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Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport

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A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a lamp.
A hotel entrance with a glass door, a sign reading "SONESTA essential," and a doormat with the hotel's name.
A vending area with two Coca-Cola refrigerators and shelves stocked with snacks and beverages.
A spacious lobby with a marble wall, a bench, and a door leading to elevators.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, and carpeted floor.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $100
$89 nightly
$100 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21

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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.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, lamp, and curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, lamp, and curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, lamp, and curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a lamp, a heater, and curtains.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(65 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, an air conditioning unit, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, an air conditioning unit, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a lamp.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Bed in dormitory STANDARD

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Orlando

When you stay at Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport in Orlando, you'll be in a shopping district, a 4-minute drive from Florida Mall and 9 minutes from Universal Epic Universe. .This hotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Orlando International Premium Outlets and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Universal Orlando Resort.

What's nearby

  • Oak Ridge Gun Range - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Lake Conway - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Florida Mall - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Crayola Experience - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Cypress Grove Park - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wawa - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport

Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 100 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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

  • Crib (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
  • 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

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (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 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
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 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from March to December
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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
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

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 601 out of 1235 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1235 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1235 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1235 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 112 out of 1235 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay overall!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff , clean rooms .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Excellent place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paola Nicole Torres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent staff, good price
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonadiel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was really perfect and we love the breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay, rooms very clean and staff very accommodating. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price, close to the airport. Clean room, good pillows. Breakfast was basic but fresh, and it wasn't packed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ameta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a bad stay. Safe, secure and excellent service.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy the breakfast and enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Paola

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was really good, the ladies working there were very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Included breakfast and was close to Disney!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DAVID JOSEPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish they had an airport shuttle, but other than that, all of our needs were met.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, pleasant staff, no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tashieara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Continental breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and welcoming. The pool was clean and the coffee machine is really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, nice employees, Waffle House right next door
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026