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Sonesta Essential Orlando

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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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8101 Aircenter Ct, Orlando, FL, 32809
  • Florida Mall
    ā€Ŗ4 min driveā€¬
  • Crayola Experience
    ā€Ŗ5 min driveā€¬
  • Mall at Millenia
    ā€Ŗ11 min driveā€¬
  • Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ā€Ŗ14 min driveā€¬

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About this property

Sonesta Essential Orlando

Hotel in Orlando with free breakfast and fitness centre
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre and a 24-hour business centre. Free continental breakfast and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor pool and a business centre are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sonesta Essential Orlando. During your stay, you'll be close to Florida Mall. Free breakfast, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • WiFi in some public areas for a fee
  • Extended parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a 24-hour business centre and a computer
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Florida Mall and 10 minutes from The Wheel at ICON Parkā„¢
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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 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 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

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 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

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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from February 14 2025 to February 17 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Breakfast
  • Business centre
  • Fitness facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 10 February to 11 February:
  • Business centre
  • 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

  • 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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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.

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

Sonesta Essential Orlando Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 496 out of 1396 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1396 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 223 out of 1396 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 164 out of 1396 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 196 out of 1396 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

2/10 Terrible

Suma

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
When I booked my stay, I was informed that the hotel offered a shuttle service. However, upon arrival, I was told no such service was available. Additionally, the rooms and hallways had a strong paint odor, which made the experience unpleasant. Overall, this did not meet my expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ABELARDO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Clean property
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

2/10 Terrible

Dashaun

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lunda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Emil was amazing, he ensured we were informed about everything available in the vicinity. The staff was pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alexa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandi, Dover

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we stayed in was newly renovated. It was great. Really big, spacious, and looked freshly painted. I couldnā€™t put that it was quiet because the family next to us was pretty loud all night. Not the hotels fault. Beds were good. Decent location about 15 min from Disney and maybe 10 from Universal.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sueli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like so much the place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Levar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 wasnā€™t too thrilled to hear that and probably wouldnā€™t have booked if I knew this was the case prior. Fortunately the noise wasnā€™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 didnā€™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. Thatā€™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 Iā€™m pretty sure it wasnā€™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 customersā€¦.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Abdul

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gentleman at the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place clean food great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with a top notch staff close to food and not far from our venue...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Celia, Montgomery

Was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I realize the property was under contribution when we got there but I was underwhelmed. Staff was amazin.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisandra, Panama City

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk and dining room staff (at breakfast) were excellent. Room clean. All good šŸ‘ Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room and staff were so nice. The breakfast was disappointing though
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Jacob

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not as advertisedā€¦.
The guy at the front desk was very nice but this hotel isnā€™t anything at all like the photos. Itā€™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. Iā€™d go to one of those next time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Akudia, Edmonton

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was completely different from the pictures displayed. It smelled of rust, mold, stale cigarettes and smoke. The atmosphere felt and looked unsafe, and the sheets were damp. It was the worst experience I have ever had. You could not pay me $100kto stay there!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Worst nights sleep
Fire alarm started going off at 4 am and went off sporadically until 530 am
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Regardt

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Hallway smells, found cockroaches in our room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
When I booked this hotel it said there was a shuttle bus to the airport. I asked at check in and was told that the hotel had been sold in September and no longer had a shuttle. So a cab from the airport cost me $22 dollars and then another cab in the morning $25. I couldā€™ve stayed at a much nicer hotel for that $47 . One that had a shuttle! The woman at the front desk acted like she didnā€™t know how to call a cab so I called it myself. Also are room key never worked. We told them several times and each time they recoded it and said they were undergoing renovations. On the morning of our flight, we had breakfast and went back up to our room to get our luggage. I called a cab and then we couldnā€™t get in our room yet again. I went down to the desk and she recoded the keys yet again. Back up in the elevator and back down the long hallway. Still didnā€™t work. Down to desk agin. Repeat process again. Finally I asked for SOMEONE to open the door. She told me that the maintenance man would be in shortly. I told her that I had a flight to catch and someone needed to open the door NOW. If you are having this big of a problem with your door locks, perhaps renovate those first. It was very frustrating and irritating to deal with this before flying for 23 hours. Needless to say, I will not be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisele

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
What shuttle?
They stoped providing an airport shuttle service. Which is the reason I booked the motel. Hot water didn't work.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms could use some work but the rooms are very spacious and the front desk was quick and easy. Lots of food options nearby
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024