Sonesta Essential Orlando

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.2 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
  • Universal Orlando Resort
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Universal Studios Florida
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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 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 February 10 to February 11:
  • Business center
  • 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

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 a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and 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

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 523 out of 1492 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1492 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 246 out of 1492 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 173 out of 1492 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 209 out of 1492 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Malieka, Southampton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
This was a shopping trip and this hotel served its purpose. The complimentary breakfast served it's purpose. Free parking for our rental was also a plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Leo

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Keishla

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location from airport
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent for price and close to the airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Quintina

Love
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

MICHAEL

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not like the prperty
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

CHRISTINE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Proximity to airport is GREAT. No frills hotel stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

CHRISTINE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Proximity to the airport is GREAT. The hotel is under construction so I am not a fan of staying in a place in that condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

william

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Great property door was hard to open
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Parker

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Angelica

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Victor

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Should over some type of accommodation for “currently remolding” that wasn’t mentioned…. The water pressure was not the best.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natanael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for an overnight stay
Lovely renovated hotel, very clean and comfortable. The only issues were with key cards that did not work for a number of guests, including myself. There were people also hanging out in the hallway having a conversation, and the sound really carried loudly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva

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

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Clean room but terrible customer service
The room was clean and quiet in the evening but the customer service is terrible!! Before being asked to move rooms due to renovations starting the second day of my stay, one of the cleaners walked right in my room without knocking. Then there was a charge of $44.15 places on my credit card that the manager could not locate and I have yet to hear back from them regarding if they will make it right. This was even after a follow up email. Looks like I’ll need to call their corporate office.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Ruth

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not the best hotel
There is not enough help. The front desk has to do too much to stay at desk. Also the man was on cell phone talking to someone about car repairs. It seemed we were bothering him to have questions. Hotel was being remodeled but the room i had was remodeled. it was not impressive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convienient place to stay for a short period of time
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ernesto

Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024