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Sonesta Essential NW Houston

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Houston Graduate School of Theology

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Seasonal outdoor pool
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Lobby
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$111
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept

Explore the area

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7887 West Tidwell Road, Houston, TX, 77040
  • Memorial City Mall
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • CityCentre
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Daikin Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Houston

At Sonesta Essential NW Houston, you'll be 6.6 km (4.1 mi) from Houston Graduate School of Theology and 11.1 km (6.9 mi) from Memorial City Mall. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, free self-parking and a 24-hour business centre. .Enjoy the gym and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. 958 square feet (89 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Fairbanks hotel include Houston Community College - Energy Corridor and Daikin Park.

What's nearby

  • Baseball USA The Yard - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Memorial City Mall - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • CityCentre - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Daikin Park - 18 min drive - 24.5 km
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center - 21 min drive - 25.6 km

Getting around

  • Houston Station - 29 min drive
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Essential NW Houston

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Houston Graduate School of Theology
Sonesta Essential NW Houston offers its guests a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 958 square feet (89 square metres) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Sonesta Essential NW Houston. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Sonesta Essential NW Houston was completed in November 2019.

This Houston hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 115 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 958 sq ft of conference space
  • 89 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1994
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Sonesta Essential NW Houston offers 115 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 958 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1994
  • Renovated entire property - November 2019
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

  • 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 available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn Hwy. 290/NW
Sonesta Essential NW Houston Hotel
Sonesta Essential NW Houston Houston
Sonesta Essential NW Houston Hotel Houston

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sonesta Essential NW Houston?

Sonesta Essential NW Houston 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 NW Houston?

As of 12 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Essential NW Houston on 13 Sept 2025 start from AU$111.37, 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 NW Houston?

Yep, Sonesta Essential NW Houston has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Sonesta Essential NW Houston have a pool?

Sonesta Essential NW Houston has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from April to October.

Does Sonesta Essential NW Houston serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet breakfast is on offer daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sonesta Essential NW Houston?

No, Sonesta Essential NW Houston does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sonesta Essential NW Houston?

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

Are pets allowed at Sonesta Essential NW Houston?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Sonesta Essential NW Houston Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 328 out of 949 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 949 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 949 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 949 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 194 out of 949 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shara

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
My stay at the sonesta was good ,I was a little worried at first because the pool was closed & I was looking forward to swimming, I couldn’t get in the fitness room to work out and my room I had at first looked like someone tried to break in! But over all . I stayed because is was clean and quiet .I sleep like a princess, the workers were wonderful & polite and the restaurant around the hotel was delicious. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

rosalind

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mitzi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk workers were all very friendly. The housekeeping were wonderful at keeping the room stocked. The kitchen was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamirie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tomekia

Dirty
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Rahjze

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I initially had AC was out and when confronted front desk I was assigned another room with AC but a smaller bed which was inconvenient
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

*rvin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room Ac was not working at all the room was already hot because it’s about 98 degrees outside in Houston Texas the room looked nothing like the photos online had to pay a 100$ deposit fee upon upon checking in I was told i will get it back . Left and I had a feeling to check my bank account just to see I had been charged 3 times so 300$ total the clerk wasn’t the issue he tried to help the property itself and the customer service is horrible do not spend your money here you’re better off sleeping in your hot car
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very attentive
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

jaylin

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valencia

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

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

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Waited around 15 minutes no one came out to get us taken care of had to call multiple times to get someone to check us in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Albert

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we got to the property and checked in. Our room was muggy and humid like the window was cracked open. In addition, the bathroom was not clean and the sheets were dirty. We checked out immediately
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Si pueden ni se les ocurra visitar lleno de hongos y bacterias
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Felicia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There were people walking through the hole in the gate , rude house keepers racist.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

William

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

Nice place

Nice place - room was awesome - great service - no issues. Would go back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Katina

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Nothing spectacular, average room with a bed, did not see any roaches. Stayed in room and left. AC and TV worked. No problem at 4pm check in. Lobby was kinda warm and dated. $60 deposit which was refunded back on credit card in a couple days.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

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

2/10 Terrible

David, Richardson

Disliked: Amenities
Poor service. No one frequently at front desk and phone not answered promptly. Free breakfast is a joke The only hot food is the waffle you make yourself. The hotel needs serious renovation. Major potholes in parking lot. Positive many restaurants within 5 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Odai

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception was away when we arrived and waited to be checked in Room is not clean and almost everything needs maintenance Breakfast was terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025