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Sonesta Essential Orlando

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Florida Mall

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Lobby
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Suite, 1 King Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
7.4

Good

Popular amenities

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  • PoolPoolPool
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  • Free airport shuttleFree airport shuttleFree airport shuttle
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • BarBarBar

Check out the area

Map
8101 Aircenter Ct, Orlando, FL, 32809
  • Popular LocationFlorida Mall4 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversal Orlando Resort11 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversal Studios Florida14 min drive
  • AirportOrlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)37 min drive

Room options

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior
Quality Inn & Suites Orlando Airport
Pool
Breakfast included
Free airport shuttle
Parking included
3.4 out of 5, (1392)
The price is CA $114
per night
CA $130 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Quality Inn & Suites Orlando Airport

About the area

Orlando

In shopping district.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Orlando hotel, you'll find Florida Mall and Crayola Experience. Orlando Kart Center and Orlando Regional Medical Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Florida Mall - 4 min drive
  • SeaWorld® Orlando - 11 min drive
  • Universal Orlando Resort - 11 min drive
  • Orange County Convention Center - 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
  • Dunkin' - 3 min drive
  • Wendy's - 7 min walk
  • Taco Bell - 5 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Essential Orlando

3-star hotel near Florida Mall
Sonesta Essential Orlando offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

There's an onsite 24-hour business center. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Sonesta Essential Orlando. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Orlando hotel is smoke free.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator

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

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (USD 15 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 4:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor pool

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

  • 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 not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: USD 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • 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.

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 1 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Uncovered extended parking fee: USD 15 per day

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in March and close in December.
  • Children 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 Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 378 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 111 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 115 out of 1008 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

10/10 Excellent

Dusti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nathan

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Im freaking livid, the hotel canceled my reservation and over booked the hotel and gave my room away! so i did not even get a room i had to sleep in the rental car in the parking lot of the hotel. Absolutely livid, clerk just said sorry and didnt even to offer to find me another hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed the shuttle service stopped running at 10:45pm. Unfortunately we were arriving on late flight and had to suddenly arrange a taxi when we called at 11pm to ask where we should go to meet their hotel shuttle.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Jose G

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The fitness center is very outdated, and the breakfast was missing regular coffee 😥, rooms are nice and spacious, bathroom looks like was renovated not long ago which is nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At such a reasonable rate via Expedia, the room was surprisingly well maintained, to the point that the spotless carpeting looked as though it had been recently shampooed, which was a welcome change from my usual experiences. It bothers me to no end when a room smells dirty and musty from the time you enter. The bathroom was meticulously clean and attractive, the beds were comfortable, and all the room amenities were in perfect working condition. I actually wished that our plans hadn't caused us to check in so late because I would have enjoyed a much longer stay. We would highly recommend and return to this location in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We are disappointed that we booked a king size bed and it wasn’t available. We would of chosen another place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

allen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy, Somerset

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front staff was nice hotel is good. Airport shuttle took way to long and was not a true airport shuttle van. Took 2 calls and over an hour to get shuttle from airport to hotel about 10 min away.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024