Sonesta Essential NW Houston

2.5 star property
Houston hotel in Fairbanks area

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Lobby
Exterior
Reception
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
7887 West Tidwell Road, Houston, TX, 77040
  • Baseball USA The Yard
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Memorial City Mall
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • CityCentre
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Houston

Fairbanks stay.A stay at this Fairbanks hotel places you within 6 miles (10 km) of Houston Graduate School of Theology and 9 miles (15 km) of Memorial City Mall. Houston Community College - Energy Corridor is within 9 miles (15 km) and Daikin Park is within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Baseball USA The Yard - 9 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Memorial City Mall - 11 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • CityCentre - 12 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Daikin Park - 18 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center - 21 min drive - 15.9 miles

Getting around

  • Houston Station - 29 min drive
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪West Wind Club - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Essential NW Houston

Houston hotel in Fairbanks area
Sonesta Essential NW Houston offers its guests a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 958 square feet (89 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Sonesta Essential NW Houston. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Sonesta Essential NW Houston was completed in November 2019.

This Houston hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 115 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 958 sq ft of conference space
  • 89 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1994
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Sonesta Essential NW Houston offers 115 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is 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

How close is Sonesta Essential NW Houston to the airport?

Sonesta Essential NW Houston is 25.1 mi (37-min drive) away from the George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonesta Essential NW Houston?

As of May 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Essential NW Houston on May 31, 2025 start from $62.1, 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 NW Houston have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sonesta Essential NW Houston.

Does Sonesta Essential NW Houston offer free breakfast?

Sonesta Essential NW Houston offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sonesta Essential NW Houston?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sonesta Essential NW Houston?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sonesta Essential NW Houston?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sonesta Essential NW Houston have a pool?

Sonesta Essential NW Houston features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Sonesta Essential NW Houston have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sonesta Essential NW Houston to downtown Houston?

Sonesta Essential NW Houston is 10.7 mi away from Houston.

Sonesta Essential NW Houston Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 319 out of 912 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 912 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 912 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 912 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 180 out of 912 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Krystal

Beware there is a deposit at this location. Booked thru Expedia didn't know until I arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall place was nice & affordable. Breakfast cleaning staff was rude telling us why we did we use butter for waffle machine instead of of cooking spray & why we didnt pull out our waffle out if it was ready. 1. machine didnt beep 2. What is it to her if i like butter in my waffle. What a way the start the morning. If she didnt feel like working she should of stayed home no wonder why we were the only people at breakfast, she ran all of them off.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleida Raquel

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaquanda

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very nasty and it smelled like old mop . We couldn't get a refund so we had to deal with it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Lyndon, san antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The first person that gave me the key to room wrote the wrong room number. I left for a couple of hours before going to my room. I told the new person what happen and he was rude to me an out r what happen
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Larry

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The deck clerk checked me in, but was in no way friendly, helpful or proactive; she didh't write my room number down, I later had to ask for the wifi password and no mention of any hotel amenities, breakfast serving time, etc. I guess you get what you pay for.... L~
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliseo

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Nice hotel really clean!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rolando

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose Eloy

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kathy at the front desk did a great job we stayed at room 322 we saw roaches on walls and bathroom.and on our beds. Breakfasts was good.I loved the waffles and oranges. Jose Olmos 214-560-8601
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven Omotola

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Natasha

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lady That Works Here Front Desk Is Horrible Keep Knocking At My Door Bothering Me And My Kids Complained About My Kids Riding They Bikes Told Management To Not Let Me Extend My Stay Third Floor Is Packed With Roaches Rushed My Kids out The Breakfast Area Her And Lobby Cleaner Sat And Talked About My Kids Pointing They Finger Just A Nightmare And No One Deserves THIS TYPE OF TREATMENT JUST SAD. AND I WILL NEVER STAY HERE AGAIN
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aida

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

Christmas Sleepover

This is an older motel. We were in town for christmas and were not planning on staying. However, it got really late and we found the hotel closest as it was pouring rain. The staff was so so friendly, the hotel smelled and looked very clean. It is older and a little outdated but the price was really good to lay our heads down. The place was clean the bed was comfy. Dont expect fancy, but u do receive great service and clean place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ivan edgardo

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Charles

It kinda nice but the bathroom has soap and shampoo dispensers but this is my 3rd stay and those dispensers are always empty
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Md ali reza

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I checked in with my family the room and bathroom was full of roaches. Even the furniture in the room was very dirty too. Very dissatisfied.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Keldrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
place had bug infestation in room elevator did not work for whole stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Keldrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
place had bug infestation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Heather

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

Dirty room and roaches crawling everywhere.

The room was incredible dirty. There were roaches in the bathtub and crawling on the wall. The sheets had stains all over them. The water pressure in the bathroom was non existent. We ended up leaving and staying somewhere else because i did not feel comfortable at this place. We went back in the morning to turn in our key, but i was not at all happy with the experience here. If I had not had already checked in I would have requested a refund just due to seeing so many roaches crawling in the room upon us getting in there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Norlan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
it was good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Trinae

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Roaches…..

many many roaches, no security.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Taylor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024