“As we approach the 21st century, the Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston recognizes that our guests expect the very latest technology, in addition to other extensive amenities,” said Alfred Groos, vice president and general manager. “Wayport delivers fast, reliable and convenient Internet
connectivity that saves our guests time, money, and frustration.” For $10 a day plus tax, room guests at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston are now able to plug personal computers (PCs) into Wayport’s Ethernet connection and download information, receive e-mail and access corporate intranets quickly and reliably. By following a simple connection process, guests and meeting attendees bypass dial-up times, busy signals and the hassle of local access numbers.

For hotels across the United States, Wayport provides a turnkey solution via an on-property data network, reducing stress on a hotel’s PBX and eliminating the cost of extra phone lines to handle the ever-increasing e-mail and Internet activity. The company’s comprehensive service includes front-desk and in-room informational materials, hotel staff training and customized web sites through which guests can browse hotel and city information.

“Wayport is very happy to be introducing its services to the Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston,” said Brett Stewart, chief executive officer, Wayport. “Located near the birthplace of the Internet, the Royal Sonesta serves guests and meeting attendees who value high-speed connectivity when they are on the move.”

Just three miles from Logan International Airport, the Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston is minutes from downtown Boston’s financial district and the Boston Public Garden, with easy access to the historic waterfront, Faneuil Hall and the Freedom Trail. In addition to its proximity to MIT and Cambridge high-tech centers, the Royal Sonesta is directly across the street from the city’s newest waterfront shopping area, the CambridgeSide Galleria, and next door to the Museum of Science.

About Wayport

Wayport, Inc., based in Austin, Texas, and founded in 1996, provides fast net for people on the move. Travelers in hotels, conference centers and airports get fast Wayport Internet access and other services throughout North America. Wayport is venture-financed by Sevin Rosen Funds, Trellis Partners, New Enterprise Associates, GC Technology Fund and others. To learn more about Wayport, see www.wayport.net or call Wayport at 877-WAYPORT. Wayport is a registered trademark and the Wayport logo is a trademark of Wayport, Inc. All other product names may be trademarks of their respective companies.

About Sonesta

The guest experience at Sonesta Hotels, Resorts & Nile Cruises is best captured by its slogan: “This Is What You Came To Find.” Based in Boston, Sonesta Hotels, Resorts & Nile Cruises operates a collection of 15 upscale hotels and resorts and 2 Nile Cruise ships. Founded in the 1940’s, Sonesta has a long-standing reputation in the hotel industry for offering properties that are designed to deliver uncompromising personal service, reflect the culture and history of their location and provide a memorable experience unique to each hotel. Sonesta’s properties are located in Boston, New Orleans (2), Key Biscayne, Bermuda, Anguilla, Aruba (2), Lima (Peru),
Tuscany (Italy) and Egypt (9). For more information about Sonesta Hotels, Resorts & Nile Cruises visit Sonesta’s website at www.sonesta.com.

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