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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
Front of property
Free daily continental breakfast
Reception

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

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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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 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
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Desk, 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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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
  • Orlando International Premium Outlets - 10 min drive - 13.6 km
  • SeaWorld® Orlando - 10 min drive - 13.8 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. 631 out of 1698 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 372 out of 1698 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 279 out of 1698 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 185 out of 1698 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 231 out of 1698 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

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Staff & service
It was decent enough just
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendalynn

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This property is a Great Quality Budget option for a trip to Orlando. It's proximity to the airport is the most valuable quality. You will need to plan for transportation to and from the various resorts and parks you may visit. I appreciate the convenience of the complementry breakfast. The staff are very nice and helpful. While the cleanliness is average, the renovations once fully completed will add a nice aesthetic. Overall solid experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brea

Disliked: Amenities
The staff who checked us in were horrible. They tried to charge me an extra $100 then when I told him I wanted the price that it says on my phone, he proceeded with that. When we got to our room, there was still garbage in there from the last guests. Hotel staff told us to bring them the towels and rags if we wanted new ones. House keeping did not come get the garbage when asked so we had to through bags of garbage away on our own. Staff was rude as well when we asked for a rollaway bed. I was Told once I complained that we would receive $80 back and I did not receive it. Horrible stay. Won’t be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again

Couldn’t stay at the property more than 20-30 mins before booking a room at the Hyatt. Knew I wouldn’t get a refund but wasn’t worth my peace of mind. The Rooms and especially the bathroom is outdated. Showers floors and walls with soap scum Dirt in the windows and Hallways have a weird odor. The staff is polite but the property is not up to par.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mafer

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Felipe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice hotel, very affordable and clean. Everyone was really nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hernan

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

eileen

Nice would stay again !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gizane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, offered early check in which was great for us since we missed our flight and needed a hotel last minute. Loved the option to check in earlier since we didn't have to wait for 4 hours to get a room. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

emily

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

8/10 Good

anthony r.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not bad at all. Close to a lot of attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

bailey, hampstead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice next to a very busy road tho
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was absolutely disgusting. The shower faucet ran all day and night. The AC was awful. The lock latch didn’t latch closed. The girl who checked me in on 4-22-25 was very nice (I checked in at night). The complimentary breakfast was awful. I would never ever recommend this place. I was scheduled to Stay 5 nights. I stayed 2 and couldn’t wait to get out of there.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast has enough food varieties.The hotel is relatively old but very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Katelyn

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
No coffee for two days
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Africa Sanudo

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were excellent. Emile was amazing, very polite and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

CHITANJANEE

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

2/10 Terrible

Eldymehr

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower has no control on temperature it just hot water and you can’t take a bath. I’ve been transferred to different room three times because there’s no canle on TV.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We stayed 5 nights and our room was not cleaned once. Breakfast was limited and they were out of 1/2 the options on Sunday.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

William

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