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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
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
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

Room options

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom Oakhurst Suite King)

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom Oakhurst Suite King)

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom Oakhurst Suite King)

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

  • 46.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom Champion Suite King)

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

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

  • 46.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe Queen)

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom Loft Suite King)

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

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

  • 46.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred - King)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred - King)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred - King)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King)

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)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe Loft - King)

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Preferred Loft Two Queens)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred Loft King)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Tub)

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe Loft - Two Queens)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe - Two Queens)

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

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

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred Corner King with Sofabed)

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

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

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

Hilton Columbus Downtown

Pool
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (1110)
The price is AU$320
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
Hilton Columbus Downtown

About the area

Columbus

With a stay at Sonesta Columbus Downtown, you'll be centrally located in Columbus, steps from Greater Columbus Convention Center and within a 5-minute walk of Nationwide Arena. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Huntington Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from North Bank Park.

What's nearby

  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 2 min walk
  • Nationwide Arena - 5 min walk
  • COSI - 18 min walk
  • Ohio State University - 4 min drive
  • Ohio Stadium - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whistle & Keg - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Elevator Brewery & Draught Haus - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gallerie Bar & Bistro - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Siam Express - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nationwide Plaza Three Cafeteria - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Pet-friendly Columbus hotel connected to the convention center, steps from Greater Columbus Convention Center
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 bathtubs or showers with hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 421 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including wireless internet access (surcharge) and wedding services. Additional features at this hotel include a fireplace in the lobby, a ballroom, and bike parking.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Sonesta Columbus Downtown, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Columbus? This hotel has 17000 square feet (1579 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 7 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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 (USD 0 per night)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 0 per night)

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 42.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 5-22 for adults and USD 5-22 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Vine + Forge Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Bike parking

Family friendly

  • Corner/local shop
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Corner/local shop

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (17000 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 7

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

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

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Renovated entire property – July 2019
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

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

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

Optional extras

  • 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

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, 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

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
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. 764 out of 1363 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1363 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1363 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1363 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 81 out of 1363 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

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Great staff. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Kari

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed there for one night for a convention. We were out for a couple hours after arrival, and came back to go to sleep afterwards and noticed our blankets had brownish stains on them, the a/c unit had an odor when it kicked on, the rooms were quite small and when using the walk way to the convention center or to and from the parking garage- you almost couldn’t breathe because the odor was just unbearable. Wasn’t worth the price I paid; but the rest of the hotel was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane, Granger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Connecting indoor walkway to the Convention Center is a game-changer!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy and quick check in and the staff were all very kind and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, great atmosphere. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Virginia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

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

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A1
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came for a concert it was a short walk to the arena. They also let us check in 2 and a half hours early!!! Amazing place to stay! Definitely will come again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline, HENDERSON

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very welcoming and the rooms were really clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I have loved the Sonesta for years. Its convenience, elegance, and comfort makes each of our stays there memorable and worthwhile. We had another fabulous weekend in Columbus due in large part to our perfect stay at the Sonesta.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For starters, there was a facility fee that was not disclosed in the Expedia listing. (We were told we could recoup some of it if we went to the bar or spent money on sundries.) Although it’s downtown Columbus, we had difficulty finding an open restaurant for dinner within walking distance (not wanting to retrieve our car from the overpriced valet service). The biggest problem was the room and lack of response on it. The curtain was in shreds, as though an animal had tried to escape. There was dog food on the floor that had never been cleaned up. The TV didn’t work, and when I went to call the front desk, neither did the phone. I called from my cell, and the front desk attendant asked me to text him photos of the shredded curtain - which I did, but never got a response - and he promised to send up an engineer to fix the TV., who never showed. We waited up for over an hour someone to show up or call me, before giving up and going to bed - wondering for an hour or two if we’d suddenly be getting a knock on the door in the middle of the night. We’ll be staying in Columbus a lot over the next few years - we were dropping our freshman off at OSU - but we won’t be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

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