Question 1

Why did I get the notice?

Accepted Answer

The Notice
[https://angeion-public.s3.amazonaws.com/www.travelerssonestalawsuit.com/docs/Sonesta_Long+Form+Notice+Clean+with+Voucher_FINAL.pdf]
is to tell you about the settlement of a class action lawsuit, Travelers United,
Inc. v. Sonesta International Hotels Corp., No. 2023-CAB-005254, pending in the
Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

You received the Notice because records show that you are a member of the group
of people affected, called the “class.”

The Notice
[https://angeion-public.s3.amazonaws.com/www.travelerssonestalawsuit.com/docs/Sonesta_Long+Form+Notice+Clean+with+Voucher_FINAL.pdf]
provides a summary of the terms of the proposed settlement agreement, explains
what rights class members have, and helps class members make informed decisions
about what action to take

Question 2

What do I do next?

Accepted Answer

Read the Notice
[http://angeion-public.s3.amazonaws.com/www.travelerssonestalawsuit.com/docs/Sonesta_Long+Form+Notice+Clean+with+Voucher_FINAL.pdf] to
understand the settlement and to determine if you are a class member. Then,
decide if you want to:

Options

More information about each option

Do Nothing

You do not need to do anything. Your settlement award will be sent to you
automatically, and you will be bound by the settlement’s release of claims.

Opt Out

Get no award. Allows you to bring another lawsuit against Sonesta about the same
issues.

Object

Tell the Court why you don’t like the settlement.

Read the Notice
[http://angeion-public.s3.amazonaws.com/www.travelerssonestalawsuit.com/docs/Sonesta_Long+Form+Notice+Clean+with+Voucher_FINAL.pdf] to
understand the specifics of the settlement and what each choice would mean for
you.

Question 3

What are the most important dates?

Accepted Answer

Your deadline to object or opt out: January 4, 2027

Settlement approval hearing: February 4, 2027

Question 4

What is this lawsuit about?

Accepted Answer

In 2023, a class action lawsuit was filed against Sonesta International Hotels
Corp. (“Sonesta”). The lawsuit was brought on behalf of consumers who booked
through Sonesta’s website or mobile app and (1) paid a resort, destination, or
other similar fee to Sonesta to stay at a hotel in Washington D.C., and (2) D.C.
residents who paid a resort, destination, and/or other similar fee to Sonesta to
stay at any hotel in the U.S. The lawsuit claims that by failing to include such
fees in the advertised price of its hotel rooms, Sonesta made misleading
statements and left out important pricing information.

Sonesta denies these allegations and maintains that its pricing practices were
lawful, transparent, and consistent with industry standards.

Question 5

Where can I learn more?

Accepted Answer

You can get a complete copy of the settlement agreement and other key documents
in this lawsuit on the Important Documents [/important-documents] page.

FAQs

About The Notice

Learning About the Lawsuit

Learning About the Settlement

Deciding What to Do

Selecting a Payment Method

The Lawyers Representing You

Opting Out

Objecting

Doing Nothing

Key Resources

About The Notice

1. Why did I get the notice?

2. What do I do next?

3. What are the most important dates?

Learning About the Lawsuit

4. What is this lawsuit about?

5. Where can I learn more?

6. Why is there a settlement in this lawsuit?

7. What is a class action settlement?

8. What happens next in this lawsuit?

Learning About the Settlement

9. What does the settlement provide?

10. How do I know if I am part of this settlement?

11. How much will my settlement award be?

Deciding What to Do

12. How do I weigh my options?

13. What is the best path for me?

Selecting a Payment Method

14. How do I get a payment if I am a class member?

The Lawyers Representing You

15. Do I have a lawyer in this lawsuit?

16. Do I have to pay the lawyers in this lawsuit?

Opting Out

17. What if I don't want to be part of this settlement?

18. How do I opt out?

Objecting

19. What if I disagree with the settlement?

Doing Nothing

20. What are the consequences of doing nothing?

Key Resources

21. How do I get more information?