Sonesta Essential Minot

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Free daily buffet breakfast
Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Indoor pool
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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3420 S. Broadway, Minot, ND, 58701
  • Place, Dakota Square Mall
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, North Dakota State Fairgrounds
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Minot State University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minot, ND (MOT-Minot Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Basic Suite, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pets Allowed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pets Allowed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Sonesta Essential Minot

Minot hotel with free weekday breakfast
Along with a fitness center, this smoke-free hotel has coffee/tea in a common area and a business center. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sonesta Essential Minot offers 102 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

This Minot hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Business-related amenities consist of a business center and meeting rooms. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. For a surcharge, the property provides an area shuttle within 10 miles, a shopping center shuttle, and a train station drop-off service. This business-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Sonesta Essential Minot is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 mi
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge) from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in bathtub (36 inches high)
  • Grab bar in shower (36 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (24 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out fee: USD 25.00

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station and bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 3 2026 to September 30 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)

Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

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Sonesta Essential Minot Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 356 out of 853 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 853 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 853 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 853 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 853 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, the staff very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, diacious, great check in. Good location, awesome breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel and courteous staff. Decent breakfast and beverage selection.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were clean and beds comfy Very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Renae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Entire hotel was very clean. Only downside was that the pool was closed, but we were aware of this upon booking our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stay. I will be coming back to stay again soon!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our entire stay was perfect. Check in was great, room was perfect, everything was nice and clean. And breakfest was top notch!!! We come to minot every couple of months and this is one of 2 places we try to stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean , the fan in the bathroom was super loud and the light was burnt out in the entry .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed the night good WiFi and warm room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clran and quite
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean hotel and friendly staff. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Buffy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good eggs and bacon
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was extremely helpful during our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most everything just fine. Appreciated breakfast. The room seemed a little dark.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room wasn't spotless, but it was clean. The breakfast was better than any I have ever had as a free breakfast at any hotel/motel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

Jamison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overbooked the room I reserved. Pool and hot tub were under construction and the heater/AC unit did not work. The shower towels were tiny and they only had 2 in the room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bed was firm which is how we liked it. We didn’t get the extra pillows that we requested in advance. Hotel was clean and comfortable. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was nice. The breakfast was great too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room. Breakfast was out early even on weekend. Have stayed here in the past and will again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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4/10 Poor

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
We booked for the breakfast and the pool. The pool was closed!! The breakfast was not appetizing at all! Eggs were horrible and cold, bread products not fresh. Coffee was cold! The beds were rock hard! The heater would not turn off and when it cut in it was so loud it woke us all night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026