SONESTA ESSENTIAL ATLANTIC CITY WEST, Egg Harbor Township – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Sonesta Essential Atlantic City West offers 197 non-smoking guest rooms with air conditioning. Each room includes a flat-screen HDTV, coffee and tea maker, safe, and sitting area. Private bathrooms come with a bath or shower and free toiletries. Select rooms feature a seating area.
Dining & Breakfast
A complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM. Guests can also visit the on-site coffee shop/café for snacks and drinks.
Leisure & Fitness
The hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and an outdoor seasonal pool open from May. Nearby activities include golf at championship courses, shopping at Tanger Outlets and Shore Mall, and whale-watching excursions.
Location & Transport
Located in Egg Harbor Township, the hotel is a 15-minute drive from Atlantic City Beach, Boardwalk Hall, and the Atlantic City Convention Center. Atlantic City International Airport is 15 km away. A free weekend shuttle service runs to the boardwalk.
Services & Facilities
Amenities include free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour business center, guest laundry, and complimentary parking. The front desk assists with excursion bookings. Meeting space accommodates up to 75 guests for conferences or banquets.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Baggage storage
- Elevator
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
The hotel is conveniently located near the airport and close to attractions like Ocean City and Atlantic City. While the rooms were clean, they needed updating, and the breakfast was disappointing with mostly carb options and unappetizing sausage. The service was lacking professionalism and had issues with availability. Despite some drawbacks, the location is advantageous for travelers visiting the nearby cities.
My stay at the hotel was quite disappointing overall. The room I was given had the door propped open with a towel, the lights on, and a fan running, which was not a pleasant sight. Not only that, there was a dirty towel stuck on the door, blocking the window, making the room feel even less appealing. To make matters worse, I had to wait until midnight in the lobby for a room, only to find out it smelled like cigarettes and the AC didn't work, leaving me uncomfortable throughout the night. The fact that it was a smoking room despite my initial request for a non-smoking one added to my frustration. It was definitely not a good experience and I believe some form of compensation should have been offered.
The hotel offers comfortable rooms with good furniture, but the heating system needs improvement. The service was a mix of exceptional and slightly unprofessional, with quick room changes when needed. The location is convenient, near everything, but dining options were below expectations. Overall, a decent stay with some room for enhancement.