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Sonesta Essential Savannah

2.5 star property
Suburban hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
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Located close to Savannah Festival Outlet Center, Sonesta Essential Savannah provides a free breakfast buffet, laundry facilities, and a gym. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
480 Al Henderson Blvd, Savannah, GA, 31419

What's nearby

  • Savannah Festival Outlet Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Henderson Golf Club - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • St Joseph's Hospital - 12 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Hunter Army Airfield - 19 min drive - 15.2 miles

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 15 min drive
  • Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Shell - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Essential Savannah

Hotel near Savannah Festival Outlet Center
At Sonesta Essential Savannah, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, laundry facilities, and a gym. Free in-room WiFi and a business center are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Sonesta Essential Savannah have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

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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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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 75 per pet, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per week
  • 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 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Hotel Sans
Sans Boutique
Sans Boutique Hotel
Sans Boutique Hotel Savannah
Sans Boutique Savannah
Sans Hotel
Sans Boutique Hotel Suites
The Grand Savannah Hotel
Sans Boutique Hotel Suites
Sonesta Essential Savannah Hotel
Sonesta Essential Savannah Savannah
Sonesta Essential Savannah Hotel Savannah

Frequently asked questions

Is Sonesta Essential Savannah pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sonesta Essential Savannah?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sonesta Essential Savannah?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Sonesta Essential Savannah?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sonesta Essential Savannah located?

Located in Gateway Village, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Savannah Festival Outlet Center and within 9 mi (15 km) of Savannah Mall and St Joseph's Hospital. Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum and Fun Zone Amusement and Sports Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Sonesta Essential Savannah Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 276 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arkeilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff really nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so friendly and the room was comfortable and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janlener

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very clean and the staff was very polite and amazing

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk clerk was extremely pleasant and helpful!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ajaah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms was clean and the staff was very polite

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely polite, rooms were simple but very clean and the free breakfast was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Latich D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn't partake of the breakfast so I can't leave a comment. The room was clean and spacious. The hotel was location in a nice area with plenty of restaurants options. The staff on duty seemed kind and accommodating.Over all I had a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean & staff very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money, clean and centrally located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscarina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great , Clean room, fantastic price and awesome people
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a night. Don’t have anything bad to say which is rare for a cheaper stay. Applebees is close walking distance and had a great time there as well. Definitely will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marina

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

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was so pretty and nice.. the black and white esthetics was a very nice touch. Everything was nice and clean plus the staff was so pleasant.. will be staying again💙
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

8/10 Good

Ribin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were decent sized and were clean. Breakfast was included. Staff was friendly. Parking spots were very narrow
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chizu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff, beautiful lobby, breakfast food were okay, though, fresh yogurt was yummy. Loved espresso machine. (Huge plus!) Room: clean but very cheaply remodeled. Especially shower area. (Fresh paint on the bottom but none are updated. No where to hang towel) TV was not connected to Internet so we couldn't watch anything. If you see the room closely, you could tell not professionally remodeled. But overall, it was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Cleanliness and comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haneefah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had a late check in it was a smooth process.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here one night, passing through. The staff was rude at check in and seemed to gossip more than doing their job. The overall hotel was decent and the rooms are pretty big. The beds were uncomfortable and the shower felt gross. Would not recommend if you were vacationing in Savannah but if your passing through it’s convenient being right off of I-95.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Caring and helpful staff. The front clerk, Osha, is very accommodating and kind. The room was clean. The bed and pillows were comfortable. The breakfast was adequate. Plenty of restaurants and shopping within walking distance. There's even an amazing Christian church down the road if you are looking for a Sunday service. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Hari

Semi-renovated property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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