Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - International Drive

International Drive, Orlando

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Two Bedroom Suite
Two Bedroom Suite
Two Bedroom Suite
Two Bedroom Suite

The hotel

Sonesta ES Suites Orlando-International Drive offers a convenient location across from the ICON Park Wheel and close to all of central Florida’s attractions. With a fresh modern appeal, you've got apartment-style one and two bedroom suites (sleeping up to 6-8 guests), a quick service eatery featuring fresh breakfast items and select Starbucks products for purchase, a shuttle to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, and an adjacent I-Ride Trolley Stop which provides transportation to Sea World, Aquatica, and the Orlando Premium Outlets. Guests appreciate this contemporary hotel near restaurants, shops, and attractions easily within walking distance.

Amenities

  • Families
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking
  • Hot tub
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to Universal Orlando Resort

Where is it

On International Drive, across from the ICON Orlando Wheel and within walking distance to numerous shops, restaurants, and activities. Driving time from airport: 20 minutes.

Hotel information

146 suites, all with air-conditioning, premium bedding, full kitchen with cook-top stove, full-sized refrigerator, microwave oven, dishwasher, toaster and tea/coffee maker, cable TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi, safe, hairdryer, and iron and board.

1-Bedroom Suites are 550 sq ft and have a master bedroom with 1 king-size bed and queen-size sleeper sofa in the living room, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

2-Bedroom Suites are 738 sq ft and have a master bedroom with 1 king-size bed, a second bedroom with 1 queen-size bed, queen-size sleeper sofa in the living room and 2 bathrooms, sleeping maximum 6 adults or 2 adults and 4 children.

Trio 2-Bedroom Suites are 750 sq ft and have a master bedroom with 1 king-size bed, a second bedroom with 2 double beds, 1 queen-size sleeper sofa in the living room and 2 bathrooms, sleeping maximum 8 adults or 2 adults and 6 children.

Complimentary self-parking. I-Ride Trolley* bus stop nearby which stops at Sea World and Aquatica. Complimentary shuttle to Disney World and Universal, with two departures / returns per day (schedules subject to change). There is an app that allows guests to make shuttle reservations up to 48-hours in advance, and to track the location of shuttles - a QR code will be provided at check-in.

The Morning Pour List (choose your favourites and they will be delivered to your room.). The Shoppe convenience store (open 24-hours).

Heated outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and sun deck. 24-hour fitness centre. Tropical courtyard with sunbathing areas. 

Complimentary WiFi available. Laundry/dry-cleaning facilities*.

Nightly $17 resort fee is included for Virgin Holidays guests. 

Fee includes: complimentary shuttle to Disney World and Universal Orlando, complimentary WiFi access, and complimentary self-parking. 

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. 

Please note: there are only 2 Suites onsite with either a walk-in or roll-in shower.

*Denotes local charge.

Special assistance


Please note: the hotel offers a light cleaning and rubbish removal every 3 days, with a full clean every 7 days. This is subject to change.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Jun 29, 2025 Jilly4659 Liverpool, United Kingdom

We had a 1 bedroom suite, large fridge/freezer, toaster, coffee machine, rooms we're good size, light clean every 3vdays deeper clean every 7 but towels changed every couple of days but can ask for extra, bed very comfy, staff lovely especially Vanessa on front desk, she is just a pleasure, would definitely recommend , location is perfect
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Jun 27, 2025 rvoldness Crown Point, Indiana

The room was perfect for me and my daughter. It was nice to have a separate bedroom from the rest of the area and a kitchen to meal prep for the long tournament days. The staff was really friendly and helpful. Julio, the overnight clerk, was a great help to me for rebooking my room for an extended night. He was patient and was able to get me in… Read more
The room was perfect for me and my daughter. It was nice to have a separate bedroom from the rest of the area and a kitchen to meal prep for the long tournament days. The staff was really friendly and helpful. Julio, the overnight clerk, was a great help to me for rebooking my room for an extended night. He was patient and was able to get me in the same room. Read less
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Jun 19, 2025 Voyage25249369002 East Sussex, United Kingdom

Just a perfect hotel in a perfect location, the staff at the front desk were amazing and very friendly in particular Vanessa. our room was incredible, so clean and very comfortable. The bed was also comfortable and the sheets were very soft. My wife and I were here from the 1st May to the 15th with our son and his girlfriend before flying down to… Read more
Just a perfect hotel in a perfect location, the staff at the front desk were amazing and very friendly in particular Vanessa. our room was incredible, so clean and very comfortable. The bed was also comfortable and the sheets were very soft. My wife and I were here from the 1st May to the 15th with our son and his girlfriend before flying down to Miami for a week and the 5* hotel we stayed at was awful compared to the Sonesta and we wish we had stayed a 3rd week here. You are literally 20 mins from every theme park. I would be very happy to come back and stay here again. Read less
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Jun 19, 2025 Relax63382711646

Although I really enjoyed my stay here and the staff were very helpful, I was told my safety deposit would be refunded within 30 days, it's now been 31. I was made aware of the refund upon checking out. Shame really as I would have rated 5.
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Jun 11, 2025 Jistal South West UK

It’s only fair to start with the positives because there certainly are a few. This hotel is well positioned for a family Florida holiday particularly if Universal is the destination and fairly close to the Disneyland Paris also. This hotel also is also situated near many options to eat, drink and shop and is opposite Icon Park. Staff were great,… Read more
It’s only fair to start with the positives because there certainly are a few. This hotel is well positioned for a family Florida holiday particularly if Universal is the destination and fairly close to the Disneyland Paris also. This hotel also is also situated near many options to eat, drink and shop and is opposite Icon Park. Staff were great, really friendly and helpful, pool was warm and allowed to bring your own drinks (and food) poolside which was a nice touch, hot-tub was super warm and both pools were open long hours with free towels. Air-con very good but a little loud. The main gripe I had with the rooms was they weren’t very clean and certainly weren’t cleaned often enough, we had an anti-slip shower mat in the bath/shower that was filthy underneath, I don’t know how this had been missed. There is no bar at this hotel which also led to a lack of general atmosphere and gathering areas. Really depends on your budget, if it’s is cheap and cheerful you are looking for and only used as a base then I would possibly recommend, do check out alternatives though. Read less