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Sonesta Essential Orlando

3.0 star property

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

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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8101 Aircenter Ct, Orlando, FL, 32809
  • Florida Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Crayola Experience
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Mall at Millenia
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the area

Orlando

When you stay at Sonesta Essential Orlando in Orlando, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 15-minute drive of Florida Mall and The Wheel at ICON Park™. .This hotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Orlando International Premium Outlets and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Universal Orlando Resort.

What's nearby

  • Florida Mall - 4 min drive
  • Mall at Millenia - 11 min drive
  • Universal Orlando Resort - 11 min drive
  • Orange County Convention Center - 12 min drive
  • Universal Studios Florida - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Brightline Orlando Station - 13 min drive
  • Sand Lake Road Station - 15 min walk
  • Orlando Intl. 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 a fitness center
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 100 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs

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 or services will be unavailable from February 14 2025 to February 17 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Breakfast
  • Business center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Swimming pool
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

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. 496 out of 1407 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1407 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 226 out of 1407 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 167 out of 1407 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 198 out of 1407 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

Lee

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Airport shuttle was not available and hotel was under renovation that were long overdue.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ana Celia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Esta cerca al aeropuerto, nos recibieron mucho antes del check in. No nos gusto el que no limpian la habitación a menos que se solicite.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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 couldn’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 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….
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 👍 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 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.
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 could’ve stayed at a much nicer hotel for that $47 . One that had a shuttle! The woman at the front desk acted like she didn’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 couldn’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 didn’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