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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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Free daily continental breakfast
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
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Property amenity
Located in the heart of Columbus's business district, the Best Western Plus Columbus North Ft. Moore caters perfectly to work travelers. Guests start their day with a free to-go breakfast, recharge on the terrace or in the gym, and stay productive with reliable in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

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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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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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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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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

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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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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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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk

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 banquet hall, a gift shop, and free newspapers
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and a TV in the lobby
  • 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

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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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Reviews

Sonesta Essential Columbus Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 527 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rowan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice beds and clean, solid hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant staff nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Amenities
Our stay was very nice the room was clean, and the breakfast was good, and the coffee/expresso machine was great. The staff was very accommodating when the elevator was out. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SARAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to shopping, dining and area attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good stay for two days. However, the elecators were not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
bed comfort was ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not stay because of broken elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leidy

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

8/10 Good

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms. Lobby had large fans. As if air conditioning was not working correctly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was nice and responsive to one a housekeeping issue. Food boxes were left in one of the nightstands. It was removed and cleaned. No further issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very ni e hotel. Would highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

8/10 Good

powell

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

Perla

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

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, very safe area, staff was very friendly, will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My daughter actually stayed in the hotel and she said that the bed was extra comfortable and she slept like a dream.
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

MISTY

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

Great option in town

first time in this one in Columbus. Great stay. Great staff, great breakfast, quiet and orderly hotel (except for fire alarm, but it's for your safety)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Second time staying. I thought it was a one time thing but nope the night time person sure seemed he didn't want to be there or even help the guests. Figured they would have gotten the lobby a/c fixed nope still using fan's. Sorry won't be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jovaun

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

6/10 Okay

Sarah

On every floor it smelled like weed! The room was clean enough for a one night stay and the common areas were immaculate.
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

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