BOSTON, April 23, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announces its first hotel in Pennsylvania, the 445-room Sonesta Hotel Philadelphia. Scheduled to come under Sonesta management June 18th, 2012, the hotel is located in downtown Philadelphia just 8 miles from Philadelphia International (PHL) Airport. The hotel is currently known as the Crowne Plaza Hotel Philadelphia Downtown. Additional information and reservations for stays after June 18, 2012 are available at www.Sonesta.com/Philadelphia.
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 a short walk from the hotel.
Sonesta Collection is a distinctive international collection of upscale hotels, resorts and cruise ships. 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 the Sonesta Collection in Baltimore, Boston, New Orleans, Miami, Hilton Head Island, Philadelphia, Sint Maarten (2), Chile (3), Colombia (4), Ecuador, Peru (7), and Egypt (13). Sonesta Collection is opening soon in: Panama City, Panama; Ushuaia, Argentina; and Villavicencio, Colombia. Visit Sonesta.com or call 800.Sonesta (800.766.3782) in the U.S. and Canada.
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