Sonesta Essential Orlando, OrlandoSonesta Essential Orlando in Orlando, United States has a corrected score of 2.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 251 of 306 hotels we score in Orlando. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.2 before correction: Booking.com 2.0, Tripadvisor 2.4. Rooms from about $111 a night (cached, not a live quote).Sonesta Essential Orlando is a smoke-free hotel situated five miles from Orlando International Airport. It serves travellers needing quick access to the Orlando Convention Center, Universal Studios area, and local theme parks. Guest rooms include microwaves, micro-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. On-site facilities feature an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and a business centre. The hotel provides a complimentary continental breakfast and free parking for guests. While the rooms are described as spacious and clean, the overall facilities are functional and basic. It is a practical choice for those visiting Florida Mall or travelling for business purposes.What stands out

Free parking and breakfast

Close to the airport

Pet friendly rooms

Spacious guest rooms

Watch out for

Basic facilities

Limited breakfast variety

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