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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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Reception
Suite, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast
Meeting facility
The Comfort Inn & Suites Airport in Scotlandville offers travelers what they need: relax by the outdoor pool with loungers and umbrellas, warm up by the lobby fireplace, or catch up on work at the business center. The staff consistently earns praise for their helpfulness.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
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

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Scotlandville, a neighborhood in Baton Rouge, Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport is near the airport. Smith & Brown Monument and Pentagon Barracks are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Metro Bowl and Circle Bowl. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tiger Stadium or Felton G. Clark Activity Center.
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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

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport

Hotel near Mississippi River
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 along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Multilingual staff, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a banquet hall
  • A TV in the lobby, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 Metro Bowl are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport Reviews

6.6

6.4

Cleanliness

5.4

Amenities

7.2

Staff & service

6.4

Eco-friendliness

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 130 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and quiet. Would booking again real soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vania

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The dirty bathroom towels stained, terrible smell in the room, serviceless elevator, lots of noise, very limited breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ReKeyda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean the room was clean and spacious.....check-in took almost a hour but the nice lady help with everything and got me in my room ...the beds are so soft♥️♥️
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only complaint I have is that when I went to breakfast at 7:30 am, there wasn’t any food. It had been cooked but was all gone when we went down. Good staff so I didn’t say anything figured they got rushed right before we got down there. I’d stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Stay

Try to stay here when passing through Baton Rouge. Cl we an, comfortable, good price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tijah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was dirty & noisy the room the young lady gave us the sheets was not clean at all . Bathroom shower was not clean . Just don’t stay there .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall clean
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

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not in the nicest neighborhoods. But overall quiet. Staff was awesome. Pool was dirty. Food was ok.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

MARVIN E

Pro: directly across from the airport. Cons: shady people hanging outside of hotel at all times of the night/day. Rooms are outdated. Refrig needed defrosting...couldn't put anything inside due to ice buildup. View from backside windows is a junk yard or abandoned garage with junk cars.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brooklyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loud kids running up and down the hallway screaming and yelling ppl in the parking lot sitting in lawn chairs ladies walking around asking for drugs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Enrique

The location seems very unsafe, probably due to the county jail being 2 blocks away. Some questionable individuals walking on the nearby areas, and even entering the hotel. My wife would not agree to stay after all we saw and felt
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Should have more proteins options for breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The snell of pot is felt all the time. Apparently, the hotel is been used as housing for some families. Kids running around, lots of noises, old and dirty towels, room floors dirty, slippery bathroom tub. Poor breakfast. People hanging out outside in the parking lot at night or Definitely not staying there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Makeysha

Outdated, pool was not clean, sheets was dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

dana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was so dirty. Our socks were blackened just walking in the room. We had to shorten our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

OCTAVIAN

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

4/10 Poor

Roderica Young

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely would not recommend unless you had no other choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Courtney

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

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good Customer Service

Great Value for price.
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

4/10 Poor

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was not open and green, Breakfast hours were cut to 6-8, random people hanging out outside all day and night. Children running around inside at all hours, bathroom exhaust fan did not work, fridge was leaking, sheets stained, outside trash overflowing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shembari

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The front desk woman that helped me was great. The room could have been cleaned a little better. Multiple stains on pillows and sheets. Didnt have a fresh scent to it upon entry either like you do usually when you walk into a hotel room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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