Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport

2.5 star property
Hotel near Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport

Lobby
Meeting facility
Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Restaurant

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

View in a map
2949 Varsity Street, Baton Rouge, LA, 70807
  • Place, Southern University and A&M College
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Plank Plaza Shopping Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Anna T. Jordan Community Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Baton Rouge, LA (BTR-Baton Rouge Metropolitan)
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

You may also like

About the neighborhood

Baton Rouge

Scotlandville stay.Your stay at this Scotlandville hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Southern University and A&M College and Felton G. Clark Activity Center. Metro Bowl and Plank Road Village Shopping Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Southern University and A&M College - 2 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Plank Plaza Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Anna T. Jordan Community Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Louisiana State University - 16 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Mall of Louisiana - 21 min drive - 14.7 miles

Getting around

  • Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport

Hotel near Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge
Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is available daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport. Free self parking is available.

This Baton Rouge hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 77 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2001
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport offers 77 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations are furnished with double sofa beds. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Baton Rouge hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Similar properties

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 45 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 9 PM.

Property is also known as

Days Inn Baton Rouge Airport
Days Inn Hotel Baton Rouge Airport
Days Inn Baton Rouge Airport Hotel
Days Baton Rouge Airport
Comfort Inn Hotel Baton Rouge
Comfort Inn Baton Rouge

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport to the airport?

Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport is 1 mi (3-min drive) away from the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport?

As of Dec 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport on Dec 25, 2025 start from $62.0, 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.

Does Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport.

Does Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport offer free breakfast?

Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport offers free continental breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Hollywood Casino (9-min drive) and Belle of Baton Rouge Casino (10-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport have a pool?

Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9 AM to 9 PM.

Does Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport to downtown Baton Rouge?

Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport is 5.1 mi away from Baton Rouge.

Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 159 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If catfishing was a hotel, this would be the one. Absolutely nothing like the pictures or description. Towels were stained and dirty as if they hadn't even been washed. (or just rinsed with water and nothing else). Shower was dirty from the people before us with hair, dirt, hand bands, and a razor lid and the water was nasty. Several cockroaches. Bedding was also just as dirty as the towels. Floor was filthy. After just a few steps, your feet or socks were BLACK. The air did not hardly work. We had it on 60 degrees, constant fan. The fan barely ran and it did not get below 74 in there the whole time. The rooms were not noise proof whatsoever. We heard everything from everywhere. The breakfast was very limited compared to what was advertised. The side emergency doors were propped open, and had what one could only assume were homeless, drug addicts hanging outside of them. I witnessed a female performing sexual acts on a man right outside the door. The parking lot was full of trash, more homeless people, and sketchy activity. The pet area was full of poop and no bags were in the "pet station". Upon checking in, there was a man sleeping in the lobby on the couch. The pool is in a very strange location and appeared to have construction going on so we did not even get close to it. It also appeared dirty and was very, very small compared to what is advertised. Overall, I am glad my dog, boyfriend and I are safe, and nothing happened to my vehicle. but I would NEVER stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

LUIS

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel dirty 100% room and bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mallory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

G A

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

Review

The room was adequate, and the customer service was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

L'Davian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dalton

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst Hotel

Actually the nastiest place I have ever seen, we got there and immediately left after stepping in the room. Bed had black stains, stairway was so disgusting, hallway smelled terrible. Don’t stay here..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vania

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The dirty bathroom towels stained, terrible smell in the room, serviceless elevator, lots of noise, very limited breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Raquel

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Messy place

It was a total mess Elevator didn’t work Dirty room Dirty sheets,filthy pillows
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sherelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Caleb

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only complaint I have is that when I went to breakfast at 7:30 am, there wasn’t any food. It had been cooked but was all gone when we went down. Good staff so I didn’t say anything figured they got rushed right before we got down there. I’d stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tijah

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was dirty & noisy the room the young lady gave us the sheets was not clean at all . Bathroom shower was not clean . Just don’t stay there .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jovet

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not good in the front desk plus everything looks very dirty, dont recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Latoya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

MARVIN E

Pro: directly across from the airport. Cons: shady people hanging outside of hotel at all times of the night/day. Rooms are outdated. Refrig needed defrosting...couldn't put anything inside due to ice buildup. View from backside windows is a junk yard or abandoned garage with junk cars.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brooklyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loud kids running up and down the hallway screaming and yelling ppl in the parking lot sitting in lawn chairs ladies walking around asking for drugs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

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