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Sonesta Essential Orlando

3.0 star property

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Room, 2 Queen Beds
Front of property
Lobby
Property amenity
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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8101 Aircenter Ct, Orlando, FL, 32809
  • Place, Florida Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Universal Orlando Resort
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Universal Studios Florida
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Roll-in Shower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Orlando

When you stay at Sonesta Essential Orlando in Orlando, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 15-minute drive of Florida Mall and The Orlando Eye. .This hotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Orlando International Premium Outlets and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Universal Orlando Resort.

What's nearby

  • Florida Mall - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Orlando International Premium Outlets - 9 min drive - 13.6 km
  • SeaWorld® Orlando - 9 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Universal Orlando Resort - 10 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Universal Studios Florida - 12 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Brightline Orlando Station - 13 min drive
  • Sand Lake Road Station - 15 min walk
  • Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Essential Orlando

Hotel in Orlando with free breakfast and a fitness center
Sonesta Essential Orlando offers 100 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). 55-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 100 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

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

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

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

  • 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.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Lift (122 centimetre wide door)
  • 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

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

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
  • 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 available

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 February 10 to February 11:
  • Business center
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 3.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A damage deposit of USD 50.00 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered extended parking fee: USD 15 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

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.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from March to December
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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
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

Sonesta Essential Orlando Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 428 out of 1140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 1140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 1140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 120 out of 1140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 157 out of 1140 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jesus, Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick, easy, professional and clean. The breakfast was meh but sustainable. Very close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stay for the price! Just what we needed after a long travel day. Beds were comfortable and room darkness helped keep us asleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jocelyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel room is pretty standard and overall clean. The shower only had hot water no cold which luckly we liked but others may not. Parking was easy. There isn't many places to eat around so expect to drive a bit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tamiya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nietra, Hugo

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel itself is pretty much what you would expect for a cheap airport hotel but check-in was painfully slow with the employee struggling with the customer in front of us and not understanding her. The room had poor AC and had early morning construction noise.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tresha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house keeping was poor. They throw the trash from the bathroom waste bin in our toilet.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Merrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good, Emil was friendly…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Hung

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
N/A
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Cruz

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aura

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

6/10 Okay

Taheerah

We booked a a double queen room but got stuck with 2 doubles/full. Wrong description listed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Dan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The building seems old and run down. Tub water leaked all night and there was a loud noise that intermittently went on and off. Bed sheets damp and although i booked the room for additionally bed needs the couch was not a pull out bed nor prepared with linend without requesting
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Evelyn J

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Front staff tayla I think her name was is amazing… elevator was filthy the complete week halls had big floor stains , breakfast was not good at all no butter for toast , cereal was stale:( had no internet in the room beds are very small , shower was a drizzle the whole week no pressure.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brock

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

justin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is in the middle Of renovations so expect Those inconveniences.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myriam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buen hotel cerca del aeropuerto.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUIS

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny Cristina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Theresa

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shairalee

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, great hospitality from the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Limited parking due to construction materials to refurbish some rooms
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025