2949 Varsity Street,
Baton Rouge,
Louisiana,
United States,
70807,
Louisiana
“I loved how conveniently close it was to the airport!”view full review
Sonesta Essential - Baton Rouge Airport - A business-friendly hotel with free airport shuttle and seasonal outdoor pool
Located in the heart of Scotlandville, this two-star Baton Rouge hotel features 77 air-conditioned rooms equipped with refrigerators, microwaves, and cable TV. Sonesta Essential provides complimentary WiFi throughout the property, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a business center with 360 square feet of conference space. Each room includes a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, and a sitting area with tea/coffee facilities. The property maintains a 24-hour front desk and offers free airport transfers. A continental breakfast starts each day, while coffee and tea are available in the common area. The hotel sits 3 miles from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, 1 mile from Anna T. Jordan Community Park, and 3.3 miles from BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo. Guests can reach the Mississippi River with a 1-minute drive and Southern University within 6 minutes.
Pros
Free shuttle service to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
Discounted access to nearby fitness facility
Continental breakfast included in room rate
Large-vehicle parking available at no cost
Cons
6.5 miles distance from Louisiana State Capitol and main downtown attractions
Seasonal outdoor pool not available year-round
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City Centre
Baton Rouge
5.2
mi
Airports
Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)
2.4
mi
Lafayette (LFT)
62.9
mi
Facilities
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Delicious Breakfast Experience
“I truly enjoyed the breakfast at the hotel. Ms. Leslie ensured everything was hot, fresh, and beautifully presented. It was a wonderful way to start my day!” view full review
Comfortable Bed Bliss
“The bed in my queen room was incredibly comfortable. After long days of work, I looked forward to climbing into those quality sheets and resting well throughout the night.” view full review
Clean and Functional Room
“Overall, the room was clean with essentials ready for use. I appreciated the effort put into maintaining the room, made my short stay pleasant.” view full review
Convenient Parking Access
“The parking situation was very convenient for me. I was able to park close to the entrance, allowing quick access to my room after a long day.” view full review
General
Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
Free parking
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
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Wheelchair access
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Fire extinguishers
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Location
2949 Varsity Street,
Baton Rouge,
Louisiana,
United States,
70807,
Louisiana
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2949 Varsity Street,
Baton Rouge,
Louisiana,
United States,
70807,
Louisiana
City landmarks
Zoo
BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo
2.3
mi
Landmark
Anna Jordan Park
3800 ft
Landmark
Anna T. Jordan Community Park
1.3
mi
Landmark
A. W. Mumford Stadium
1.7
mi
Landmark
Plank Plaza Shopping Center
1.7
mi
Landmark
Monte Sano Park
1.7
mi
Church
Little Zion Baptist Church
1.1
mi
Landmark
Ebenezer Baptist Church
1.1
mi
Landmark
True Love Baptist Church
1.1
mi
Landmark
New Bethel Baptist Church
1.1
mi
Landmark
White Stone Baptist Church
1.2
mi
Landmark
Puritan Baptist Church
1.3
mi
Landmark
Greater Central Baptist Church
1.3
mi
Church
Jordan United Methodist Church
1.3
mi
Landmark
Sixtyeight Avenue Baptist Church
1.3
mi
Landmark
Bible Believers Church
1.3
mi
Church
Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church
1.3
mi
Landmark
New Revelation Baptist Church
1.3
mi
Landmark
First Presbyterian Church of Scotlandville
1.3
mi
Landmark
Trinity Baptist Church
1.3
mi
Church
Promised Land Baptist Church
1.3
mi
Church
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
1.4
mi
Landmark
True Worship Christian Fellowship
1.4
mi
Landmark
Leland College Ctr-Development
1.5
mi
Landmark
Greater Mount Carmel Baptist Church
1.6
mi
Landmark
Saint Michaels Episcopal Church
1.6
mi
Landmark
King Solomon Baptist Church
1.9
mi
Landmark
Mercy Church
1.9
mi
Landmark
New Day Fellowship Church
2.1
mi
Landmark
New Macedonia Church of God in Christ
2.2
mi
Nearby
Airport
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
1600 ft
New Bethel Baptist Church
1900 ft
Restaurants
WOW Cafe
2100 ft
9340 Jackie Cochran Dr Baton Rouge Airport
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