Sonesta Essential Indianapolis Airport is a hotel that offers a mix of experiences for its guests. Many reviews praise the friendly staff, who are described as caring and attentive, contributing to a pleasant stay. The hotel is noted for its comfortable beds and clean rooms, with a good breakfast buffet that has a nice variety. However, some guests have reported issues, including high humidity and water damage, with concerns about mold behind the wallpaper. The outdated hallway carpet and furniture in the rooms have also been mentioned as needing updates. While the hotel is considered family-friendly and provides good value, some guests have expressed frustration over unexpected pet fees and inconveniences like non-working lamps and lack of USB plugs. Despite these drawbacks, many guests would recommend the hotel for its overall comfort and service, though some suggest there are better options in the area.
The experience was good, we got in a little late with a 8 week old puppy and had to pay $75 for the pet deposit when we had a kennel which was kinda outrageous. By the time we got there it was time to go to bed and get up early in the AM.
July 2026
The pillows are the size of normal hotel pillows. No issues with humidity, no bugs, no credit card Thievery. The indoor pool was nice. Just a normal, clean, comfortable hotel room. Booked it on hotline and then spooked myself with some of the negative reviews. Best I’ve slept in a while.
June 2026
I like the Sonesta hotels I've stayed in. While there's a little wear and tear here, things are clean and comfortable and staff is friendly. The pool was a nice temperature. The shower had great pressure and heated up quickly. I really like having a mini fridge, extra sink, and microwave.
