Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport

3.0 star property

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
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Property amenity
Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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8101 Aircenter Ct, Orlando, FL, 32809
  • Place, Oak Ridge Gun Range
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Conway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Florida Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Roll-in Shower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(45 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport

This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport offers 100 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). 55-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport. During your stay, you'll be close to Florida Mall. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a computer and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Florida Mall and 10 minutes from The Orlando Eye
Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is available daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities are also featured at Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Orlando hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

  • 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.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Lift (122 centimetre wide door)
  • 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
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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
  • 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 10 February to 11 February:
  • Business centre
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 50.00 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
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.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in March and close in December.
  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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 Airport Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 338 out of 703 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 703 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 703 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 703 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 703 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

ROBERT, Arverne

Ok stay. First room had a broken TV. Tried to call front desk - nobody answered. Went down and eventually got moved to another room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel Goulart

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquetta D

The young lady who checked me in was very pleasant and offered suggestions for food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sofia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Wa
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Javier Del Rio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room had a strong humidity odor, the showers could use some love… but we only needed 1 night and it served its purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hua

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

4/10 Poor

Roberto

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was polite and professional but the room was extremely dated and lacking maintenance all around. I would just stay away
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryle

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some of the breakfast was cold but the scrabled eggs and coffee was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pralongpol

Th
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and the customer.service was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mirissa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean, staff was kind, breakfast was pretty decent, but I will say their lobby uses far too many air fresheners. Other than that I have no complaints!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Tanya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Paulisha

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samer

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Rajesh

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was not the best. The room was a bit stuffy but the staff was excellent.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dylan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Alana

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
I saw two roaches immediately when we got into the room. One was a baby roach and the other was a medium size roach. When we checked in, it was super late at night so we did not exchange their rooms, but I would probably never book here again. The atmosphere was quiet though.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Danielle

Liked: Staff & service
Cons: Roaches. There were 3 German cockroaches that scurried as soon as we turned the lights on. And the hallways smelled like mold. Pros: staff was nice, room appeared to be clean, lobby smelled nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Anusha

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ciandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice stay. my shower water wouldn’t get but luke warm at best but otherwise a nice stay. will revisit when i come back to orlando
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025