Sonesta Essential Savannah

2.5 star property

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
480 Al Henderson Blvd, Savannah, GA, 31419
  • Savannah Festival Outlet Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hunter Army Airfield
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Savannah

With a stay at Sonesta Essential Savannah in Savannah (Gateway Village), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Savannah Festival Outlet Center and 10 minutes from Savannah Mall. .This hotel is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from St Joseph's Hospital and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum.

What's nearby

  • Savannah Festival Outlet Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Henderson Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • St Joseph's Hospital - 12 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Hunter Army Airfield - 17 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 15 min drive
  • Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Black Rifle Coffee Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Riverboat Pizza Company - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential Savannah

Suburban hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
Sonesta Essential Savannah offers 41 accommodations with safes and designer toiletries. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 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 41 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-in. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 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 centre

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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, 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; 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

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

Sonesta Essential Savannah Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 53 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It is clean but is definitely an older hotel with fresh paint. Old style ac and bathroom. Continental breakfast leaves a lot to be desired! We were not even sure what some of it was so we tried the cereal and it was stale so we left for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed and pillows excellent. Toilet was too low. Staff great. Breakfast wonderful. Whole place spotless
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Brett, Sanford

Free breakfast was not the best. The hot food was, half done, tator tots, well done chicken nuggets and a potato, corn and sausage casserole, the sausage was sooooo spicy I dad to spit it out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Aaron

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not the worst stay i've had but not the best either. The room was clean, no problems checking in. Breakfast was horrible. If you can even call that breakfast. So gross!!! They had some kind of concoction of corn, chorizo, with hashbrowns. They had burnt chicken nuggets and it looks like microwaved tater tots. One plus is that they have a waffle maker, but only one so good luck getting a waffle with all the people waiting. They have a yogurt machine and an expresso machine and they dont even work ughhh!!! Ok thats enough about the breakfast sorry, its just frustrating when there were so many good reviews for the breakfast online. The lady up front was very nice and helpful. ..... Oh yeah, no trashcans anywhere, i had a couple bags of trash i needed to throw away but there werent any bins anywhere. I had to go all the way to the front lobby to throw trash away, so crazy... its like they want you to be messy. Not coming back ever again!!! Oh yeah, the window shades do not block out the very powerful front lights that are on 24/7, so if you have a room on the front side, good luck sleeping if you like it dark. Thats all bye
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Comfy Night

The staff was very professional and eager to help. The room was clean with few frills, but very comfortable. I will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

The hotels photo give the impression of a much nicer hotel. The hotel was definitely much more worn than the photos reflect. It wasn’t a horrible stay but the walls are thin and the amenities were very dated. The toilet didn’t flush well and the shower was just ok. The elevator is a bit scary but the breakfast was nice wish it had more options but it was ok. Wouldn’t stay more than 1 night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Isaac

The property is Average but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yamilee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

JAMEKIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place, money well spent.

Great place to stay for a wrekend get away. Always someone at the desk or available if you have questions. My only issue is, if youre not inside the room with the door locked, the door is easy to open from outside. (Well, our room was) but we didnt have any issues with anyone entering the room while we were away. (I always put cameras in out hotel rooms)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julius

Accidentally booked the wrong date n realized my mistake 30mins later and they wouldn’t refund me
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlos Eduardo, Kissimmee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property it’s perfect the staff it’s perfect all brand new in this spacious room clean is hundred percent Lily and Rhea from the front desk are just so kind so good to be here only bad thing it’s not their fault. It’s just one black folks smoking weed and spreading the smell all over the place But that’s not their fault.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sweet lady that checked is in was amazing. The rooms were really nice and i will be back. beck. ms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeremy

Their WiFi never works so if you plan on getting work done. Don’t
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Olga

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The toliet kept breaking, the shower door was tricky
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Emily

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel claims to be newly renovated and nice but it was very dingy and run down. The comforter had at least 3 stains and the walls were dirty. We stayed in an ADA room and the shower bench was moldy and rusty. Overall this hotel was not clean and I will not be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property seems to be under construction or renovation. I would not recommend this property!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Porscher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a run down dump.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Janerra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Lori

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was half painted, the toilet made noise constantly. Breakfast was not replenished and hot items were cold
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anita

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025