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Sonesta Essential Orlando

3.0 star property
Hotel in Orlando with free breakfast and fitness centre

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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$93
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May

Explore the area

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8101 Aircenter Ct, Orlando, FL, 32809
  • Florida Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Universal Orlando Resort
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Universal Studios Florida
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Orlando

At Sonesta Essential Orlando you'll be 4.1 km (2.6 mi) from Florida Mall and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Crayola Experience. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the gym, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour business centre and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of extended parking. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Orlando hotel, attractions include Universal Orlando Resort and Aquatica.

What's nearby

  • Florida Mall - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • SeaWorld® Orlando - 11 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Universal Orlando Resort - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Orange County Convention Center - 12 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Universal Studios Florida - 14 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Brightline Orlando Station - 13 min drive
  • Sand Lake Road Station - 15 min walk
  • Orlando International 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 fitness centre
Sonesta Essential Orlando offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. There's an onsite 24-hour business centre. 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 centre (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Sonesta Essential Orlando offers 100 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 55-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit 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 an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

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

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 10 February to 11 February:
  • Business centre
  • 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

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

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and 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 guest room 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-authorise 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 all accommodation.

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Sonesta Essential Orlando?

Yep, Sonesta Essential Orlando has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonesta Essential Orlando?

As of 4 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Essential Orlando on 13 May 2025 start from AU$86.88, 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.

Does Sonesta Essential Orlando have a pool?

Sonesta Essential Orlando has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open from March to December.

Does Sonesta Essential Orlando serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental breakfast is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sonesta Essential Orlando?

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at Sonesta Essential Orlando?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Sonesta Essential Orlando Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 587 out of 1611 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1611 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 263 out of 1611 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 180 out of 1611 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 217 out of 1611 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

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

2/10 Terrible

Erin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reservation was not honoured, they overbooked no rooms left to fulfill my reservation, I had to find another hotel at 1 a.m in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayvie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Silang

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The stay wasn’t bad. I do wish there was notification that the hotel was under construction.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Rhonda

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to the airport but the property doesn’t look like the photos. It was under going renovations so hopefully it’s cleaner next time
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nelson

I left the sonesta in Bogota to arrive at the sonesta in Orlando, and the difference was HUGE. Orlando sonesta, I will never be staying there again, but Bogotá’s sonesta was extremely beautiful and extremely clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela, middletown

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waffle house next door was handy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Shelley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we booked our package it included pick up from the airport and return. We just needed it one way- pick up as we were returning to the airport from the cruise port with a transfer company. We picked this hotel because of the airport pickup! If I hadn't emailed the hotel with our flight arrival time, we would have been left stranded as they stopped doing transfers. There were 10 in our party. We had 3 rooms. They should have honored the original booking at the very least, paid for our taxi's to get to the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

alison

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Under construction doesn’t look like pictures at all
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

robert

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toilet wouldn't flush almost over flowed every time called front desk. 2 times . Then guy comes up with a plunger and expects me to do it. I said excuse me he said u used toilet paper . Excuse me . Mold in the bathroom tub area we had 2 rooms . I am going to be asking for a refund
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

MICHAEL, eldridge

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Made reservation 5 months ago when I checked in no rooms available
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe, Longview, Texas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Philong

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhoda

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tiffany

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
CLEAN!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When I booked it had a airport shuttle when I arrived it did not so the cost of the airport shuttle to and from the airport was extra cost to myself
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t much chance to see all of the property as we arrived late after midnight and we left at 11:00 the next morning!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rishi, La Romain

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was not what was expected considering the brand. Paint fumes made it difficult to stay in the room and the property felt unsafe. After checking in we realise the paint smell and ask for a refund which was facilitated however we were left to look for new accommodation for out 5 days vacation which ended up costing more do this last minute booking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025