2.5 Star Hotel

Sonesta Essential Baton Rouge

2949 Varsity Street, Baton Rouge, LA, United States View Map

$52 nightly

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Sonesta Essential Baton Rouge

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Comfortable Accommodations Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport in Baton Rouge offers family rooms with free WiFi, a elevator, and a 24-hour front desk. Free on-site private parking is available for guests. Modern Amenities Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, refrigerator, work desk, seating area, microwave, shower, and TV. Convenient Location Located a few steps from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, the hotel is 2.3 mi from A. W. Mumford Stadium and 6.8 mi from Louisiana State Capitol and Downtown Baton Rouge. Nearby attractions include Theater Baton Rouge and The Old Governor's Mansion.

707 Reviews

5.4Fair
Cleanliness
6.4
Staff
7.1
Location
6.6

What Guests Say

  • “NOTHING. COMPLETE NIGHTMARE”
  • “The front desk agent that checked me in was really nice and pleasant and when I called down to complain about the sheets being stained…”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Fitness Center
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Free Breakfast
  • Pets Allowed
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking1/4

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking

496 sqft • 2 Queen

  • Bath or Shower
  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Desk
  • Hair dryer
King Room - Disability Access/Non-Smoking1/4

King Room - Disability Access/Non-Smoking

248 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible room
  • Bath or Shower
  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Desk
King Suite - Non-Smoking1/4

King Suite - Non-Smoking

248 sqft • 1 King, 1 Sofabed

  • Bath or Shower
  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Desk
  • Hair dryer
King Suite1/4

King Suite

1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Blackout curtains
  • Closet
2 Queen Beds1/4

2 Queen Beds

2 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Closet
  • Desk
Accessible King1/4

Accessible King

1 King

  • Accessible room
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Blackout curtains

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    What Guests Loved

    5.4
    Fair

    Based on 707 reviews

    Location

    6.6

    Cleanliness

    6.4

    Staff

    7.1

    Overall Quality

    5.6

    Pros +

    • NOTHING. COMPLETE NIGHTMARE
    • The service
    • The front desk agent that checked me in was really nice and pleasant and when I called down to complain about the sheets being stained and having blunt/cigarette burns in them, she offered to personally bring me new sheets right away.

    Cons -

    • I hated everything. Room was filthy, stained paw prints on covers, didn’t have no towels until the next day, Staff was rude, room smelled old and Smokey, loud neighbors.. 0 stars!
    • Everything was bad. Customer service The cleaning Room doors kicked in No locks on the doors Dirty laundry piled up on the hallways and entrance Trash overflowing It stinks and smells old Blood on the sheets Bed broken All around not safe to stay
    • There was a rat in our room. Marijuana smell. Dirty. Unsecured.
    Business Traveler (89)Solo Traveler (138)Traveling as Couple (176)Family with Young Children (233)Family with Teens (2)Senior Traveler (1)Group Traveler (47)Total (114)
    1Verified guestPosted on: 10-14-2026

    NOTHING. COMPLETE NIGHTMARE

    I hated everything. Room was filthy, stained paw prints on covers, didn’t have no towels until the next day, Staff was rude, room smelled old and Smokey, loud neighbors.. 0 stars!

    1Verified guestPosted on: 9-17-2026

    Everything was bad. Customer service The cleaning Room doors kicked in No locks on the doors Dirty laundry piled up on the hallways and entrance Trash overflowing It stinks and smells old Blood on the sheets Bed broken All around not safe to stay

    1RalphPosted on: 12-27-2025

    There was a rat in our room. Marijuana smell. Dirty. Unsecured.

    1GilbertPosted on: 10-19-2025

    The service

    When I arrived I couldn't check in the light were off had to wait until 430

    2JordanPosted on: 8-18-2025

    The front desk agent that checked me in was really nice and pleasant and when I called down to complain about the sheets being stained and having blunt/cigarette burns in them, she offered to personally bring me new sheets right away.

