See all properties

Sonesta Essential Columbus

2.5 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Sonesta Essential Columbus

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a stone wall, and a fence.
A Sonesta Essential Hotels building with a blue sign, a parking lot, and a red car.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A modern lobby with a geometric floor plan, a wall-mounted sculpture, and a variety of potted plants.
A modern interior with a herringbone-patterned wall, a glass coffee table, red upholstered chairs, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $116
$95 nightly
$116 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30

Explore the area

View in a map
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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds

A room with a grey sofa and a red ottoman, a framed abstract painting, and a lamp.

Suite, Multiple Beds

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Similar properties

Lobby
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus North
Columbus
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
4.1 out of 5, Very Good, 1,419 reviews
$96 nightly
The price is $117
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus North

About the neighborhood

Columbus

When you stay at Sonesta Essential Columbus in Columbus, you'll be in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of Columbus State University and Chattahoochee River. .This hotel is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center and 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center.

What's nearby

  • Columbus Park Crossing - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Columbus State University - 7 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center - 13 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Columbus Civic Center - 15 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center - 20 min drive - 16.4 miles

Getting around

  • Columbus, GA (CSG-Columbus Metropolitan) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Essential Columbus

Sonesta Essential Columbus offers 88 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Columbus hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 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 provided daily.

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

Guests 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 88 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Sonesta Essential Columbus. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Columbus? This hotel has 2500 square feet (232 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM on weekdays.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (24 inches high)
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches 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 crib
  • 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 available
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 150.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)
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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.00 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility
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. 523 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iva

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

6/10 Okay

Bill

Friendly staff, good complementary breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great safe location Staff were very friendly Breakfast was just ok Beds were comfortable Pillows were terrible Room was very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shakedria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

YAN

Liked: Cleanliness
As a hotel, I can only say that its price matches its quality—it’s fairly average.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great. About to book again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paula P.

Hotel was average..not much more to say than that
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl

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

10/10 Excellent

Cristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Met my needs. Will use again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Nayiber

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

10/10 Excellent

Wintong

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

8/10 Good

Maggie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It smelled like marajuanna the whole stay, the carpet was stained, and the walls and ceiling had water damage
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamiil

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitzy

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

10/10 Excellent

Raffaella

Perfecy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sims

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

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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