George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) - 36 min drive
Houston Station - 20 min drive
Free airport shuttle
Restaurants
Cherry Top Bakery - 2 min drive
Mambo Seafood - 2 min drive
Pappas Bar-B-Q - 3 min drive
Waffle House - 8 min walk
Jack in the Box - 16 min walk
About this property
Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport
Located just 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from the airport, Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport offers a free shuttle at scheduled times. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout, or splash around at the outdoor pool or indoor pool. Also, Toyota Center and George R. Brown Convention Center are within a short drive.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
134 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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 18
Children
Up to 3 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Transfers
Free airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Working away
24-hour business centre
3 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Pool loungers
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Fitness centre
An outdoor pool
An indoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Accessible airport shuttle
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free long-distance and local calls
Desk chair
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: USD 5.85 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 30.00 (subject to availability)
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 30.00 (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 4 November to 31 March:
One of the swimming pools
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 40.00 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Drury Houston Hobby
Drury Inn Houston Hobby
Drury Inn Houston Hobby Airport
Drury Inn Hobby Airport
Drury Houston Hobby Airport
Drury Hobby Airport
GreenTree Hotel Houston Hobby
Drury Inn Suites Houston Hobby Airport
GreenTree Inn Suites Houston Hobby Airport
Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport Hotel
Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport Houston
Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport Hotel Houston
Frequently asked questions
Does Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 40.00 per pet, per day, and there's also a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available from 6:00 AM to 11:30 AM at scheduled times.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of USD 30.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 30.00 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport and nearby?
Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport has an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport Reviews
Reviews
6.6
Good
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6.8/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
6.2/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
8 Dec 2024
Working its way up
Hotel is obviously in the midst of an upgrade. You can still find some items of the former named hotel around. TVs, bedding, carpet all newer upgrades. Breakfast needs some work, but change tales time and plenty of breakfast spots close by. Great Mexican restaurant next door.
David
David, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
30 Oct 2024
Hotel Didn’t Have Room Available That Was Booked & Refused To Give Me A Refund!
Safety Alert Property Had No Proper Lighting Around The Hotel
Tangela
Tangela, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
23 Oct 2024
Christian
Christian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
16 Oct 2024
Christian
Christian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
24 Sept 2024
Christian
Christian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
13 Sept 2024
Lindsay
Lindsay, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
3 Sept 2024
Disgusting place
Brenda
Brenda, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
24 Aug 2024
There was no remote for our room and the front office staff was very rude and not accommodating in trying to help resolve the issue. When we had questions he(Alex) was very dismissive and has an unpleasant attitude. 10 out of 10 would not recommend because of him
Amelia
Amelia, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
23 Aug 2024
looked like it had been a half way house or rehab facility before, carpets were filthy, no hot water, pool water was green, just the worst. Sonesta should have refurbished this hotel before they put their name on it. Will never use a Sonesta brand again.
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
13 Aug 2024
Customer service good
Grace yetta
Grace yetta, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
5 Aug 2024
The place was filthy, and the locks seemed to be broken on the front door. Not very relaxing.
They had no bell carts or anything available to help me with my luggage, and nobody offered to help despite my multiple bags.
Yohanan
Yohanan, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
4 Aug 2024
This place is horrible. They stole my clean towels, Overcharged me, everyone leaves mad at management. Bugs after lights out. Needles in the parking lot. Not even I’m this cheap had to leave.
Craig
Craig, 14-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
29 Jul 2024
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
27 Jul 2024
Demarcus
Demarcus, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
24 Jul 2024
Jose
Jose, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
21 Jul 2024
Property was good for price definitely would stay again
Joshua
Joshua, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Jul 2024
Nicolai
Nicolai, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
20 Jul 2024
Rashad
Rashad, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
19 Jul 2024
Save your money we had a last minute trip and at the moment we were trying to save a few bucks but should have paid the extra somewhere else. The looks are deceiving in the lobby. Once you get to the hall ways it’s bad. Every time I got to my room hallway I got very dizzy and light headed the smell of cigarette smoke & ashes has just overcame those halls, there was literally a guy smoking a cigarette in the hall as we were walking to our room. I have to close my nose till I get to my room for fresh air.
There was no cable all week which I understand with the hurricane but a notice ahead of time would have been good.
Twice when we went on the elevator it shook really really bad I had to grab onto my fiancé because I thought was shaking that bad we thought it was gonna get stuck & didn’t open for awhile I did not let me or my children get on it after that.
Overall I would not stay here again. It was not worth the money.
Destiny
Destiny, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
18 Jul 2024
The shower had no liquid soap. My son had to get a rag and squirt liquid green hand soap and give me in the shower. I had to go downstairs and get the bath mat. the bed was comfortable. The mattress in room 417 needs to throw away. It had a large big urine stain. The carpet in the hotel was dirty and smelly. No outside hotel sign. The carpet in the elevator needs to be replaced. The outside of the hotel looks nice and the inside. There was a roach in the bathroom at 3 AM. My son also ttok a picture of another roach. I needed a shuttle ride to the airport at 5 AM to Hobby Airport. hat is why I stayed there.
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
11 Jul 2024
Janice
Janice, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
8 Jul 2024
The receptionist at the check-in did not show any customer service skills. The hotel does not look clean. Common areas such as the elevator and hallways are neglected and dirty. The carpet in the room and bathroom require more cleaning.
Maureen
Maureen, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
6 Jul 2024
I had to change rooms three times, every room that I was given either had an foul odor, rust stains, horrible carpet, scratches and holes in the walls. I believe their tenancy consists of people living at the hotel.
Sharonda
Sharonda, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
6 Jul 2024
Staff left front desk for at least 25 min, room wasn’t very clean