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Sonesta Essential Orlando

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
8101 Aircenter Ct, Orlando, FL, 32809
  • Florida Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Universal Orlando Resort
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Universal Studios Florida
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Roll-in Shower

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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 at ICON Park. .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 - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • SeaWorld® Orlando - 10 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Orange County Convention Center - 11 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Universal Orlando Resort - 11 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Universal Studios Florida - 12 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Brightline Orlando Station - 13 min drive
  • Sand Lake Road Station - 15 min walk
  • Orlando Intl. 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 a fitness center
Sonesta Essential Orlando offers 100 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 55-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations 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 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 desks and microwaves, 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 wireless internet access (surcharge), 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 24-hour business center, 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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 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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 4.00 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

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 1 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Uncovered extended parking fee: USD 15 per day

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. 618 out of 1661 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 370 out of 1661 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 266 out of 1661 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 184 out of 1661 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 223 out of 1661 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dale

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Ya, Windsor

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The rooms definitely needs furniture like table. My luggage had nowhere to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

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

10/10 Excellent

Olive

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maribel, Holbrook

Liked: Amenities
Super friendly fast check-in, convenient. Decent breakfast, friendly staff. Lots of towels in the room. Cups, clean coffee maker. Did not like the AC. The controls did not seem to work correctly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Selyna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The front desk is super nice. This property is currently under construction, so our toilet was clogged. They gave us a plunger to unclog it ourselves. They they shouldn’t have rooms in areas they are constructing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a quick 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

nazario

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Close to all shopping centers.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

DEBORAH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely reception assistance 24-7 Interior is cool and quiet Elevator to 4-5floors Rooms clean, neat with all the usual fridge, safe, coffee/tea proviso, air con/heating. Large 5ft shower, WC, wide countertop with a large sloped handbasin, hairdryer and fresh towels. Overall a really comfortable airport hotel - 15min drive to Orlando International - USD14-19 with Uber as no airport transfers anymore. Pool: Unfortunately the pool needed a major clean, the bottom looked grubby. We may have swum but by 3.30pm approx (March), the entire pool area was in the shade - the water is not heated. Breakfast: 6.30-9.30am included with a nice variety of foods to choose from. Dining: Waffel House next door and nearby Indian Turkish Restuarants. Uber Eats deliver too. Easy check in and check out Rebook x1 night: Yes, I would as the price, service, quality and locale to airport is good and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn, Fort Mill

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean. Pool was not open. Also THEY DO NOT OFFER AIRPORT SHUTTLE.Staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AC in room was great … hallways and breakfast room not so much was very warm.. overall it worked stayed there the night before goin into Disney would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Barry

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie, Ajax

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh kumar LNU, laxmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

sochet

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty and Noisy. Staff there do not know what they are doing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Christian

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Pool terrible also around
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

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

2/10 Terrible

TONY

Disliked: Cleanliness

6/10 Okay

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Foyer needed maintenance, leaks in air, ceiling tiles exposed, pool full of leaves, dirty, not circulating, few chairs there were broken. Great breakfast good location for air travel. Could use a shuttle.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was under construction lobby missing many ceiling tiles, hall way with many rough in dry wall patch's and plastic laying on the hall ways to walk on, multiples room doors open because of construction black mold on my bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025