Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside - 4 min drive
Columbus Park Crossing - 4 min drive
Columbus State University - 7 min drive
Peachtree Mall - 9 min drive
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
Enjoy your visit to Columbus with a stay at Sonesta Essential Columbus. You can go for a morning swim at the seasonal outdoor pool and visit the fitness center for a workout. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
88 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 60 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast on weekday mornings 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 150.00 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The seasonal pool is open from April 15 to September 15
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility
Policies
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).
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.
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
Is there a pool at Sonesta Essential Columbus?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Sonesta Essential Columbus?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 60 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 50 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 150.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Sonesta Essential Columbus?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonesta Essential Columbus?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Sonesta Essential Columbus and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Sonesta Essential Columbus Reviews
Reviews
8,4
Very good
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8,6/10
Cleanliness
8,6/10
Staff & service
8,0/10
Amenities
8,4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8,2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
17 December 2024
Good for short trip
The overall condition of the property was a bit challenging, which made it hard to determine how clean the place actually is. The breakfast was unimpressive. It was obvious that staff work really hard to keep the place up and to accommodate guests. Hopefully management rewards their efforts.
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 October 2024
Barbara
Barbara, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 October 2024
Hurricane evacuation stay from Florida
Booked this room during a bad time with storm evacuation stress and in a hurry with overcrowded hotels so we had to use Hotels.com. This created issues with the fees for a pet stay. We booked 3 nights only stayed 2. When discussed with the property manager we settled on one free night and paying pet fees of $30 for 2 nights. We checked out 1 day early and that should have left 1 night on our bill. The final cost for our 2 night stay including fees taxes etc is costing $450.50. That equates to 225.25 per night for an advertised $ $141.00 a night room. This is just wrong overall and possibly borders on price gouging of displaced folks trying to escape a life threatening major storm. Between Hotels.com and Best Western Plus Columbus Ga. Both share the responsibility for this. The hotel made verbal promises that they did not keep. I’m confused at why this seems so difficult as major companies doing business. I just want to pay what is fair and what the verbal contract they suggested at the time of check in with a hotel assistant manager and a desk clerk.
Please look at this and consider correcting a wrong and I will at that time complete the many surveys for satisfaction being sent.
Roger
Roger, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
23 September 2024
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 September 2024
Julie
Julie, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
06 September 2024
Ricky
Ricky, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
04 September 2024
The staff was very helpful and friendly. Rooms were clean. Well maintained.
Angela
Angela, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
02 September 2024
Justin
Justin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
27 August 2024
i booked this hotel while i visited with my boyfriend graduating from basic training in fort moore. the hotel itself is beautiful, but there were several nasty stains on the wall of the bathroom that appear to be feces, as well as the sink leaking and leaving water all over the floor which i will notify them of again when i check out. we did however like the pool and the option to eat breakfast for free. i would come back again, but maybe to a different room.
Christina
Christina, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 August 2024
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Cynthia
Cynthia, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
20 August 2024
Brad
Brad, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 August 2024
Angelique
Angelique, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
05 August 2024
Beautiful property lots of places in the area
Angelite
Angelite, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 July 2024
One night stay
The service was excellent and pleasant. The room extremely clean and comfortable.
Denise
Denise, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 July 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
28 July 2024
The bathroom in our hotel was pretty dirty. Mold on the shower curtain and the mini fridge in the room did not close all the way. The carpet had weird stains on it, so did the walls.
Christian
Christian, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
27 July 2024
Na
Kimberly
Kimberly, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 July 2024
Shower needs to be updated !
Sheldon
Sheldon, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 July 2024
Toilet seat were to kow..
Sheldon
Sheldon, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
10 July 2024
Nice stay
Frances
Frances, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
09 July 2024
We liked everything, except the curtains on the window were too long and didnt block out the lights from outside. Also the coffeemaker got stuck when we were trying to make coffee and we couldn't open it. I even asked the woman at the front desk for help and she couldn't get it open either.
Barbara
Barbara, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
04 July 2024
Yurii
Yurii, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
04 July 2024
Chikera
Chikera, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
29 June 2024
Angelique
Angelique, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
28 June 2024
This past sucks
Our room wasn’t cleaned unless we said something. We had to change our own bed and get clean towels. We need to leave a day early for emergency and they won’t refund one of stay.