Sonesta Essential Junction City

3.0 star property
Pet-friendly hotel with free breakfast connected to the convention center in Junction City

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Fireplace
Reception
Free daily continental breakfast
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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310 Hammons Dr, Junction City, KS, 66441
  • Place, Geary County Historical Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Riley
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Riley Military Base
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manhattan, KS (MHK-Manhattan Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Junction City

Sonesta Essential Junction City places you within a mile (2 km) of Geary County Convention & Visitors Bureau and Geary County Historical Museum. This 3-star hotel welcomes guests with 119 rooms and conveniences like an indoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking. Located centrally in Junction City, it's connected to the convention center and also close to Playground Park and Geary Community Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Geary County Historical Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Playground Park - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Cloud County Community College - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Fort Riley - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Fort Riley Military Base - 8 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Manhattan, KS (MHK-Manhattan Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Highwinds Brewing - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential Junction City

Pet-friendly hotel with free breakfast connected to the convention center in Junction City
At Sonesta Essential Junction City, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, put free parking to good use. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by 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 meeting rooms, conference space, and a 24-hour business center.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and wired Internet, plus TVs with digital channels and pay movies. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Sitting areas, refrigerators, and microwaves are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental 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
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 16,000 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 25 per pet, per night
  • 2 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 6 kids stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free 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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 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

Courtyard by Marriott Junction City
Sonesta Essential Junction City Hotel
Sonesta Essential Junction City Junction City
Sonesta Essential Junction City Hotel Junction City

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Sonesta Essential Junction City?

Sonesta Essential Junction City provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see around Sonesta Essential Junction City?

Based on positive ratings, guests enjoy the hotel's location in Junction City, and it's within a short 20-minute walk of Geary County Historical Museum. You'll also find Fort Riley and Playground Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Sonesta Essential Junction City?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Sonesta Essential Junction City feature a casino at the property?

No, Sonesta Essential Junction City doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Sonesta Essential Junction City?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Sonesta Essential Junction City?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a soaking tub, premium bedding, and free Internet access.

Are there hot tubs at Sonesta Essential Junction City?

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

Does Sonesta Essential Junction City feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Sonesta Essential Junction City offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Sonesta Essential Junction City allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Sonesta Essential Junction City for a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Sonesta Essential Junction City?

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

How far is the airport from Sonesta Essential Junction City?

The closest major airport to Sonesta Essential Junction City is Manhattan, KS (MHK-Manhattan Regional), which is 12.9 mi away (14 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Sonesta Essential Junction City?

Yes, some guestrooms at Sonesta Essential Junction City offer a balcony and may feature courtyard views.

Reviews

Sonesta Essential Junction City Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 611 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Siu Hang, Arcadia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Norm

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Overall ok again for the price.

For the price nothing to complaint. Old hotel but fairly clean. Old mattress but I’ve seen worse. Included breakfast wasn’t good, some of my tater tots were still frozen. I don’t expect too much about a good breakfast for the price I paid but a good coffee to start is a must which I didn’t get, it wasn’t good at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jaime

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room appeared fine to begin with. My husband found hair on the towels in the bathroom. He then awoken to something crawling on him in the middle of the night. We checked the sheet and found a bed bug. We immediately took a picture and flushed it down the toilet. We notified the front desk, who said that she would have her manager contact me. I still haven’t heard from anyone. I sent a message to the hotel through Expedia and tried calling.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

rose

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice and clean. Loved the pool hours with the longer hours opened ot allowed my grandkids to the other stuff in town and still use the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

COURTNEY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and courteous. Housekeeping could be better. (Did not received clean linen/towels). Overall pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was veey clean and it was very quiet. Both are very important to me and they came through. Thank you! Only suggestion....better mattresses.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret, Colorado Springs

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lou Ann

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in and quiet around the area. After a long drive these are important.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gloria

Traveled with group

Communication missing

We waited over 15 minutes to be checked in. Clerk was on the phone. No other help available. We had 2 hardshelled bugs in the bathroom. Housekeeping did not come to clean for the 2nd day. Checkout was also slow as the clerk had to set out breakfast; make coffee and clean up the serving area. Apologies were made but too little help and too late to address the issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

WESLEY

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Average stay. No problems , but nothing special.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradford

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room layout was unique. Our bed and pillows were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good stay. Clean, quiet, and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Amber

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Had a really hard time getting into our room because of key card problems. An ok place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable! Beautiful room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michele

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lou Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and friendly; room very clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value. No complaints except the halls and breakfast area were too warm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025