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Sonesta Essential Orlando

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
8101 Aircenter Ct, Orlando, FL, 32809
  • Florida Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Universal Orlando Resort
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Universal Studios Florida
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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 Universal Orlando Resort. .This hotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Orlando International Premium Outlets and 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Kia Center.

What's nearby

  • Florida Mall - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • SeaWorld® Orlando - 10 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Orange County Convention Center - 11 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Universal Orlando Resort - 11 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Universal Studios Florida - 12 min drive - 16.9 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 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

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 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 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. 589 out of 1618 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1618 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 263 out of 1618 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 181 out of 1618 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 219 out of 1618 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds were comfy. Currently undergoing renovations room was nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicolas

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property and room looked nothing like the images on Expedia.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lysette, Dallas

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restroom in hotel had mold. Ac in room had mold. bathroom had a used towel and tub was still dirty. Lobby was sooo nasty, lobby is a hazard all plug in the lobby were missing with wires coming out. Very unsafe hotel, they gave a customer a copy of my too key so at 12am I had someone (black male) trying to get into my room. Lucky, I had brought my portable lock to lock the door from the inside. I kept calling lobby because I was so terrified a man was going to do things to me. I finally hit the door and told the man I was going to call the police if he didn’t stop. Never ever go to this hotel very unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Under Construction. Wires hanging, dust everywhere, very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Franklin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was mas o menos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Graham

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I look at the reviews, it said that you guys had a shuttle, but it did not have a shuttle so I had to pay for a Lyft all the way to the Port Canaveral
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenny

Travelled with family
Average
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was horrible the pictures are not what this hotel really is it is a hole in the wall place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

MARIO

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Cha-De

Liked: Staff & service
Property is under renovation. The staff was nice and I received a renovated room. Bathroom light flickered in n and off.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Alunte'

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

OSCAR

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jakob

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

cecil

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mayra

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is still somewhat under construction, and it has a funky smell when I checked in I received a key and they were having issues with the doors. I could not open with my card key and neither could the person next to me once I got into the funky room I saw a roach in the restroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jovito

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and accessible place to stay with affordable price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gregory

Under construction
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lori, Williamsburg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A bit long to check in but clean and good night sleep after a long trip. Front lobby rough but looks like in remodel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

emily

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025