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Sonesta Essential Savannah

2.5 star property

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A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a chandelier.
A modern lobby with a glass door entrance, a central round table, and a fireplace.
A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, columns, and a parking lot.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a modern kitchen in the background, and a clean, well-lit environment.
A modern lobby with a fireplace, a round table, and a reception desk.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $95
$80 nightly
$95 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28

Explore the area

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480 Al Henderson Blvd, Savannah, GA, 31419
  • Place, Savannah Festival Outlet Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Henderson Golf Club
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(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, a television, and a refrigerator.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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$91 nightly
The price is $108
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

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 11 minutes from Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum. .This hotel is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from St Joseph's Hospital and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Fun Zone Amusement and Sports Park.

What's nearby

  • Savannah Festival Outlet Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Henderson Golf Club - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Hunter Army Airfield - 18 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • Oglethorpe Mall - 24 min drive - 12.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Black Rifle Coffee Shop - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential Savannah

Sonesta Essential Savannah offers 41 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. 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 55-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. Additional amenities at this hotel include tour/ticket assistance and a vending machine.
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-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

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
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 11:30 PM and 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 11:30 PM and 11:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number OTC-025388

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 337 out of 642 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 642 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 642 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 642 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 642 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean hotel , wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms and the staff was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, clean hotel, outside of town but still convenient to downtown Savannah and Tybee Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Arlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, good location, staff were very nice, breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sherrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes the stay was wonderful very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, decent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place, great value for money!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, good breakfast, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

SHERRI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfy beds, nice large rooms, very friendly check in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean large room, friendly staff, comfortable bed and many options for breakfast at a great price!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and accommodating staff. Next to plenty restaurants and shopping. Would book again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marvelous staff, clean room and conveniently located
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Abhi at the front desk was very kind and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very pleasant, the room was impeccably clean. The breakfast was amazing highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Latesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just love it and the front attendant is always very polite and communicates very well and always offer wonderful deals if any applicable!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious room. Staff was very friendly. Breakfast was ok. Would definitely use again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable clean room. Very nice hotel I would recommend for you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kirshanti

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great amenities, and the staff were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, check in was easy, breakfast had plenty of options and room and very clean. A great one night stay. I will make this my go to hotel when staying in Savannah.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

soumyajeet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very great and pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yolanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sonesta was clean and staff was nice and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keone

The Beds were comfortable to sleep on, the rooms were spacious and the shower was definitely Amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, friendly staff, the breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026