Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - International Drive

The Morning Pour.  

Our quick service breakfast café featuring a menu of hot breakfast items for purchase each morning including hot sandwiches, baked goods, bagels, fruit, yogurt, and more.  The Morning Pour also proudly serves Starbucks. 

The Shoppe.

Conveniently located in The Nest, The Shoppe is open 24 hours a day and is perfect for families on-the-go and business travelers off to work in our Orlando meeting space. It’s a convenient spot to grab a variety of snacks, candies, beverages, ice cream, frozen foods, essential toiletries and more.

Local Restaurants for Eat-In, Take-Out or Delivery.

Count on the Sonesta ES Suites Orlando to point you in the right direction for dinner. In your suite, you’ll find a full list of local restaurants that offer take-out, delivery or full table service. If you need a personal recommendation, ask our knowledgeable staff for suggestions of where to eat in Orlando.

The Sonesta ES Suites Orlando puts you at the center of central Florida’s thrilling attractions! Walt Disney World® and Universal Orlando® are only moments away from our all suite hotel. Located in the heart of the International Drive resort area, directly across from the ICON Park Wheel, and within easy walking distance to numerous shops, restaurants, activities.  So go ahead, have the time of your life … while enjoying the ease and convenience of the Sonesta ES Suites Orlando!.

Local Attractions

• Walt Disney World® Theme Parks & Water Parks
• Disney Springs® Area
• International Drive Resort Area Attractions
• Universal Orlando®
• SeaWorld Orlando®/Aquatica®
• Discovery Cove®
• LegoLand
• Fun Spot America
• ICON Park Wheel
• Kennedy Space Center
• Orlando Premium Outlets
• Mall at Millenia
• Florida Mall

Onsite Services

• The Dip, our outdoor heated pool.
• Whirlpool
• The Mat, 24-hour fitness center, with weight machines, treadmills, and stationary bicycles
• Tropical courtyard with sunbathing areas
• Access to the I-Ride Trolley with transportation along the International Drive Resort Area, including stops at Sea World®, Aquatica®, and the Orlando Premium Outlets.
• Shuttle Service to Walt Disney World® and Universal Orlando® available

Our oversized suites at the Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - International Drive are highly conducive to getting work done. There’s lots of space to spread out in your room and stay organized. And your fully equipped kitchen and delivery service from select local restaurants will keep you free from the distractions of eating out. We have all the small stuff covered, too: on-site laundry facilities, in-room safes, a 24-hour business center with copy, fax, and printing capabilities, overnight courier service, and parking. Plus, our free wireless high-speed internet and copy makes keeping in touch a breeze. You can even squeeze in a workout at our fitness center.

Hosting or planning a meeting?

We have you covered with our 782-square-foot meeting room. You’ll also have access to audio-visual equipment, white board, complimentary wireless high-speed internet and a variety of catering options. Our onsite conference manager is dedicated to planning your meeting for you.

OPERATIONAL UPDATE:  The Walt Disney World®, Universal Orlando® Shuttle, and the I-Ride Trolley Service are currently operating. However, schedules, frequencies, and procedures may be modified. The Busch Gardens™ and Legoland™ Shuttles are currently suspended. The Lynx bus service is operating at reduced levels and alternate routes. Please contact the hotel front desk at 407-352-2400 for additional information.

The Sonesta ES Suites shuttle service stops at the following theme parks:

• Walt Disney World® - drop off at Disney Transportation & Ticket Center or EPCOT®
  • Connections from Disney Transportation & Ticket Center or EPCOT® to:
    • Magic Kingdom® Park
    • EPCOT®
    • Disney's Hollywood Studios™
    • Disney's Animal Kingdom™ Park
• Universal Orlando® Theme Parks

Information about the hotel shuttle service

• There are two or three morning departures and two or three evening returns from Walt Disney World® each day.
  • Once you reach the Disney Transportation & Ticket Center or EPCOT®, the internal Disney® transportation system offers connections throughout the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks (monorail to Magic Kingdom® Park and EPCOT®, buses to Disney's Hollywood Studios™ and Disney's Animal Kingdom™ Park)
• There are two morning departures and two evening returns from Universal Orlando® each day.  The one stop at Universal Orlando® will service both of their theme parks.
• Guests can sign-up for shuttle departure reservations up to 48 hours in advance. Reservations for shuttle returns from the theme parks are not necessary. If your specific departure time is not available guests will be offered a reservation on one of the remaining alternative times.
• Shuttle schedules are available at check in. We do not post the shuttle schedule as the exact times are subject to change and do adjust seasonally.

Other Transportation Options

The Sonesta ES Suites Hotel in Orlando is conveniently located at Stop 19 on the I-Ride Trolley System.

Where does the I-Ride Trolley go?

The trolley provides convenient transportation throughout the International Drive Resort Area, including stops at the following locations:

• Sea World
• Aquatica 
• Discovery Cove
• Orlando Premium Outlets International Drive
• Fun Spot America
• Pointe Orlando
• Orange County Convention Center
• Orlando Premium Outlets Vineland Road
   

I-Ride Trolley Operating Times:

Effective May 27, 2021: The I-Ride Trolley will resume operations, 8am - 10:30pm, Thursday - Sunday.

Memorial Day (Monday, 5/31/21): I-Ride Trolley operating 8am - 10:30pm.

A single adult fare is $2.00 per ride. Children (ages 3-9) single fare is $1.00 per ride. Senior Citizens ride for just 25 cents.

Unlimited Ride Passes* are available:

Unlimited Ride Passes are sold at the hotel - the passes are not sold on the trolley.

*Prices subject to change

We love your furry friends as much as you do. 

Sonesta is proud to invite your cuddly companions and provide special amenities like comfy 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 ES Suites Orlando - International Drive is pet-friendly and welcomes well-mannered pets, with no breed or weight restrictions. Up to two pets are permitted per suite. 

$75 fee applies for stays up to 7 nights; $150 for all longer stays.

Learn more about our pet policy here. 

Many of our guests are relocating to the Orlando area for a local company, participating in a multi-week training with their employer, or need long-term lodging for some other reason. So we offer attractive rates to our temporary residents. The longer your stay, the less you’ll pay. Our generous amenities make your stay more convenient and easy including on-site laundry. Each oversized suite features a fully equipped kitchen, making for a more economical stay. You’ll also enjoy wireless high-speed internet, and self parking – so you won’t have to worry about extra costs adding up.

Serving the University Community

Sports groups and friends of University of Central Florida football, basketball, baseball, golf and volleyball teams love our relaxed suites when they’re in town for events and competitions. Students and families of UCF and other local educational institutions also take advantage of our great rates during orientation and graduation weeks.

Sonesta’s Culture of Caring at Work

With Orlando Regional Medical Center and Florida Hospital nearby, traveling nurses and other hospital workers find our location ideal and our amenities convenient. Families of those undergoing long-term treatment also appreciate how our amenities make for a comfortable stay. And for those who’ve been temporarily displaced by home repairs or natural disasters, Sonesta stands at the ready with insurance-friendly rates.