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Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport

3.0 star property

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds
Lobby
Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Property amenity
Front of property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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8101 Aircenter Ct, Orlando, FL, 32809
  • Place, Oak Ridge Gun Range
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Conway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Florida Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Roll-in Shower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(41 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(57 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Orlando

When you stay at Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport in Orlando, you'll be in a shopping district, a 4-minute drive from Florida Mall and 9 minutes from Universal Epic Universe. .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

  • Oak Ridge Gun Range - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Lake Conway - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Florida Mall - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Crayola Experience - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Cypress Grove Park - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Brightline Orlando Station - 13 min drive
  • Sand Lake Road Station - 15 min walk
  • Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wawa - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport

Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport offers 100 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). 55-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. 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 microwaves and coffee/tea makers, 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 complimentary wireless internet access, 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 computer station, 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

  • 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.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Lift (122 centimetre wide door)
  • 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
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 available for USD 10 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

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 fire extinguisher, 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 Airport Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 468 out of 981 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 981 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 981 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 981 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 981 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dawn, Union Point

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, clean,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Kenny

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff very courteous
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Meagan

Travelled with family and small children
I called at 930 pm and spoke with Kayla to let her know our flight was delayed. I told her we would be checking in after midnight and didn't want our room to be canceled. She said that was fine, and she would put a note saying we'd be in at 1am. When we got to the hotel shortly before 1, we were told our room was canceled. The "on duty manager" apparently wasn't on the property. I had 3 little kids with me and was on the phone with expedia for over an hour trying to find a new hotel in the middle of the night. We were checking out at 7am and didn't get to a hotel until after 2am. The staff at this hotel are incompetent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Elena

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Zamia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Baby Roaches in multiple rooms couldn’t get comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susana Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

KiAsia

Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lucille, Albuquerque

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice room, breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Dr. José Roberto

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Guy at front desk no interested. Wait half hour to hot water at shower and another half to take it down and shower
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Charnay

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I arrived the entrance to the facility caught me off guard . The over powering smell of air freshener that almost invaded every part of my lungs almost made me have an asthma attack. Upon entering my room the fridge had a smell due to it not being cold enough. The sink in the bathroom had a small roach in it and one was also crawling in the floor. During my sleep hour someone was laughing and banging on my door on both sides . The little areas where you get snacks was completely EMPTY, nothing but Diet Coke in their fridge . This was not an ideal stay and I was not happy at all . I did how ever enjoy my stay in Orlando .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outside of the hotel was surrounded by a storage container lot and there were homeless people sitting under the trees and close to the hotel making it feel unsafe. Had to make reservations for a safer hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Sheryll

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
On a positive note, the toilet flushed, the room was cooled and all the light bulbs worked. On a not so positive not, the pool was closed, the coffee was terrible, and sleeping on a mountain of rocks would have been more comfortable than the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Justin D

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, nice hotel. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Lauryn

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had a bug I had to kill in the bathroom, shower did not look throughly clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and desk was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
So… they somehow thought we were checking out the day after we arrived at 11 pm. I unpacked everything so neatly and into drawers… toothbrushes lined up in the bathroom, make up set out, medications lined up. We got back to the room after a full day out and the bedding was completely gone, they threw out half of my expensive skincare, all of our prescription medications including my baby’s glaucoma eye drops. My dirty clothes pile was stuffed into my suitcase (where I kept my clothes so they all stunk for the whole trip, loved that). To me it was so obvious we were not checking out, they said they called me but I checked my phone records and they did not. The manager was very gaslighting about the whole situation and brushed it over quickly while they did give me a cash refund for what I could think of was missing in that moment (I calculated around $70 ish), it ultimately was not enough as I continued to realize more and more of my stuff was gone throughout the remainder of the trip. I honestly have no idea if they fished my toothbrush out of a trash bag somewhere and put it back. My expensive eye cream survived the ordeal but the label was melted and peeling off?! Wild. How did they realize halfway through taking apart my room that we weren’t leaving yet some of my stuff was thrown away and not recoverable? Why did they not replace the bedding? We had to go request it and put it on with two tired toddlers at 9 pm at night. It definitely left a bitter taste in my mouth.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
How clean the room and surroundings area were.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ronald, Sioux Falls

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and had everything we needed. The bedding was too small for the bed and kept coming off. Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026