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Sonesta Essential Orlando

3.0 star property
Orlando hotel with outdoor pool

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Outdoor pool
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Fitness center
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is $84
includes taxes & fees
$75 per night
Jan 27 - Jan 28, 2025

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
8101 Aircenter Ct, Orlando, FL, 32809

What's nearby

  • Florida Mall - 4 min drive
  • Mall at Millenia - 11 min drive
  • Universal Orlando Resort - 11 min drive
  • Orlando International Premium Outlets - 12 min drive
  • Universal Studios Florida - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 14 min drive
  • Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 32 min drive
  • Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - 37 min drive
  • Brightline Orlando Station - 13 min drive
  • Orlando Station - 21 min drive
  • Kissimmee Station - 28 min drive
  • Sand Lake Road Station - 15 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sharon's Homestyle Cookin - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential Orlando

When you stay at Sonesta Essential Orlando, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Florida Mall and Universal Orlando Resort. The outdoor pool is a great spot for a morning swim, and guests can get a workout in at the fitness center. Also, Kia Center and Orlando International Premium Outlets are within a short drive. The helpful staff and airport proximity get good marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 100 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • WiFi in public areas*
  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Uncovered onsite extended parking (USD 15 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch LED TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • LED light bulbs

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • A damage deposit of USD 50.00 will be collected before check-in

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Destination fee: USD 4.00 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in public areas for USD 1 per stay (rates may vary)

Renovations and closures

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

Parking

  • Uncovered extended parking costs USD 15 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from March to December

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Sonesta Essential Orlando?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Sonesta Essential Orlando?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Sonesta Essential Orlando?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonesta Essential Orlando?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Sonesta Essential Orlando and nearby?
Sonesta Essential Orlando has an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Reviews

7.4

Good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Rachel, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Leo, 3-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel
Great property door was hard to open
william, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Jason, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Natanael, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

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.
Lisa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Tiffany, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

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.
Ruth, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

Overall hotel was nice and clean. I was placed in a handicap style room with shower built for disabilities. Water was all over floor when taking shower. Staff was very loud in hallway at 6am making noise and holding conversation.
Homer, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Under Renovations
Upon checking in the person at the front desk was very friendly and welcoming. He informed me that the Hotel was currently under renovations and that I would hear some noise throughout the day. Of course I wasn’t too thrilled to hear that and probably wouldn’t have booked if I knew this was the case prior. Fortunately the noise wasn’t too bad. The room I got was very clean, spacious, and appeared to be one of the newly renovated rooms which was a plus. On the other hand the water pressure from the shower in the room was very low. I didn’t bother to complain about it because I figured it was due to the renovations so I dealt with it. The breakfast they offer is very basic. Eggs, Bacon, sausage, toast or a Bagel. That’s about it. Most hotels I stay at that offer breakfast offer the same things with the addition of either Pancakes or Waffles which would of been nice to have as an option. My room key was giving me issues which I’m pretty sure it wasn’t so much the key but the lock on the door. Everything was new including the doors. I had to exchange my key twice and even then I had to play around with the lock on the door to get it open anytime I left my room which became annoying after a couple times. Once again I chalked it all up to renovations. Other than that I would stay here again but after renovations are complete. With the couple of inconveniences at this Hotel due to the renovations, It would of been fair to take off 20% or even 15% on the room costs to customers….
Levar, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Not as advertised….
The guy at the front desk was very nice but this hotel isn’t anything at all like the photos. It’s very rundown, very dirty, and very loud. I feel bad writing this because all the staff went above and beyond for us, but the condition of the hotel is terrible. The door to the bathroom was rotting and moldy. The carpet smelled and was worryingly damp. The beds were alright in all fairness. Lots of nicer places in the area for similar money. I’d go to one of those next time.
Jacob, 1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Worst nights sleep
Fire alarm started going off at 4 am and went off sporadically until 530 am
Caroline, 1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

What shuttle?
They stoped providing an airport shuttle service. Which is the reason I booked the motel. Hot water didn't work.
Lisele, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Carlos, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Great price, hotels needs some refurburshing
Good for a one night stay. It is in need of some refurburshing. When I went to the washroom first thing I seem was a cockroach in the tub! Its a good price, and free breakfast was decent. But I wouldnt stay more than one night. Friendly staff
1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Unprofessional and greedy hotel
Worst ever experience They overbooked hotel and canceled my reservation though I have paid in advance - Manager ran away and property owner turned off the phone And it was not a family hotel at all
1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Bad
Staff were not good
Michael, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

H K, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ratibu, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Two rooms
I booked two rooms. I did not have any problems in mine, but my friends changed rooms twice. The first room given to them had a toilet with mold and it looked that it hasn't been cleaned in years. The second room, had nail clippings under the covers...really disgusting. Thankfully the third room was better.
DAVID, 1-night trip with friends
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2/10 Poor

Nadine, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Go somewhere else unless you have no choice
The hotel is in dyer need of facelift. The removed shuttle service to and from airport and failed to advise prior to booking. The room was not thoroughly clean. The front desk was not pleasant by no means. Will not be staying at this place for future cruise or no cruise.
wanda, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

If you advertised free airport shuttle service and then do not provide said service, that should not be acceptable i will be contacting corporate.
Kairen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Katherine, 3-night trip
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