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Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Scotlandville

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Reception
Meeting facility
Free daily continental breakfast
Suite, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Exterior

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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2949 Varsity Street, Baton Rouge, LA, 70807
  • Southern University and A&M College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Baton Rouge Zoo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Raising Cane's River Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Baton Rouge, LA (BTR-Baton Rouge Metropolitan)
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Baton Rouge

Scotlandville stay.Your stay at this Scotlandville hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Anna T. Jordan Community Park and Southern University and A&M College. Felton G. Clark Activity Center and A.W. Mumford Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Southern University and A&M College - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Baton Rouge Zoo - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Louisiana State Capitol - 9 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Raising Cane's River Center - 11 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Louisiana State University - 14 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Scotlandville
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.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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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
  • 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

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 Aug 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport on Aug 28, 2025 start from $63.0, 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

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 118 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Arneishia

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Manager was arguing on phone upon my arrival I was exhausted and still made to wait until she finished arguing. I asked about my included free check out and was told it was $40 I showed them my rewards and was still awakened at 7am to discuss then again at 9am only to find it was included. Sheets were dirty hooks were broken to hang things blow dryers were broken tv showed dark blue picture near impossible to watch hands down worst stay I’ve had.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
The front desk staff was extremely friendly but the cleanliness of the room was lackluster at best the floor in the room seem like it had not been mopped in weeks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

REHAN

Traveled with family
Fridge door broken. Low bathroom towel inventory
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vincent

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is not in good condition. The room I was given was not properly cleaned. I was approached in the parking lot by someone pretending to work there, who asked to use my cell phone. When I went in to advise staff, they were in the midst of a virulent argument with a patron. Mildew and Spiders in the shower (I’d asked for a room with a tub). Outdated, broken furnishings. I checked out after an hour. Sacrificed $79 for this. I’ve learned my lesson about Sonesta properties. I ask that Expedia examine this chain and be more discerning about the hotels you offer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

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

Good Stay

Try to stay here when passing through Baton Rouge. Cl we an, comfortable, good price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tynisha

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Erica

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Latisha

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lot of noise all times of the day and night from guest and staff!!! Rooms were not clean! Had a very funny Oder!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Front desk busy checking her phone during the checking in, making mistakes. Very unprofessional !!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tia

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

10/10 Excellent

Avery

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

OCTAVIAN

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

6/10 Okay

Theotis

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Titus

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Renee

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly but not professional. 3rd floor is horrible a lot of open abandoned rooms room was just okay bathroom floors not clean. Bed wasn’t comfortable. A lot of possible homeless people live there or maybe weekly renting not sure. Stingy on towels called every day for clean towels. They do have complimentary breakfast stops at 9. If u looking for something just to get by stay there. If u looking for a pleasant stay go somewhere else. The only positive thing I could say is they are directly across from the airport BTR…..
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eylen

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got to the hotel around 545 pm to check in The young man that was behind the counter didn’t know what to do so all he said was “give me five minutes because she “he was referring to the person that was supposed to be behind the counter” just left but she is only five minutes away. Then he said I’m calling her right now so you can wait in the lobby until she is back. Long story short we waited over an hour and always asking him but he couldn’t give us an answer when someone was going to come back to check us in. After almost two hours we told the young man that this was unacceptable because we made a reservation and no one was there for us to check in He seems nervous and not knowing what to We decided to leave and I wrote a note for someone to call me back While we waited there was a group of people 5-7 young adults smoking marijuana in the pool area that was right by the entrance so with that we also decided this was not the place we wanted to be Please call me or do something about this because I was left with no other option but start looking for another place to spend the night I have done a lot of bookings with your website and this was absolutely an experience I don’t want to be in again Thanks

8/10 Good

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

10/10 Excellent

Megan Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent stay !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shayoni

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nyia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025