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Sonesta Essential Orlando

3.0 star property
Hotel in Orlando with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The price is AED 335
AED 392 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
8101 Aircenter Ct, Orlando, FL, 32809

What's nearby

  • Florida Mall - 4 min drive
  • Mall at Millenia - 11 min drive
  • Universal Orlando Resort - 11 min drive
  • Orlando International Premium Outlets - 12 min drive
  • Universal Studios Florida - 14 min drive

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 near Florida Mall
Consider a stay at Sonesta Essential Orlando and take advantage of free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym. In addition to a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking, plus extended parking (surcharge)
  • ATM/banking services, a TV in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 100 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 55-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • LED light bulbs, refrigerators, and microwaves

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 transportation

  • 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–9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool sun 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 signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV
  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs

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
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

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

Property 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 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Sonesta Essential Orlando have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sonesta Essential Orlando pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sonesta Essential Orlando?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sonesta Essential Orlando?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sonesta Essential Orlando?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sonesta Essential Orlando located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Florida Mall and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Crayola Experience. Orlando Regional Medical Center and Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies are also within 6 mi (10 km). Sand Lake Road Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Sonesta Essential Orlando Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 417 out of 1116 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 1116 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 1116 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 119 out of 1116 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 133 out of 1116 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ernesto

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Need much improvement. They are undergoing renovations. First stay was on a floor which has not been renovated, and the conditions of the room was awful. Sencond stay was better. Room was already renovated. But the hotel management need to remember it is not just about painting walls. The room door was painted over broken door edges, which seems like someone tried to break in to the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Austin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
shower did not have hot water and our room key did not work very well, other than that stay was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

REZHER

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
The non english staff made it hard for us to communicate with them thus results to miscommunication.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

jacqueline, Jacksonville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a bare essentials hotel. It is being renovsted since they took over from the previous hotel; however it os not being done properly. The hot water runs in the toilet and the hot and cold water is backwards in the shower. When you turn it on, it is immediately on hot water. Also, the phone didn't work. What made it worse was the lackadaisical attitude of the manager when I told him. He claims noone ever said anything and that it was renovated a month ago. How do you rent a room without checking everything. Only one of my keys was programed properly and two other guests couldn't get into their rooms because the key didn't work. The breakfast was bare bones: just coffee, toast or funny tasting bagels, some kind of cake and apple juice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Yvette

Traveled with family
The hotel itself nice and clean looking. Roaches in bathroom. Reported to front desk
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Hector

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property needs renovation. Breakfast was missing many items, staff mentioned that they had not receive resupplies in 3 days. Killed two roaches in the bathroom. Reported clogged bathtub, they fixed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ann

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like anything about the property. Let’s not get this confused with.Sonesta like I did this is Sonests essential this property is a motel run down . Went to the rest room in the night to find roaches crawling around. Would not recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We thought the staff was especially friendly! The location was close to the airport and easy to get to. The biggest perk was the price! The place was inexpensive, clean, nice beds, and quiet. We stayed at this hotel at the beginning of our trip and at the end of our trip in separate rooms. The place is a bit run down. We could not open our door to our room. We repeatedly had to go downstairs to have the card rekeyed. This happened in both rooms. The showers are slow draining, and an little rickety, but again clean and hot. The lighting in the room was poor, however the layout was very nice! They were remodelling while we visited, so the efforts are being made. Another thing, when I booked through expedia the hotel offered an airport shuttle. This was a HUGE perk. When I arrived and called for the shuttle, the hotel told me they discontinued this service 2 months ago. When you add the UBER drive to the hotel and back the hotel is about the same or more than others nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Amenities
Nice clean room, friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Randolph

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We stayed at this hotel for 6 nights and one never came to offer us room service or even exchange our towels (had to ask for clean towels twice), we specifically asked for the room cleaning services (which was offered to us at the time of check-in) at the counter and even though they acknowledge our request, they never came. While the property itself and its locations were ok, the service was severily lacking.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ernesto

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It is under renovations. But still need to put up a plan to maintain the building after the renovations. IE, paint, room conditions, bathrooms. Simple things, as for example, I asked for a "Do not Disturb" sign, but they didn't had one of those.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ismael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Abhishek

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Dharshini

The iron board was dirty and stained.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jada

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay, staff was friendly and the room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Noah Brandon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Over all a good hotel. But make sure you call the hotel and make sure their renovations are done so that your key card would work. Had to go down stairs 4 to 5 times to change my key cards in 1 day.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Ramesh

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uncomfortable bed, dirty bathtubs, stinky hallways
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Julio, Manati

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Taylor

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely needs a face lift. Hotel key wouldnt work properly, tv didnt work, took 20min to check in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Katrina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Did not like the cleanliness of the room

2/10 Terrible

Jacquell

Disliked: Amenities
The property is terrible, the room I stayed in had roaches. There was no ventilation inside of the restrooms. The rooms smelled terrible the AC unit was very old. The tub was dirty and rusted. The towels and washcloths were dirty as well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024