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 - 2.1 miles
Lake Conway - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
Select Specialty Hospital - Orlando South - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
Florida Mall - 4 min drive - 3.3 miles
Crayola Experience - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
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 Airport
Hotel in Orlando with free breakfast and a fitness center
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 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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 389 reviews
10 - Excellent
199
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 389 reviews
8 - Good
67
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 389 reviews
6 - Okay
54
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 389 reviews
4 - Poor
33
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 389 reviews
2 - Terrible
36
8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Alejandro
Traveled with family
Jan 5, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was ok
Alejandro
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elvis Asael
Dec 24, 2025
Elvis Asael
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carlos
Dec 14, 2025
Carlos
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
FRANCISCO XAVIER PEREZ
Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Nov 23, 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bad cleam room
FRANCISCO XAVIER PEREZ
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Yvonne
Oct 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel is being renovated so the was dusty hallways and a strong smell of paint. Te room were clean and comfortable. Will visit sgain after renovations complete.
Everything was great during my stay. Except they did not clean my room the first day I still. I had to go downstairs a retrieve my on clean towel and wash cloth.
Rooms could be upheld better. Our toilet was leaking & did not flush. Asked for fresh towels 4x & did not receive any
Justin
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
4/10 Poor
Azia
Oct 12, 2025
Azia
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Arlene
Business traveler
Oct 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There was lots of noise in the hallways during the late night and early morning (10 pm to 4 am). There was an early check-in fee, which was outrageous.