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Sonesta Essential Orlando

3.0 star property

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Room, 2 Queen Beds
Property amenity
Lobby
Front of property
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

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

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(25 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
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 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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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. .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

  • ‪Wawa - ‬9 min walk
  • McDonald's
  • ‪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. 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 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 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.

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

  • 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 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

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

Reviews

Sonesta Essential Orlando Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 387 out of 1061 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1061 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1061 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 113 out of 1061 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 150 out of 1061 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appears to be recently renovated. Room was spacious and very clean. I appreciated the clean shower/tub as I normally hate hotel showers.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Choua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not an upscale hotel but nonetheless everything was nice and good. No complaints. Hotel breakfast includes a variety of items (and is included!): cereal, eggs, sausage, toast, juice, water, coffee, etc. Parking seemed almost full at one point but we were still able to find a spot for the car. Located on a very busy street btw.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Torrenzo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All in all not bad for the price location and service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tia

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
We ended up staying here due to being in town for a concert so location and proximity to the event was our top concern. That being said the hotel was neither bad or amazing it was middle of the road accommodations. The room was clean and so was the bathroom. The room as well as the rest of the rooms in floor 3 were all recently painted with painters tape evident. Check in was rather easier besides the extra security hold that was being place on guest cards which was irregular for the hotel brand and location. Corey at the front desk was apologetic, I assumed it was due to the concert goers and the hotel not wanting issues which is fine. So overall it was basic accommodations with easy check in and check out with Corey also being the one to check us out. Side note our room was open when we arrived with the swing lock sticking out of the door and we did let Corey know.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Conception

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
not enough parking space
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel had a smell. No hot water. Soon as we got there mirror fell off the wall. Was not worth the money
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

2/10 Terrible

Gerardo

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is under remodeling, the smell of humidity is great, the beds uncomfortable and not to mention the pillows, I paid for a room with a King size bed and they gave me one of two queen in short terrible our stay in that hotel thank goodness it was only one night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelvis

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

8/10 Good

Rafael, spokane valley

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was just a quick night to catch a early flight it was easy they were nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carolyn

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and helpful staffs
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scarlett

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

8/10 Good

Joann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place for the price. Close to airport. Very friedly staff. Free breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lakeisha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice. They just forgot to clean our room one night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s an average hotel that we booked because it’s by the airport. There were signs around the lobby indicating they’ll be doing renovations - it’s in need of an upgrade. The room was a good size; the bathroom was small and the shower had no water pressure
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I stayed for 6 nights at this hotel. It’s very close to the airport. Some things that I wish were better; the rooms are a bit small. The bed and pillows were not very comfortable. I wish there were more channels to the tv. The place was clean but a bit outdated. The staff was nice and friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly environment
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

christian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a good stay the gentleman that checked me in was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025