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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Sonesta have rated Team, Meetings, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Sonesta employees are -5% more likely to recommend Sonesta as a great place to work
| 38% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passives |
| 43% | Detractors |
Working at Sonesta is rated average by 81 employees, across various culture dimensions. Sonesta employees are most satisfied about Team, Environment, and Meetings categories, putting Sonesta’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in New Orleans, LA. See below in detail how working at Sonesta was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Sonesta is rated C+
Last updated a month ago
Sonesta ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 33 Sonesta employee reviews, 48% were positive. The remaining 52% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Sonesta improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 48% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 52% |
What are some of the best things about your team?One goal in each department and that's to treat each other as we treat our guest.
What makes you most happy at work?When I get my schedule more than one week in advance.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?I feel simultaneously respected as an employee and recognized as a human by my coworkers.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?leadership. employees that don't care
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?paid fairly with other competition hotels in the area
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Have to have a better work ethic.
Our diverse and distinctive portfolio of hotels spans 7 countries and covers a full range of services, from independence to full-service indulgence.
We aspire to greet every Sonesta guest with a spirit of warmth and welcoming. Those aspirations extend deep into the heart of our hotels – right into the lives of our employees. In fact, we consider ourselves more than a hotel. We’re a member of the communities we serve.
| Headquarter | 255 Washington Street New Orleans, LA 02458 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.sonesta.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1995 |
| Tel | 866-766-3782 |
| Company Status | Private |
Sonesta competitors include Hyatt, Marriott, Lowe's Home Improvement, and Hilton. Sonesta ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Sonesta compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

81 employees at Sonesta have reviewed Sonesta across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 81 Sonesta employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Sonesta are not very pleased with their total compensation at Sonesta, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Sonesta are pleased with their team. 81 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Sonesta are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Sonesta believe the environment at Sonesta is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Sonesta is moderate. About 61% of the employees at Sonesta work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Sonesta are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in New Orleans, LA about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. New Orleans, LA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 68% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no Sonesta employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Sonesta's KPIs and OKRs.
How much do people at Sonesta get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Sonesta is $117,407, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $117,622, or $56 per hour.
At Sonesta, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $212,364 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,664 annually. Average Sonesta salaries by department include: IT at $95,520, Business Development at $114,011, Legal at $156,909, and HR at $110,941. Half of Sonesta salaries are above $117,622.
33 employees at Sonesta rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 94 ratings) while 29 employees at Sonesta rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 29 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Sonesta employees include job titles like Director of Sales. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from Sonesta employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $117k | $117k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $172k | $172k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $227k | $227k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $244k | $244k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $286k | $286k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Sonesta across various culture dimensions.
Sonesta PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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All Industries | 29% | |
Executive | 14% | |
Operations | 14% |
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What is Sonesta address?
Sonesta location is at 255 Washington Street
Who is the CEO of Sonesta?
Sonesta CEO is Carlos Flores, their score by employees is 64
What is Sonesta eNPS?
The eNPS for Sonesta is -5
What is the salary for Sales Rep in Sonesta?
Sales Rep average salary in the US is 121k
What are the salaries in the IT in Sonesta?
The average salaries for IT in Sonesta is 96k