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Sonesta Essential Orlando

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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 - 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 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
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

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 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

7.4

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