Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport offers a convenient retreat near the University of Houston. Guests can stay active in the gym, unwind with laundry services, or dive into work at the 24-hour business center. With an indoor and outdoor pool, sun loungers, and luggage storage available.
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6.66.6 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Airport transfer
Pool
Gym
Connecting rooms available
Pet-friendly
Non-smoking
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Indoor pool and outdoor pool
Free airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Room service
24-hour business centre
3 meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Front desk safe
Vending machine
Feel at home (6)
Children stay free
Microwave
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping
The current price is S$82
S$82
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
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Hairdryer
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Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
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Connecting rooms available
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Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible
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Heating
Connecting rooms available
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LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed
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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
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Connecting rooms available
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LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
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Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Getting around
Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 5 min drive
Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 13 min drive
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) - 36 min drive
Houston Station - 20 min drive
Free airport shuttle
Restaurants
Cherry Top Taqueria - 2 min drive
Mambo Seafood - 2 min drive
Pappas Bar-B-Q - 3 min drive
Waffle House - 8 min walk
Jack in the Box - 16 min walk
About this property
Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport
Located just 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from the airport, Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport offers a free shuttle at scheduled times. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout, or splash around at the outdoor pool or indoor pool. Also, Toyota Center and Daikin Park are within a short drive.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
134 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Up to 3 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Transfers
Free airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Working away
24-hour business centre
3 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Pool loungers
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Fitness centre
An outdoor pool
An indoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free long-distance and local calls
Desk chair
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: USD 5.85 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 30.00 (subject to availability)
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 30.00 (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 4 November to 31 March:
One of the swimming pools
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 40.00 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Drury Houston Hobby
Drury Inn Houston Hobby
Drury Inn Houston Hobby Airport
Drury Inn Hobby Airport
Drury Houston Hobby Airport
Drury Hobby Airport
GreenTree Hotel Houston Hobby
Drury Inn Suites Houston Hobby Airport
GreenTree Inn Suites Houston Hobby Airport
Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport Hotel
Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport Houston
Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport Hotel Houston
Frequently asked questions
Does Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 40.00 per pet, per day, and there's also a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available from 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM at scheduled times.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of USD 30.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 30.00 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport and nearby?
Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport has an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
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Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport Reviews
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6.6
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6.8/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
5 Mar, 2025
Good
Room was nice and clean. It was just right for the price.
Kathy
Kathy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 Mar, 2025
The pricing is good it used to be a different hotel. It is dated and could use some TLC but it was fine for one night.
Bliss
Bliss, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
3 Apr, 2025
Neither room had working AC
Verified traveller
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
30 Mar, 2025
Eekkkk
Everything is disgustingly dirty. The elevators don’t work. Bed are not great. And the Mexican restaurant next to it had extremely loud music hours past midnight.
Natalia
Natalia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Oct, 2024
Good place to stay.
Victor
Victor, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
26 Mar, 2025
THIS PLACE IS TRASH
False advertising, the hotel is dirty, smells like pure bleach and cigarettes all around the rooms. Everything including all the counters were dirty in my room. Curtains and blinds were broken into pieces, toilet and bed had stains on them. This was so bad I checked out within 2 hours of being there
Brodrick
Brodrick, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 Feb, 2025
Front desk person was attentive and friendly. Breakfast was okay but eggs were lukewarm. If you need a shuttle keep calling. The phone isn't always answered. The shuttle driver was great.
Esther
Esther, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
17 Mar, 2025
Misleading sale of a hotel brand that is not
Hotels.com sold me a Sonesta Essential - and the actual hotel is NOT a Sonesta - This is misleading and is a fraud - you can't sale anyone a hotel with a brand that implies a level of quality and then us had to find out that it is not actually a Sonesta affiliated hotel. I will seek advice on our rights - My group was of 15 people with 7 rooms and everyone had complaints.
Siudy
Siudy, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
8 Mar, 2025
Bad experience with this hotel. Room smelled bad as soon as we walked in. The hotel does not even have the name outside. Pictures are not even close to what you get. Roach was killed on wall and it seems its been there for a while.give it a 1 star because there is no 0. Staff was not friendly when we checked in.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
27 Jan, 2025
Very old and ran down. Old wash cloths.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
30 Mar, 2025
Need better staff
I had a 38 min wait to get checked in. There isn’t a public restroom available in the general area only for staff. I booked a king suite was given a basic handicap room. I complained to the receptionist he didn’t want to change my room. The carpets recked which caused the room to have an odor. Breakfast wasn’t on time and closed early. 1 Elevator didn’t work the other definitely needs maintenance. The second day of my stay my key on longer worked and again the receptionists slow and rude she didn’t want to provide her name. She wasn’t aware of how the booking process worked she was having to call other people to help guide her thru the check in process.
Khadijah
Khadijah, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 Jul, 2024
Property was good for price definitely would stay again
Joshua
Joshua, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
22 Jan, 2025
Was put in a room that was recently shampooed, strong chemical smell had to change rooms. Yo close to highway was very noisy
Sage R
Sage R, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
5 Mar, 2025
No pool and busted pipe.
We came for the indoor swimming pool. I had even called but when we got there the pool was closed. Friday night where our room was, there was a pool of water on the floor and the ceiling tile broke through and was on the floor. No water that night. The next morning we had water but it was freezing. We still couldn't take a shower that day. It made the trip pretty aggravating because we had went to the ocean and had salt water and sands on us.
I was wished we could have been able to have water in the room and other than the pipe busting right outside our room and the loud fan the at our door, it was a good trip.
Jeannie
Jeannie, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
20 Jan, 2025
Customer service treatment was terrible.
Candice
Candice, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 Dec, 2024
Working its way up
Hotel is obviously in the midst of an upgrade. You can still find some items of the former named hotel around. TVs, bedding, carpet all newer upgrades. Breakfast needs some work, but change tales time and plenty of breakfast spots close by. Great Mexican restaurant next door.
David
David, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
23 Mar, 2025
Not as pictured
This hotel is old and the pictures are deceiving. The carpets are heavily stained and need to be pulled up. The tub in the bathroom is rusty and there was tissue in the vents. There are stains all over the walls and fabric bed rails(I think that's what it's called). The elevator stopped working, and the pool area wasn't working properly. After checking the sheets and looking for bedbugs, I can say at least the sheets appeared to be clean. There were also a few roaches that came out of hiding, and that was it!! We IMMEDIATELY gathered our bags after shaking them out and left. I will say the staff was friendly, and they do serve breakfast, but we didn't eat it. I politely let the front desk know and she said she would let someone know about the issues. I only need the room to rest before hitting the road to continue our travels. I definitely wish I'd read the Google reviews and not the ones on hotels.com. I guess you get what you pay for!!
Shanique
Shanique, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Oct, 2024
Everything for the most part was great and quiet clean but I seen a bug or 2 nothing to crazy front desk could be a lil more friendlier
Jada
Jada, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
3 Sept, 2024
Disgusting place
Brenda
Brenda, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Apr, 2024
It's clean and management is great
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
14 Oct, 2024
The stay was good. It’s clean and quiet. Staff was ok, not really welcoming. We couldn’t watch any Television because they had no remotes for us to use. Hoping I get my $100 deposit!