Boston, MA  (January 18, 2011) – Michael Medeiros has been named General Manager at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston. In this role, he oversees all operations of the 400 room hotel and leads the executive committee, which plans and guides all present and future hotel initiatives including the $6 million rooms renovation just begun.

Mr. Medeiros has been with Sonesta for over 18 years.  Prior to accepting this position, he was Director of Operations at the Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans.  During his tenure with Sonesta he was Director of Food & Beverage at Sonesta hotels in New Orleans and Miami, and Director of Conference Management at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston.  Mr. Medeiros successfully completed Sonesta’s fast-track management program.

Located on the Cambridge side of Boston, the AAA 4-diamond 400-room Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston is situated on the banks of the Charles River, overlooking the spectacular Boston skyline. Guest amenities include 24-hour Health Club, atrium-style swimming pool, in-room movies and video games, complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, and complimentary hotel shuttle service to shopping and points of interest in Boston and Cambridge. The hotel is home to ArtBar, a warm, intimate retreat for food and art lovers - featuring innovative seasonal American cuisine designed for discovery and for sharing, communal tables and seasonal outdoor patio. The hotel also offers Restaurant dante – where owner/chef Dante DeMagistris presents fresh and creative cuisine with modern Italian influences. The hotel is conveniently located across the street from the CambridgeSide Galleria Mall with over 120 shops including Gap, Banana Republic, Macy’s and the Apple Store, and next door to the Museum of Science. For more information visit www.Sonesta.com/Boston.