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Sonesta Essential Indianapolis Airport

3.5 star property

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Welcome to our modern reception area, featuring a sleek reception desk and unique pendant lights.
Relax by the pool surrounded by comfortable lounge chairs and tables.
Two large beds with white linens and dark brown headboards, a desk with a lamp and chair, and a window with curtains.
Welcome to Sonesta Essential, featuring a striking entrance with a curved metal roof and stone pillars, surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens.
Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and cozy fireplace.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry

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6109 Cambridge Way, Plainfield, IN, 46168
  • Capitol Sports Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • The Shops at Perry Crossing
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Splash Island
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Indianapolis, IN (IND-Indianapolis Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds (2 Kings) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Suite, Multiple Beds (2 Kings)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Sonesta Essential Indianapolis Airport

3.5-star Plainfield hotel with indoor pool
This hotel features an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a 24-hour business center. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, conference space, and laundry facilities are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sonesta Essential Indianapolis Airport offers 67 accommodations with iPod docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

Sonesta Essential Indianapolis Airport features an indoor pool and a fitness center. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Business-related amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. This Art Deco hotel also offers a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Sonesta Essential Indianapolis Airport has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (USD 25 per week)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered extended parking fee: USD 25 per week
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 14 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and fitness facility with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Atrea
Best Western Atrea
Best Western Plus Atrea
Best Western Plus Atrea Airport
Best Western Plus Atrea Airport Inn
Best Western Plus Atrea Inn
Best Western Atrea Airport Hotel Plainfield
Best Western Atrea Airport Inn And Suites
Best Western Plus Atrea Airport Inn Plainfield
Best Western Plus Atrea Airport Plainfield
Best Western Plus Atrea Airport Inn Suites
Sonesta Essential Indianapolis
Best Western Plus Atrea Airport Inn Suites
Sonesta Essential Indianapolis Airport Hotel
Sonesta Essential Indianapolis Airport Plainfield
Sonesta Essential Indianapolis Airport Hotel Plainfield

Sonesta Essential Indianapolis Airport Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 536 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Manda

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. Very clean! Pool was nice with a little water fall. Elevator is a little sketchy but worked fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert, Shakopee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is 20 minutes from downtown Indy and for the price, you cannot beat it! It’s worth the drive or $20 Uber to stay in Plainfield instead of downtown. Clean hotel with limited amenities, as we expected. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donte

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie Dierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shaleel

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

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Elgin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

Great value.

Comfortable. Above average breakfast. Nice work out room and pool. Carpets in common area showing some wear.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tenesha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good experience with the Sonesta Essential. It is a small hotel but the hotel was very clean and modern. You can tell that the staff put in a lot of effort and care maintaining the hotel. The staff were friendly, attentive and very responsive. They made us feel confortable. The check-in and check-out was seamless. The pool and sauna was very nice. Allana (sorry she told me the correct spelling but I forgot) but she went out of her way to assist us and she stayed on top of things. The breakfast was good too.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marquis

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

william

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sucks

Absolutely terrible. Paid for 2 nights but after the first night front desk called the room and told wife she was late checking out. Wife siad we paid for 2 nights desk said we didnt. But my bank account says we did. They made her check out and refuse to refund 2nd night. Also had to take cold showers bscause no hot wa
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ebony

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and not far from amenities, but no usb charging ports anywhere so you have to bring your phone charger.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Roshaunda

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I booked my stay through Expedia and used the Afterpay option to pay for it. My card was charged by the hotel for the stay on top of my agreement with Afterpay. I called the hotel and was given an email address of a Brittany Schwitzke to resolve the issue and have the charge refunded. I emailed her daily for three days, and as of today I haven’t even received a “I am looking into this” email. So basically I am expected to pay $90 to Afterpay and an additional $76 to the hotel for a stay I believed would cost under $100. I was trying to avoid disputing this charge with my bank, but due to zero response or accountability from this hotel, I’m left with no other choice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price for a nice room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantilly

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guenet

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

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would never book this hotel agin. The WiFi is so bad, you can’t stream your tv shows. Definitely can’t video chat on your laptop. There is no hot water ever for showers. It’s always two minute long cold showers. I stayed 3 nights and they couldn’t figure out how to make my key card work for more than one day. I had to go back to the desk everyday so they could reprogram my key card. On my last night at 3am I could hear a drunk guy being loud in the hallway. I could hear him trying to tap his key card on my door, after several tries he opened my door. My deadbolt was latched but he was banging through the door with his shoulder and was able to open my door. I was pretty scared. I jumped out of bed and stood in front of him and he said to me,”How did my card open your door.” He realized he was in the wrong room so he walked away. That should not have happened. You shouldn’t be able to open someone else’s door.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tonia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ericka

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was close to the airport and not far from a shopping center. The staff was friendly and helpful. I did not like that the hot water did not get hot and that the bar was not open.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025