NEWTON, MA – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the addition of a Colombian hotel to its distribution channels as part of its strategic alliance with AKEN Hotels & Resorts (AKEN). Effective immediately, the Bio Habitat Hotel, AKEN SOUL Collection, in Armenia, Quindío, Colombia, has joined the Sonesta family. This property marks the first to fall under the strategic alliance in Colombia, joining two other AKEN hotels in Argentina, La Urumpta Hotel & Spa, AKEN MIND, and Böden Hotel & Spa, AKEN SOUL, announced in September 2025, and the 8th Colombian destination within the Sonesta portfolio.
The hotel is surrounded by more than 16,000 square meters of native forest and is located at the highest point overlooking the valley. Only 30 minutes from the El Edén International Airport and 25 minutes from the Matecaña International Airport, it is an ideal spot to visit the magical Andean towns of Salento (20 minutes) and Filandia (15 minutes), as well as the Cocora Valley (35 minutes), which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
We’re thrilled to welcome Bio Habitat Hotel to the Sonesta portfolio through our alliance with AKEN. With the expansion of this alliance, we are now able to offer unique AKEN experiences to our guests and Sonesta Travel Pass members in both Argentina and Colombia and we look forward to further growth in Latin America. Keith Pierce, Sonesta’s EVP and President of Franchise & Development
Bio Habitat Hotel has 24 independent guest rooms, restaurant-bar, sauna, Turkish bath, wellness spa, organic gardens, nature trails through the forest, and an incredible view of the mountain range.
This relationship with Sonesta marks a significant step in our mission to bring AKEN’s ‘Wellness Lifestyle’ and ‘Conscious Luxury’ to the world. We are excited to introduce our unique brand of hospitality to guests in Colombia, creating a space that is more than just a place to stay. Luis Gallotti, co-Founder and co-CEO of AKEN Hotels & Resorts
This hotel embodies the AKEN pillars of bespoke design, quality, and consciousness, offering a journey that connects guests with the local culture and environment while prioritizing their well-being. The continuation of this strategic alliance with Sonesta allows us to amplify our reach and share our philosophy of mindful hospitality with an expanded worldwide audience. Lisandro León Liguori, co-Founder and co-CEO of AKEN Hotels & Resorts
Guests at Bio Habitat Hotel can now enjoy the benefits of the Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program, including earning and redeeming points, receiving member-exclusive rates, and enjoying accelerated membership status. With nearly 8 million members, Sonesta Travel Pass provides the opportunity to earn points at nearly 1,100 properties globally.
About AKEN Hotels & Resorts
Headquartered in Miami, Florida, AKEN, a Conscious Luxury Brand, aims to reinvent the hospitality industry’s international brand management and operational practices, offering the flexibility that owners of high-end, luxury, independent hotels are looking for. In contrast to other brands, AKEN disrupts traditional, one-model-fits-all approaches by offering deep flexibility and customization under a single brand umbrella. AKEN currently operates hotels in Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Mexico, with 10 more projects in development, and plans to further expand in more unique destinations in Latin America, the Caribbean and the United States. For more information visit www.akenhotels.com.
About Sonesta International Hotels
Sonesta is the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. according to Smith Travel Research (STR) with approximately 1,100 properties totaling 100,000 guest rooms across 13 brands in nine countries. Sonesta owns, manages and/or franchises under The Royal Sonesta; The James, Classico Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Hotels, Resorts & Cruises; MOD Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Select; Sonesta Essential, Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites, Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta; Signature Inn by Sonesta; Americas Best Value Inn by Sonesta and Canadas Best Value Inn by Sonesta. Redefining hospitality through its award-winning Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program, Sonesta offers guests the opportunity to earn and redeem points for unparalleled value and personalized experiences. Sonesta Travel Pass members receive the best rates, earn immediate points towards free nights, and accelerated status progression based on stays. For more information about Sonesta, visit Sonesta.com or call 1.800.Sonesta. For information about how to join Sonesta’s portfolio visit Franchise.Sonesta.com, email [email protected] or call 1.617.658.1596.
Lorie Juliano
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
+1 617 421 5429
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