NEWTON, MA – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the opening of 45 hotels expanding the portfolio of franchisee NPA, a private equity firm, the largest purchaser in the planned encumbered sale of 113 managed properties. The successful transition of these Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites, and Sonesta Select Hotels highlight Sonesta’s asset-right strategy as they prepare to enter their fifth year of franchising in 2026.
The transition of these properties was completed in November, demonstrating Sonesta’s uncomplicated conversion process and NPS’s robust ability to close several hundred million dollars in transactions seamlessly and without delay. All properties will continue to operate under the Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites, and Sonesta Select Hotels brands, recognized for excellence and service in the extended stay and select service spaces.
We are thrilled to grow NPA’s presence in the Sonesta franchise portfolio. This milestone marks a major addition of 45 select service and extended stay properties to Sonesta’s US franchising portfolio. We are confident that NPA’s industry expertise and market knowledge will benefit these properties. In addition, NPA has agreed to add ten additional properties over the next thirty-six months. Keith Pierce, Sonesta’s Executive Vice President and President of Franchise & Development
In 2024, Sonesta announced the intention to sell 113 managed hotels. The properties are under agreement to four strategic partners, who have entered into new, long-term franchise agreements with Sonesta. The sale portfolio includes 30 Sonesta Select upscale hotels, 44 Sonesta ES Suites upscale extended stay hotels, and 39 Sonesta Simply Suites mid-scale extended stay hotels. This initiative in total will add up to another 14,803 rooms across 28 states to Sonesta’s existing franchised hotel portfolio, which at the end of September totaled 62,444 rooms and 886 properties.
NPA is happy to announce our ongoing agreement to franchise an additional 45 hotels within the Sonesta portfolio, expanding our national footprint and aligning with a brand with a fast, friendly, and flexible approach to franchising. Sonesta has the industry insight and unique understanding of both owner/operators and franchisors that will continue to promote success for these hotels as they transition under our ownership. We look forward to continuing our successful relationship. Amar Lazaretti, Sr. Managing Director of NPA
The 45 properties include 30 Sonesta ES Suites, 14 Sonesta Select Hotels, and 1 Sonesta Simply Suites and includes locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. Guests at these properties will continue to earn or redeem points as members of the award-winning Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program.
About Sonesta International Hotels
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 13 brands in nine 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. For more information about Sonesta, visit Sonesta.com or call 1.800.Sonesta. For information about how to join Sonesta’s portfolio visit Franchise.Sonesta.com, email [email protected] or call 1.617.658.1596.
Lorie Juliano
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
+1 617 421 5429
Sonesta
