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Sonesta Columbus Downtown

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Lobby
Point of interest
Business centre
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Restaurant

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning

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33 E Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH, 43215
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center
    2 min walk
  • Big Bar on 2
    1 min walk
  • Columbus Bus Station
    17 min walk
  • Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    9 min drive
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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom Oakhurst Suite King)

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility Roll in Shower One Bedroom)

  • 46.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom Champion Suite King)

  • 46.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe Queen)

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom Loft Suite King)

  • 46.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King)

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe Loft King)

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Preferred Loft Two Queens)

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred Loft King)

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Roll in Shower) | Accessible bathroom

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Roll in Shower)

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Tub)

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe Loft Two Queens)

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred Corner King with Sofabed)

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hilton Columbus Downtown

Pool
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (1095)
The price is CHF 177
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan
Hilton Columbus Downtown

About this property

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Pet-friendly Columbus hotel connected to the convention centre, steps from Greater Columbus Convention Center
A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business centre and a conference centre are on-site. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Sonesta Columbus Downtown offers 421 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 49-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a hydromassage showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a weekly basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sonesta Columbus Downtown. During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention centre and just a quick walk from Greater Columbus Convention Center. Features include a restaurant, a 24-hour gym and a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the restaurant
  • Steps from Greater Columbus Convention Center and 5 minutes on foot from Nationwide Arena
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business centre and 7 meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. Event space at this hotel measures 17000 square feet (1579 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Sonesta Columbus Downtown. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Sonesta Columbus Downtown was completed in July 2019.

This Columbus hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Sonesta Columbus Downtown has a restaurant on site.
Vine + Forge Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 42 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 22 for adults and USD 5 to 22 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Vine + Forge Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (17,000 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 12 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1988
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 23.50 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness centre access
  • In-room coffee

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 22 for adults and USD 5 to 22 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 0 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 0 per night (rates may vary)
  • Self-parking fee: USD 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 42.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Sonesta Columbus Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 744 out of 1336 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1336 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1336 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1336 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 81 out of 1336 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Overpriced hotel. Not bad overall but mediocre.
Hotel was just OK. A bit pricey for the room. Room was an old loft like space. Very loud and definitely not cozy. It had no mirror other than bathroom mirror and shades for windows were difficult to manipulate. The room was basic cleaned but we found an earring on the floor by the bathtub that shouldve been seen during an cleaning. It was right on the floor. The bath tub and bathroom were small and little room for counter space.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

BigHarlem

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
High price small room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a little disappointed by a "facility charge" that added 70 dollars to our stay, and it wasn't disclosed at booking. Felt a little deceptive and left a sour note on an otherwise pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quinn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and close to everywhere. The room is clean and comfortable, and the staff is pleasant to be around
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Andre

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Sonesta Columbus Downtown Columbus, Ohio
The hotel was relatively nice. Not terribly challenging to locate via Google Maps, even at night with loads of construction going on around parts of downtown Columbus. We arrived late at night and was able to secure parking (at a price of nearly $50 daily) through the front entrance Valet staff who were standing by waiting for arrivals. It was only later that I discovered potentially cheaper parking elsewhere, although less convenient. The front desk staffer was pleasant and accommodating, but once we got to the room, this is where the 3-star review is really highlighted. The room layout was interesting, it was large enough to accommodate three relatively comfortably. But the primary issue was lighting. There were only three main lighting sources (not including natural light) to somehow illuminate the entire room. The light at the door only lit the doorway and the small closet by the door, the bathroom light (while the door is open) illuminated the primary sitting area (to a point) and seemed to be the majority of the lighting for the room (odd right!!??), !!??), and the lighting on either side of the primary bed where the only sources of light in the entire room. The bed lighting is unfortunately not enough light (as it probably shouldn’t be for obvious reasons) to illuminate the entire room. So, the heavy lifting here (as it should not be) was from the bathroom light. This was an absolutely bonkers design flaw.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
The location is pretty good. Don't like how much you have to pay for the parking garage each night. The bar / kitchen staff were terrible. Not the friendliest, slow, messed up my food.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Antonio

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre, Moraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the property was very nice. My only discrepancy is that they mandatory added on extra monies for condiments I did not necessarily needed or wanted. So there was no real savings Booking through the website.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Darcy

Travelled with group
The location is good, but the hotel is fair. Good enough for a one night stay. No microwave in the room, but it did have a fridge. The bathroom had random hairs on the floor and a used lint roller paper stuck to a disposable cup.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was supposed to have a pull out sofa, and it did not. There were no overhead lights in the room so once the sun went down the only light was the bathroom or the night light. The bed was missing a comforter. The pillows did not smell clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerringtin

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chantel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location! Was in town with my two teenaged daughters for the Weezer concert at Nationwide Arena. The location was so convenient and as a woman traveling alone with my daughters, I felt very safe. Valet parking made everything a breeze. The only reason I didnt give 5 stars is because the staff did not explain how to charge items to the room at the 24 hr marketplace which led to some late night frustration but a fairly minor issue overall. Would definitely stay here again if in the area for a show.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel was nice…ish. They do not validate parking which was probably my biggest issue. The weekend rates are much higher, so if you’re budgeting then you’ve got to prepare for an additional $40 if you want to be reasonably close if you drive to the location. There is also a “resort fee” that they charge when the only resort feature they offer is an in-house restaurant. There is also the “destination fee” - so the price Expedia shows isn’t accurate. Ultimately it seems like a great price compared to the other hotels downtown but with all the extra things we spent more staying here than the nicer hotels in the area. There were also no exhaust fans in the bathroom in our hotel room. Not a big deal unless you take a hot shower or you’re not traveling alone and someone has to relieve themselves. The pillows were nice. Bed was lumpy. The check-in staff was great but the check out person was a bit off-putting. We travel to Columbus often but will not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really nice hotel, maybe a little worn
This hotel was great. The location was perfect, walking distance to a lot of key downtown features. We spent much of our trip in the Short North neighborhood, which was a pleasant walk (less than a mile). The hotel felt nice. The room was spacious and the bed was VERY comfortable. Excellent pillows. The towels were a little worn out and you could seen some sign of wear in the room overall. It might be due for a refresh soon. I found a couple of long hairs that didn't belong to us. Also weirdly they had the thinnest, worst toilet paper ever. But overall, the room felt very nice and everything worked perfectly. Excellent hot water pressure, an in-room couch and fridge that actually kept our food cold. We parked in the adjacent public parking garage and paid $26 to park our car for the entirety of our Friday - Sunday stay. No complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didnt like having to pay for parking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Stacy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lacking lighting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, walking distance, food was convenient, restaurant in Hotel was amazing. Would definitely recommend and definitely will go back next time in Columbus
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay. Was in a more quiet part of hotel. Only thing is i am not sure how many times housekeeping came by. I had to set trash outside of door to get ot to go away. Did not know i was going to have to do that. Minor gripe. Overall, would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024