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Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport

8101 Aircenter Ct, Orlando, FL, US
3.0Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Laundry
Free Breakfast
Non-Smoking
Pool
Parking

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About this property

Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport is a 3-star hotel located in Orlando, FL, positioned in a shopping district just 1.5 miles from Orlando International Airport. The property sits a 4-minute drive from Florida Mall and 9 minutes from Universal Epic Universe, making it convenient for both business and leisure travelers.

The hotel offers 100 guestrooms, including 48 suites, each equipped with a refrigerator, LED television, and complimentary wireless internet. Rooms feature private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is available on request. Guest rooms are designed for comfort with standard amenities and straightforward accommodations.

Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport serves a complimentary continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM. The property includes a fitness center and an outdoor seasonal pool for guest use. Additional facilities feature a television in common areas, vending machines, and a computer station. Free wireless internet access is available throughout the property. The hotel is smoke-free and offers 24-hour front desk service, luggage storage, and laundry facilities including dry cleaning. Free self-parking is provided on-site.

Check-in is available from 3:00 PM to midnight, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The property is wheelchair accessible with accessible parking, pathways, registration desk, and public restrooms. Service animals are welcome and exempt from fees. Pets are not permitted. A car is recommended for exploring the surrounding area.

Location & nearby attractions

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 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from The Orlando Eye.
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
Orlando Regional Medical Center - 9.2 km / 5.7 mi
Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies - 9.2 km / 5.7 mi
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children - 9.2 km / 5.7 mi
Universal Epic Universe - 9.4 km / 5.8 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
Lake Eola - 11.3 km / 7.1 mi
ICON Park - 11.4 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

Rooms

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.

Dining

Complimentary breakfast.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Amenities & features

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.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

Orlando International Airport is located just 1.5 miles from the Sonesta Essential Orlando.
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Parking at the hotel is complimentary and can easily accommodate a motorcoach bus.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - midnight
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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
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.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets are allowed with a $25 per pet per day fee. Capped at $150.
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

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

Know before you go

  • The seasonal pool will be open from March to December.
  • 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).