Skift Take

Is Sonder a short-term rental operator of multi-unit apartments or a hotelier? Well, it's both, and the new collection is geared to help guests discover the difference.

If you are confused about whether Sonder is a short-term rental operator like an Airbnb or a hotel operator, then this will help: Sonder is launching its first hotel collection, Powered by Sonder, which includes 23 Sonder-operated properties in 13 markets.

The designation may help potential Sonder guests trying to figure out what kind of customer experience – a hotel room or an apartment in a multi-family building – they can expect.

The company said these Powered by Sonder hotels are distinct from other hotels and multi-unit apartments Sonder operates in that they are boutique hotel-oriented, and have their own design elements and features, such as onsite food and drinking facilities.

Skift is first to report the news of the new collection.

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