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Sonesta Essential Orlando

3.0 star property

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

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

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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. 576 out of 1594 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1594 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 262 out of 1594 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 180 out of 1594 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 213 out of 1594 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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room keys don’t work, have to constantly get it changed. Lots of construction inside the hotel. The breakfast was ok. Staff was kind.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendel, Cottonwood Heights

Traveled with group, Business traveler
It was a good experience but the hardest thing was waiting for each bath to have to wait more than 10 minutes for the water to heat up. I've never seen anything like it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was under renovations, the key cards did not work properly. It took multiple times to gain entry to your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

judith

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
When I booked an airport shuttle was included but this was discontinued so we had to Uber to and from the airport. Room and bathroom had been renovated. Day time staff excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Hannah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I did not like that it was roaches in the room and on my bed!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carrie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mario Augusto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesus

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I made a reservation for 3 days. They removed my belongings from the room after 2 day without advice and tell me the reservation was for 2 days. Theres no other room. I have to move to a motel for the last night. Terrible service at front desk. I dont have chance to talk to manager
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenease

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Goood for my trip
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan Pablo

Traveled with family
Exelente
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kris

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property was under construction. The first room they gave us was all dirty and dusty, and had a strong smell of paint. Very noisy with construction and smelly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
When I booked I was told that there was a shuttle from the airport, there was not. Our room was dated, looks like renos in progress but not our room. Beds were good, bathroom was less than. Also weirdly poor lighting in our room. Worth what we paid I guess...
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was being renovated but our room was great. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Deb

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was good and clean. Super noisy mini fridge emanating some loud sine wave like tone, I unplugged it. Check was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

HANNIE YUETKUEN

Disliked: Staff & service
Place is clean, not like the photo shown
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

jennifer

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Keep looking

This hotel was old, bug crawling across the floor when we checked walked in. Room keys jankey had to go to lobby 3 times and a sweet employee helped me get into our room. I give them a half a star for rooms and 4 stars for a decent breakfast and the good customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stated they had airport shuttle and parking, they don’t
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Beatriz

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other guests congregated in hallway to talk and went in and out of emergency exit. Hard to get rest.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tonette

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom dirty check in 2:30 I got my keys my room and somebody in the room the next day in my room somebody is coming in to my room And on top of that the fire alarm went off
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kit

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025