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Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport

Property class: 2.5

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A spacious lobby with a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, a reception desk, and a large glass door entrance.
A Sonesta Essential Hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.
A hotel lobby with red and blue seating, a TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden table with a placemat.
A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options including sofas and tables, a kitchen area in the background, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$119
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

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2949 Varsity Street, Baton Rouge, LA, 70807
  • Place, Southern University and A&M College
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Anna T. Jordan Community Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Louisiana State University
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Baton Rouge, LA (BTR-Baton Rouge Metropolitan)
    ‪10 min walk‬

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

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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, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables with lamps, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Baton Rouge

At Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Anna T. Jordan Community Park and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Southern University and A&M College. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the gym, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Scotlandville hotel include Mississippi River and Raising Cane's River Center.

What's nearby

  • Southern University and A&M College - 2 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Anna T. Jordan Community Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Raising Cane's River Center - 14 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Louisiana State University - 16 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Tiger Stadium - 19 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

  • Baton Rouge, LA (BTR-Baton Rouge Metropolitan) - 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

About this property

Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport

Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is available daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport. Free self parking is available.

This Baton Rouge hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 77 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2001
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport offers 77 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation is furnished with double sofa beds. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This Baton Rouge hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 cot
  • 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 cot

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 45 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice) guidelines.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 9 PM

Property is also known as

Days Inn Baton Rouge Airport
Days Inn Hotel Baton Rouge Airport
Days Inn Baton Rouge Airport Hotel
Days Baton Rouge Airport
Comfort Inn Hotel Baton Rouge
Comfort Inn Baton Rouge

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport?

Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport?

As of 27 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport on 28 Sept 2026 start from NZ$119, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport?

Yep, Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport have a pool?

Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 9 AM to 9 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to October).

Is Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport is a hit with families.

Does Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental brekkie is available weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport?

No, Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 90 out of 223 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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2/10 Terrible

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
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2/10 Terrible

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
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2/10 Terrible

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
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6/10 Okay

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
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2/10 Terrible

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent stay !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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2/10 Terrible

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to lay your head.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't have a car, it was uncleaned. The ac was ok
A swimming pool in front of the hotel, with impure, dirty water that is green in color, and insects and flies all around it.
Waste abandoned in the parking lot
The entrance carpet was very dusty.
Waste abandoned in the parking lot
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never will I ever again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nasty trifling room , mold , roaches , scary atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was a dead roach in the shower. A rat ran across the hallway. Suspicious people lurking in the parking lot and the lobby. Terrible! Then the hotel voided my key card.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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8/10 Good

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

Good Stay

Try to stay here when passing through Baton Rouge. Cl we an, comfortable, good price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room wasn't cleaned, sheets, towels dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointing the room was dirty from top to bottom. The continental breakfast was not even fixed. I mean there was nothing there not even juice or coffee. I need an extra towels, but they are out also.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Shut that place down
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 !!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sheets had stains, room smelt like smoke, bugs here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025