Filed by Gores Metropoulos II, Inc.
pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933
and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Subject Company: Gores Metropoulos II, Inc.
Commission File No.: 001-39907
Date: January 6, 2022
Sonder Holdings Inc. Sees Continued Strong Revenue Per Available Room and
Occupancy Levels With New Years Eve Travelers
Revenue per Available Room Up 10% Compared to 2019 and Doubled YoY
SAN FRANCISCO (January 6, 2022)Sonder Holdings Inc. (Sonder), a leading next-generation hospitality company that is redefining the
guest experience through technology and design, saw strong demand across its U.S. properties over New Years Eve, with revenue per available room increasing more than 10% over New Years Eve compared to the same day in 2019 and nearly
double 2020 levels. Occupancy rate for New Years Eve was over 75%, indicating continued traveler demand for Sonder accommodations despite the Omicron variant.
Some of the most popular Sonder locations on New Years Eve were warm-weather destinations including Phoenix, San Diego and Dallas. The
Continental, featuring expansive windows and private balconies and located in the popular San Diego Little Italy neighborhood, proved to be a top choice. Travelers also flocked to colder destinations like Chicago and Boston, frequently choosing
one of Sonders newest Boston locations at 907 Main for easy access to local boutiques, restaurants and museums.
Our strong performance
over New Years Eve shows that despite the ongoing pandemic, demand for Sonder spaces remains strong. Our hospitality model is built around contactless stays in modern, tech-enabled spaces that provide a safe and contained environment for
travelers, said Shruti Challa, Sonders Senior Vice President of Revenue. Todays travelers want elevated stays that deliver great value and that ultimately give them a large degree of autonomy and control over their stay.
Sonder is very well positioned to meet those needs and to respond to new travel trends as they emerge.
In an effort to continuously improve the
guest experience, Sonder is piloting dozens of tech and service-driven initiatives across a number of cities. Currently, Sonder is piloting a new mobile keys feature in select markets to enable guests to seamlessly unlock their rooms with one tap
through the Sonder app. The company has also chosen specific properties to install private Pelotons in individual units and launch gym partnerships to provide free access to guests. Sonder plans to scale these specific initiatives across additional
markets next year.
With Sonder, guests can request early check-in or late
check-out directly from their phones, and check-in to their unit through the Sonder app bypassing crowded lobbies completely. Sonder guests can also receive
instant support through the companys 24/7 Concierge service via the app.
Business Combination with Gores Metropoulos II
Sonder recently announced that the Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (the SEC) on July 7, 2021, as amended by Amendment No. 7 filed on December 20, 2021, was declared effective on December 22, 2021. The Registration Statement was filed in connection with the proposed
business combination of Sonder and Gores Metropoulos II, Inc. (Nasdaq: GMII, GMIIW, and GMIIU). A special meeting of Gores Metropoulos II stockholders to approve the business combination will be held on January 14, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern
Time.