddings and other upscale social occasions. Several restaurants located in the hotel offer fine and casual dining.
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, just 45 miles from Savannah and 90 miles from Charleston, offers a beautifully landscaped relaxed setting on the Atlantic Ocean. Each of the 340 well-appointed guest room and suite offers a private balcony. The resort features a beautiful outdoor swimming pool, snack bar and sundeck, beach club and the convenience of golf and tennis nearby. With 20,000 square feet of functional meeting space, Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island also accommodates meetings and events. The oceanfront pavilion offers spectacular views perfect for wedding receptions. Several restaurants include fine and casual dining. Services include a 24-hour business center and courtesy van service.
The Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston is located in the heart of Uptown Houston, just a few blocks from The Galleria, an upscale destination for shopping, dining and entertainment. The hotel offers 485 guest rooms, several dining options, a swimming pool and a 24-hour health club. Featuring 50,000 square feet of function space, the hotel ballroom easily accommodates 1,500 guests. This 23-story modern hotel is walking distance from the business district, just 8 miles from the Houston Convention Center and near many area attractions.
Sonesta Hotel Philadelphia is within walking distance of the business district and many popular downtown Philadelphia attractions. The 445 guest rooms offer luxurious bedding, high speed wireless internet access, and views of downtown Philadelphia. The hotel features a swimming pool with panoramic views of the city, a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center. With 16,000 square feet of meeting space, Sonesta Hotel Philadelphia easily accommodates meetings and events. The hotel features a restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night dining in a pub style atmosphere.
Sonesta Collection is a distinctive international collection of upscale hotels, resorts, cruise ships and extended stay hotels. Every property reflects the energy, style and spirit of its location. Locally inspired and artfully presented cuisine, luxurious accommodations and passionate personal service create an authentic and memorable guest experience. Discover Sonesta Hotels & Resorts in Baltimore, Boston, Hilton Head Island, Houston, Miami, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Sint Maarten (2), Chile (3), Colombia (4), Ecuador, Peru (7), and Egypt (13). Sonesta Hotels & Resorts are opening soon in: Panama City, Panama and Villavicencio, Colombia. Sonesta ES Suites is a new extended stay hotel brand managed by Sonesta. Each property features rooms with a dynamic work area designed for today's traveler, locally inspired food and beverage and flexible common space for connecting with others. You will find Sonesta ES Suites in Andover MA, Burlington MA, Malvern PA, Orlando FL, Parsippany NJ, Princeton NJ, and Somerset NJ, and opening soon in Columbia MD, Houston TX, Schaumburg IL, Atlanta GA, St. Louis MO, Charlotte NC, Myrtle Beach SC, and Auburn Hills MI. Visit Sonesta.com or call +1.617.315.9100 or 800.Sonesta (800.766.3782) in the U.S. and Canada.
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