    The crowd of addicts hanging outside, stained/destroyed bedding, staff looked unprofessional dressed in street clothes, room poorly cleaned, smoke detector missing in room 204, horrible smoke smell, no towels in room, linen stained, everything was bad!

    3Verified guestPosted on: 8-2-2025

    Nothing, it looked like a street level Motel like a motel 6.

    Yessss! The dirty looking towels, no shampoo, conditioner in bottles located in shower, dirty looking linen, odor in bathroom, etc. Nottt what I expected.

    5StevenPosted on: 7-12-2025

    The room was nice.

    No maid service, didn’t check if I needed clean towels for a 3 night stay. The Pool had algae growing in it, The ice machine was out of order, The body wash dispenser in the shower was empty and when I went to the front desk I was told they were out.

    4Verified guestPosted on: 6-12-2025

    Dirty sheets. Smoke in non smoking room. Staff would not give me a clean, smoke free room.

    5Verified guestPosted on: 5-21-2025

    Customer service was good

    The cleanliness of the room, appliances not working, they double charged me and I I had to wait till my bank cleared it after my trip was over.

    1KizziePosted on: 5-19-2025

    The pool outside

    The staff was rude and told me they were out of towels, and there was nothing she could do about it. The hotel was not clean. The breakfast is a big joke and it is still under construction.

    2BrandonPosted on: 4-18-2025

    The floors in the bedroom were so dirty it made our feet black, the first room smelled like a cigarette, but did move us. They?re trying to make it nice, but needs a lot more work. Especially, with the tweakers coming in and out of the hotel

    2KimberlyPosted on: 3-31-2025

    The location was very convenient to airport

    It was in poor condition. No sign on hotel or anywhere nearby. Looked vacant or about to be torn down. ?Breakfast? was not as pictured. Would never recommend this hotel.

    2MollyPosted on: 3-26-2025

    Nothing really

    Breakfast was terrible. Biscuits & eggs one day, biscuits & sausage one and the kicker potatoes and biscuits.?not great at all. Then asked to leave under false accusations from front desk lady.

    4Verified guestPosted on: 1-19-2025

    helpfulness

    vending machines empty. front desk person could not give change as she did not have csah on hand

    1Verified guestPosted on: 1-7-2025

    I had reserved a double queen bed room but was given a king bed room instead.; the floor was unclean, causing my shoes to stick as I walked, and the restroom was not properly cleaned?there was a dirty towel still hanging in the shower.

    7JezreelPosted on: 12-21-2024

    Good breakfast and convenient location

    Should be cleaner

    1RobertPosted on: 11-27-2024

    Absolutely nothing

    No one to check me in. A GUEST that knew how to make cards made me one. BEDBUGS in the room. Left within 3 minutes. CALL ME.

    2NormanPosted on: 11-12-2024

    The staff was friendly and helpful.

    A lot of mold in the shower, floors were filthy dirty (plank flooring), linen was dirty, carpet in the hallway was almost black and damp. Worst motel I've ever stayed in. After looking at the reviews, they're all correct regarding it being dirty.

    7ClintonPosted on: 11-6-2024

    Room was okay. The bed was SOFT. We slept great both nights we were there. Also, the breakfast nook was very nice and very clean.

    It needs a deep cleaning/renovated. The hallways were dark, the carpet looked greasy and there were marks on the walls. I had to lift my door to get it to fit the door jam. Put in new carpet and paint the walls and the place will look awesome.

    5CharlenePosted on: 10-3-2024

    The shower was filthy. It had soap scum and mold.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Swimming Pool
    • Kids' pool

    Fitness & Spa

    • Fitness Center

    Food & Drinks

    • Free Breakfast

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Hygiene certification

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • Pets Allowed
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are allowed. Charges may apply.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Location

    Sonesta Essential Baton Rouge

    2949 Varsity Street, Baton Rouge, LA

    Discover the AreaBaton Rouge Airport

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