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Sonesta Essential Orlando

3.0 star property
Hotel in Orlando with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Front of property
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

Room options

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Orlando

In shopping district.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Orlando hotel, you'll find Florida Mall and Crayola Experience. Orlando Regional Medical Center and Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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

  • 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

3-star hotel near Florida Mall
Sonesta Essential Orlando offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. There's an onsite 24-hour business center. 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 center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator

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 transportation

  • 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–9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

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

  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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-authorize 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 guestroom 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-authorize 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 each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in March and close in December.
  • Children 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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 416 out of 1100 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1100 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1100 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 119 out of 1100 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 131 out of 1100 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

4/10 Poor

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

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

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our neighbors were loud next door arguing and you can hear through the walls.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brittany

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pictures are so deceiving. They are doing renovations and that’s fine, but the place smells so bad. The rooms were dirty, the air conditioning leaked, the carpets were dirty, the bathroom was dirty. It looked like they threw a bunch of random furniture in the room and called it quits. The air conditioner was so noisy, no fan in the bathroom, someone was smoking and the smells were coming in the room. We couldn’t wait to come home. DO NOT BELIEVE THE PICTURES… pay extra for a better hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison, Bell Island

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was very clean and modern and offered a free transfer to/from the aiport. It's walkable to nearby restaurants. I would return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wai Ngor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Services and breakfast are good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Nandi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Nothing like the pictures
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Hugo Steeven Sequeira, SOUTH PLAINFIELD

Liked: Staff & service
Noisy pipes and constant noises from plumbing or furnace or something. The bathroom has a bad smell and a stuffy musty smell. Just and old building. It’s okay I guess if you want to save money. I wouldn’t stay with my family. I did like that they were in the middle of renovations and that there is a Hispanic restaurant buffet style across the street. Lechoneria Latina’s food was seriously good for breakfast lunch and dinner
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janisa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Cheryl, Roseville

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Eliezer

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Laquesha

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

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

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding Hotel
We had the most amazing stay both times over the last week. We stayed 1 night before our cruise and 1 night after our cruise. The staff is AMAZING...Rooms were spotless, service was top knotch and the transfers to and from hotel from airport and also to and from cruise port was the "frosting on the cake" for us. We will be returning in Feb as well and looking forward to it..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Adriann, Jacksonville

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and room wasn't as pictured at all. The pictures show a bright and clean room with red decor. Our room was dark, no red decor, and felt like a motel. The hotel feels old and had "interesting" people about. My husband got the sense that it wasn't only used for guest but perhaps housing. We only stayed the night since we were flying out the next day but I will definitely choose a different hotel next time. On the plus side, it's really close to discount stores like Ross and Marshalls.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis, Miami Gardens

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Polina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing! Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend
It was AMAZING
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tara

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Deceiving
Ths hotel looks nothing like the photos. Peeling wallpaper, smelly hallways, uninterested front desk staff, and terrible breakfast food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Hani

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Construction happening, dingy rooms, not worth staying here. They do not mention the construction online, otherwise we wouldn't have booked here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Irma

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is okay is clean. But far from dinning area's. The only dine in is the waffle house. Also limited transportation and really nothing around.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHARLENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Orlando Sea World
The staff was wonderful.The place was clean and welcomeing.Pool was clean, very nice. Perk also has a great free breakfast. We will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to airport just needs renovation. Staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024