Sonesta Essential Orlando

8101 Aircenter Ct, Orlando, FL 32809 US
View Map Reservations: +1-800-219-2797
3.0 Star Property In a shopping district
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  • Pool hoist on site
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Free breakfast
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Smoke-free property
  • Fitness facilities
  • Pool sun loungers
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11/15/2024 - 11/16/2024
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Verified Reviews of Sonesta Essential Orlando

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Great hotel, service and airport shuttle!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Great place to stay. Convenient and close to the airport. Shuttle driver is one of the nicest people I’ve ever met hands down. Reception ladies were so helpful, I have no words. Thank you all for two stress free nights!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
06-Apr-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Apr 03 to Thu Apr 04 2024 at a $126.99 average nightly rate.
"Good Stay"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
We had a good weekend!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
13-Sep-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Sep 09 to Mon Sep 11 2023 at a $69.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

When you stay at Sonesta Essential Orlando in Orlando, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 15-minute drive of Florida Mall and The Wheel at ICON Parkâ„¢. 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.

Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

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 desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Florida Mall - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Crayola Experience - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Hoffner Plaza Shopping Center - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Orlando Regional Medical Center - 9.2 km / 5.7 mi
Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies - 9.2 km / 5.7 mi
Mall at Millenia - 10.7 km / 6.7 mi
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - 10.8 km / 6.7 mi
Orange Avenue - 10.9 km / 6.8 mi
Orlando International Premium Outlets - 11.1 km / 6.9 mi
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club - 11.2 km / 6.9 mi
Congo River Golf - Orlando I-Drive - 11.2 km / 7 mi
Orlando Outlet Marketplace - 11.3 km / 7 mi
ICON Park - 11.4 km / 7.1 mi
Sleuth's Mystery Dinner Show - 11.5 km / 7.1 mi
Pirate's Dinner Adventure - 11.5 km / 7.1 mi

The nearest airports are:
Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 28.7 km / 17.8 mi
Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - 55.6 km / 34.5 mi

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).

Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), a television in a common area, and a vending machine.

Green Sustainability

Yes Best Western Green Program

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Long-term parking (surcharge)
  • Vending machine
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Uncovered parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • WiFi (surcharge)
  • Television in common areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Free airport transportation
  • Off-street parking
  • No accessible airport shuttle
  • Total number of rooms - 100
  • Number of floors - 5
  • Professional property host/manager
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Car recommended
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • LED light bulbs
  • Luggage storage
  • Free breakfast
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Business center
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Computer station
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • ATM/banking
  • 24-hour business center

Airport & Shuttle Information

Orlando International Airport is located just 1.5 miles from the Sonesta Essential Orlando. Roundtrip airport shuttle service is provided daily on a complimentary basis for guest.

Local Shuttle Info: Offer airport shuttle from 4:15 am-11:15 AM & 4:15 PM- 10:15 PM on the hour only.

Breakfast Information

Energize your morning with a complimentary continental breakfast daily.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets not allowed

Pets are allowed with a $25 per pet per day fee. Capped at $150.

Parking Info

Parking at the hotel is complimentary and can easily accommodate a motorcoach bus.

Internet / WiFI

Complimentary high speed internet access is available in all rooms and throughout the hotel.

Misc Fees / Policies

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

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

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

  • Destination fee: USD 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A damage deposit of USD 50.00 will be collected before check-in.

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

  • The seasonal outdoor pool opens in March.
  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Cleaning Policies

The Best Western Airport Inn & Suites holds health and safety as top priority. The hotel follows the Best Western We Care Clean program. For more information regarding this program please visit Best Western's site and type We Care Clean program in the search bar.

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Masks are compulsory at the property

Essential workers only - NO

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

About Sonesta

  • For long stays, check out the Sonesta ES studio suites
  • More than 55 properties in brand
  • For groups they can typically comp 1 room per 40

The Sonesta highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Seasonality and Projections at Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport

Rate fluctuations of Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport

This chart illustrates fluctuations of sleeping room prices for both our group rates and the best online individual traveler prices we could find at the time the group/meeting bid was placed. The best group/meeting rate displayed is 17.7% in the month of April 2022 and the highest average individual rate is $158 in the month of April 2022. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport in a month when rates are lower.

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