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Classico Hotels

Sonesta's upper-upscale soft brand of individual hotels with local cuisine and refined interiors, launched in 2023 with Z Ocean Hotel in Miami Beach.

  • Sonesta International HotelsHotel group
  • Upper upscaleTier
  • 2023Launched
  • United StatesOrigin

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About Classico

Classico, A Sonesta Collection, is an upper-upscale soft brand launched in 2023. Each hotel keeps its own identity, with signature local cuisine, high-touch service and refined interiors, under the tagline ‘Traditionally Contemporary’.

What to expect

Individual hotels and resorts such as Z Ocean Hotel, a 40-room hotel in South Beach, Miami, which opened in 2023, and Costa Sur Resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Who it suits

Couples and travellers who want a characterful, upscale hotel.

Booking tips

  • Sonesta Travel Pass members can earn and use points at participating hotels, usually on eligible rates booked directly.

What Classico is known for

  • Launched in 2023
  • Upper-upscale soft brand
  • 'Traditionally Contemporary'

Style of hotels

  • Boutique
  • Collection of independents

Good for

  • Couples
  • Luxury stays

Where to find Classico

Classico hotels are found mainly in: International.

  • Miami Beach South Beach
  • Puerto Vallarta Mexico

Signature hotels

  • Z Ocean HotelMiami Beach

Sonesta Travel Pass: Classico loyalty programme

Stays at Classico hotels count towards Sonesta Travel Pass. Members can earn points on eligible stays across the group's brands and redeem them for free nights. Points and member rates usually apply only to bookings made directly or on qualifying rates.

Classico: Frequently Asked Questions

01Who owns Classico?

Classico is part of Sonesta International Hotels. Sonesta, based in Newton, Massachusetts, traces its roots to 1937; the name joins founder Sonny Sonnabend's nickname with his wife Esther's name.

02Is Classico a luxury brand?

Classico sits in the upper upscale segment of the hotel market.

03Which loyalty programme does Classico use?

Stays at Classico hotels can earn and use points in Sonesta Travel Pass when you book in a way that qualifies, usually directly with the brand or through an eligible rate.

04How do I find cheap Classico hotels?

Search your destination and dates on HotelSelects Deals, then compare the rates shown. Booking a few weeks ahead for busy dates, staying flexible by a day and choosing refundable rates you can rebook all help you find a better price.

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