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Sonesta Essential Hotels Overland Park is now open in Overland Park, Kansas. The 82-room upper-midscale property is owned by Mihir Patel. The hotel is near Overland Park Convention Center, Oak Park Mall, the Museum at PrairieFire and the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Sonesta said in a statement. "Sonesta is proud to open the second Sonesta Essential Hotel in Greater Kansas City," said Keith Pierce, Sonesta's executive vice president and president of franchise and development. "Since its debut in early 2023, Sonesta Essential Hotels has excelled as the portfolio's fastest-growing brand. With our owner-centric approach, Sonesta prides itself on creating brands to fill market gaps and meet demand from consumers and owners alike."

Sonesta Essential Junction City is now open in Junction City, Kansas. The 119-room upper-midscale property is owned by Tapan Parekh. The hotel is near the Konza Prairie Research Natural Area, Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area, and Milford Nature Center & Fish Hatchery, Sonesta said in a statement. Junction City is known for its proximity to Fort Riley, the Buffalo Soldier Memorial, and agritourism attractions. "We are excited to expand our Sonesta Essential brand with the addition of Sonesta Essential Junction City," said Keith Pierce, Sonesta's executive vice president and president of franchise and development. "Sonesta Essential has quickly become Sonesta's fastest-growing brand, and this opening continues the brand's momentum following its launch in January 2023." The new Sonesta Essential is near the Spring Valley Historic Site, South Park Junction City and the U.S. Cavalry Museum. It features a fitness center, the statement said.