Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport

2.5 star property
Hotel in Baton Rouge with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Reception
Free daily continental breakfast
Suite, 1 King Bed
Exterior
Meeting facility

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$115
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept

Explore the area

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2949 Varsity Street, Baton Rouge, LA, 70807
  • Southern University and A&M College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Baton Rouge Zoo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Raising Cane's River Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Baton Rouge, LA (BTR-Baton Rouge Metropolitan)
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Baton Rouge

At Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Anna T. Jordan Community Park and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Southern University and A&M College. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the gym, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Scotlandville hotel include Mississippi River and Raising Cane's River Center.

What's nearby

  • Southern University and A&M College - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Baton Rouge Zoo - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Louisiana State Capitol - 9 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Raising Cane's River Center - 11 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Louisiana State University - 14 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Baton Rouge, LA (BTR-Baton Rouge Metropolitan) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Empire Wingz - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport

Hotel in Baton Rouge with free breakfast and fitness centre
Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is available daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport. Free self parking is available.

This Baton Rouge hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 77 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2001
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport offers 77 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation is furnished with double sofa beds. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This Baton Rouge hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2001
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 45 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit card or cash deposit 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice) guidelines.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 9 PM

Property is also known as

Days Inn Baton Rouge Airport
Days Inn Hotel Baton Rouge Airport
Days Inn Baton Rouge Airport Hotel
Days Baton Rouge Airport
Comfort Inn Hotel Baton Rouge
Comfort Inn Baton Rouge

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport?

Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport?

As of 22 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport on 23 Sept 2025 start from AU$114.86, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport?

Yep, Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport have a pool?

Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 9 AM to 9 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to October).

Is Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport is a hit with families.

Does Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental brekkie is available weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport?

No, Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Reviews

Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport Reviews

6.6

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 133 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible

The bed sheets were nasty, the floors made your feet black, there was mold in the bathroom, there were no towels, no soap, the door wouldn’t even lock for extra comfort. You couldn’t even get comfortable in bed because you felt gross
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Phillip

Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kattye

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It is not the normal quality of the brand.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanisia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Shembari

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The front desk woman that helped me was great. The room could have been cleaned a little better. Multiple stains on pillows and sheets. Didnt have a fresh scent to it upon entry either like you do usually when you walk into a hotel room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Latrice

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teshown

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nebriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nebriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

TyJia

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jesse

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derri

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jesse

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Slipping??

Have stayed here several times, but things have slipped last two stays. This last stay I had a room that had been smoked in by prior guests. There was a strong cigar/cigarette smell in the room. Hopefully thingss will get back on track.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Esmeralda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not that great

Looked like a drug exchange outside when my family and I walked in. It was weird. Very unprofessional the guy that I first encountered couldn’t help me had to call his mom. Had to wait for her to come check me in. She was nice but it’s weird. I didn’t even feel safe in the room tbh and was scared to leave my car outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

roxanna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was not a great experience. When I checked in late at midnight it reeked of cigarettes in the lobby, the room was very outdated, no air vent in the bathroom, no body wash in the dispenser, towels had hairs on them, bed was lumpy and housekeeping knocks on your door in the morning asking if you need anything. I would not recommend this hotel to a family member or friend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Courtney

This place has bed bugs I’m not up all over
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good for overnight trip

It’s a decent hotel next to the airport. Very convenient, the manager on-site was very understanding, hotel:com doesn’t tell you theirs a deposit at all the locations
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rhonda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teshown

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Should have more proteins options for breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shawna

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matt

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bugs in room stained sheets half the breakfast wasn’t working or not stocked
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025