SONESTA LAUNCHES SONESTA WORK SUITE, AN EXPERIENTIAL MULTI-ZONE AND TECH ENABLED MEETING EXPERIENCE

Sonesta Work Suite is Now Available in Five Locations

 Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta), today announced Sonesta Work Suite, a new experiential, multi-zone meeting space concept that offers an elevated experience with an innovative meeting room design and services intended to enhance collaboration is now available at Sonesta Hotel & Resort locations in Irvine, CA, Charlotte, NC and White Plains, NY as well as the recently opened Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill and in our corporate headquarters in Greater Boston. Developed based on guest feedback, Sonesta Work Suite combines the qualities of traditional office and coworking space with best-in-class hotel amenities.

“With our commitment to delivering an outstanding guest experience across our growing portfolio, we have launched Sonesta Work Suite, a meeting space concept to address the needs of today’s busy professionals who are looking for a new way to work, meet and collaborate,” said Vera Manoukian, Sonesta’s Chief Operating Officer. “We have transformed the meeting experience based on feedback from our guests, to build collaborative work areas in comfortable lounge settings bringing attendees together and keeping them engaged.”

Sonesta Work Suite accommodates groups of up to 50 and seamlessly optimizes the work and socialization experience. The new meeting concept features:

Reimagined Multi-Zone Design: A unique multi-zone design offers a sophisticated and relaxing vibe that inspires varied working and collaboration styles and is the perfect place to meet, work and host a small group. The four zones feature:

• WORK Zone: Seating arrangements conducive to team meetings, sharing presentations, and working as a group;
• COLLABORATION Zone: Equipped with whiteboards, flip charts, dry-erase boards, and more to help teams share ideas in dynamic ways;
• SOCIAL Zone: Lounge furnishings that encourage relaxed postures for collaborative work, brainstorming, and social connection; and
• RECHARGE Zone: Comfortable dining seating to unplug and grab a bite to eat to refresh, restore and keep teams fueled.

Digital Solutions: The space comes to life through intuitive, user-friendly technology solutions that enhance collaboration, drive productivity and allow attendees to stay connected. The technology includes high-resolution screens, fully integrated cameras and audio, wireless connectivity, and opportunities for digital collaboration throughout the space.

In-Suite Food & Beverage: Introducing the new “BITES & BEVS” program featuring a sleek, stylish in-room pantry station fully stocked with a selection of snacks and beverages, including delicious items curated to appeal to a variety of tastes and dietary requirements.

Experiential Elements: Interactive, experiential elements include puzzles, brainteasers, stress relief novelties and other visual enhancements that boost creativity and spark conversations.

Booking Ease: Meeting space can be booked for half or full-day meetings using a simple, flexible and frictionless booking system via Cvent Instant Book on Sonesta.com beginning later this month.

Sonesta Work Suite was originally announced a year ago with the completion of the first location at Sonesta Irvine. Plans are to continue to expand beyond Charlotte, NC, Washington, DC, and White Plains, NY, to other Sonesta properties in the coming year, including Sonesta LAX, Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, Royal Sonesta Stephen F Austin, The Benjamin Royal Sonesta NYC, Sonesta Nashville Airport and more. Sonesta Work Suite has become a standard offering across Sonesta’s growing portfolio and rollout will continue at other full-service hotels in the coming years.

For more information about Sonesta Work Suite or to book a meeting, visit here.