Sonesta Columbus Downtown

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Exterior
Restaurant
Restaurant

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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33 E Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH, 43215
  • Place, Greater Columbus Convention Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Nationwide Arena
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, COSI
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Tub)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Roll in Shower)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred Loft King)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(91 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred - King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Loft, 1 King Bed (Junior Suite)

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 - 0.2 km
  • Nationwide Arena - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Huntington Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • COSI - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lower.com Field - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Market Stand Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Charleys Philly Steaks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gallerie Bar & Bistro - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown offers 421 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Columbus hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 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. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.

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. Complimentary wireless internet access 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 complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional features at this hotel include a fireplace in the lobby, a ballroom, and bike storage.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Sonesta Columbus Downtown, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and express check-out. 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered parking on site (USD 36.56 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 47.36 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 30 for adults and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Vine + Forge Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • TV in common areas
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (17,000 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 12 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1988
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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
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
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 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: USD 23.60 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 30 for adults, and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 36.56 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 47.36 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per 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)

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Sonesta Columbus Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 997 out of 1633 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1633 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1633 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1633 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1633 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff went above and beyond to park my oversized van. It was greatly appreciated. The room was nice. The staff was excellent. As I approached the front desk to check in, the person at the front desk noticed I had trouble with a bad knee and, without asking, changed my room location closer to the elevator. Excellent service! Great location for the convention center. The only thing that I was disappointed in was that the mini fridge in the room was only a fridge and no freezer (which I need for the ice packs I use on my knee). I recommend this hotel and would definitely stay there the next time I come to a convention.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

TINA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and the bed was comfortable! My biggest upset was that there was construction happening in the room next to us. I was hoping for a morning sleeping in but that didn’t happen once the construction began. Would be nice if they didn’t book rooms close to one under repair.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and roomy. Front desk was always attentive. Valet was friendly but not always fast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Verna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely beautiful 😍
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

wayne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room with 15 foot ceilings. Super quite. The layout is such that every room is on the outside. We didn't hear anyone else the entire weekend which was busy with the convention center.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Leah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I spent extra for a superior loft king room seeing that it looked more boutique and spacious from the photos and description. The room I booked was not available when I arrived, they put in me a different room that was supposedly an upgrade, but seemed much smaller than the advertised room I booked. Heat did not work in the first room, I had to go back down and across the street to the front desk to get a new room. It's pretty inconvenient that you have to go outside to get to the hotel lobby from the historic building. Once I was in the new room it was fine, but nothing spectacular for the price. Everything was dusty and it didn't seem like the room had been used in a while. Furniture was kind of beat up and the tub was dirty. It served the purpose for one night, but I was disappointed I spent extra to book what seemed to be a fancy room, only to get let down.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Alizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Regan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very nice, however it was only set up for 1 person for amenities. 1 wash cloth, 1 coffee pod. Check in was easy. Valet parking was great but we should have called for our car much earlier because we waited about 30 minutes before they brought it up. The restaurant in the lobby was fantastic. Good food and very friendly attentive staff. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Zach

I verified with YOU my son could check in at 19 yrs old He was refused at the front desk Hotel policy is 21 I spent over an hour in the correcting YOUR MISTAKE WILL NEVER GO THROUGH EXPEDIA TO BOOK AGAIN
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Louis Steven

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meli

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Silvia, Triangle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and beds
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff extremely helpful and responsive. Building extremely secure. When something goes wrong, they are quick to fix the problem! Skyway connects directly to convention center — no need to go outside.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asiah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025