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Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport

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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.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a microwave, a refrigerator, a TV, and a chair.

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Scotlandville, a neighborhood in Baton Rouge, Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport is near the airport. Smith & Brown Monument and Old Arsenal Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Howell Park Golf Course and Capital One Tennis Center at City Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tiger Stadium or A.W. Mumford Stadium. Visit our Baton Rouge travel guide
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2949 Varsity Street, Baton Rouge, LA, 70807

What's nearby

  • A banner reading "RIVERCENTER" and "BATON ROUGE" hanging on a building.
    Raising Cane's River Center
    14 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • A tall, beige Memorial Tower with a clock, surrounded by trees and a paved walkway.
    Louisiana State University
    16 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • A large, circular stadium with multiple levels of seating and a central field.
    Tiger Stadium
    19 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Southern University and A&M College
    2 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Anna T. Jordan Community Park
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
    3 min drive

Restaurants

  • RaceTrac
    2 min drive
  • Krispy Kreme
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Domino's Pizza
    2 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 fire extinguisher and 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

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?

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 A.W. Mumford Stadium. Plank Road Village Shopping Center and Monte Sano Park are also within 3 mi (5 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 - Baton Rouge Airport Reviews

5.6

5.0

Cleanliness

4.0

Amenities

6.0

Staff & service

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 88 out of 217 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Braylon

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

Would stay again

Can tell the hotel is being renovated, but check in was painless, friendly staff, comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

G A

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

Review

The room was adequate, and the customer service was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Good for overnight trip

It’s a decent hotel next to the airport. Very convenient, the manager on-site was very understanding, hotel:com doesn’t tell you theirs a deposit at all the locations
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Shaundre'ka

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not receive the room I selected. The room wasn't clean along with the bathroom. Poor attendant service. The parking lot had trash all round it. The pool has never been attended to for maintenance. It had trash in it and looked like a swamp pool. I had to ask for new linens because none of them in the room were clean. The new linens I was given was dirty. Terrible Management. Would not recommend the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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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
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6/10 Okay

Brittany

Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff was great very nice but the room needs to be cleaned better, the bathroom still had old used towels still in the bathroom when I arrived, and of course the shower was not clean felt slimey had to purchase shower shoes, the bed sheets need to be washed better or purchase new sheets if the stains on the sheets can’t be removed. The floors were really dirty turn the bottom of my feet black and the curtains over the air conditioning needs to be change or taken down often because it looked like black mold growing on the ends of the curtains. If the room wasn’t so dirty I would have given 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Destiny

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was aight…

They stay was good, but I do have a few complaints. The hot water was not hot, the cold air was not cold (68 degrees and it was still warm), I had two roaches in my room and there was an odor. Front desk staff was really welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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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
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4/10 Poor

roxanna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was not a great experience. When I checked in late at midnight it reeked of cigarettes in the lobby, the room was very outdated, no air vent in the bathroom, no body wash in the dispenser, towels had hairs on them, bed was lumpy and housekeeping knocks on your door in the morning asking if you need anything. I would not recommend this hotel to a family member or friend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Met some cool people, third floor had a lot of messed up rooms. No ice machines. No laundry room. No gym. Elevator was scary. There was no sign on building or by the room. Pool was extremely dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Brittany

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Won’t be back here

You get what you pay for. After driving 12 hours, we just wanted to rest and give our 2 young kids a place to sleep. We didn’t sleep under the sheets, the place gave me the ick. It did its job, but absolutely wouldn’t stay again. Pros: room was large, AC was ice cold, quiet, front desk staff was super friendly, smelled clean and not like cigarettes or mold, didn’t see any bugs (which I was extremely worried about), elevator worked Cons: trash everywhere outside, pool was disgusting, area was kinda sus, very outdated and janky, bedding had stains and was uncomfortable, there was a dirty washcloth left behind in the bathroom, floor made our socks black.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Eric

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nasty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Paulton

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst experience I ever had at a supposed hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Whitney

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff showed me 2 dirty rooms upon arrival and didn’t have anywhere else to put me I had to sleep in my truck over night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Tia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roaches met me at the door! This use to be my favorite hotel. They GOTTA DO BETTA
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Sophia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT book a room at this hotel. The pictures on Expedia are so deceiving. The pool was dark green with trash all over it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Darren

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parki g floors were dirty along with pool looki g nasty
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for. This place smells like weed and cigarettes. It’s dirty. Sheets are dirty. The posted pictures are deceiving would not recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

JUSTIN R.

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prostitution in the parking lot, staff was not helpful, and the pictures that accompany this post show the “cleanliness” of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Joyce

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this hotel for an employee. They checked in and found that the place was a filthy dump and the staff was horrible. She checked out and went somewhere else. I would never recommend anyone stay here
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026