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Sonesta Essential Columbus

2.5 star property
Hotel in Columbus with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Lobby
Seasonal outdoor pool
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
4027 Veterans Ct, Columbus, GA, 31909

What's nearby

  • Columbus Park Crossing - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Hughston Clinic - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Columbus State University - 7 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Peachtree Mall - 8 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tuesdays Street Tacos & Burritos - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential Columbus

Hotel near Columbus State University
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and shopping on site at Sonesta Essential Columbus. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, a gift shop, and a front-desk safe
  • A banquet hall, a TV in the lobby, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 88 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

Languages

English

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.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (24 inches high)
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private 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
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 150.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.00 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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 carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility
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

Does Sonesta Essential Columbus have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Sonesta Essential Columbus pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 60 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 150.00 per stay and a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sonesta Essential Columbus?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sonesta Essential Columbus?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sonesta Essential Columbus?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Sonesta Essential Columbus located?

Situated in the business district, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Columbus Park Crossing, Hughston Clinic, and Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside. Georgia Visitor Information Center - Columbus and Heath Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Sonesta Essential Columbus Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 528 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leidy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

powell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a suitable stay and convenient to everything we needed during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and get rested. The staff was friendly and very helpful. Rooms are nice and quiet during the night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeyshira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great, the hotel was quiet and the staff was really helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property very quiet and clean . All the staff I encountered was great .would high recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jovaun

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

8/10 Good

Tremain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel staff with decent amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lashirl

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
older hotel on the inside. limited upgrades
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, could use better signage.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet. Staff were mostly pleasant. Lobby 24 hour coffee station needed attention (cold coffee and no hot water)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tümerkan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and well maintained. Service was OK. Unfortunately they sent me to a room that already had a guest in it. It was quite unsettling.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was quiet and comfortable! There was always fresh coffee available as well. The staff was friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Disliked: Staff & service
I waited 10 to 15 mins to check in because no one was at the front desk
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
First stay at a Sonesta. It was very nice, clean and up-to-date. This location is quiet but close to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and well kept
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely will be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lataasha

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were traveling through and stopped to spend the night. As we looked through the list of hotels, Sonesta was affordable and the reviews were great. We found this hotel to be very clean, the room was very comfortable and the breakfast was excellent. We would highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time at this property. Asked for a king room that was not rented to animals and was very pleased with cleanliness and all aspects of my room. I will a little concerned about required damage deposit, but that was not charged to my room after checkout, so I will definitely stay again and recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Corey

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This may be the worst hotel ive stayed at so far in Georgia. When we got in the room we could see visible stains on the chairs, walls, mattresses and the drawers weren’t even clean. Crumbs and lint in every one. One chair in the room had mold growing on the legs. AC didn’t work and breakfast was only sausage and eggs nothing else.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Monica

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have been coming here since December when it was. Diamond in haystack. I never had any issues and staff is always helpful. My last two visits were not as pleasing as before as this is no longer a diamond and the cleaning is not as great as before. I still will go there if need be but I'm going to finish the rest of my week at another location and utilize some free points 😁
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very quiet and clean, but a bit outdated.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025