Sonesta Expands Houston Footprint With Reopening Of Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport
Jun 05, 2026 1 min read
NEWTON, MA (June 05, 2026) – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the grand opening of Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport. Situated at 7902 Mosley Road in Houston, Texas, this 131-room upper-midscale hotel is conveniently located near William P. Hobby Airport and just 7 miles from downtown Houston.
“Sonesta’s portfolio continues to grow with the third opening this year in the Greater Houston market with this owner,” said Keith Pierce, Co-CEO of Sonesta International Hotels. “As experienced hotel owners and operators, we provide our owners with a fast, friendly, and flexible framework within which to operate.”
Sonesta Essential provides guests with all the essentials for their stay. The brand offers easier new builds and conversions with modest brand standards, limited food and beverage requirements and simplified conversion processes. Sonesta Essential features elevated bedding, high-speed complimentary WiFi, complimentary hot breakfast, premium all-day coffee and a fitness center.
Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport guests can earn or redeem points at Sonesta Essential as members of the award-winning Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program
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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 10 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. Join now at https://www.sonesta.com/join-travel-pass. For more information about Sonesta visit Sonesta.com or to join our portfolio visit Franchise.Sonesta.com, email development@Sonesta.com or call 617.658.1596.
