Newton Company Named Among Best Places To Work In 2026, New List Says

NEWTON, MA — A Newton-based business has been named among more than 1,600 organizations recognized in the 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces list.

Sonesta International Hotel Corporation earned the honor as part of the sixth annual national Top Workplaces program, a collaboration between Energage and USA TODAY that highlights employers with strong employee feedback and workplace culture.

The 2026 survey evaluated 2,375 organizations nationwide throughout 2025 and recognized 1,661 companies based on standout employee responses covering areas such as pay and benefits, leadership, direction, meaningfulness of work, and appreciation.

Sonesta was listed in the more than 2,500 employee category under the Hotels sector. This marks the second consecutive time the private business has appeared on the list.

“We’re thrilled to be included and thankful to our employees who made this happen,” the business said in a statement.

Winners are divided into four size categories: 2,500+ employees, 1,000 to 2,499 employees, 500 to 999 employees and fewer than 499 employees. Within each category, Energage ranks the top 100 employers, with remaining honorees listed alphabetically.

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The recognition is based entirely on anonymous employee feedback gathered through Energage’s survey, which measures employees' experiences of workplace culture rather than financial performance or management evaluation.

Sonesta is one of the largest hotel chains in the United States, with locations outside of the country’s borders as well. The company was founded in 1937 when real estate mogul Sonny Sonnabend purchased the Preston Beach Hotel in Swampscott. In 1956, Sonnabend merged his portfolio with the Childs Restaurant Company to form the Hotel Corporation of America. The founder’s three sons took over the business after his death in 1964 and they soon rebranded to the company's current name, which combines “Sonny” with their mother’s name, Esther.

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