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Sonesta Essential La Porte

2.5 star property
Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or catch up on work at the business center while staying close to the Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds.

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Sonesta Essential La Porte, near Sylvan Beach Park, offers travelers a practical base with continental breakfast and in-room WiFi. Relax in the indoor pool or maintain your fitness routine in the gym. Business travelers value the dedicated work center and strategic location.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 279
AED 327 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Air conditioning
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Hair dryer
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  • Sleeps 3
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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
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Air conditioning
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Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
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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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

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

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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
  • San Jacinto Community College - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Heritage Park - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds - 5 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Kemah Boardwalk - 12 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Walk-On's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wing Stop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential La Porte

Family-friendly hotel near Sylvan Beach Park
Located close to Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds, Sonesta Essential La Porte provides free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, express check-out, and multilingual staff
  • A banquet hall, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 84 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 50-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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 transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a regional park

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Sonesta Essential La Porte pet-friendly?

Yes, Sonesta Essential La Porte allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 100 per stay and a fee of USD 50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sonesta Essential La Porte?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sonesta Essential La Porte?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sonesta Essential La Porte located?

This family-friendly La Porte hotel is located by the sea, 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Sylvan Beach Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds and Kemah Boardwalk. Space Center Houston is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) away.

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Reviews

Sonesta Essential La Porte Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 345 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, lively room, great AC
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryeisher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlington

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and well kept. The amenities were also great. Will definitely come again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rosalinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its very clean and the rooms are nice the staff up in the office are very helpful and polite
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEREE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was exceptionally clean! Truly the cleanest hotel I have ever stayed in. The staff were incredibly friendly. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a Clean, Inviting and a pleasant place to stay. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a really nice hotel with friendly staff and an excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bernedette

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was really good. Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Percy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in , Housekeeping staff as a whole was very helpful and kind , they made me feel very comfortable when I stayed here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

RyLee

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
terrible customer service, withhold deposit, make sure to deposit in cash
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could do better
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mudit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price, room, and the staff was amazing. Looked really nice inside
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we always enjoy our time there visiting family very nice and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were really comfortable and it was in proximity to a lot of restaurants and things to do. The only thing I will mention is that it has an interesting smell to it but if that doesn’t matter much then I recommend booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice the breakfast could be better but very good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Delores

Liked: Staff & service
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the area. It was a very quiet area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025