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Sonesta Essential NW Houston

2.5 star property
Houston hotel in Fairbanks area

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A reception area with a wooden panel wall, a sign reading "SONESTA essential", and two potted plants.
A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and a clear blue sky.
A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, patterned armchairs, a reception desk, and a dining area with wooden furniture.
A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a painting on the wall.
A modern building entrance with a glass door, number 7887, and a red brick pathway leading up to it.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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7887 West Tidwell Road, Houston, TX, 77040
  • Place, Region 4 Education Service Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Cinemark Tinseltown Houston 290
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Daikin Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a desk, a television, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a bed.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a desk, a television, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a bed.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a painting on the wall.

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a painting on the wall.

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a painting on the wall.

Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a painting on the wall.

Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • Region 4 Education Service Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cinemark Tinseltown Houston 290 - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Memorial City Mall - 13 min drive - 13.2 miles
  • Daikin Park - 19 min drive - 16.6 miles
  • NRG Stadium - 23 min drive - 21.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kinder Station - 21 min drive
  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pappas Bar-B-Q - ‬20 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.

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.

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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 6:00 AM to 9:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 (36-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 Jul 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Essential NW Houston on Aug 1, 2026 start from $76, including 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. 344 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 214 out of 1000 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Candice

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was great, rooms need an update,, bit overall a nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Octavia

Room clean hotel is too neighbors was a little bit noisy but it was coo
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Great location next to many restaurants and a gas station. Walking in the lobby, very fresh, clean v.s. The room smelled like something has been wet and dried. The cleaning staff was friendly, overall 4/5
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Meh
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yanira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff in the breakfast area...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Orelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kitchen worker was not friendly like she paid for the food. Besides that everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ikram

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great, however, the staff had not replenished the breakfast items at all. We arrived well on time for breakfast. There was barely anything. Some lady who also arrived with us, requested for the food to be replenished, but the staff didn't seem to care. Finally, after several people complained, they brought a few slices of bread and re-filled the milk. This was the worst breakfast experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location near the freeway. Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and dry. The staff was helpful & nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Clean room and shops nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Custom service was excellent, great restaurants in the area
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Mary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not worth the money. They state they have a free buffet...the options are beyond sparse and they didnt have any water. The morning manager was kind to me and my kids.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Arturo

Hallways smelled, furniture was damaged, the
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lakandra Woodard Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eliseo

Liked: Amenities
Nice hotel really clean!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Joanne

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room it self was nice, but that was all. The staff was very rude. Tried to call the front desk for over an hour, no one answered. Thank goodness it wasn't an emergency. The air conditioner was very loud and wasn't working properly. There is a hole in the driveway that you can not get around. Over all, we will not be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean the room
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Navya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good hotel to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carroll

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Augustina

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The road was neglected, the staff that checked me in was so rude, no water to brush and shower for like 8hrs with no pre notice. How can a hotel not have on-site manager, the hotel is so old, with poor management.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Mireya Zitlalli

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t stay here. The hotel is in a bad part of town. The rooms smelled like mold, tobacco and other substances that are illicit…The room was so dirty and disgusting as well as the whole hotel. I checked in and checked right out and want my money back. Luckily I did the deposit with cash and was able to get it back right away. DO NOT STAY HERE. Expedia you need to do better.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

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