Orlando International Premium Outlets - 12 min drive
Universal Studios Florida - 14 min drive
Getting around
Orlando International Airport (MCO) - 14 min drive
Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 32 min drive
Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.) - 37 min drive
Brightline Orlando Station - 13 min drive
Orlando Station - 21 min drive
Kissimmee Station - 28 min drive
Sand Lake Road Station - 15 min walk
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
When you stay at Sonesta Essential Orlando, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Universal Orlando Resort and Kia Center. The outdoor pool is a great spot for a morning swim, and guests can get a workout in at the fitness centre. Also, Orlando International Premium Outlets and Orange County Convention Center are within a short drive. The helpful staff and airport get good marks from fellow travellers.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
100 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
WiFi in public areas*
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Uncovered on-site extended parking (USD 15 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
On-site parking includes off-street options
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Working away
24-hour business centre
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Fitness centre
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Handrails in stairwells
Closed-captioned TV
Well-lit path to entrance
Pool hoist on site
Room amenities
Be entertained
55-inch LED TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Free local calls
Desk chair
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
LED light bulbs
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
A damage deposit of USD 50.00 will be collected before check-in
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Destination fee: USD 4.00 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
WiFi is available in public areas for USD 1 per stay (rates may vary)
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday:
Fitness facility
Health club
Outdoor pool
Parking
Uncovered extended parking costs USD 15 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from March to December
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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
Is there a pool at Sonesta Essential Orlando?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Sonesta Essential Orlando?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Sonesta Essential Orlando?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonesta Essential Orlando?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Sonesta Essential Orlando and nearby?
Sonesta Essential Orlando has an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
Sonesta Essential Orlando Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
27 Jan 2025
None
1st room smoke alarm kept beeping had to move to another room since they had no batteries breakfast was awful coffee was ver hot but no good
Steven
Steven, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
27 Jan 2025
Juliana
Juliana, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jan 2025
Gilles
Gilles, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
26 Jan 2025
Under renovation
It’s hard to give a fair review since the hotel is currently in the middle of a major renovation. The front desk staff was less than enthusiastic when we arrived at night, the breakfast service was Spartan and closed promptly at 9 AM without any grace period (they literally were taking away the food as my family was putting it on our plates - and not waiting 2 more minutes). The coffee machine was not functioning, although they had clearly invested in a very fancy one. Overall, I think that place would be really nice in a few months, but it just wasn’t there yet.
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
25 Jan 2025
Jerome
Jerome, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Jan 2025
Close to airport
Very close to airport. We just stayed one night in order to catch an early flight from MCO
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
22 Jan 2025
Chaitanya
Chaitanya, 4-night trip
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4/10 Fair
22 Jan 2025
Room keys don’t work, have to constantly get it changed. Lots of construction inside the hotel. The breakfast was ok. Staff was kind.
Verified traveller
5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
19 Jan 2025
The property was under construction. The first room they gave us was all dirty and dusty, and had a strong smell of paint. Very noisy with construction and smelly.
Kris
Kris, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Jan 2025
It was being renovated but our room was great.
Breakfast was good.
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
19 Jan 2025
Deb
Deb, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
18 Jan 2025
Keep looking
This hotel was old, bug crawling across the floor when we checked walked in. Room keys jankey had to go to lobby 3 times and a sweet employee helped me get into our room. I give them a half a star for rooms and 4 stars for a decent breakfast and the good customer service.
jennifer
jennifer, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Jan 2025
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Jan 2025
Isaac
Isaac, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jan 2025
Michael
Michael, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good
8 Jan 2025
Eh, served its purpose
The property is being renovated. I’m not sure if our room was one of the already done rooms or not. If it was then this is bad, if not, maybe there’s hope. The room was comfortable enough for our purpose which was a place to sleep after picking my son up after arriving on a late Flight. I wouldn’t recommend for anything more than that. There was what looked like black mold in the bathroom and the lamps, tub and fixtures had all seen better days. There was no smell and the beds were comfortable. The blanket on the bed was very worn and very thin. The walls were also very thin. I could hear our neighbors entire morning routine and phone conversations and they were speaking at a regular pitch. Thankfully they didn’t have any “adult” activities going on. For the price I paid and the purpose on the trip, it was fine but I wouldn’t take any extended trips there. The construction being done was right above our head but did stop exactly at 5pm as promised. I was a little worried about the 9am start time since we got in from the airport so late but my neighbor flushing the toilet woke me up long before any construction started. The WiFi was strong enough for me to get some work done during the day. Maybe after the renovations are done, this will be a better option. Probably still wouldn’t do more than 1 or 2 nights.
M
M, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
7 Jan 2025
False advertisement
We stayed here because they advertised shuttle service to and from the airport.When we arrived , we were told they no longer did shuttle service. Cost in taxis was over $50.00.USD We would not have stayed there if we knew in advance.
Fred
Fred, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
6 Jan 2025
RASCHID
RASCHID, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
5 Jan 2025
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jan 2025
David
David, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
5 Jan 2025
Leticia
Leticia, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
3 Jan 2025
Heather
Heather, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Jan 2025
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
1 Jan 2025
Good for one night
The hotels seems to have gone through some renovations but it’s not tip top. The shower had rust in the tub, saw tiny roaches, the bed smelled like someone had slept in it and the sheets and curtains had stains. Overall the floors and towels were clean and bed well made. But proximity to the airport is a plus.