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Sonesta Essential Columbus

2.5 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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4027 Veterans Ct, Columbus, GA, 31909
  • Place, Columbus Park Crossing
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Columbus State University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, GA (CSG-Columbus Metropolitan)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Sonesta Essential Columbus

This smoke-free hotel features a fitness centre, a snack bar/deli and a 24-hour business centre. Free weekday breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, a business centre and conference space are on-site.
Sonesta Essential Columbus offers 88 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Columbus hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 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 provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Guests aged under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility.

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 Essential Columbus. During your stay, you'll be close to Columbus State University. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free continental breakfast served on weekdays
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a 24-hour business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • 7 minutes by car from Columbus State University and 8 minutes from Chattahoochee River
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Sonesta Essential Columbus offers its guests a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served on weekdays. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 2500 square feet (232 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Sonesta Essential Columbus. Free self parking is available.

This Columbus hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available on weekdays 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2,500 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (61 centimetre high)
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
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: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 150.00 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 60 lb per pet)
  • 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.00 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet deposit: USD 150.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.00 per night

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
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • 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).

Property is 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

Sonesta Essential Columbus Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 522 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Iva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent relaxing stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Bill

Friendly staff, good complementary breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aleksandr

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel. Friendly staff, clean room, nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Paula P.

Hotel was average..not much more to say than that
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Breakfast and amenities were only okay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Nayiber

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great 👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast room had plenty of selections, hot eggs and sausage, breads and bagels, yoghurt and cereal and fruits to choose from. The coffee machine was great and juice was also available.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful! Clean room and good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wintong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jamiil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The clean room and fresh towels
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Great staff, reasonable rates and great area around hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mitzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Sidney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was really nice the staf. Was excellent and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marco

The reception was very polite and welcoming. The room was more then I needed and was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Raffaella

Perfecy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sims

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

RANDALL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Shower and tub old, stained, weak water pressure and shower head badly needs replaced as mostly broken. Bath towels, etc. have seen their best days and need replaced. Breakfast was just ok. Front desk staff were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kewania

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great staff very courteous!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for price! Location and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall cleanliness of property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and clean and the staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Merrell

we were given a room that smelled strongly of marijuana and had to switch rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

DELDRIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant. Room was very clean and comfortable. Hot shower and very comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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