Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport

4/10

Poor

10 May 2026

Jason

We booked the property expecting a fair hotel. Reviews were not too bad. But when we got there ilwe found it was in a questionable neighborhood and didnt look like they have made any improvements in a long time. We decided to try anyway . Once we got to the room and it smelled like urine we knew we were leaving. Immediately booked at komposte and left. Were so much happier after we got there.
We came back to get our poet transfer feom sonseta and saw the complimentary breakfast. If ypu can call it that..breakfast i mean. Do not recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Eduardo

Buena ubicación, buen precio, limpieza aceptable. El desayuno es continental pero aceptable.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Monica

Clean room, friendly staff

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2026

Kenneth

Had a great breakfast.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2026

Kalee

They do not clean the rooms often unless you request it. We stayed for four nights and asked for it to be cleaned, but it never was. It was over a holiday weekend, but was disappointing.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 May 2026

Georgia

Sufficient if you need a 1 night place to sleep however wouldn't recommend extended stay... room could do with a revamp- air conditioner extremely noisy

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Nino Ortíz

Very beautiful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Tyrone

Close to airport and shopping. Plenty of parking friendly staff. Clean rooms.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2026

María Alejandra Gómez

Deberian de darle almenos agua a los huespedes

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Krystelle Mendez

Room was and smelled clean. Also, it was super comfort (had 2 big beds and 1 sofa, on which someone can sleep). I give it an A+ or 20/10 since for me the most important is hotel has hot water in the shower and a free included breakfast. Hot shower funtioned perfect and breakfast was really good. This is a low cost but real nice hotel. I could visit back happily. Breakfast included: bread, pastries, baked eggs, scrambeled eggs, fresh fruits (like apple, banana and oranges)... and yes it had bacon/sausage!! Also, had an cofee machine, juices, yogurt and cereals. Easy and fast check in. Nice staff. Only thing which for me was not so important is pool was on a really bad shape (looked as if no maintainance and dirty).

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Melissa

The staff was friendly and welcoming. The pool was clean and the coffee machine is really nice.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

cristina

Everything was great, the room was spacious

6/10

Pleasant

01 May 2026

Shonte

We arrived back from our cruise early and needed to check in early. I was taken back when I was told I had to wait. The front desk lady was very rude and she made us wait for about 2 hours to check in. When she told us we could check in she charged me an additional 30 dollars to check in early and placed an additional 50.00 hold on my card for fees. Keep in mind my room had already been booked and paid for months prior to us checking in. But what was so shocking to me is a Caucasian gentleman told me he was not charged for the early check in fees. I really felt some kind of way about that. I will never stay here again. Front desk was rude and disrespectful. Use your own judgment when booking because no one needs to be treated in an unprofessional manner.

Friends

4/10

Poor

01 May 2026

Humberto

The room had a bad odor.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

Dhrupatie

Everything

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2026

Ryan

Bathroom toilet seat broken and not fixed

Family

4/10

Poor

30 Apr 2026

jose

I experienced multiple issues during my stay. The initial room I was assigned did not cool down even after setting the temperature to 60°F. I reported the issue and was told it would be fixed the following day; however, by the afternoon of the next day, it had still not been resolved. I was then moved to another room, which unfortunately did not have hot water. Additionally, around 5:00 a.m., the smoke alarm went off loudly and would not turn off. I was relocated once more, this time to a suite, where I encountered small cockroaches on occasion.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2026

Erich

This is an older property than has been remodeled. Everything was newer. For the cost and the quick overnight stay, it was fine.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Jeannette

The staff was amazing! Super nice and clean hotel room. We were very satisfied with our stay. Breakfast could be better with the variety other than that it was great!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Eneysha

I love the environment and the employees were very nice. I would definitely come back here again!

Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2026

Jessica

Convenient location, kind staff, the breakfast was good (just a bit early for me), the bathroom had washes, lotion and a bathtub. The sheets werent as soft as I'd love, but for the money it was definitely a nice room.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

26 Apr 2026

Sandra

The hotel was clean, but the furniture was peeling and chipping. While at the property they did not bring us clean towels and we had to ask for them. You could tell the hotel was pet friendly because the room smelled of dogs. When we checked out the person at the desk never said thank you for staying with us etc..and we had to ask for a receipt.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2026

Lynne

We only stayed one night before leaving for a very early flight the next morning so can’t comment on the breakfast as we didn’t have it. We didn’t use the pool either, it was basically just a quick pit stop! The room was clean, the furniture was very nice and the room was huge with a king bed and a sofa bed, and desk area etc. The bed was too soft for my liking but of course that’s just my personal choice. There isn’t much around apart from a gas station and a waffle house next door (from what I saw). It is a great location for the airport, about ten mins in an uber but there is no noise from it, so all in all we were happy and would recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Roger

