BOSTON, June 18, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonesta begins operations at its first hotel in Pennsylvania, the 445-room Sonesta Hotel Philadelphia. The hotel is located in downtown Philadelphia just 8 miles from Philadelphia International (PHL) Airport. Reservations are available by calling +1.617.315.9100; toll free at +1.800.SONESTA or online at www.Sonesta.com.
Sonesta Hotel Philadelphia is within walking distance of the business district and many popular downtown Philadelphia attractions. 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 full service restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night dining in a pub style atmosphere.
Philadelphia is a vibrant and historic colonial city. The hotel's downtown neighborhood is home to Rittenhouse Square, the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Penn's Landing, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Franklin Institute, and Philadelphia's venues for professional sports are located nearby. Theaters, museums and great restaurants are just a short walk from the hotel.
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, New Orleans, Miami, Hilton Head Island, Philadelphia, Sint Maarten (2), Chile (3), Colombia (4), Ecuador, Peru (7), and Egypt (13). Sonesta Hotels & Resorts are opening soon in: Houston, TX; Panama City, Panama; Ushuaia, Argentina; 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 Burlington, MA and opening soon in Andover, MA; Orlando, FL; Parsippany, Somerset, and Princeton, NJ; Malvern, PA, Columbia, MD and Houston, TX. Visit Sonesta.com or call 800.Sonesta (800.766.3782) in the U.S. and Canada.
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