Sonesta Essential La Porte

2.5 star property
VIP Access

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Reception
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Food and drink
Exterior
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
11003 Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX, 77571
  • Sylvan Beach Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Jacinto Community College
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    ‪44 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

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 this property

Sonesta Essential La Porte

Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and free local area shuttle
An indoor pool, a fitness centre and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free area shuttle. Additionally, a business centre, a meeting room and laundry facilities are on-site.
Sonesta Essential La Porte offers 84 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness centre.

Children aged under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Sonesta Essential La Porte, you'll be close to Sylvan Beach Park. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and a meeting room
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • 5 minutes by car from Sylvan Beach Park and 6 minutes from Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds
  • Free local-area shuttle service
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Sonesta Essential La Porte offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Free breakfast is served daily. The family-friendly Sonesta Essential La Porte also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This La Porte hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Languages

English, French, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a regional park

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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)
Sonesta Essential La Porte offers transfers from the cruise terminal (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

Sonesta Essential La Porte Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 107 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and clean. I just wish the TV actually connected to the WiFi but overall it was a good stay. Will definitely come back here for my next trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My wife was extremely happy with the room. It was beautiful and clean. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeryl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Payton

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here for work, staff I talked to were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was average. Bed was comfortable, room was remodeled, great place to stay. 3rd floor was very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

vinny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, and the staff were very friendly! Got some cereal for breakfast and they had hot food as well. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

SK

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property for a great price in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ilene Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The shower had poor water pressure and the toiletries were not labeled. You couldn't tell what was shampoo, conditioner or body wash. The soap dispenser was too far away from the sink.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeryl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Myshia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Far overall experience was good when we first arrived the staff were nice and greeted us. Room was clean. Bathroom is amazing and have great lighting .Bed was very comfortable. Overall would return
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay
Above average decore in the middle of an industrial area. Good value. Has a pool lift. I happen to like the bed that was not so ridiculously high.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was professional, friendly and polite
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Vincent

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a dirty rag and molded cereal in drawer and tv didn’t function correctly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jazmine

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The people were very friendly and polite. You could tell they are upgrading and improving the property. Little edges here and there in the bathroom but you could tell they are working on it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

martina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024