Sonesta International Hotels has reached a strategic partnership with US-headquartered Aken Hotels & Resorts, which will expand its portfolio.
As part of the alliance, the Bio Habitat Hotel, Aken Soul Collection, located in Armenia, Quindío, Colombia, is now part of the Sonesta portfolio.
The move expands Sonesta’s presence in Colombia to eight destinations and represents the first hotel in the country to operate under the partnership with Aken.
The Bio Habitat Hotel joins two Aken properties in Argentina announced in September 2025: La Urumpta Hotel & Spa, Aken Mind, and Böden Hotel & Spa, Aken Soul.
Sonesta Franchise & Development president Keith Pierce said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Bio Habitat Hotel to the Sonesta portfolio through our alliance with Aken.
“With the expansion of this alliance, we are now able to offer unique Aken experiences to our guests and Sonesta Travel Pass members in both Argentina and Colombia and we look forward to further growth in Latin America.”
Located at a high point with views of the valley, the Bio Habitat Hotel is surrounded by more than 16,000m² of native forest.
The Bio Habitat Hotel offers 24 private rooms, a restaurant-bar, spa facilities, sauna, organic gardens, and walking trails through the surrounding forest.
Aken Hotels & Resorts co-founder and co-CEO Luis Gallotti said: “This relationship with Sonesta marks a significant step in our mission to bring Aken’s ‘Wellness Lifestyle’ and ‘Conscious Luxury’ to the world.”
Guests can also join the Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty programme, which enables them to earn and redeem points at nearly 1,100 locations worldwide.
Aken Hotels & Resorts co-founder and co-CEO Lisandro León Liguori said: “This hotel embodies the Aken pillars of bespoke design, quality, and consciousness, offering a journey that connects guests with the local culture and environment while prioritising their well-being.
“The continuation of this strategic alliance with Sonesta allows us to amplify our reach and share our philosophy of mindful hospitality with an expanded worldwide audience.”
In August 2025, Sonesta International Hotels selected Stayntouch as its preferred provider for cloud-based hotel property management systems.
