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Sonesta Essential NW Houston

2.5 star property
Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast buffet before diving into work or relaxation at this convenient retreat, where the seasonal outdoor pool awaits.

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Near Houston Graduate School of Theology, Sonesta Essential NW Houston offers a breakfast buffet, 24-hour business center, seasonal outdoor pool, gym, free WiFi, luggage storage, and multilingual staff, ensuring both business and leisure travelers have everything they need.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Fairbanks, a neighborhood in Houston, Sonesta Essential NW Houston is in a shopping district. Toyota Center and House of Blues Houston are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Downtown Aquarium and Houston Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Daikin Park or NRG Stadium. Visit our Houston travel guide
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7887 West Tidwell Road, Houston, TX, 77040

What's nearby

  • Memorial City Mall
    Memorial City Mall
    13 min drive - 13.2 miles
  • Daikin Park
    Daikin Park
    19 min drive - 16.6 miles
  • NRG Stadium
    NRG Stadium
    23 min drive - 21.2 miles
  • Region 4 Education Service Center
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cinemark Tinseltown Houston 290
    2 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kinder Station
    21 min drive
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    5 min walk
  • Circle K
    9 min walk
  • Whataburger
    10 min walk
  • Chick-fil-A
    12 min walk
  • Pappas Bar-B-Q
    20 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 958 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1994
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Sonesta Essential NW Houston have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Sonesta Essential NW Houston pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sonesta Essential NW Houston?

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

What time is check-out at Sonesta Essential NW Houston?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sonesta Essential NW Houston located?

Located in Fairbanks, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Houston Graduate School of Theology, Memorial City Mall, and Houston Community College - Energy Corridor. Daikin Park and MD Anderson Cancer Center are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sonesta Essential NW Houston Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 348 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 212 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Candice

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was great, rooms need an update,, bit overall a nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Octavia

Room clean hotel is too neighbors was a little bit noisy but it was coo
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Great location next to many restaurants and a gas station. Walking in the lobby, very fresh, clean v.s. The room smelled like something has been wet and dried. The cleaning staff was friendly, overall 4/5
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I booked for 4 nights the queen suite w kitchen. Everything was perfect, i enjoyed the comfortable spacious room i ended up staying 3 more nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Yanira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff in the breakfast area...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location near the freeway. Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and dry. The staff was helpful & nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Clean room and shops nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean the room
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Custom service was excellent, great restaurants in the area
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eliseo

Liked: Amenities
Nice hotel really clean!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here, both times have been a good experience, elevator was loud and squeaky the first time but they have fixed it since then. Rooms are clean and comfortable, breakfast was good. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita

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

Pleased with stay

Its an older hotel. In fairly good shape though. Quiet, clean. Room was nice. Breakfast was excellent. Pool sparkling clean. Check in and out was a breeze. We really enjoyed our stay. Would use this hotel again for our next trip.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great value

Nice place clean comfortable great value.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

William

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

Nice place

Nice place - room was awesome - great service - no issues. Would go back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L

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

Restful night sleep

Perfect location for shopping and having dinner
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mitzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk workers were all very friendly. The housekeeping were wonderful at keeping the room stocked. The kitchen was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff that allowed to check in early and the check out was very simple. Very good breakfast with a good variety.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

William

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms were fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was pretty good.All the staff was very friendlyIt was pretty good. All the staff was very friendly. Just make sure if you're traveling with service or e s a dogs they are quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shara

Liked: Amenities
My stay at the sonesta was good ,I was a little worried at first because the pool was closed & I was looking forward to swimming, I couldn’t get in the fitness room to work out and my room I had at first looked like someone tried to break in! But over all . I stayed because is was clean and quiet .I sleep like a princess, the workers were wonderful & polite and the restaurant around the hotel was delicious. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Channelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and staff were excellent! The area that it is located was not favorable, but that is beyond the control of the facility!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L

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

Clean and friendly

Had a few great fresh nights of sleep, Larry was very helpful and friendly, whole staff was friendly straight up, place gets a bad rap cause of the neighborhood however don’t let discourage you from staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Happy Lodger

The front desk workers were always helpful with anything needed. The room cleaning lady was thorough and was never late in cleaning my room. Good waffles and other goodies for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was pleasant, elevator broke, first room was riddled with cockroaches...second much better (didn't see any)...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024