Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has entered into a new amenity partnership with Bedside Reading, providing guests with instant, complimentary access from their own devices to a curated digital library of popular e-books and audiobooks at participating properties within the Sonesta Hotels, Resorts & Cruises (SHR&C) brand.
The program offers seamless digital access, allowing guests to start reading or listening immediately upon scanning a custom QR code, located on bookmarks and specific locations throughout the hotels. The rollout commences across key properties, including:
- Sonesta Denver Downtown
- Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach
- Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
- Sonesta Maho Beach Resort Casino and Spa
- Sonesta Ocean Point Resort
- Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island (original pilot location)
- Sonesta White Plains Downtown
- The Shelburne Sonesta New York
“Packing a beach read for vacation is a tradition as old as time, but today’s modern traveler likely isn’t stuffing their suitcase full of paperbacks,” said Elizabeth Harlow, chief brand officer, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation. “We understand at Sonesta that providing relevant amenities is key. Therefore, this exciting collaboration allows us to instantly deliver both curated audiobooks and e-books to our guests once they arrive—making a fantastic reading experience a seamless and essential part of every stay within our Sonesta Hotels, Resorts & Cruises brand, where the focus is on discovery and self-care. It’s another way to bring the location to life in a deeper way for our guests.”
The digital amenity offers guests an ever-evolving library experience, featuring more than 100 captivating audiobooks, diverse e-books spanning genres from mysteries and memoirs to children’s literature. The collection includes multilingual options, such as children’s titles in Spanish, author podcasts and author spotlights. To keep content fresh and relevant, the digital library will also be regularly updated with new and trending titles.
“We are absolutely thrilled to partner with Sonesta to bring Bedside Reading’s library to SHR&C properties across the country,” said Jane Ubell-Meyer, founder, Bedside Reading. “From the initial pilot properties to the brand-wide reach, this partnership marks an incredible expansion in reach for Bedside Reading. Whether traveling for work or pleasure, a good book is always a great travel buddy and we are excited to provide Sonesta guests with their literary companions.”
Looking towards 2026, Sonesta plans to evolve the partnership throughout the SHR&C portfolio and to also offer exclusive, in-person experiences at participating locations. These events may include author signings, speaking engagements, book clubs, book fairs and more.
For more on Bedside Reading, check out our story in the May issue of Hotel Business.