Very clean. Great staff. Near the Orlando airport, Disney World, and many restaurants. They have a nice pool, snacks and beverages, as well. A really good deal for the price and conveniently located. Will definitely stay again if I'm in the area.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

wilberto

Súper desde PR

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Evelyn

Clean room. We did have to ask for our room to be tidy and beds made. If not, im not sure if that would just be done. But I believe that is a preference. Also the amount of towels was nice but some were questionable so we just used what we could. Not necessarily bad service but it may be time for some new towels. Other than that...the staff was so kind, breakfast was exactly what you need. Theres something for everyone. It's meant to be simple breakfast, grab and go. They did that well. Thank you for making our stay pleasurable!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Sarah

Breakfast was the typical
Continental breakfast. They did offer almond milk which was nice. I everything was fresh and always full.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Evelyn

The breakfast was ok they actually had bacon which does not happen often but everyone couldn’t believe it tasted like someone dumped a bad of salt in it :(

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Evelyn

Clean rooms big rooms !!!! Cheap price

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2026

Janice

I enjoyed my stay, rooms very clean and staff very accommodating. I would stay here again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Marcos

Best place to stay

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Kari

Wish they had an airport shuttle, but other than that, all of our needs were met.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2026

Antoinette

Property was clean and close to everything

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Rowena

Clean and newly renovated

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2026

mike

It was fine. It’s an older property but looks like was recently remodeled. They have a strict check in time policy or you can pay more at the desk to get in before 3

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2026

Catrice L

The water was cold the entire time and forgot to mention it but kept having to suffer through it. Overall a decent place to suffice for a few days.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

David

Nice pool, clean bright room. Helpful staff

Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2026

Matthew

Clean rooms, pleasant staff, no complaints.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

19 Apr 2026

Melissa

I had bed bugs on my bed the breakfast was poorly made and served. The toaster was dirty and old

Self

6/10

Pleasant

19 Apr 2026

Kathyanna

Me

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Patricia

I enjoyed the spacious room and amenities. Facilities were nice and clean, well maintained, light continental breakfast was good.

Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2026

Tyra

Booked this hotel for one night prior to our cruise. It’s a small hotel. Room was clean and staff were friendly. Close to restaurants and a strip mall. There is a Waffle House next door and a gas station across the street.

Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2026

Jamika

The breakfast was good. The place nice and quiet. Very clean. I would start there again

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2026

roberto

First we got put into wrong room. But it was corrected with two days. The room we do stay for most of the stay can use some tlc. Bathroom ceiling over shower cracked and little mold. Rust build up near drain in shower. Breakfast was good and service personnel was great.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Tina

Only complaint was long wait for check in, as only 1person working. Otherwise great!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Dea

Clean room, great staff

Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 Apr 2026

Jermaine

The staff

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Erick

Clean rooms nice staff. Very close to the airport.

6/10

Pleasant

15 Apr 2026

Russelle

Yes

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2026

Anna

Room looked a little run down and dated.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

13 Apr 2026

Nicolette Sheree

Our room was humid and smelled bad, window seal looked like it has black mold growing, shower water pressure was nonexistent. Shower was dirty when we got there. Housekeeping didn’t come the whole 4 days we were there. Breakfast was ok. Mostly had an issue with the cleanliness. Would not recommend.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2026

Amanda

There was a leak in the lobby and it smelled as if a lot of animal air carpet freshener had been used. The smell was a bit overwhelming in the room. The hair dryer was melted which was a concern. While it said no smoking, the smell of weed getting off the elevator was horrible. I had to walk my child through it which was very disturbing. The staff was very nice and efficient

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2026

Jael

Nice

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

miriam grace T

Very clean, staff were friendly

Family

2/10

Poor

12 Apr 2026

Sarah Mariah

Not what the pictures were

6/10

Pleasant

11 Apr 2026

Daisy

Sparse..not appealing...barely qualifies as continental.
We were there only for the night..woke up to a roachnin the tub.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Apr 2026

Paola

Breakfast was really good, the ladies working there were very nice and accommodating.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Neal S

Good and nice clean room

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Akemi

Great. Basic. Clean. Exactly what we needed.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Victor

My go to spot for great sunshine rise view and best Dominican food across the street 😂

Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2026

Jennifer Melendez

El cuarto nunca fue limpiado durante la estadía, no sé si había que pedirlo. El olor en los pasillos era un poco fuerte a humedad pero no estaba sucio en overall.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Cassandra Vazquez de

Todo excelente. Cuando viajemos nos volveremos a quedar ahi.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Jacqueline

Enjoy the breakfast and enjoyed my stay.

Partner

4/10

Poor

05 Apr 2026

Theresa

It was ok for a 2 night stay. They advertised an airport shuttle which they haven’t had for 3 years. False advertising

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2026

India M Bolden

It is located close to everything which was very convenient.The staff was very nice.The rooms and the hotel were very clean.The only thing that could use some work is the pool.

