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Sonesta Essential Savannah

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

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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

8.2 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
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Fan
  • 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
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Fan
  • 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
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Fan
  • 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
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Fan
  • 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
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Fan
  • 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
  • Hunter Army Airfield - 16 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • River Street - 17 min drive - 17.8 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
  • ‪Shell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬8 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 a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Sonesta Essential Savannah have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
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
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • 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

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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

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

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?

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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 331 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 331 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 331 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 331 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 331 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karunya Bharadwaja

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and the amenities for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms were spotless, staff was courteous and accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harrison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful and it was a quiet convenient stay. We would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

lorna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staffs are always courteous, rooms are always clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean, spacious and comfortably. Staff is always pleasant!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. High quality service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room,great staff and nice amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Abhi greeted us, very professional and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was immaculate and way above what we expected for the price. The gentleman who was working the front desk when we checked in was so genuinely friendly and welcoming, highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! There are many fast food restaurants nearby. The hotel was very clean and had a very professional staff. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janlener

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

Kenneth

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

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness
Great staff. Rooms a little tired. Breakfast was minimal.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

Tatjana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and very comfortable beds. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Good breakfast. It is located 20 minutes away from Savanah downtown and very close to I-95.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

Eneida

The room was clean and the staff was very friendly. I would just set the room lighting o
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was clean and the owner went out of his way to check me in early. i appreciate that service. overall experience was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dail

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The rooms was very nice and staff was amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean. Abhi was super pleasant and helpful. Property looks like it is being updated. Still a work in progress. Only spent the night as a layover. Resonable price for decent accommodations. Coffe machine was cool. Normal continental breakfast. Great location. It was close to the highway.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Eli

The room as a whole wasn’t bad EXCEPT the bathroom. It looked like it had just been painted over filth and the AC unit had a rigged up control panel. The hotel was clean, and the staff were very nice. But the bathroom was just not it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
parking was well lit and sufficient. manager/owner? was a very nice guy. he helped us with our internet connection. we didn't have time for breakfast, so can't comment on that, but i know that they did not have decaf coffee at breakfast. property is located very close to the highway, which was great when leaving in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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