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Sonesta Essential La Porte

2.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and area shuttle service

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Sonesta Essential La Porte, near Sylvan Beach Park, offers travelers a practical base with continental breakfast and in-room WiFi. Relax in the indoor pool or maintain your fitness routine in the gym. Business travelers value the dedicated work center and strategic location.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
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Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

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Air conditioning
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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

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Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
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Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

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Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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11003 Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX, 77571

What's nearby

  • Sylvan Beach Park - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Kemah Boardwalk - 14 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • NASA Johnson Space Center - 19 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Space Center Houston - 20 min drive - 13.8 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Walk-On's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wing Stop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gyro Guys - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential La Porte

Family-friendly hotel near Sylvan Beach Park
Located close to Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds, Sonesta Essential La Porte provides free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, express check-out, and smoke-free premises
  • ATM/banking services, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All 84 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 50-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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 area shuttle
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Sonesta Essential La Porte have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Sonesta Essential La Porte pet-friendly?

Yes, Sonesta Essential La Porte allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 100 per stay and a fee of USD 50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Sonesta Essential La Porte?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sonesta Essential La Porte?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sonesta Essential La Porte?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sonesta Essential La Porte located?

This family-friendly La Porte hotel is located by the sea, 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Sylvan Beach Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds and Kemah Boardwalk. Space Center Houston is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) away.

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