Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is a US hotel company headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts. Founded in 1937 when A.M. "Sonny" Sonnabend and six partners bought the Preston Beach Hotel in Swampscott, Massachusetts, Sonesta today owns, manages and franchises a portfolio of more than 1,200 properties across eight countries with roughly 10,000 employees. Its brand family includes Royal Sonesta, Sonesta Hotels & Resorts, Sonesta Select, Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites and the Red Lion and Americas Best Value Inn franchise brands.