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Sonesta Essential Orlando Hotel

6.9
Good (708 reviews) |
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Oct 09, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025
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Sonesta Essential Orlando Hotel

Overview

  • outdoor swimming pool
  • free parking
  • free wifi
  • family rooms
  • airport shuttle (free)
  • non-smoking rooms
  • fitness centre
  • facilities for disabled guests
  • tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • good breakfast

Intro

Sonesta Essential Orlando Hotel is located 15 minutes' drive from Orlando International airport and offers a seasonal outdoor pool as well as a fitness studio. Located around a 15-minute drive from such sports venues as K1 Speed Orlando go-Kart Track, the 3-star hotel lies a business area.

Rooms

Some of the 90 non-smoking rooms at Sonesta Essential Orlando Hotel are furnished with a writing desk, and appointed with tea/coffee making equipment. Private bathrooms also include hair dryers and bath sheets.

Relax

The property goes the extra mile to provide guests with fitness classes to help them stay fit. The Orlando hotel includes a 24-hour business center and a meeting room equipped with a photocopy machine and a work desk.

Location

Airport Lakes Park is 2.8 miles from the Orlando hotel, while Bronze Kingdom is within a few blocks of this place. Places of worship to visit approximately 10 minutes by car from the smoke-free Sonesta Essential include Pine Castle United Methodist Church.

Eat

Drinks are available at the lounge bar. The hotel is only 5 minutes by foot from A Tu Gusto.

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Rooms

One-Bedroom Suite with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
Room size: 26 m2
Max capacity: +
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
Room size: 23 m2
Max capacity: +
One-Bedroom King Suite - Non-Smoking
Room size: 23 m2
Max capacity: +
Queen Room
Room size: 23 m2
Max capacity: +
King Suite - Non-Smoking
Room size: 23 m2
Max capacity: +
King Room
Room size: 23 m2
Max capacity: +
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Facitilies

Facilities

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Rooms

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Shops/Commercial services

Relax

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Shallow end
  • Fitness centre

Activities for Kids

  • Children's buffet

Reviews

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6.9/10 Good (708 reviews)
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Categories

  • Cleanliness 7.4
  • Comfort 7.5
  • Facilities 7.2
  • Free WiFi 7
  • Location 7.9
  • Total 7
  • Value for money 7.2
M

Mary

8.6/10
The breakfast options varied each morning, featuring tasty hot items, and the cleanliness of our room was impressive. We appreciated the convenient location, which allowed easy access to various attractions, restaurants, and transportation services like the free shuttle.
P

Peter

8.6/10
I had a great experience at the hotel. The staff was friendly and welcoming, making check-in a breeze. The room was clean and comfortable, with a bed that felt amazing. I loved the free shuttle service to the airport, which made transportation super easy. Plus, the complimentary breakfast offered a nice variety to start the day.
R

Robert

8.2/10
The cleanliness of the room was impressive, and the breakfast provided a great start to my day. The airport shuttle was extremely convenient, running on time and even accommodating extra trips when needed.
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Location

8101 Aircenter Ct
Landmarks nearby
Transportation
  • 1. Airport Lakes Park 4.23 km (2.63 mi.)
  • 2. Antique Row 4.61 km (2.86 mi.)
  • 3. Seven Seas Marina 2.91 km (1.81 mi.)
  • 4. Lee Vista Promenade 5.00 km (3.11 mi.)
  • 5. K1 Speed Orlando 5.90 km (3.67 mi.)
  • 6. Crayola Experience 3.50 km (2.17 mi.)
  • 7. Orlando Kart Center 4.86 km (3.02 mi.)
  • 1. Sand Lake Road SunRail A 1.23 km (4035 ft)
  • 2. Sand Lake Road SunRail D 1.25 km (4101 ft)
  • 3. Sand Lake Road SunRail C 1.27 km (4167 ft)
  • 4. Redcoach 300 m (984 ft)
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