Sonesta Essential NW Houston

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Located near Houston Graduate School of Theology, Sonesta Essential NW Houston offers a warm welcome with a breakfast buffet and 24-hour business center. Unwind in the seasonal outdoor pool or stay active at the gym. With free WiFi, luggage storage, and helpful multilingual staff, this hotel is perfect for both work and play.
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Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fitness center
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
$54 nightly
$63 total
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 9 of 9 rooms
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Accessible bathroom
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Accessible bathroom
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Accessible bathroom
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Accessible bathroom

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Accessible bathroom
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Accessible bathroom

Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
7887 West Tidwell Road, Houston, TX, 77040

What's nearby

  • Cinemark Tinseltown Houston 290 - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Memorial City Mall - 12 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Daikin Park - 17 min drive - 26.3 km
  • NRG Stadium - 22 min drive - 33.4 km
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center - 22 min drive - 29.7 km

Getting around

  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) - 36 min drive
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 49 min drive
  • Kinder Station - 21 min drive
  • Houston Station - 30 min drive
  • M. D. Anderson Station - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Church's Chicken - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Essential NW Houston

At Sonesta Essential NW Houston, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Memorial City Mall and Houston Graduate School of Theology. You can go for a morning swim at the seasonal outdoor pool and visit the fitness center for a workout. Also, Houston Community College - Energy Corridor and CityCentre are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 115 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

    • Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (958 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1994
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from April to October

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche

Also known as

Comfort Inn Hwy. 290/NW
Sonesta Essential NW Houston Hotel
Sonesta Essential NW Houston Houston
Sonesta Essential NW Houston Hotel Houston

Frequently asked questions

Does Sonesta Essential NW Houston offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sonesta Essential NW Houston 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Sonesta Essential NW Houston?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Sonesta Essential NW Houston?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Sonesta Essential NW Houston?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonesta Essential NW Houston?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Sonesta Essential NW Houston and nearby?

Sonesta Essential NW Houston has a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness center.

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Sonesta Essential NW Houston Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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10/10 Exceptional

I booked for 4 nights the queen suite w kitchen. Everything was perfect, i enjoyed the comfortable spacious room i ended up staying 3 more nights.
Kylie, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff in the breakfast area...
Yanira, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very convenient location near the freeway. Room was clean.
darryl, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and dry. The staff was helpful & nice.
Scott, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and shops nearby.
Karen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Easy check in
Lakandra Woodard Darren, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Custom service was excellent, great restaurants in the area
Kimberly, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Pleased with stay

Its an older hotel. In fairly good shape though. Quiet, clean. Room was nice. Breakfast was excellent. Pool sparkling clean. Check in and out was a breeze. We really enjoyed our stay. Would use this hotel again for our next trip.
Anita, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Second time staying here, both times have been a good experience, elevator was loud and squeaky the first time but they have fixed it since then. Rooms are clean and comfortable, breakfast was good. Will definitely stay here again.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My kids enjoyed the stay the only concert is people walking around in the building and Homeless sleeping inside in the pool
Cinthya, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

We had to wait for over 30mins before anyone showed up at the reception. Secondly, there was no running hot water in the bathroom and the staff couldn't do anything about it
Chukwunwendu, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel really clean!
Eliseo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Would absolutely recommend.
Carroll, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Quiet area comfortable beds nice staff Roaches was coming out the walls & ac unit
AJaysha, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Wasn’t a bad stay at all. Worth it.
Michael, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good for the price !
Alfredo, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

roaches in the bathroom and around bed area. We also couldn’t take a hot shower our entire stay because the water was freezing. Breakfast was bad.
Nevaeh, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Not a good area of town
aleisha, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A good hotel to stay.
Navya, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great value

Nice place clean comfortable great value.
David, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

it was okay but would not stay again, or recommend.
Ryan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The front desk workers were all very friendly. The housekeeping were wonderful at keeping the room stocked. The kitchen was great
mitzi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Decent stay for the price, all good
Mahyar, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice place

Nice place - room was awesome - great service - no issues. Would go back
William, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Congratulations
Adrian, 1-night trip