Sonesta Essential Indianapolis Airport

3.5 star property

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Welcome to our modern reception area, featuring a sleek reception desk and unique pendant lights.
Enjoy a drink at the bar with ample seating and a wide selection of spirits.
Two large beds with white linens and dark brown headboards, a desk with a lamp and chair, and a window with curtains.
Welcome to Sonesta Essential, featuring a striking entrance with a curved metal roof and stone pillars, surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens.
Relax by the pool surrounded by comfortable lounge chairs and tables.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
6109 Cambridge Way, Plainfield, IN, 46168
  • Capitol Sports Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • The Shops at Perry Crossing
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Splash Island
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Indianapolis, IN (IND-Indianapolis Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds (2 Kings)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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About the area

Plainfield

When you stay at Sonesta Essential Indianapolis Airport in Plainfield, you'll be in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Chateau Thomas Winery and Hummel Park. .This hotel is 14 mi (22.6 km) from Indianapolis Motor Speedway and 14.6 mi (23.4 km) from Lucas Oil Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Capitol Sports Center - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • The Shops at Perry Crossing - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Splash Island - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Indianapolis Motor Speedway - 19 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park - 21 min drive - 21.5 km

Getting around

  • Indianapolis Station - 18 min drive
  • Indianapolis Intl. Airport (IND) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪BRU Burger Bar Plainfield - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential Indianapolis Airport

Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
Sonesta Essential Indianapolis Airport offers 67 accommodations with iPod docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). 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 on request.

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

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

Make yourself at home in one of the 67 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (USD 25 per week)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • 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 (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

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 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

  • Uncovered extended parking fee: USD 25 per week
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 14 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and fitness facility with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Atrea
Best Western Atrea
Best Western Plus Atrea
Best Western Plus Atrea Airport
Best Western Plus Atrea Airport Inn
Best Western Plus Atrea Inn
Best Western Atrea Airport Hotel Plainfield
Best Western Atrea Airport Inn And Suites
Best Western Plus Atrea Airport Inn Plainfield
Best Western Plus Atrea Airport Plainfield
Best Western Plus Atrea Airport Inn Suites
Sonesta Essential Indianapolis
Best Western Plus Atrea Airport Inn Suites
Sonesta Essential Indianapolis Airport Hotel
Sonesta Essential Indianapolis Airport Plainfield
Sonesta Essential Indianapolis Airport Hotel Plainfield

Sonesta Essential Indianapolis Airport Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 537 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arminda

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Just OK

Pro: Clean, spacious room Comfortable beds Cons: Wallpaper in room was bubbling off the wall. Looked like they tried to repair but failed. Curtains on window were torn from top to bottom and at the seams. Breakfast was supposed to start at 7:00. At 7:05 none of the food was out. It would not have been a big deal if we weren’t on a schedule, so we didn’t get to eat. The coffee maker was also out of order. I pick hotels based on if they offer breakfast, so this was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurpreet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Domonique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel....will totally recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a great hotel close to the airport. Would have got 5 stars except the play pen I got for my son to sleep in was covered in pee from the previous use.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in process was flawless. We needed a crib and they had one at the ready for us. It was an easy process overall. My only qualm was the bed being too hard for me but I still slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bugs, bugs and bugs
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Newark

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

10/10 Excellent

Manda

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. Very clean! Pool was nice with a little water fall. Elevator is a little sketchy but worked fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert, Shakopee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is 20 minutes from downtown Indy and for the price, you cannot beat it! It’s worth the drive or $20 Uber to stay in Plainfield instead of downtown. Clean hotel with limited amenities, as we expected. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donte

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie Dierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shaleel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Elgin

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

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

Great value.

Comfortable. Above average breakfast. Nice work out room and pool. Carpets in common area showing some wear.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tenesha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good experience with the Sonesta Essential. It is a small hotel but the hotel was very clean and modern. You can tell that the staff put in a lot of effort and care maintaining the hotel. The staff were friendly, attentive and very responsive. They made us feel confortable. The check-in and check-out was seamless. The pool and sauna was very nice. Allana (sorry she told me the correct spelling but I forgot) but she went out of her way to assist us and she stayed on top of things. The breakfast was good too.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marquis

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

william

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sucks

Absolutely terrible. Paid for 2 nights but after the first night front desk called the room and told wife she was late checking out. Wife siad we paid for 2 nights desk said we didnt. But my bank account says we did. They made her check out and refuse to refund 2nd night. Also had to take cold showers bscause no hot wa
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ebony

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and not far from amenities, but no usb charging ports anywhere so you have to bring your phone charger.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alanna

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

4/10 Poor

Roshaunda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I booked my stay through Expedia and used the Afterpay option to pay for it. My card was charged by the hotel for the stay on top of my agreement with Afterpay. I called the hotel and was given an email address of a Brittany Schwitzke to resolve the issue and have the charge refunded. I emailed her daily for three days, and as of today I haven’t even received a “I am looking into this” email. So basically I am expected to pay $90 to Afterpay and an additional $76 to the hotel for a stay I believed would cost under $100. I was trying to avoid disputing this charge with my bank, but due to zero response or accountability from this hotel, I’m left with no other choice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price for a nice room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025