Sonesta Essential HOU Airport Road

3.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
A modern hotel with a prominent 'Sonesta Essential' sign, a covered entrance, and a landscaped front yard.
Fitness facility
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Breakfast area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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8776 Airport Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77061
  • Place, Almeda Mall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Gulfgate Shopping Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Houston
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed (Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed (Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Double Beds (Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe King Studio Suite - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

2 Queen Beds Room, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Sonesta Essential HOU Airport Road

This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre and a snack bar/deli. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a hot tub, coffee/tea in a common area and a business centre.
Sonesta Essential HOU Airport Road offers 73 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 27-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Houston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sonesta Essential HOU Airport Road. During your stay, you'll be close to Almeda Mall. You'll find features such as free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool and a 24-hour gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 11 minutes by car from University of Houston and 12 minutes from George R. Brown Convention Center
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Sonesta Essential HOU Airport Road offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a snack bar/deli on site. There's an onsite business centre.

The business-friendly Sonesta Essential HOU Airport Road also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in common area, and a fireplace in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Houston hotel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 300 per stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 150 and a deposit of USD 150 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 300 per stay) plus a one-off USD 150 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests who have not received COVID-19 vaccination
Sonesta Essential HOU Airport Road offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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Sonesta Essential HOU Airport Road Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 459 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 118 out of 1006 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Omolara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a pleasant stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emilie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice and clean receptionist was very friendly and patient will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean with a comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was excellent. Recommend hot cereal like oatmeal to be added to the menu.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Briseida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly. The breakfast was great. It’s a little outdated but overall we had a great night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was amazing, furniture and TVs outdated and house keeping could be a tad bit more extensive.. but overall good budget stay..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Shantil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharnell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Phelicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was nice, the room was clean and quiet. I was only in town because my flight to Louisville was canceled due to the snowstorm and was happy to find a convenient and inexpensive place to stay near the airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, breakfast was good, staff were all very friendly. Close to airport, shuttle service was available; called for pickup and alerted front desk for drop off.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
They’re amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So amazing. I stay here for every cruise I take out of Galveston. I love the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean. Front desk staff was very polite. Very affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful, clean and cheap. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Queen

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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4/10 Poor

Heather

Phone is broken, impossible to call the hotel and so you can’t get a shuttle from the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Carmen I

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean, the shower drainage can be unclog and the breakfast was not the best( egg had no taste, no fruits available, sausage didn't taste good). I have stayed before in other La Quinta had wonderful breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Crystal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We booked two rooms one of the queen beds had blood stains and we asked for clean sheets a few times and never got them. The other room had crumbs on the floor when we first entered and we asked for the rooms to be cleaned but no one came. Wouldnt stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Clean facilities and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Dylan

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff wasn’t at desk when I was trying to check in, waited a long time. Toilet wouldn’t flush properly in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026