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Sonesta Essential NW Houston

2.5 star property

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Reception
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Seasonal outdoor pool
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$112
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May

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7887 West Tidwell Road, Houston, TX, 77040
  • Place, Cinemark Tinseltown Houston 290
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Daikin Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, NRG Stadium
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Houston

At Sonesta Essential NW Houston, you'll be 6.6 km (4.1 mi) from Houston Graduate School of Theology and 11.2 km (7 mi) from Memorial City Mall. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, free self-parking and a 24-hour business centre. .Enjoy the gym and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. 958 square feet (89 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Fairbanks hotel include Houston Community College - Energy Corridor and Daikin Park.

What's nearby

  • Cinemark Tinseltown Houston 290 - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Memorial City Mall - 12 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Daikin Park - 17 min drive - 26.3 km
  • NRG Stadium - 22 min drive - 33.4 km
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center - 22 min drive - 29.7 km

Getting around

  • Kinder Station - 21 min drive
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Church's Chicken - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Essential NW Houston

Sonesta Essential NW Houston offers its guests a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 958 square feet (89 square metres) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Sonesta Essential NW Houston. Free self parking is available.

This Houston hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 115 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 958 sq ft of conference space
  • 89 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1994
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Sonesta Essential NW Houston offers 115 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 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 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1994
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

What is the cancellation policy at Sonesta Essential NW Houston?

Sonesta Essential NW Houston 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 NW Houston?

As of 4 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Essential NW Houston on 4 May 2026 start from NZ$112, 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 NW Houston?

Yep, Sonesta Essential NW Houston has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Sonesta Essential NW Houston have a pool?

Sonesta Essential NW Houston has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from April to October.

Does Sonesta Essential NW Houston serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet breakfast is on offer daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sonesta Essential NW Houston?

No, Sonesta Essential NW Houston does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sonesta Essential NW Houston?

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

Are pets allowed at Sonesta Essential NW Houston?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Sonesta Essential NW Houston Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 344 out of 991 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 991 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 991 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 991 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 209 out of 991 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean the room
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chukwunwendu

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had to wait for over 30mins before anyone showed up at the reception. Secondly, there was no running hot water in the bathroom and the staff couldn't do anything about it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location near the freeway. Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and dry. The staff was helpful & nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Yanira, Indian Land

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff in the breakfast area...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen Yulisa

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Isaiah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lakandra Woodard Darren

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

10/10 Excellent

jasmine

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nevaeh

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
roaches in the bathroom and around bed area. We also couldn’t take a hot shower our entire stay because the water was freezing. Breakfast was bad.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kalida

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Business traveller
Clean room and shops nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

April

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Got there after driving 20 hrs tired as all heck to be greeted by a rude manager. Had to change rooms 3 times stayed on 3rd floor with no working elevator?!?
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donesius

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was very disappointed. The room I paid for seemed to be not available , and be prepared for roaches to visit. This made it difficult to sleep and feel comfortable. I hope management addresses the cleanliness issues soon, as this location has potential but needs major improvement in hygiene and maintenance.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

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

Pleased with stay

Its an older hotel. In fairly good shape though. Quiet, clean. Room was nice. Breakfast was excellent. Pool sparkling clean. Check in and out was a breeze. We really enjoyed our stay. Would use this hotel again for our next trip.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Fabio

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

aleisha

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a good area of town
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

LaTasha, Houston

Travelled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

8/10 Good

Ada

Stayed 3 nights 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

10/10 Excellent

Cinthya, Longview

Travelled with family
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