Sonesta debuts new extended-stay product

NEWTON, Massachusetts — Newton, Massachusetts-based Sonesta International Hotels Corp. is debuting Americas Best Value Studios by Sonesta, an extended-stay extension of Sonesta’s most franchised brand, Americas Best Value Inn (ABVI).

Sonesta said this new brand type within the ABVI portfolio is designed to meet the growing demand for value-driven, longer-term accommodation at an accessible price point.

Each room will feature a kitchenette, equipped with an apartment-sized refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and sink. The operational model for these properties will include a front desk presence, bi-weekly housekeeping services and mandatory on-site laundry facilities. Pet-friendly accommodations will also be an option.

The Americas Best Value Inn maintains a majority presence in secondary and tertiary markets. Sonesta said the model makes sense for an owner looking for an extended-stay property with limited front desk and housekeeping staffing, an optional fitness center, a lobby market, and reasonable brand standards. Guests of Americas Best Value Studios can earn or redeem points as members of the award-winning Sonesta Travel Pass guest loyalty program.

Sonesta has approximately 1,100 properties and 100,000 rooms across 13 brands in eight countries. The company acquired Red Lion Hotels Corp. in March 2021, which included the brands Americas Best Value Inn and Red Lion. The purchase established Sonesta as one of the largest hotel companies at the time and it is now the eighth largest hotel company in the U.S. 

“America's Best Value Studios by Sonesta represents a strategic evolution of our trusted America's Best Value Inn brand,” said Keith Pierce, executive vice president & president of Franchise Development at Sonesta. “We are expanding our offerings to directly address the increasing demand within the extended-stay segment, providing a practical and comfortable solution for travelers seeking longer-term lodging at an exceptional value.”