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Sonesta Essential La Porte

2.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and area shuttle service

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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

  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ￥10,491
￥12,275 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
77571, TX, La Porte, 11003 Fairmont Parkway

What's nearby

  • Sylvan Beach Park - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds - 5 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Kemah Boardwalk - 12 min drive - 17.4 km
  • NASA Johnson Space Center - 16 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Space Center Houston - 17 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Walk-On's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wing Stop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 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 a banquet hall
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a computer station, and a front-desk safe
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
  • 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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonesta Essential La Porte?

As of Nov 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Essential La Porte on Nov 13, 2025 start from ￥10,491, excluding 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 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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Sonesta Essential La Porte Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 315 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 315 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 315 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 315 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 315 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

Shani

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

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Cherish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly. Please provide do not disturb tags for the room doors.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Israa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than the hair in the tub, everything was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

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

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location for us; recently updated; mattress wasn't the best, but can't find any other problem with our stay. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

Nice hotel

Every member of staff we encountered was very friendly. Everything was clean and comfortable. The paint showed a little wear in places and the a/c was a little noisy, but overall, a good hotel, especially for the price and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xinwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the best hotel I never stayed in. I had two days trip. It was the first time I can have very good sleep in a hotel. The breakfast surprise me! Strongly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MELINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dirce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

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

Great hotel for a great price

Excellent hotel, clean, and located in a quiet area. Excellent service as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nurazem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good overall
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Awesome
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025