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Sonesta Essential Orlando

3.0 star property
Kickstart your day with continental breakfast and take advantage of helpful staff guidance to navigate local hotspots.

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Modern lobby with sleek orange seating, contemporary lighting, and a clean, inviting atmosphere. | Sonesta Essential Orlando
Swim up pool with lounge chairs and a blue bean bag chair, surrounded by a white fence and trees. | Sonesta Essential Orlando
Modern living room with orange and grey sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains. | Sonesta Essential Orlando
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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board | Sonesta Essential Orlando

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Pool
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Outdoor pool
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Fitness center
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is $82
includes taxes & fees
$73 per night
Mar 2 - Mar 3

Room options

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
  • SeaWorld® Orlando - 11 min drive
  • Universal Orlando Resort - 11 min drive
  • Kia Center - 12 min drive
  • Universal Studios Florida - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 14 min drive
  • Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 32 min drive
  • Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - 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 Florida Mall and Universal Orlando Resort. The outdoor pool is a great spot for a morning swim, and guests can get a workout in at the fitness center. Also, Aquatica and Kia Center are within a short drive. The helpful staff and airport proximity get good marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 100 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
DONE

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 available
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
DONE

Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Uncovered onsite extended parking (USD 15 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 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 center
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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 drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • 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 check-out. 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, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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-authorize 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 center.

Reviews

7.2

Good

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

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, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Juliana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gilles, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

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, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Jerome, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Close to airport
Very close to airport. We just stayed one night in order to catch an early flight from MCO
Susan, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Chaitanya, 4-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Room keys don’t work, have to constantly get it changed. Lots of construction inside the hotel. The breakfast was ok. Staff was kind.
5-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

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, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was being renovated but our room was great. Breakfast was good.
Heather, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Deb, 2-night trip with friends
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4/10 Fair

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, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Thomas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Isaac, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

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, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

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, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

RASCHID, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

David, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Leticia, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Heather, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

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.
1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

MaryRose, 1-night trip
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