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Sonesta Essential Columbus

Property class: 2.5

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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4027 Veterans Ct, Columbus, GA, 31909
  • Place, Columbus Park Crossing
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Columbus State University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Peachtree Mall
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, GA (CSG-Columbus Metropolitan)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with a grey sofa and a red ottoman, a framed abstract painting, and a lamp.

Suite, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Room

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Columbus

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Columbus Park Crossing, Sonesta Essential Columbus places you within a few miles (5 km) of Hughston Clinic. This 88-room hotel has conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Columbus Park Crossing - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Columbus State University - 7 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Peachtree Mall - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Columbus Civic Center - 15 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center - 20 min drive - 16.4 miles

Getting around

  • Columbus, GA (CSG-Columbus Metropolitan) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Essential Columbus

Guests of Sonesta Essential Columbus enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. If you drive, put free parking to good use. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include conference space, a 24-hour business center, and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include sitting areas, refrigerators, and microwaves.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available on weekdays 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2,500 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (24 inches high)
  • Null
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 150.00 per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (60 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.00 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet deposit: USD 150.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.00 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to September.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Wyndham Garden Columbus Fort Benning
Wyndham Garden Fort Hotel Columbus Benning
Sonesta Essential Columbus Hotel
Sonesta Essential Columbus Columbus
Best Western Plus Columbus Ft. Benning
Wyndham Garden Columbus / Fort Benning
Sonesta Essential Columbus Hotel Columbus
Best Western Plus Columbus North Ft. Moore

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to Sonesta Essential Columbus?

This hotel is located in Columbus, close to Columbus Park Crossing, Peachtree Mall, and Heath Park. You'll also find Chattahoochee River and Bowlero Columbus within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonesta Essential Columbus?

As of Oct 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Essential Columbus on Nov 8, 2026 start from $116, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at Sonesta Essential Columbus?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Free RV/bus/truck parking and wheelchair-accessible van parking are also available for guests.

Does Sonesta Essential Columbus include a casino?

No, Sonesta Essential Columbus doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Sonesta Essential Columbus?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have access between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM and the seasonal pool is normally open from May until September.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Sonesta Essential Columbus?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as a seasonal outdoor pool and free breakfast.

Does Sonesta Essential Columbus have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Sonesta Essential Columbus have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Sonesta Essential Columbus serves free continental breakfast on weekday mornings from its snack bar.

Does Sonesta Essential Columbus allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Sonesta Essential Columbus for a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls. A deposit of USD 150.00 per stay is collected.

Does Sonesta Essential Columbus have connecting rooms available?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Sonesta Essential Columbus?

The closest major airport to Sonesta Essential Columbus is Columbus, GA (CSG-Columbus Metropolitan), which is 4.8 mi away (14 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Sonesta Essential Columbus?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Sonesta Essential Columbus that offer a balcony.

Sonesta Essential Columbus Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 530 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1004 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice a quite area, close to everything. Very cleaned, good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent relaxing stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at this hotel was nice. It was clean and the staff was nice as well. I didnt get breakfast but my nephew was very happy with it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A inexpensive stay
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel exceeded our expectations, but the 2 ice cream bars cost $9. Otherwise it was exceptional for us and reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Friendly staff, good complementary breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and the room was so nice and especially for the price! The pool was fun and the sitting areas were so nice. It was quiet. I would most certainly recommend it and also stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great safe location Staff were very friendly Breakfast was just ok Beds were comfortable Pillows were terrible Room was very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel. Friendly staff, clean room, nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at this property. We were particularly impressed with the fresh-ground coffee machine in the lobby! Unfortunately, we were not able to sample the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable. Great Staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the price. The bed was comfortable and I slept well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great staff, reasonable rates and great area around hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Breakfast needed a vegetarian meal. Parking was secure and safe
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
As a hotel, I can only say that its price matches its quality—it’s fairly average.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great. About to book again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful! Clean room and good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Breakfast and amenities were only okay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Room was relatively clean. Shower was old and the towels were worn. It waa adequate for a 1 or 2 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Hotel was average..not much more to say than that
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing I don’t like are the pillows - pillows are small
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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