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Sonesta Essential Orlando

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
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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
  • Florida Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Universal Orlando Resort
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Universal Studios Florida
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About this property

Sonesta Essential Orlando

Hotel in Orlando with free breakfast and fitness centre
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre and a 24-hour business centre. Free continental breakfast and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor pool and a business centre are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sonesta Essential Orlando offers 100 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 55-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Orlando hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). 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. During your stay, you'll be close to Florida Mall. Free breakfast, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • WiFi in some public areas for a fee
  • Extended parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a 24-hour business centre and a computer
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Florida Mall and 11 minutes from Universal Orlando Resort
Sonesta Essential Orlando offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. There's an onsite 24-hour business centre. Free breakfast is available daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Sonesta Essential Orlando. 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 1 per stay)

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

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • 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

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
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • 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 not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: USD 4.00 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.

  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 1 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Uncovered extended parking fee: USD 15 per day

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.

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

Sonesta Essential Orlando Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 602 out of 1639 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 370 out of 1639 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 265 out of 1639 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 182 out of 1639 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 220 out of 1639 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Marianne

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Connie, Princeton

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Temika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has No hot water to take a shower and no shuttle like the website states and it they say renovation but it doesn’t look nice at all 2star Hotel , tried calling front desk to tell them I have no hot water and no answer
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Christi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
While under renovations, some issues, but the staff was very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with group
Disliked: Room comfort

Ok for 1 night

We had 2 beds. The one bed squeaked so bad you didn’t want to move. There was no water/drinks in the cooler to purchase. We went to the hotel next door to get bottled water. Service was OK waited 10 minutes for someone to answer the bell. But, you get what you pay for. Overall it was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Amy

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was dirty; stains on bedding, AC smelled musty (not cared for), I took photos of several issues on the property, tub / drain are rusty, ripped curtains, I would not recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
The property was average. I was under the impression based on the website that there was a free shuttle from the airport but there was not. When I called the front desk no one answered. The bathtub in the room was strange it did not have much of a flat surface on the bottom to stand on and I almost fell getting in when taking a shower. The breakfast was decent and everything was very clean. Not bad for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yonggang

It is fair with the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Maddison

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Booked it because of it having an airport shuttle, come to find out they stopped doing shuttles 6 months ago. Was not informed. Also room was messy and breakfast buffet was very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen, Everett

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property being renovated; water went out for a bit, bathroom was tiny and hard to get in and out; threadbare towels; breakfast was sparse - no fruit and coffee maker was frustrating to use; pool had leaves in it and only a few lounge chairs. Housekeeping did a great job considering what they had to work with; Front desk were nice and helpful( elevators were sketchy
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Hard to locate.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Askia

Clean no bed bugs. Not around any food places or restaurants property under construction
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Updated hotel

This hotel is finishing up a remodel. We got in one of the new remodeled rooms. Was a nice room. Only stayed 1 night ,thats all we needed it for. Has an outdoor pool, but didn't use. Breakfast was eggs and sausage. Wonderful coffee options. Some rooms have walk in showers. Not far from airport, and easy to find. Several chain restaurants not far either. Porscha was excellent at helping us out!!! Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Juan

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s was dirty I found a few roaches in the room I told the manager she said they renovating they breaking things up so the roaches are coming out like really unacceptable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

marek

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Covington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room wa clean and Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jisela

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I was disgusted

Upon entering the room, found garbage on the floor. Room had not been vacuumed. Lights did not work, and it turns out the bulb was removed from the lamp. The only lights that worked were the bathroom and entryway. Bathroom tub was disgusting and there was a lot of buildup in the drain. I do not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025