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Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport

2.5 star property
Hotel in Baton Rouge with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Interior
Suite, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2949 Varsity Street, Baton Rouge, LA, 70807

What's nearby

  • Southern University and A&M College - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Baton Rouge Zoo - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Louisiana State Capitol - 9 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Raising Cane's River Center - 11 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Louisiana State University - 14 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

  • Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tony's Seafood - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Church's Texas Chicken - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport

Hotel near Southern University and A&M College
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby at Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport. Free in-room WiFi and a gym are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and a vending machine
  • A TV in the lobby, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 77 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Sofa beds and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2001
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 45 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 9 AM to 9 PM

Property is also known as

Days Inn Baton Rouge Airport
Days Inn Hotel Baton Rouge Airport
Days Inn Baton Rouge Airport Hotel
Days Baton Rouge Airport
Comfort Inn Hotel Baton Rouge
Comfort Inn Baton Rouge

Frequently asked questions

Does Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9 AM–9 PM.

Is Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport pet-friendly?

Yes, Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 45 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport located?

Located in Scotlandville, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Anna T. Jordan Community Park, Southern University and A&M College, and Felton G. Clark Activity Center. A.W. Mumford Stadium and Plank Road Village Shopping Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 73 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent stay !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nebriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Courtney

This place has bed bugs I’m not up all over
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Staff & service
Front desk staff Santana waa awesom very friendly and super easy check in. Properly going thru renovations and it shows.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Latisha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lot of noise all times of the day and night from guest and staff!!! Rooms were not clean! Had a very funny Oder!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

TonyaT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kylie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I sheets weren’t the best but I had a relaxing time the room was really clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Erica

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

REHAN

Fridge door broken. Low bathroom towel inventory
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ellis

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Wipe everything down before you touch anything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Renee

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly but not professional. 3rd floor is horrible a lot of open abandoned rooms room was just okay bathroom floors not clean. Bed wasn’t comfortable. A lot of possible homeless people live there or maybe weekly renting not sure. Stingy on towels called every day for clean towels. They do have complimentary breakfast stops at 9. If u looking for something just to get by stay there. If u looking for a pleasant stay go somewhere else. The only positive thing I could say is they are directly across from the airport BTR…..
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was spacious and clean. The door was very difficult to close and lock. We were awakened at 5am by the loud talking of the breakfast staff. At checkout, the front desk agent was sound asleep on the front desk. Without being acknowledged, I simply left the keys on the desk and walked away.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vincent

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is not in good condition. The room I was given was not properly cleaned. I was approached in the parking lot by someone pretending to work there, who asked to use my cell phone. When I went in to advise staff, they were in the midst of a virulent argument with a patron. Mildew and Spiders in the shower (I’d asked for a room with a tub). Outdated, broken furnishings. I checked out after an hour. Sacrificed $79 for this. I’ve learned my lesson about Sonesta properties. I ask that Expedia examine this chain and be more discerning about the hotels you offer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Holly

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sheets had white stains on them, there was no soaps in the bathroom, the sink knob was broken, hair was in the bed, floors were sticky, hand prints on the wall, smelled like an old cigarette, and it was people knocking on the walls all hours of the night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mikhail

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this was the worst hotel stay we ever had. pictures and positive reviews were much better that our experience. the room was dirty. found trash under the bed. bathroom was super dirty to the point of us refraining taking a shower. floors - seemed like they weren't cleaned in a while. went down for breakfast in the morning, but all that was there was cereal with no milk anywhere, instant oatmeal packages, old bananas and a few apples and that was literally it. Included breakfast was one of the reasons I chose the hotel. It looked more like a dorm than the hotel. there was 4 of us staying in the room and we only had 2 towels in the bathroom. I'd recommend to avoid the place if you care about cleanliness and service. We were literally afraid of touching things (and we are not the people with phobias or anything like that)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nebriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arneishia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Manager was arguing on phone upon my arrival I was exhausted and still made to wait until she finished arguing. I asked about my included free check out and was told it was $40 I showed them my rewards and was still awakened at 7am to discuss then again at 9am only to find it was included. Sheets were dirty hooks were broken to hang things blow dryers were broken tv showed dark blue picture near impossible to watch hands down worst stay I’ve had.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tynisha

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Theotis

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Titus

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eylen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got to the hotel around 545 pm to check in The young man that was behind the counter didn’t know what to do so all he said was “give me five minutes because she “he was referring to the person that was supposed to be behind the counter” just left but she is only five minutes away. Then he said I’m calling her right now so you can wait in the lobby until she is back. Long story short we waited over an hour and always asking him but he couldn’t give us an answer when someone was going to come back to check us in. After almost two hours we told the young man that this was unacceptable because we made a reservation and no one was there for us to check in He seems nervous and not knowing what to We decided to leave and I wrote a note for someone to call me back While we waited there was a group of people 5-7 young adults smoking marijuana in the pool area that was right by the entrance so with that we also decided this was not the place we wanted to be Please call me or do something about this because I was left with no other option but start looking for another place to spend the night I have done a lot of bookings with your website and this was absolutely an experience I don’t want to be in again Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025