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Sonesta Essential Orlando

3.0 star property
Hotel in Orlando with free breakfast and fitness centre
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Lobby
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Lobby
Fitness facility

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
8101 Aircenter Ct, Orlando, FL, 32809
  • Florida Mall
    4 min drive
  • Mall at Millenia
    11 min drive
  • Orlando International Premium Outlets
    12 min drive
  • Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    14 min drive

Room options

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Orlando

At Sonesta Essential Orlando you'll be 4.1 km (2.6 mi) from Florida Mall and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Crayola Experience. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the gym, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour business centre and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of extended parking. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Orlando hotel, attractions include The Wheel at ICON Park™ and Universal Orlando Resort.

What's nearby

  • Florida Mall - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Mall at Millenia - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Universal Orlando Resort - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Orlando International Premium Outlets - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Universal Studios Florida - 14 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Brightline Orlando Station - 13 min drive
  • Sand Lake Road Station - 15 min walk
  • Orlando International Airport (MCO) - 14 min drive

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

Hotel in Orlando with free breakfast and fitness centre
Sonesta Essential Orlando offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. There's an onsite 24-hour business centre. Free breakfast is available daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Sonesta Essential Orlando. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Orlando hotel is smoke free.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Sonesta Essential Orlando offers 100 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 55-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit 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 an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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 transport

  • 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

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 centre
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in March and close in December.
  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Sonesta Essential Orlando?

Yep, Sonesta Essential Orlando has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonesta Essential Orlando?

As of 25 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Essential Orlando on 4 Dec 2024 start from AU$109.64, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sonesta Essential Orlando have a pool?

Sonesta Essential Orlando has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open from March to December.

Does Sonesta Essential Orlando serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental breakfast is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sonesta Essential Orlando?

No, Sonesta Essential Orlando does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sonesta Essential Orlando?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sonesta Essential Orlando?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Sonesta Essential Orlando Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 410 out of 1075 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1075 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1075 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 118 out of 1075 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 130 out of 1075 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

6/10 Okay

Quinlan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The airport shuttle is very limited in it's hours and wasn't professional.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

londy

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

10/10 Excellent

Nikita

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff made check in and out a breeze!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There was a constant dripping that was audible in my room and had to have the bathroom light and vent on the whole night to drown it out. Two of the power outlets also were not working in my room on the left side of the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nikita

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Nelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room smelled of dirty soil, plus the hallway smelled like weed and cigarette. Shady people outside of the hotel, made me feel unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giash k

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was no pool
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Bryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Tanjot

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed here 6 nights and the experience was just awful, some of the staff members are so arrogant and so rude have no decency to say good morning, or even smile. But i would like to say that the men there are very polite and help you in every way they can. We did not know that they have a company policy of cleaning the rooms every 3 days since every other hotel we’ve stayed at clean them everyday, and when we went down to talk to the receptionist she was so rude about it and was barely even wanting to help us. Breakfast is horrible, and the first day we checked in we saw our room and our sheets were filled with hair on them from the other customers staying the night, so if possible please STAY AWAY from this hotel and just spend the extra buck!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dirty and the breakfast was a joke.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley, Akron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was. Above and quiet place to stay. It was unique because it was like they had a peacock for a gaird the way it would pace around the building. Everyone was very nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley, Akron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

cicely

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just what my daughters and I needed for our one night stay from cruise to Orlando airport. Staff was nice, gym and pool during the summer. Free shuttle to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JULIA

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Latoya at check-in was fantastic. The property recently changed brands, so the temporary sign was unnerving for us. We were very surprised by the look inside, although dated, it appeared that ownership was spending some money tmoneyto i l gradeverything.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Z'Wane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

McKenna

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price, I was expecting a lot worse. I was shocked how nice it was and have no complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

ricardo

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Noise
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milbeth, Fort Cavazost

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and excellent customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Austin

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was okay for one night, we left early in the morning to go to airport. The shuttle was about 10 minutes late picking us up and the driver was demanding a tip from us but we didn’t have any cash on us. The pool doesn’t look like the pictures, paint chipping all over the pool deck which we didn’t mind. But the water in the pool was pretty dirty. Our room was okay but the shower had rust in it and just didn’t feel very clean. We also had them give a key to our room to someone else, someone opened our door while we were in the room. Same thing happened to my mom but they gave her a key to a room that was already occupied.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Allan

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is undergoing renovations as they changeover from Best Western to Sonesta but this doesn’t hinder its functionality. The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaiden M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024