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Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Property amenity
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Lobby
Front of property

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

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8101 Aircenter Ct, Orlando, FL, 32809
  • Place, Lake Conway
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Florida Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Crayola Experience
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Roll-in Shower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport

Hotel in Orlando with free breakfast and fitness centre
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport offers 100 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). 55-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport. During your stay, you'll be close to Florida Mall. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Extended parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a computer and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Florida Mall and 11 minutes from Universal Orlando Resort
Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is available daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities are also featured at Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Orlando hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (USD 15 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Lift (122 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 10 February to 11 February:
  • Business centre
  • Fitness facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking area
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday:
  • Fitness facility
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 4.50 per accommodation, per night.
  • A damage deposit of USD 50.00 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Uncovered extended parking fee: USD 15 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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

  • The seasonal pool will open in March and close in December.
  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Best Western Airport Inn
Best Western Inn Airport
Best Western Airport Inn Orlando
Best Western Airport Orlando
Best Western Airport Inn And Suites
Best Western Airport Hotel Orlando
Sonesta Essential Orlando Hotel
Best Western Airport Inn Suites
Sonesta Essential Orlando Orlando
Sonesta Essential Orlando Hotel Orlando

Reviews

Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 1176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 124 out of 1176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 164 out of 1176 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Beverly

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel smelled weird and the room got musty pretty fast so not much ventilation. No hot water to shower but the bed were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

IREEN, LOS ANGELES

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was patient even we arrived at 3am unholy hour due to flight delay. Continental breakfast was blah. Rest of the staff are not that friendly or courteous.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness
Cleanliness, customer service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

RHONDA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Early check-in is not available without a charge other than that a simple stay close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Benny

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khaliah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jon

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures are better than the actual place.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Waltyne Yvette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was quiet at night.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

danielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I went there for a night but felt dirty and unsafe ended up leaving
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

edgar

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

amanda

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One thing we had terrible with was one of the elevators.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Madeleine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus, Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick, easy, professional and clean. The breakfast was meh but sustainable. Very close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stay for the price! Just what we needed after a long travel day. Beds were comfortable and room darkness helped keep us asleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jocelyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel room is pretty standard and overall clean. The shower only had hot water no cold which luckly we liked but others may not. Parking was easy. There isn't many places to eat around so expect to drive a bit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tamiya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nietra, Hugo

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel itself is pretty much what you would expect for a cheap airport hotel but check-in was painfully slow with the employee struggling with the customer in front of us and not understanding her. The room had poor AC and had early morning construction noise.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tresha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house keeping was poor. They throw the trash from the bathroom waste bin in our toilet.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Merrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good, Emil was friendly…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Hung

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
N/A
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Cruz

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025