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Sonesta Essential NW Houston

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Houston Graduate School of Theology

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Reception
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lobby

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
7887 West Tidwell Road, Houston, TX, 77040

What's nearby

  • Baseball USA The Yard - 9 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Memorial City Mall - 11 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • CityCentre - 12 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Daikin Park - 18 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center - 21 min drive - 15.9 miles

Getting around

  • Houston Station - 29 min drive
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪West Wind Club - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Essential NW Houston

Hotel remodeled in 2019 and located near Memorial City Mall
Located close to Houston Graduate School of Theology and Houston Community College - Energy Corridor, Sonesta Essential NW Houston provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a computer station, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Free newspapers, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 115 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, 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 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
  • Renovated entire property - November 2019
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

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

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn Hwy. 290/NW
Sonesta Essential NW Houston Hotel
Sonesta Essential NW Houston Houston
Sonesta Essential NW Houston Hotel Houston

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 at Sonesta Essential NW Houston?

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).

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Sonesta Essential NW Houston Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 320 out of 913 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 913 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 913 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 913 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 180 out of 913 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Carroll

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very attentive
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tomekia

Dirty
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

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

6/10 Okay

William

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

2/10 Terrible

Albert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we got to the property and checked in. Our room was muggy and humid like the window was cracked open. In addition, the bathroom was not clean and the sheets were dirty. We checked out immediately
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Odai

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception was away when we arrived and waited to be checked in Room is not clean and almost everything needs maintenance Breakfast was terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahyar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent stay for the price, all good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service
Average
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice overall hotel. Staff was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Amenities
Poor service. No one frequently at front desk and phone not answered promptly. Free breakfast is a joke The only hot food is the waffle you make yourself. The hotel needs serious renovation. Major potholes in parking lot. Positive many restaurants within 5 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Krystal

Beware there is a deposit at this location. Booked thru Expedia didn't know until I arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mohammad

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not bad hotel, but can be improved alot.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

*rvin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room Ac was not working at all the room was already hot because it’s about 98 degrees outside in Houston Texas the room looked nothing like the photos online had to pay a 100$ deposit fee upon upon checking in I was told i will get it back . Left and I had a feeling to check my bank account just to see I had been charged 3 times so 300$ total the clerk wasn’t the issue he tried to help the property itself and the customer service is horrible do not spend your money here you’re better off sleeping in your hot car
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best breakfast services, Thanks.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Jose Eloy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kathy at the front desk did a great job we stayed at room 322 we saw roaches on walls and bathroom.and on our beds. Breakfasts was good.I loved the waffles and oranges. Jose Olmos 214-560-8601
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great with guess the front desk
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Charles

It kinda nice but the bathroom has soap and shampoo dispensers but this is my 3rd stay and those dispensers are always empty
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Khamani

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Need more parking spots for guest.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall experience was good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Keldrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
place had bug infestation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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