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Sonesta Essential La Porte

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

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Indoor pool
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
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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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Non-smoking
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

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 $62
$73 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

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Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

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Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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HDTV
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Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
11003 Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX, 77571

What's nearby

  • Sylvan Beach Park - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Kemah Boardwalk - 14 min drive - 17.4 km
  • NASA Johnson Space Center - 19 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Space Center Houston - 20 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 27 min drive
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 36 min drive
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) - 44 min drive
  • Free area shuttle
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Firehouse Subs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gringo's Mexican Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential La Porte

Sonesta Essential La Porte puts you within a 15-minute drive of Kemah Boardwalk. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or visit the fitness center for a workout.

Languages

English, French, Hindi, Spanish

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
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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
DONE

Transfers

    • Cruise terminal shuttle*
DONE

Offsite

    • Free area shuttle
DONE

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
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

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)

  • 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.

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.

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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Sonesta Essential La Porte Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as good, decent, or excellent with a variety of options. (12 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

very nice place to stay

The staff was friendly, the lobby look beautiful, the water at the swimming pool was very cold, I like the breakfast, room was clean, nice bed, maybe curtains that will close all the way to keep the room a little more dark.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel

Every member of staff we encountered was very friendly. Everything was clean and comfortable. The paint showed a little wear in places and the a/c was a little noisy, but overall, a good hotel, especially for the price and location.
Jill, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location for us; recently updated; mattress wasn't the best, but can't find any other problem with our stay. Would stay again.
BRUCE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was very clean the staff was very professional I will stay again
Tocquankerrious, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean hotel.
MELINDA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, great breakfast, staff is always friendly and helpful. Rooms are nice and have always been quite during my stays.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, friendly staff. Excellent breakfast.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy checkin, nice, clean rooms. Would stay here again
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place, great staff, good price Will definitely stay again
Raymond, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property was beautiful inside and out.
jill, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

AMAZING

I had the best night sleep! Continental Breakfast was awesome and the person who is in charge of it did an amazing job keeping up with cleaning and demand of food
Veronica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was excellent and the bed exceeded my comfort expectations. The bathroom was very modern and clean. The breakfast and WiFi were excellent. Thank you and can’t wait to stay at your property again.
Gus, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel for a great price

Excellent hotel, clean, and located in a quiet area. Excellent service as well.
Evelyn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was one of the better experiences I've had at hotels. Not sure why exactly but floors turned the bottom of your feet black despite the many times I've seen hotel staff using mop. Soda/Snack machines did not work. Couldn't really enjoy the indoor pool due to other children left unsupervised and constantly jumping/diving in pool.
LEANNA, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous place, sadly pool too cold but it’s okay i loved the place.
Denise, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Not satisfied

Wasnt to bad it was quiet, my kids enjoyed it an the pool, breakfast wasnt to great, a couple of times the fire alarms went off one in the afternoon an one in the morning that woke me an my family up an that wasnt good cause we had a long drive home
Adrian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I felt safe, the complimentary breakfast was great. Staff was nice. The snacks available for purchase weren’t vast and were expensive, but overall I would certainly come back.
Tiffany, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Dirce, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love
Kayla, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
deborah, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Rooms are small and very basic. Breakfast is OK, not great. If all you want is a safe, inexpensive place to sleep, this will work.
Rita, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable stay before cruise

Friendly clerk at check in. Place was clean. Bed was comfy. Pool was a little crowded so decided not to join. Bed and pillows were comfy. Breakfast was good.
melissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were clean and comfortable.
Miriam, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel staff was very nice.
Belinda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is very clean. Customer services very accommodating and willing. Only odd thing is front desk being on the phone for personal calls. You can hear it upstairs because of the open lobby however, I would definitely stay there again.
Janay, 1-night trip