4/10

Poor

05 Apr 2026

Jenniffer

I will not stay at this hotel anymore

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2026

Ronald Emanuel Thurlow

Front desk people were extremely helpful except the old man who didn't seem very friendly. First 2 days we saw small bugs in the bathroom, not sure if they were roaches, but surprisingly not a big issue for us. When turning off the shower it had to be forced off to ensure the dripping would stop and to turn on afterwards took great force. Maintenance was notified, but their fix was just to force it closed like we had been.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Norma

Clean rooms- very cozy

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2026

Christine

The staff were really super nice, the room was okay. There was something wet on the floor with some sort of rubber near it, maybe when they were cleaning it?

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2026

Jonadiel

Our stay was really perfect and we love the breakfast

Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Apr 2026

Rodney Franklin

Room had cockroaches

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

01 Apr 2026

Elizabeth

It was decent for one night

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Victor

Hot and ready tasty 😋

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Catalina

The hotel room was clean and the bed was very very comfortable. Staff was friendly.

2/10

Poor

31 Mar 2026

Jason

The room smelled like smoke, the air conditioner filters are not cleaned. The general cleanliness was poor.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2026

Margaret

No business center/computer in lobby to use. 5th floor ice machine did not work. Besides that room & lobby were clean and check in agent was excellent

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

30 Mar 2026

Emilio

Hotel is not well maintained, rugs are dirty, bathtub is stained, sheets are dirty and stained. Pool not maintained, could use it.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Ronald

The property was great except the key kept deactivating every night which was annoying. We were tired from the parks and had to keep going to the front desk to reactivate our key. EVERY. SINGLE. NIGHT. Otherwise was great

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Asly

Really good breakfast 🍳

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Nancy

Breakfast simple but good. On-site parking

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2026

Sergio

Staff was extremely friendly but I booked 2 queen beds. When I checked in there wasn't any available. So they gave me a king bed and a moveable twin bed. Instead of bringing the twin bed to my room. I had to get it myself from lobby with the bedding sheets and take it to the room and set it up myself. The twn bed was extremely thin and uncomfortable. I could feel the springs of the base on my back.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Sheri

Very comfortable beds. Good, hot shower. Breakfast includes protein. Staff friendly and helpful.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Lazaro

It was all good

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

28 Mar 2026

Mark

Decent check in, the facility isn’t anything impressive. It’s worth its cost. Morning desk attendant was attentive when reporting a leak in the bathroom from the upper floors toilet. She seemed genuinely concerned and apologetic - she was definitely the highlight of the interaction. If the rest of the staff cares as she put forth - I’d stay here again.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Julian Camilo Alzate

Good conditions

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

26 Mar 2026

stephane

Odeur d’humidité dans la chambre

Partner

4/10

Poor

26 Mar 2026

Jorge

Just horrible conditions

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2026

Christy Johann Santiago

The menu was delicious. The service was excellent, the very friendly staff and the super clean room, thank you for everything.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

25 Mar 2026

Alex

Lobby not clean
Rooms clean at the third day stayed. 😳😕

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Laura

Included breakfast and was close to Disney!

6/10

Pleasant

24 Mar 2026

Alexis

I stayed here with a friend for 6 nights, the beds were comfortable, there was AC and good amenities in the room. Unfortunately house keeping did not come to our room for all 6 days. I even asked an employee if we could have housekeeping sent up on one of the designated housekeeping days. She said no and did not provide reasoning as to why. I recall one time before 10 AM there was a knock for housekeeping and we were still asleep as we were vacationing. We never once put out the do not disturb sign on the handle of the outside of the door to prompt the room to be cleaned. Other than this the staff was very kind and helpful.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Sarah

We only stayed here as it was a quick drive to the airport and it was convenient, we didn’t spend much time other than sleeping however, the room was very well kept and clean, and the staff was friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Rose

Pool not used.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Mark

Excellent place to stay

2/10

Poor

23 Mar 2026

Joshua

We arrived late due to flight and hertz being out of rental cars. Our room was unavailable at 3:00am. Exhausted with 2 children. I made sure in my note to Expedia that we would be arriving late and to not sell the room. They did anyways and we pre-paid!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

kelly

The room was spacious and clean. Overall the property was pretty quiet. Breakfast was awesome. The coffee was really good too. My bed was very comfortable and I slept well.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Alexandra

Clean hotel, nice employees, Waffle House right next door

Family

4/10

Poor

22 Mar 2026

Charlotte

The lady who checked us in was no help in finding a place to eat.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Pedro

Great breakfast

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

21 Mar 2026

Kelly

Bad. Smelled of marijuana. And didn’t feel safe with people drinking outside, propping doors and no staff around. Booked 7 days and stayed one night. Lost 6 nights but our safety wasn’t worth it.