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Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport

2.5 star property
Business travelers find productivity at the 24-hour business center while leisure guests enjoy both indoor and outdoor swimming pools at this Houston hotel

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Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport offers a practical stay near the University of Houston. Guests can use the gym, handle laundry, or work at the business center. Enjoy indoor and outdoor pools with sun loungers, plus convenient luggage storage.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About the area

Located in Southeast Houston, a neighbourhood in Houston, Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport is near the airport. Toyota Center and Houston Natural Science Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Gulfgate Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Daikin Park, or consider NRG Park for a night out. Visit our Houston travel guide
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7902 Mosley Rd, Houston, TX, 77061

What's nearby

  • The exterior of the Ezekiel W. Cullen Building with a large red banner featuring a white letter 'W'.
    University of Houston
    9 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Almeda Mall
    3 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Club Rumba
    4 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Gulfgate Shopping Center
    5 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Port of Houston
    8 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Palm Center Transit Center
    9 min drive
  • Kinder Station
    17 min drive
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pappas Bar-B-Q
    3 min drive
  • Cherry Top Bakery y Taqueria
    2 min drive
  • Circle K
    14 min walk
  • Arandas Bakery
    8 min walk
  • Waffle House
    8 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport

  • Hotel near University of Houston
  • Located close to Gulfgate Shopping Center, Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport provides a free return airport shuttle, dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym. In addition to a 24-hour business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • Free self-parking
    • Express check-out, a TV in reception and luggage storage
    • A front desk safe, coffee/tea in reception and ATM/banking services
  • Room features
  • All 134 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
    • LCD TVs with premium channels
    • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM at scheduled times
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 30.00
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from February 24 2026 to April 30 2027 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the swimming pools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 40.00, per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 5.85 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 40.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30.00 (subject to availability)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. One of the swimming pools will be unavailable from February 24 2026 until April 30 2027 (dates subject to change).

Is Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay and a fee of USD 40.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 30.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 30.00 (subject to availability).

Does Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM at scheduled times.

Where is Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport located?

Located in Southeast Houston, this hotel is 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from Gulfgate Shopping Center, and within 12 mi (20 km) of University of Houston and Toyota Center. Daikin Park and Houston Zoo are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport Reviews

6.4

6.4

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

7.0

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 311 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 139 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 250 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best of the best you guys please come visit. Front desk staff amazing wish I had memorized her and his name beautiful young black lady and guy next time in town I’ll be back to say hi you two thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Available dining areas and close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Guest staff was friendly and courteous. For the brief of stay, the hotel was a great bargain and would definitely stay there again in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice, very clean and great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, free parking, breakfast, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherifat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good except that there was no fridge and microwave in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manikanta Prasad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
5 minutes from Houston, Hobby airport. Friendly staff. Great breakfast/lounge area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

Very Comfortable and $100 Deposit

It was a comfortable place to stay for sure. Just keep in mind there is a $100 deposit that needs to be paid up before you check in. However if you keep the room clean you can get that money back at checkout
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jermaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was good. Didn't try the pool. Staff was okay. Didn't need them so I can't say to much about them
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Macario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was clean and quiet.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tojo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Online pictures are very misleading. Everything is polished online. It looks very nice and clean. Appears to be updated but when you go in person, it’s totally different. The facility is worn out. It looks so depressing very old we found mold in the bathroom. The bedsheets had stains. The headboard of the bed had stains. The furniture were dirty worn out and it looked like it was in the rain for a while so he got rusted also online it says one king bed body shows you two queen beds in the picture and then when you look at the two queen bed option and the only shows one king bed so the whole thing is just overall bad experience. I did message management about the matter and requesting a full refund and not a partial refund because we left the same day we checked in in less than one hour and they never responded back so that shows you what kind of company management you’re dealing with
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's clean and management is great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Telisa

Had no hot water, but was a good place

The hotel itself was great. The only issue was I had no hot water in my room all 3 days. Biggest problem. Nice area. Amenities were good. Water was bad
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

la

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet economical. Great friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice although alot if strict rules, they do not allow pets as stated on Expedia, staff has strict rules to extend or rebook before 11 am or else you wait downstairs to check in again til 3 pm. Nice hot breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Timothy

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

Green Tree Hotel review

Visited Houston to arrend the Texas Bowl. My room at the hotel was clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jean

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location for a one night stay, but dirty

Great location for a one night stay prior to a flight. Common areas and carpet in the room are dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bliss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The pricing is good it used to be a different hotel. It is dated and could use some TLC but it was fine for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

REUBEN

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to parking Spot
Verified

8/10 Good

David

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Grace yetta

Liked: Staff & service
Customer service good
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Latisha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I just wished the breakfast options each morning would have changed up a bit. At least add bacon, REAL orange juice and not Sunny D and freanch toast sticks. But front desk staff was amazing and available when I needed them. Rooms condition was worse than the pictures online and walls were filthy, had to ask to get a table or something clean by the front desk as cleaning staff was just chatting away.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tesha

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The stay was good. It’s clean and quiet. Staff was ok, not really welcoming. We couldn’t watch any Television because they had no remotes for us to use. Hoping I get my $100 deposit!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Thom

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel is currently under renovation. A lot of painting and maintenance is being done. In my room the carpet was dirty and stained. The couch was dirty and stained. The bathroom was clean and the bed was comfortable. There were roaches in the dresser cabinet. The breakfast was adequate but not great. Asked to check in 15 minutes early and was told it would be $30 extra.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025