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

Room options

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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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
7887 West Tidwell Road, Houston, TX, 77040

What's nearby

  • Cinemark Tinseltown Houston 290 - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Memorial City Mall - 12 min drive - 13.2 miles
  • Daikin Park - 17 min drive - 16.4 miles
  • NRG Stadium - 22 min drive - 20.8 miles
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center - 22 min drive - 18.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 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
  • 1 meeting room, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • A vending machine, multilingual staff, and an elevator
  • 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

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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
  • Renovated entire property - November 2019
  • 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

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?

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. 332 out of 966 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 966 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 966 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 966 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 202 out of 966 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lakandra Woodard Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

10/10 Excellent

Cinthya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My kids enjoyed the stay the only concert is people walking around in the building and Homeless sleeping inside in the pool
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

8/10 Good

AJaysha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area comfortable beds nice staff Roaches was coming out the walls & ac unit
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wasn’t a bad stay at all. Worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for the price !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adrian

Disliked: Cleanliness
Congratulations
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

KAMILLE

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The pictures are deceiving. This looks more like a motel. The elevators were down and cable was out. I did appreciate them transferring my reservation to the Holiday Inn with no charge. The young lady upfront was very nice as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Disliked: Staff & service
it was okay but would not stay again, or recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just the elevator are out off service but everything else is good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Eliseo

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

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elevator was broken during my stay. The side door entrance didn’t work due to the broken card tap reader.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

LaTasha

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The elevator didn’t work! No hot water! Strong weed smell! Unsafe
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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

David

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

Great value

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

2/10 Terrible

Guadalupe

We did not stay at that place. At arrival, there were two untrustable persons, one outside and the other one was inside the location, this one joined the one outside. When my family noticed that, they got nervous and we decided to leave the place, at the same time we asked for reimbursement and they denied to reimbursement.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Navya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good hotel to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anaja

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was weak. Bedroom was ok besides toilet not working then the maintenance man supposedly came to fix it just for it to break again. Housekeeping didnt bring fresh towels the whole weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No elevator
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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