Sonesta Essential Orlando

Check-in is at 3:00 PM, while checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Early check-in and late checkouts are possible for additional fees and based on availability. Our friendly staff can help you plan your stay and provide more information about the check-in policy.

To ensure a smooth check-in process, please have a photo ID ready for verification. We will also require a credit card or debit card for incidental charges.

We want to make your stay with us as enjoyable as possible, so please let us know of any special requests you may have at the time of your check-in.

Please note that the minimum age for check-in is 21.

We strive to make your stay as comfortable as possible and to accommodate the needs of our guests with disabilities. Please contact the hotel if you have any special requests.

We offer a range of amenities and services to accommodate the needs of guests with disabilities including:

Public:

• Accessible parking spaces and signage (car and van)
• Accessible parking space that is 96-inches wide with an appropriate access aisle
• An accessible route that allows for approaching and entering the hotel
• An accessible lobby entrance door
• Interior routes to public spaces that do not have abrupt level changes
• An accessible reception desk or accessible folding shelf or reception area
• Room signage: 60-inches to sign center above finished floor
• Accessible table in eating area
• The eating area has self-service shelves and dispensing devices within reach range
• Public restrooms accessible
• Accessible business center

Rooms:

• Physically challenged rooms/facilities available
• Rails in bathroom available
• Wheelchair accessible available
• Safety bar in shower available
• Access ramps
• Accessible doors and doorways (at least 32 inches of clear-width passage)
• Accessible bathrooms and features, including shower/tub
• Accessible room controls (e.g. HVAC and lighting)
• Accessible clear floor space
• Closed-caption televisions
• Visual notification devices for door knocks
• Visual notification devices for telephones
• Telephones have volume control
• Visual fire alarms
• Visual smoke alarms

We love your furry friends as much as you do.

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 Orlando is a pet-friendly hotel and welcomes well-mannered cats and dogs weighing under 80 pounds each, with no breed restrictions. Up to two pets are permitted per room.

The fee is $30 per pet, per night.

Discover our Pets Are Welcome at Sonesta (PAWS) policy.

Comfort and convenience await at Sonesta Essential Orlando. Enjoy a range of convenient hotel amenities and features.

Outdoor Pool

Take a refreshing dip or soak up the Florida sun by our outdoor pool.

Fitness Center

Stay on top of your workout routine at our well-equipped fitness center.

Complimentary Breakfast

Energize for the day with our complimentary buffet breakfast.

Laundry Facilities

Enjoy a clean getaway with our convenient on-site laundry facilities.

Free Wi-Fi

Stay connected during your stay with our free Wi-Fi service.

Cash Machine (ATM)

Conveniently withdraw cash at any hour with our on-site ATM service.

Business Center

Make the most of our business center with printing, faxing, and copying services.

Sonesta Essential Orlando guest rooms feature cozy king or queen beds with plush linens and amenities including:

• Cable television
• Free long-distance access
• Coffee/tea maker
• Sofa bed
• Desk/work area with a large desk surface
• Hairdryer
• Ironing amenities
• Refrigerator
• Microwave
• Cribs available
• Rollaway beds available

Please note that amenities may vary by room. More details can be found during room selection.

At Sonesta Essential Orlando, we're delighted to provide convenient parking options.

Complimentary Parking

All hotel guests can enjoy complimentary on-site parking during their stay.

Park ‘N Fly

Take advantage of our Park 'N Fly offer and leave your vehicle with us while you're away. Contact the hotel for more information.

Enjoy seamless access to and from Orlando International Airport (MCO) with our hotel’s complimentary shuttle service.

The MCO airport shuttle service is available from 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Contact our friendly staff for more information.

Free Breakfast

Start your day with a complimentary breakfast served from 6:30AM to 9:30AM.

Local Restaurants for Eat-In, Takeout, or Delivery

Find a range of eat-in, take-out, and food delivery options in the vicinity of Sonesta Essential Orlando. For personalized recommendations, please contact our knowledgeable staff.

Explore everything the city has to offer from Sonesta Essential Orlando. Our hotel places you within easy reach of a variety of local landmarks and attractions.

Whether you're in between flights or flying into Orlando, stay within quick and easy reach of Orlando International Airport (MCO).

Sonesta Essential Orlando is located 4 miles from MCO airport.

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Sonesta Essential Orlando is located 13 miles from Walt Disney World®.

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Sonesta Essential Orlando is located 9 miles from SeaWorld® Orlando.

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Sonesta Essential Orlando is located less than 9 miles from Universal Studios.

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Sonesta Essential Orlando is located less than 3 miles from The Orlando Watersports Complex.

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Sonesta Essential Orlando is located 9 miles from Orlando Gatorland.

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