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Sonesta Essential Orlando

3.0 star property

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
8101 Aircenter Ct, Orlando, FL, 32809
  • Florida Mall
    4 min drive
  • Waffle House
    1 min walk
  • Sand Lake Road Station
    15 min walk
  • Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    14 min drive

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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  • 1 King Bed

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Sonesta Essential Orlando

3-star Orlando hotel with outdoor pool
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a 24-hour business center. Free continental breakfast and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a business center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sonesta Essential Orlando offers 100 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 55-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations 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 irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Sonesta Essential Orlando features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. A 24-hour business center is on site at this 3-star property. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Sonesta Essential Orlando is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 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 transportation

  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday:
  • Fitness facility
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A damage deposit of USD 50.00 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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.
Safety features at this property include window guards

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from March to December
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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 419 out of 1107 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1107 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1107 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 119 out of 1107 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 131 out of 1107 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Cheryl, Roseville

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Eliezer

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Laquesha

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding Hotel
We had the most amazing stay both times over the last week. We stayed 1 night before our cruise and 1 night after our cruise. The staff is AMAZING...Rooms were spotless, service was top knotch and the transfers to and from hotel from airport and also to and from cruise port was the "frosting on the cake" for us. We will be returning in Feb as well and looking forward to it..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Adriann, Jacksonville

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and room wasn't as pictured at all. The pictures show a bright and clean room with red decor. Our room was dark, no red decor, and felt like a motel. The hotel feels old and had "interesting" people about. My husband got the sense that it wasn't only used for guest but perhaps housing. We only stayed the night since we were flying out the next day but I will definitely choose a different hotel next time. On the plus side, it's really close to discount stores like Ross and Marshalls.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis, Miami Gardens

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Polina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing! Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend
It was AMAZING
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tara

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Deceiving
Ths hotel looks nothing like the photos. Peeling wallpaper, smelly hallways, uninterested front desk staff, and terrible breakfast food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Hani

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Construction happening, dingy rooms, not worth staying here. They do not mention the construction online, otherwise we wouldn't have booked here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Irma

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is okay is clean. But far from dinning area's. The only dine in is the waffle house. Also limited transportation and really nothing around.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHARLENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Orlando Sea World
The staff was wonderful.The place was clean and welcomeing.Pool was clean, very nice. Perk also has a great free breakfast. We will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to airport just needs renovation. Staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Looked great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Digna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not great customer service, we hot a downgrade on out room because it was overbooked and the hallways smell like mould. Low on soap when i asked and the. i asked for 2 towells the lady sId she had 1. Needed a first and kit and dint even had the basics.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Riah

Traveled with partner
It could use better breakfast. Everything about it was nasty. Apple and orange juice was nasty. It’s easy to go to Walmart and get it there but ofc they lazy. Very short staff so we had to go get our own towel and rags. Netflix on the tv doesn’t work. You can’t use their WiFi on any gaming console you have to use your hotspot. Their “automatic” door doesn’t work so hopefully you’re not in a wheel chair. The room was a good size and was comfortable. They need to realize we in 2024!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tremain, NEWARK

Liked: Staff & service
Great Staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the middle of Renovation, but great place for the price. Clean, and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tremain, NEWARK

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent, working with what they have. THANK YOU GUYS.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
A great place to stay I recommend this highly. The staff was fabulous. The area is great, so I definitely recommend it. Latoya at the front desk was absolutely fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024