Sonesta ES Suites Lake Buena Vista, Orlando

Needs updating, but decent stay...

Liked: The beds here are incredibly comfortable. The price is decent for separate bedrooms - great for traveling with older kids. It took us 15 minutes or less to get to the 3 Disney parks we visited (did not go to DAK) and Disney Springs . Located right across the street from a 24 hour Walgreen and Wawa gas station. Giordano's pizza in walking distance is always a plus for this Chicago girl.
Disliked: I've stayed here twice. The first time the room smelled strong like chemicals trying to mask mildew. I thought it was a fluke, but same smell this time and definitely not the same room. Parking gets difficult in the evening. For the price, breakfast could be a lot better. If you stay less than a week there's no housekeeping and if you want clean towels you have to exchange the dirty ones at the front desk. The furniture really needs some updating.

Exceptional

Liked: The pool, BBQ area and pavilion.
Disliked: $10 a day parking fee. That should be included in the price of the room.

Very good

Liked: Very clean and cozy
Disliked: Could hear neighbors next door.

Disappointing

Liked: Pool was ok
Disliked: Charged to park but half the parking lot was blocked for tree trimming. Bedroom door off hinges. The free breakfast was a muffin. Not at all as advertised. Plus a $150 hold for ?incidentals?.

Great for a family who...

Liked: Very comfy beds. Wonderful pool. Friendly staff. Our suite felt like home with 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms and a full kitchen and living room. It was perfect for our family of 5. It was about 15 mins from Disney. The grocery store was just a short walk away.
Disliked: Missed having a hot breakfast due to Covid. Grab and Go breakfasts need to be available longer than 9 AM.

Pleasant

Good

Exceptional

Great hotel, a little less...

Liked: This isn't our first visit to this hotel, in fact it's our go-to when we come to Disney World. The location is great and east to get to everything. It is an affordable option for those who prefer 1 or 2 bedroom hotel rooms.
Disliked: Our room felt damp when we got there. It was late and I figured fixing the AC to our liking would help. It did not. The room was damp our entire stay. I even noticed some mold/mildew on the backside of the closet door (we didn't use the closet, and I noticed it on the last day of our trip). The carpet was also extremely dirty. The bottoms of our feet just from walking on it were almost black. Our room was also right next to the pool so the noises from that until 9/10 at night were a little bothersome if you were trying to rest.