Sonesta Essential La Porte

2.5 star property
Family-friendly stay near Sylvan Beach Park

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Front of property
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Free daily full breakfast
Reviews
7.4

Good

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Map
11003 Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX, 77571
  • Popular LocationSylvan Beach Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationPasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds6 min drive
  • Popular LocationSpace Center Houston21 min drive
  • AirportHouston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)44 min drive

Room options

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

La Porte

Seaside stay .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this La Porte hotel, you'll find Sylvan Beach Park and Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds. Kemah Boardwalk and Space Center Houston are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Sylvan Beach Park - 5 min drive
  • Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds - 6 min drive
  • Kemah Boardwalk - 14 min drive
  • NASA Johnson Space Center - 17 min drive
  • Space Center Houston - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Whataburger - 4 min drive
  • MOD Pizza - 5 min drive
  • Gringo's Mexican Kitchen - 4 min drive
  • Southern Komfort Kitchen - 5 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential La Porte

Family-friendly stay near Sylvan Beach Park
Sonesta Essential La Porte offers its guests an indoor pool and a spa tub. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is served daily. The family-friendly Sonesta Essential La Porte also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This La Porte hotel is smoke free.

  • 84 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Sonesta Essential La Porte offers 84 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Quality Inn Porte
Quality Porte
Quality Inn Suites La Porte
Quality Inn Suites La Porte
Sonesta Essential Porte Porte
Sonesta Essential La Porte Hotel
Sonesta Essential La Porte La Porte
Sonesta Essential La Porte Hotel La Porte

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sonesta Essential La Porte to the airport?

Sonesta Essential La Porte is 11.9 mi (23-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonesta Essential La Porte?

As of May 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Essential La Porte on May 26, 2024 start from $64.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sonesta Essential La Porte have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sonesta Essential La Porte.

How close is Sonesta Essential La Porte to the beach?

This hotel is 6.4 mi (12-min drive) from Shell Beach and 8.4 mi (16-min drive) from El Jardin Del Mar. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sonesta Essential La Porte offer free breakfast?

Sonesta Essential La Porte offers free breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Sonesta Essential La Porte?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sonesta Essential La Porte?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Sonesta Essential La Porte?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sonesta Essential La Porte have a pool?

Sonesta Essential La Porte features an indoor pool.

Does Sonesta Essential La Porte have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sonesta Essential La Porte to downtown La Porte?

Sonesta Essential La Porte is 2.6 mi away from La Porte.

Sonesta Essential La Porte Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 707 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 707 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 707 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 707 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 707 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Carroll, Cherokee Village

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Business was closed, no rooms available
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Rachele

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Citabria

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Shari

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

TaShiauna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Claudia, Berryville

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very dirty carpet aweful in hallways there was a black work glove under my bed so creepy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Katrina

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023