Detroit Sonder location closes as company files for bankruptcy

Sonder has closed its Detroit location and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after failing to fulfill its licensing agreement with Marriott, leaving guests without accommodations. The closure impacts travelers like Jeremy Dawkins and Nastassja Mead, who had to rebook their trips. Barbat Holdings, the property owner, is seeking new hotel partnerships to revitalize the Detroit site. Marriott is assisting affected guests, advising those who booked through third-party sites to seek refunds or help directly from those platforms.