Sonesta Essential La Porte
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About this property
Sonesta Essential La Porte is a 2.5-star hotel located in La Porte, Texas, positioned within a 10-minute drive of the Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds and Sylvan Beach Park. The property places guests near major regional attractions, including Kemah Boardwalk (10.1 miles away) and Space Center Houston (11.8 miles away).
The hotel features 84 guestrooms, including 4 suites, each equipped with a refrigerator and flat-screen television. Rooms include complimentary wired and wireless internet access, cable programming, private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations, desks, microwaves, and phones with free local calls. Complimentary toiletries and hair dryers are provided. Guest comfort ratings for the rooms average 4.5 out of 5.
Sonesta Essential La Porte offers a complimentary continental breakfast served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM. The property includes an indoor pool and fitness center for guest recreation. Additional amenities include a banquet hall, complimentary wireless internet throughout the property, a television in common areas, and a complimentary area shuttle to nearby attractions. The hotel is smoke-free and features a 24-hour front desk, business center, and free self-parking.
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The property is pet-friendly and welcomes up to two dogs per room, with a maximum weight of 20 pounds per pet. A pet fee of $50 per pet applies for stays up to seven days, or $100 per pet for longer stays. Service animals are exempt from fees and restrictions. Guests with pets receive complimentary bowls, waterproof mats, and treats at check-in, along with local recommendations for pet-friendly activities in the La Porte and greater Houston area.
Location & nearby attractions
Heritage Park - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Sylvan Beach Park - 5.2 km / 3.3 mi
Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
San Jacinto Community College - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Campbell Hall - 6.2 km / 3.9 mi
IT'Z Family Food & Fun - 9.1 km / 5.7 mi
Armand Bayou Nature Center - 9.3 km / 5.8 mi
Shell Beach - 10.2 km / 6.3 mi
St. Luke's Patients Medical Center - 10.9 km / 6.8 mi
Cinemark Hollywood Pasadena - 11.1 km / 6.9 mi
CHI St. Luke's Health-Patients Medical Center - 11.3 km / 7 mi
Taylor Lake Village Community Park - 12.4 km / 7.7 mi
Surgery Specialty Hospitals Of America Southeast Houston - 12.6 km / 7.9 mi
Bayshore Medical Center - 13.4 km / 8.3 mi
HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast - 13.4 km / 8.3 mi
The nearest airports are:
Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 19.2 km / 11.9 mi
Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 26.5 km / 16.5 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) - 60.9 km / 37.8 mi
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Dining
Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 9
- Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 20
- Only dogs are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- Pet-Friendly Hotel in La Porte
- TX Take your furry friend on an unforgettable adventure in La Porte and the greater Houston area. Sonesta is proud to invite your cuddly companions and provide special amenities like bowls
- waterproof mats
- and treats at check-in. We’ll greet your pet with an arrival letter outlining our local recommendations for a “pawsome” stay. Sonesta Essential La Porte is pet-friendly and welcomes well-mannered pets
- with no breed or weight restrictions. Up to two pets are permitted per room. Fee: $50 per pet
- per stay
- up to seven (7) days; after seven (7) days
- $100 per pet
- per stay. Discover our Pets Are Welcome At Sonesta (PAWS)policy.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
- Pet fee: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
- Service animals are exempt from fees
Know before you go
- Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
- Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
- Contactless check-out is available.