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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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Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast
Lobby
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Property amenity
The Courtyard by Marriott Junction City offers a relaxing getaway with an indoor pool and garden amid charming scenery. Start your day at The Bistro or with a coffee from the cafe, then unwind at the gym or bar. The staff is consistently praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
310 Hammons Dr, Junction City, KS, 66441

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
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Highwinds Brewing - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential Junction City

Hotel connected to the convention center
Consider a stay at Sonesta Essential Junction City and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and ATM/banking services
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 119 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

Similar properties

Exterior

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Junction City by IHG

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, 872 reviews
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Junction City by IHG

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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
6 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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
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

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
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

Does Sonesta Essential Junction City have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Sonesta Essential Junction City pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sonesta Essential Junction City?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sonesta Essential Junction City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sonesta Essential Junction City?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sonesta Essential Junction City located?

Situated in the business district, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Geary County Convention & Visitors Bureau and Geary County Historical Museum. Playground Park and Stormont Vail Health - Flint Hills Campus are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Sonesta Essential Junction City Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 601 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deneitra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Area was very convenient in so many aspects!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, helpful and amazing beds and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely fenced courtyard with pet pick up stations to walk your pets. Great hotel with nice rooms that are pet friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Herminio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the breakfast. The scrambled eggs and the sausages were tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff very friendly and informative. Although, Im not a "Breakfast" person, there was a good variety.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

DENDEE

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and safe feeling.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was as expected.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel for the price point - we will be. "Miss Jenny" in the breakfast area was amazing. She was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice w great lighting options. The balcony was very nice and large. Breakfast was good also. Nice and friendly staff. Outside area very cool.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would stay here agian .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean and quiet. Staff were exceptional. Great hospitality. Breakfast options could be upgraded some. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly! Great breakfast! Hospirality plus! Want to return & will share experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great gym and pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Comfy bed. Great shower. Breakfast was fantastic. The ice maker on our floor was out of order. Other than that no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access from the interstate.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Shellie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom and rooms are very aged…not kept up well. Black mold in bathroom. Bugs in bathroom floor. Had to get new keys multiple time as they didn’t stay working
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Staff & service
I was caught in Airport @ Chicago l called Staff and told them. Staff cancelled my Reservation I’m not Happy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was nice, also had a nice proportion of breakfast, with stores that are convenient nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Rachael

Liked: Staff & service
The eggs were passable, the tatortots were hard and rubbery, the bread was dry.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and spacious. The pool was nice, salt instead of chlorine. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lou Ann

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

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