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Sonesta Essential Orlando

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Florida Mall

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Room, 2 Queen Beds
Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Lobby
Front of property
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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

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8101 Aircenter Ct, Orlando, FL, 32809
  • Place, Florida Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Universal Orlando Resort
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Universal Studios Florida
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Roll-in Shower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Orlando International Premium Outlets - 10 min drive - 13.6 km
  • SeaWorld® Orlando - 10 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Universal Orlando Resort - 11 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Universal Studios Florida - 12 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Brightline Orlando Station - 13 min drive
  • Sand Lake Road Station - 15 min walk
  • Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 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. 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. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Orlando hotel is smoke free.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Sonesta Essential Orlando offers 100 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations 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 irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

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 to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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 available

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from February 10 to February 11:
  • Business center
  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: USD 3.00 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.

  • Uncovered extended parking fee: USD 15 per day
  • 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

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 a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and 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.

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

Reviews

Sonesta Essential Orlando Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 408 out of 1092 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1092 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 183 out of 1092 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 114 out of 1092 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 151 out of 1092 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Khaliah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUIS

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaQuanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Laquanda

My n my wife stay was amazing . Breakfast was good and quiet and people was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Iffat

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff Corey was really great, and helpful. The only thing to improve on is their WiFi connection. It was very bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jemonique

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Katarina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall trip was amazing. Fatima & Corey are amazing! Great service and good people. They are renovating so our water went off for a while and we heard construction early in the morning. Breakfast was okay, service and variety was amazing. Food was just mediocre. Espresso/coffee machine was my favorite part. They have a store in the lobby for snacks which was convenient. Pool was nice. mostly unoccupied so able to enjoy time alone. Would definitely recommend this stay and would come back if i was to travel here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry, Kissimmee

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katarina

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Towanda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Corey was an amazing, friendly and honest front desk employee.He checked me in and also checked me out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Deanne

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the airport quick check in. Not clean dirty appearance dirty old beds and cheap bed coverings. Dirty carpet and elevator. Dirty shower
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

olha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
It’s not a bad hotel by itself, it looks o.k., but when you find hair in your bathroom, then fake nail in your room, you start to worry about the cleanliness of everything. Then, it was a fire alarm in the middle of the night, so everybody had to go out and wait outside for a while. We were so tired.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nelma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel, but it doesn’t offer airport shuttle service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for the night our flight was delayed and we arrived at midnight and there was front office staff to check us in. The room we received was renovated and comfortable. Breakfast in the morning was an added bonus and great value for money. Great place for families with little kids for a stay over. Would definitely book again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kierra

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

victoria lynn, MayBee

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our bathroom ceiling had a leak, it ruined my husbands watch and several other items. They comped our room and credited it back to Expedia. I sent Expedia an email and still have not had a reply from them! All in all it was a upper moderately nice hotel, good staff. Clean rooms, nice choice at breakfast buffet. Maintenance on it now after we saw the leak. Would def stay there again, but may not go through Expedia next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet comfortable room. Fast food nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Keymonie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were roaches crawling everywhere room had a bad smell.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahrmond

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vee

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Lindsay

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Rims are in need of PROFESSIONAL renovation not a handyman
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Lawrenceburg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in the middle of being Remodeled but the staff and rooms were great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I booked this stay 5 months in advance. When i got there at 3:10 (check in is at 3), the man couldn't find my reservation. I had plans to be picked up at 4:20 by uber to take me to the concert we were going to. The man then said i could leave all my bags and stuff up front with him and get them later when the room was ready! I advised him that we needed to get ready for the concert and our stuff was in those bags. I think he realized we were getting annoyed when after 15mins, my room still wasn't ready and i began looking online for another hotel. He started scrambling quickly, and after another good 10-15mins, a room was ready for us on the top floor. We had 30mins to get ready, but we did it! The hotel is going through remodeling, and it looks nice, the parts that are completed, but it seems like the front desk worker needs to be updated because he had no idea what he was doing. And I'm not just saying that because of what happened with us, he had a family ahead of us and was having difficulties with their reservations as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025