Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - International Drive

International Drive, Orlando

Virgin rating

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.

  • Booking Bonus: Save up to 25% when staying 4 nights or longer for travel up until December 2026 OR receive your 7th night free when staying 7 nights or more. Travel dates from 17 Aug'25 - 18 Dec'25Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable Blackout dates apply. Terms and conditions apply. 

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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great location & pleasant stay.

Dec 23, 2024 Sarah M

2week vacation stay. Great location for Universal, Discovery Cove, SeaWorld and outlets (Ubers for less than $10 to all of these locations). Surrounded by eateries which are reasonable priced compared to the parks and Disney Springs! Very friendly and helpful staff, grounds kept clean and tidy. Spacious rooms fully equipped with everything you… Read more
2week vacation stay. Great location for Universal, Discovery Cove, SeaWorld and outlets (Ubers for less than $10 to all of these locations). Surrounded by eateries which are reasonable priced compared to the parks and Disney Springs! Very friendly and helpful staff, grounds kept clean and tidy. Spacious rooms fully equipped with everything you need. Free daily buses, no resort fee when booked with Virgin. Would definitely recommend. Read less
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Dec 10, 2024 AndrewGrimsby Grimsby, United Kingdom

Great situation opposite Icon Park and very easy to find. Great first impression entering reception and front desk staff always very helpful. The real bonus here is the free shuttle to the Universal parks which took only ten minutes (though it did arrive thirty five minutes late to pick us up one night). Room was spacious, bed comfortable and we… Read more
Great situation opposite Icon Park and very easy to find. Great first impression entering reception and front desk staff always very helpful. The real bonus here is the free shuttle to the Universal parks which took only ten minutes (though it did arrive thirty five minutes late to pick us up one night). Room was spacious, bed comfortable and we were amazed the amount of utensils in the kitchen. With the hob we were able to cook anything and that was unexpected. Highly recommended and we would definitely stay again. Read less
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Nov 28, 2024 Passenger07895286629

My boyfriend and I went from Miami for 3 nights. When we paid for everything and went to check in they told us we had to be 21 and nowhere did it say we had to be 21. Even when we paid they didn't ask us our age and now we lost part of what we paid for because they didn't say we had to be 21.
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Nov 19, 2024 soso g Dartford, United Kingdom

Had a 10 night stay in November (later increased to 11 nights). Arrived after a long journey from Heathrow. Booked in with no fuss. Went to our suite. For the 2 of us we had had 2 en suite bedrooms, living area and a kitchenette with cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, coffee maker and toaster. It was like a mini flat with plenty of drawer and… Read more
Had a 10 night stay in November (later increased to 11 nights). Arrived after a long journey from Heathrow. Booked in with no fuss. Went to our suite. For the 2 of us we had had 2 en suite bedrooms, living area and a kitchenette with cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, coffee maker and toaster. It was like a mini flat with plenty of drawer and hanging space. We each had a TV in our rooms and a giant TV in the living area. There is a lovely pool area with towels to use and loungers along with tables and chairs. There is a laundry area you can use (at a charge). There is also a place to get some basic breakfast and coffee (again at a charge. We found the reception staff all to be very helpful indeed. The rooms were clean and tidy I had the queen sized bed and my friend the king sized one. We both found the beds comfortable. The air con was much needed as it was 85f outside most days. The rooms were quiet, except for one night when they held a music concert in Orbit Park opposite the hotel (the hotel could do nothing about it. The location was perfect for us as nearly opposite Pirates Cove adventure golf which we both remembered from before (over 20 years ago). Waling distance to Dennys and Walgreens. The reason I mentioned a 10 night stay increased to 11 is because our flight was at 11:20 pm. Pick up from hotel 7:50pm. Checkout time 11am. Neither of wished to spend nearly 9 hours sitting in reception. Discussed with receptionist (wish I could remember her name - I keep thinking it was Roxy but I think I am wrong) who suggested I ring ES Sonesta as they do not take bookings at the hotel. Thanks to her advice I booked a further night. She arranged for us to keep the same room so did not have to book out and back in again. It proved great as we could go out in the morning and shower when we got back before our pick up. All in all a 1st class experience from a 1st class hotel and reception team - well done Read less
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Nov 12, 2024 Safari52377299038 Telford, United Kingdom

Five of us stayed here in October 2024 for two weeks and we loved it. The hotel/suites were nice and clean, it was perfect for us. It had everything you needed, the pool, the gym, the laundrette, the shop.. not to mention an on site Starbucks! It was great. The location of the hotel was perfect as it has everything around it you could want and… Read more
Five of us stayed here in October 2024 for two weeks and we loved it. The hotel/suites were nice and clean, it was perfect for us. It had everything you needed, the pool, the gym, the laundrette, the shop.. not to mention an on site Starbucks! It was great. The location of the hotel was perfect as it has everything around it you could want and need, shops, restaurants, fast food, entertainment, bars and more! The theme parks were only a short drive from where we were located too. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone! Shoutout to all the staff for all of your help whilst we were there and for making us all feel so welcome, especially Vanessa!🫶🏼💖 Read less