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Sonesta Essential La Porte

2.5 star property
City-center La Porte hotel with indoor pool

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Located near Sylvan Beach Park, Sonesta Essential La Porte offers a welcoming retreat with continental breakfast and in-room WiFi. Dive into the indoor pool, get moving at the gym or tackle work tasks at the business center - previous guests have praised this hotel's convenient location.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Indoor pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Fitness center
  • Business center
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is CNY566
CNY662 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 11 - Apr 12

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Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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10.0 out of 10
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9.2 out of 10
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7.0 out of 10
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About the neighborhood

Map
11003 Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX, 77571

What's nearby

  • Sylvan Beach Park - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • San Jacinto Community College - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Heritage Park - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Campbell Hall - 7 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 33 min drive
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 40 min drive
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) - 53 min drive
  • Free area shuttle
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Walk-On's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential La Porte

Sonesta Essential La Porte puts you within a 10-minute drive of Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds and Sylvan Beach Park. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or visit the fitness center for a workout. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Kemah Boardwalk.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 84 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 20 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

    • Cruise terminal shuttle*
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Offsite

    • Free area shuttle
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free local shuttle

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sonesta Essential La Porte does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Sonesta Essential La Porte?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Sonesta Essential La Porte?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 20 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 50 per pet, per day, and there's also a deposit of USD 100 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Sonesta Essential La Porte?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonesta Essential La Porte?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Sonesta Essential La Porte and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and rafting, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours and segway rentals. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness center.

What's the area around Sonesta Essential La Porte like?

Sonesta Essential La Porte puts you in Fairmont Park, in the heart of La Porte. Popular attractions include NASA Johnson Space Center, which is 17 minutes away by car.

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Reviews

Sonesta Essential La Porte Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently praised for its quality, variety, and service, with many guests enjoying the selection of hot and cold options. (23 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, friendly easy check-in and out. Place well kept both inside and out.
Thomas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice room, nice place nice people
Kevin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay, will stay again.
Steve, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room; friendly, professional staff
Mona, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very clean room, and the staff were friendly, courteous and attentive. Plus, it was reasonably priced.
Rodolfo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Parking was easy. Checkin was quick. Had a couple of nightowl neighbors and breakfazst could be better but, other than that, no complainrs. Would not hesitate to stay here again.
Charles, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean
Desiree, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Did not eat the breakfast
Phil, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Courteous staff, clean and comfortable room
Jennifer, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Was really nice staying there
Kristina, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, lively room, great AC
Joyce, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good breakfast selection. Pleasant staff. Location is great!
Diane, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very Clean Rooms, Great Staff and Safe Location.
John, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great!
Emily, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff!
Ryeisher, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Seen a few roaches.....
Kirt, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

All of the above It is very clean and staff very nice!
Susan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

I loved everything about it except the fact that the AC in the room was giving me issues, I couldn’t set the temperature.
Kevin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was lite but filling good varieties Staff was very welcoming
Charles, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was quiet and well kept. The amenities were also great. Will definitely come again
Arlington, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and quiet
Eric, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a really nice hotel with friendly staff and an excellent breakfast.
Rick, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Rooms nice and clean
Manuel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Its very clean and the rooms are nice the staff up in the office are very helpful and polite
Mayra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay.
Mudit, 1-night trip