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Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport

Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport
Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport – Baton Rouge, LA
Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport – Baton Rouge, LA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport

Located in Baton Rouge, 2.5 miles from Ace W. Mumford Stadium, Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel, each room comes with a desk. Guest rooms at Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport are equipped with a seating area and a TV with satellite channels. Downtown Baton Rouge is 6.7 miles from the accommodation, while Louisiana State Capitol is 7 miles away. Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is a few steps from the property.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Airport shuttle
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator

Reviews

2.7 / 5
Good 745 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Hotel look like the one out of the scary movies . the air filter was so nasty I ask the person at the desk for a new one he said they didn't have any and to take the one out the air condition in the lobby. the elevator worn down feel like its going to stop on you at any minute. the floors was so dirty like they haven't been mopped in a while. and I had to get more sheets and pillow cases, and also had to clean the tub and wipe down everything. just looked deserted.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Worst place I have ever seen!! Booking.com needs to REMOVE this place as an option for their customers. I think there were drugs and prostitution at this location.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    N/A They quit serving breakfast...

  • Engine customer May 2026

    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.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    We had prepaid for the full stay, but the condition of the room was unacceptable. The room was very dirty, including the shower and the surfaces in the room. The towels and sheets had black stains and looked old and unclean. We did not feel comfortable or safe staying there. Because of these conditions, we left immediately and booked another hotel. We paid for three nights, but our money has still not been refunded. In my opinion, Booking.com should not work with properties in this condition or offer such rooms to guests. NOTHING

  • Engine customer May 2026

    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.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Black mold on the bed in the first room, the second room had stains all over the couch that were fresh my coworkers had a person in theirs and bugs in the other one with pillows that had been soiled and no cover for them as it smelled like smoke and weed

  • Engine customer May 2026

    This establishment is filthy. I couldn’t even stay. I requested a refund and still awaiting for it. The sheets were dirty, there were used towels in the bathroom, opened soap packages, trash, and also the appliances were filthy. When speaking with the desk person about concerns she gave towels from her home. HIGHLY DISAPPOINTED AND DO NOT RECOMMEND

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The pool was disgusting. The rooms floor had a black film on it. I have no idea what it was but it got on everything. The shower floor had the same stuff in it. There was a homeless guy wondering in the parking lot and end up passing out and sleeping in the parking lot. Only plus site was it was 5min from the airport.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The only thing likable about this property is the location next to the airport. It’s so filthy!!! The floors will turn your socks black. The towels are stained and nasty. The pool will turn your stomach. The only thing they had for breakfast was Coffee, Fruit Loops and Frosted Flakes. The audacity to check people in these dirty rooms is just disrespectful. The staff are nice. They gave me another room but it was just as dirty as the first room minus the hole in the bathroom wall. I sat in the lobby and watched them “mop” the floor with a spray bottle and a towel attached to long handle. No bucket, no water! Just smearing dirt all over the place with a pleasant smell (likely with the same towels they use to give to the guests). The nerve to advertise breakfast included lol!!!! I wish this platform allowed more pics. Trust me, I’m being very nice with this review. Management should give the staff the things needed to make this place better. Also, add fresh fruit to breakfast, fix the juice machine, and the yogurt machine. Remove the container for bread and the food warmer if you’re going to keep them empty. Don’t have breakfast props on the counter to aggravate guests.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Nasty

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Easy parki g floors were dirty along with pool looki g nasty

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    I’m still waiting for refund . I haven’t received a refund from this property as they said they would cancel my reservation because property wasn’t up to standards . Never stayed it wasn’t a good pick and I never got a refund as was stated

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Didn't have a car, it was uncleaned. The ac was ok

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Roaches met me at the door! This use to be my favorite hotel. They GOTTA DO BETTA

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Nothing Bugs

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Nothing. Everything.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Checked in and soon as u walked in the room, the floor was extremely sticky .. in the bed looked like someone had been in it and on the blanket had a huge stain on it and also on the sheets .. went to the front desk and the person wanted to inspect the room after the complaint of the dirty room made , gave another room …. Supposedly the “king” suite … and it was just as dirty, the bed wasn’t made, the refrigerator had old food in it , and the towels and wash cloths were used … ended up NOT staying and asked for a refund !!

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Prostitution in the parking lot, staff was not helpful, and the pictures that accompany this post show the “cleanliness” of the hotel.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    The overall area is not clean , the rooms wasn't clean nor wash the bathroom and bedding

Frequently asked questions about Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport

Does Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport offer parking?
Yes, Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport offers free parking on-site.
Does Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport have a fitness center?
Yes, Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include pool.
Where is Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport located, and how walkable is the area?
Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport is located at 2949 Varsity Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70807. With a Walk Score of 11, the area is rated Car-Dependent. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport
  • Baton Rouge Airport 0.6 mi
  • Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport 0.8 mi
  • Southern University 1.7 mi
  • Louisiana State Capitol 5.3 mi
  • Baton Rouge River Center 6.1 mi
  • Louisiana State University 8.0 mi
  • Tiger Stadium 8.3 mi

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