Sonesta ES Suites Orlando International Drive

Hotels
Sonesta Hotels
8.8 (1506 reviews)
8480 International Drive , Orlando , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Attentive staff
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Price for breakfast
Room upkeep needed
Some amenities lacking

Categories

Cleanliness
8.58
The hotel was noted to be very clean, but there were mentions of rooms needing better upkeep.
Service
9.35
The staff were described as amazing and very attentive throughout the reviews.
Location
9.39
The hotel has an excellent location, very close to parks and great restaurants.
Room Quality
8.74
Room quality was generally good, but some reports of uncomfortable beds.
Amenities
8.97
Amenities were good, but a need for additional kitchen utensils was mentioned.
Value for Money
8.33
A few reviews noted that the price was too high for the lack of included breakfast.
Food and Beverage
7.88
Breakfast not included and dissatisfaction with the kitchen's equipment affected ratings.
Overall Experience
9.15
Overall, guests had pleasant experiences and many stated they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-16 07:27

Property Description

Opposite ICON Park Location
Located opposite ICON Park, Sonesta ES Suites offers convenience and excitement right at your doorstep. With Universal Studios just 3.2 km away and the Orange County Convention Center nearby, our hotel is the perfect choice for both leisure and business travelers.

Suite Perks
Our suites are designed with your comfort in mind, featuring fully equipped kitchens, cozy seating areas with sofa beds, and cable television. Whether you're staying for a weekend or an extended period, you'll feel right at home at Sonesta ES Suites Orlando International Drive.

Family-Friendly Amenities
From a heated outdoor pool and hot tub to a 24-hour fitness center, children's pool, and video game room, we have something for everyone in the family. Start your day with a delicious breakfast at our quick service café before heading out to explore the top theme parks with the help of our tour desk.

Experience the magic of Orlando at Sonesta ES Suites - book your stay now for an unforgettable adventure!

Important information:

**Newly Renovated Hotel**

Guests must be at least 21 years or older to check-in.

Reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card. Name on credit card must match on valid ID and on reservation in order to check in. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of $75 for stays up to 7 nights; USD 150 for all longer stay thereafter applies. A maximum of 2 dogs per room is allowed.

The resort fee includes: use of the hotel's Walt Disney World® and Universal Orlando® shuttle, self-parking, and enhanced wireless internet.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MCO

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1506 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.58
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 8.74
Amenities: 8.97
Value for Money: 8.33
Food and Beverage: 7.88
Overall Experience: 9.15
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Craig family_with_children us
10
Pros:

The staff was incredibly friendly. The hotel is clean and has tons of space to spread out and relax. It's close to both a Wal-Mart and the Orange County Convention Center. And its a 10 min Uber to Universal Studios.

Cons:

The free shuttle service is just once in the morning and night, not super convenient. Also, and this was the biggest negative, the bed mattress are extremely hard. To the point where my shoulders and neck hurt every morning and I would wake up multiple times at night. I might not stay here again because of how hard the mattress are.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Ernest family_with_children us
8
2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Szabolcs family_with_children hu
9
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Sooraj family_with_children us
8
Good choice to stay with family
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Even though it was mentioned breakfast available it is not the case. Only a paid Starbucks option inside

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Vashti family_with_children bs
8
Pros:

I loved my entire experience with sonesta es Orlando it was quite, the restaurant options in walking distance was a plus, alot of activities so close to my stay. The staff was very polite and helpful.

Cons:

It didn't have continental breakfast

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Nikki couple us
8
2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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R family_with_children nl
8
Pros:

De centrale ligging.

Cons:

Niets

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
6
60mickm Couples Cardiff, South Wales, Wales
6
Not an hotel, but a self catering apartment
Pros:

First of all this is a quite well located establishment situated almost directly opposite International Drive’s Icon Park, look for the Ferris Wheel and Old Red’s Bar. The Sonesta Es Suite's staff are very friendly and helpful, and a big shout out goes to Vanessa at the reception who helped us navigate Orlando with her professional, fun and friendly manner.

My wife Tracey and I (Mick) travelled from the UK for our Florida vacation. On arrival at The Sonesta Es we discovered that it was not a hotel suite (as we know of in the UK) but a self catering apartment. The apartment was a little tired with its furnishings but clean and large. Probably good for a family visit being that the theme parks (not the Kennedy Space Center) were quite close and the Sonesta Es offers a shuttle service to them. Please note that housekeeping services including towel change is ONLY EVERY 3 DAYS ! You can have your room serviced each day at a cost of 30 US dollars per clean.

The apartments are built around the reception area where there is a small shop to buy essentials. There is a breakfast area for limited hot foods and pastries. But the Sonesta Es DOES NOT HAVE a bar or restaurant for a chill out drink and meal after a day’s excursions or ventures.

Nice stay though

2026-03-17 via Tripadvisor
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dario family_with_children ar
10
Pros:

La amplitud de las habitaciones y los utensillos de cada habitación. La ubicación, el personal, los servicios, la comodidad en todo sentido.

Cons:

Deberían limpiar más seguidos los pasillos del hotel y reponer toallas en la piscina, más seguido.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Shanikia couple us
10
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Corine family_with_children gp
8
Bien
Pros:

La localisation

Cons:

Le lit sofa pour enfant nous n’avions aucuns draps ni oreiller à notre arrivée. On a dû demander.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Helen solo_traveller nl
9
A home away from home
Pros:

The location

Cons:

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2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Colm family_with_children ie
10
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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kimjU9620LT Family
8
I would come back, in fact I've done so several times
Pros:

I've stayed here four or five times for swim meets; it's very convenient to the Rosen Swim Center--quick and easy walk.

I like getting the 2-bedroom suite so we have two bathrooms, a full kitchen, and separate bedrooms so my son can get a good night's sleep before the meet, away from my late-night tv viewing or lights-on reading or my snoring (so he says; I dispute that lol!). The staff is always very nice, the suites and premises are clean, the suites are very spacious and comfortable, the noise from International is not as bad as you might expect, and while there is not an overabundance of parking and the size of the spaces is a bit on the tight side, there is enough parking. I've stayed in other hotels in the area where you really struggle to find parking sometimes.

The only real drawback (which I tend to forget about between visits and am reminded of each time) is that the air-conditioning does not distribute throughout the rooms very well at all. It's fine if the bedroom doors are kept open so the air can circulate, but if you want to close the bedroom doors at night as we do, the bedrooms get pretty hot while the living area gets cold. Not only is this annoying, it's wasteful, as we keep the air set as low as possible to help keep the bedrooms a little cooler; if the cool air circulated better we would not need to keep it so low and would waste less energy.

I would stay here again. It's a little more expensive than a single hotel room in the area, but not as much as you might expect, and the extra space and the convenience of having a living room, a full kitchen with a real fridge, and two bathrooms makes it worth it.

2026-03-14 via Tripadvisor
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Claudia family_with_children us
7
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

Demasiada ruido en las noches

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Yessenia family_with_children us
10
2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Amanda family_with_children us
9
2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Daniel family_with_children us
7
2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Carly family_with_children us
10
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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TEMISTOCLES family_with_children pa
10
TODO EN UNO !!!!!
Pros:

Tranquilo, bien ubicado, personal amable.

Cons:

Todo me gustó.

2026-03-12 via Nuitee