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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Friendly, clean and very safe hotel.

Aug 17, 2025 Nik O

We checked in at 23.00hrs after a long day of travelling. The staff member was super friendly and helpful. Within 5 minutes we were in our family suite. We had a living/kitchen area, 2 bedrooms both with separate bathrooms. Lovely and spaces to use as our base. The baths and showers are a little dated but all worked ok. Free WiFi which was great… Read more
We checked in at 23.00hrs after a long day of travelling. The staff member was super friendly and helpful. Within 5 minutes we were in our family suite. We had a living/kitchen area, 2 bedrooms both with separate bathrooms. Lovely and spaces to use as our base. The baths and showers are a little dated but all worked ok. Free WiFi which was great for our 2 young boys. Free safe in room to keep valuables safe. Loads of fresh towels changed every couple of days. We had 3 massive TVs one in every room. Loads of draws and cupboard space for all our belongings. Good clean basic kitchen area. We booked with virgin so there was no hotel fees and onsite parking which there is loads was free. The pool area was great for our children again loads of free towels to use. There is a great hot tub which is hot we only used it once as the temperature daily was 35c plus so didn’t need to be warmed up anymore. Very well located for all the parks and entertainment. We had a car which we used always loads of spaces to park in at the hotel, plus we used the local LYFT app for taxis to get us to universal which cost around 8-9$ the app is super easy to use and we never waited over 5 minutes for a taxi. I would definitely stay at this hotel again without any hesitation. I’ve stayed in 5 hotels on International Drive and I felt very safe and at ease here. I can not fault sonesta for the price we paid super value. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great aparthotel in very convenient location

Aug 14, 2025 Meander04458480328

This aparthotel is situated in a very convenient spot for visiting the theme parks and most other attractions. It is also very close to bars and restaurants which are easily reachable on foot. In fact Icon Park is on the opposite side of the road! This serves as a pick up point for many organised excursions. The Sonesta hotel has spacious rooms… Read more
This aparthotel is situated in a very convenient spot for visiting the theme parks and most other attractions. It is also very close to bars and restaurants which are easily reachable on foot. In fact Icon Park is on the opposite side of the road! This serves as a pick up point for many organised excursions. The Sonesta hotel has spacious rooms with most amenities needed for a comfortable stay including a really nice pool area. Only downsides are dated electricity supply with no USB ports, lack of an oven/grill so don't by a frozen pizza and lack of a hotel bar. Our room had a two position hob, a large microwave and a huge fridge freezer. The staff there are fantastic and the front office manager Vanessa is especially helpful and is a font of all knowledge. She was so helpful to us during our stay - what a lovely lady! She is a real asset to that hotel. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great hotel with SUPER staff

Aug 4, 2025 Margaret M

This hotel is the perfect place for a family trip to Orlando! It is very clean and highly functional for preparing meals. The rooms are very large and it is easy to stay here for an extended trip. But what really sets this place apart is the incredible kindness of the hotel staff! All are insanely responsive and considerate!! Vanessa at the front… Read more
This hotel is the perfect place for a family trip to Orlando! It is very clean and highly functional for preparing meals. The rooms are very large and it is easy to stay here for an extended trip. But what really sets this place apart is the incredible kindness of the hotel staff! All are insanely responsive and considerate!! Vanessa at the front desk deserves a big shout out for her never-ending helpfulness, bright personality, and support she adds to all problems that may arise on a trip! She makes this hotel a home! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not good at all.

Jul 22, 2025 Tour07856531235

I was honestly appalled by this hotel. Our bad experience started with the transport, which was meant to be included with our booking. We waited over an hour in the heat and suns whilst being jet lagged having just got off the plane. We called their number, and they said to wait, but after waiting two hours we decided to get an Uber. The hotel was… Read more
I was honestly appalled by this hotel. Our bad experience started with the transport, which was meant to be included with our booking. We waited over an hour in the heat and suns whilst being jet lagged having just got off the plane. We called their number, and they said to wait, but after waiting two hours we decided to get an Uber. The hotel was a bit messy, but after arriving at the hotel, the desk was staffed by only one worker who clearly had a lot on their plate and was dealing with a lot, so the interaction was short and hostile, and the reaction for us having to wait for such a long time was an attitude of ‘suck it up’. Tired, we got to our room and there was only one bed, absolutely appalled, we rung front desk who managed to swap us to another room, only that they did not understand the problem and the same exact thing happened. The manager was called and again, it felt as if we were being told to ‘suck it up’ as they did not care at all about us and our experience as a customer. The issue was not resolved despite having booked the correct number of beds and we ended up having to make our own makeshift bed. Overall, a terrible, stressful experience with extremely poor customer service that does not cater even remotely to your needs so I do not recommend. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great stay

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