Active Advisories
Sonesta ES Suites Orlando – International Drive will be undergoing a Hotel Improvement Project starting December 15, 2022 with an expected completion date of April 30, 2023.
Public spaces will receive a new Florida/tropical style for indoor areas, a rebuilt and enhanced breakfast café and lobby/pool bar area, as well as new exterior colors and landscaping.
Guest suites will be refreshed with paint along with new soft goods, sofas, and mattresses.
Public Areas: Jan 2, 2023 – April 2023
· The lobby area will be closed in sections during this project, but portions (including the front desk) will remain open
· The Morning Pour breakfast Café will not be available during these dates
· The Pour, lobby/pool bar, which only operates seasonally will also not be available during these dates
· The Pool will remain open during this period, however on some dates outdoor painting will be conducted
Guest Suites: Dec 15, 2022 – March 25, 2023
· Suite renovations will occur on a floor-by-floor basis, with entire floors being closed at each time
The suites will receive a bright new look with a refreshing color pallet that includes whites, blues, and greens. All suites will also receive window coverings, artwork, sofas, chairs, dining table, and mattresses
Although some noise may be heard, all efforts will be made to minimize impacts to guests during this time.
Hotel services and amenities may be affected by new safety policies due to COVID-19. Visit your hotel's website for up-to-date information and see what we're doing to keep you safe when you travel.
Overview
Completely reimagined, Sonesta ES Suites Orlando offers a fresh modern look throughout the recently renovated hotel. This all-suite hotel is perfect for families – with rooms that easily accommodate 6-8 guests and a central location in the International Drive Resort Area right across from the ICON Orlando (formerly The Orlando Eye).
Resort fees include
- Self-parking.
- Wi-fi.
- Scheduled shuttle service to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando
Check in
4 p.m.
Check out
11 a.m.
Rooms
146
Inclusions
Rooms
- 1 king bed, and 1 sofa bed
- Garden view or Pool view
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- 1 king bed, and 1 sofa bed
- Garden view or Pool view
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- Climate control
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Living room
- Microwave
- Smoke-free
- A/C
- Alarm clock
- Coffee maker
- Crib (on request)
- Hair dryer
- Iron/Ironing board
- Safe
- TV
- Weekly housekeeping
*Housekeeping service weekly. Towel exchange available
- 1 king bed, 1 queen bed, and 1 sofa bed
- Garden view
- No more than 6 guests in the room
- 1 king bed, 1 queen bed, and 1 sofa bed
- Garden view
- No more than 6 guests in the room
- Climate control
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Living room
- Microwave
- Smoke-free
- Two bathrooms
- A/C
- Alarm clock
- Coffee maker
- Crib (on request)
- Hair dryer
- Iron/Ironing board
- Safe
- TV
- Weekly housekeeping
*Housekeeping service weekly. Towel exchange available
- 1 king bed, 2 double beds, and 1 queen sofa bed
- Garden view
- No more than 8 guests in the room
- 1 king bed, 2 double beds, and 1 queen sofa bed
- Garden view
- No more than 8 guests in the room
- Climate control
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Living room
- Microwave
- Smoke-free
- DVD/CD player
- A/C
- Alarm clock
- Coffee maker
- Crib (on request)
- Hair dryer
- Iron/Ironing board
- Safe
- TV
- Weekly housekeeping
*Housekeeping service weekly. Towel exchange available
Amenities
- Elevators.
- Public areas wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible rooms
Accessibility features are based on request and availability, and are not guaranteed. Please contact WestJet Vacations at 1-877-737-7001 for further information.
- Children ages: 0 to 17
| Type | Amenities | |
|---|---|---|
| Lobby Bar (open seasonally, on select days) | Bar, Lobby bar, Pool bar |
Check-out time: 11 a.m.
Wi-Fi
- Lobby
- Room
Internet
- Business centre
| Type of restaurant | Type of cuisine | Open for | Additional Information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Morning Pour | Café | American | Breakfast |
- Rooms: 146
- Fitness centre: on site
Pools
- Heated pools: 1
- Jetted pools: 1
Other activities
- Games room: on site ($)
- ATM
- Baggage check
- Business centre
- Concierge
- Dry cleaning available ($)
- Giftshop available ($)
- Laundry facilities available ($)
- Meeting facilities available ($)
- Parking
- News stand available ($)
- Bellman service
- Convenience store available ($)
- Located on the I-Ride Trolley route, which services Sea World and Aquatica available ($)
Breakfast
Pool
Kitchen
Lobby
Kids Corner
Bathroom
Lobby seatting area
Location
Reviews
Wonderful first visit. Definitely returning.
Ferina A (Caribbean) on Jan 17, 2023
My Family and I recently stayed at the Sonesta ES Suites and it was absolutely wonderful. We got a 2 bedroom suite and it was comfortable, large, bright and airy. The kitchen was well equipped and we bought some groceries and was able to make breakfast every morning which definitely saved money. The bedrooms were comfortable and each had their own bathroom so lots of privacy. The location was great and we used the I Ride trolley to move up and down. The staff - Vanessa, Roxie and Gerald - were very helpful, kind and knowledgeable. Nothing was ever a problem. We would definitely be returning and have already told a few family and friends about the hotel.
Gone downhill
18783579 (Liverpool, United Kingdom) on Dec 29, 2022
We have stayed here previously in 2018 and loved it then. This time their cost cutting was shocking. We booked this 2 bedroom apartment as a bed and breakfast for 4 of us. (This was clearly stated in our paperwork which we showed at reception). On arrival we were told that they didn’t do the breakfast since covid but we could PAY extra to have breakfast items! This was something we had not budgeted for. It ended up costing us an extra $260. Also our 2 bedroom apartment was not cleaned/ serviced once during our stay. Even the bin wasn’t emptied. My husband had to take our rubbish out and put it in an external bin. The room was shabby, sofa was frayed to bits and our feet were filthy walking on the floor. I know that the rooms are due to be updated but that doesn’t mean other guests should have to put up with filth in the meantime. We received 2 coffee pods on arrival day. Previously these were replaced daily. Not this time. Apparently you could ask for more at reception but we were not told this at any time until check out day. It seems that this hotel is still using covid as an excuse to provide a lesser service. Yet the service fees were still as high. I understand that hotels etc lost money during the pandemic. So did I and so did a lot of your other loyal guests. Having previously recommended the Sonesta to people, I will now be advising them to book elsewhere.
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