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Sonesta Essential La Porte

2.5 star property

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Reception
Indoor pool
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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11003 Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX, 77571
  • Place, Sylvan Beach Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, San Jacinto Community College
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

La Porte

A stay at Sonesta Essential La Porte places you in the heart of La Porte, within a 10-minute drive of Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds and Sylvan Beach Park. .This family-friendly hotel is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Kemah Boardwalk and 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from Space Center Houston.

What's nearby

  • Sylvan Beach Park - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • San Jacinto Community College - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Heritage Park - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Kemah Boardwalk - 12 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Walk-On's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential La Porte

Sonesta Essential La Porte offers 84 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 84 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Guests may use a cruise ship terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

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 area shuttle
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a regional park

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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 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

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Quality Inn Porte
Quality Porte
Quality Inn Suites La Porte
Quality Inn Suites La Porte
Sonesta Essential Porte Porte
Sonesta Essential La Porte Hotel
Sonesta Essential La Porte La Porte
Sonesta Essential La Porte Hotel La Porte

Sonesta Essential La Porte Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 411 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 411 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 411 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 411 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 411 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, lively room, great AC
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgardo

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Courteous staff, clean and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

RyLee

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
terrible customer service, withhold deposit, make sure to deposit in cash
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rosalinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Bernedette

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brindley

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryeisher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Seth

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

marcos

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes, the room was spacious and clean, the attendant was efficient and pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

adina

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greis

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jaxon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudolph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Manuel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Woodville

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above It is very clean and staff very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahtab

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chelsea

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025