Sonesta Columbus Downtown

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Lobby
Business centre
Point of interest

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • 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

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred Loft King)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe Queen)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(88 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred - King)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Loft, 1 King Bed (Junior Suite)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • COSI - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lower.com Field - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ohio State University - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stories on High - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Gallerie Bar & Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Flatiron Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nationwide Plaza Three Cafeteria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nationwide Plaza One Cafeteria - ‬3 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. 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 34.56 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 45.36 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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

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
  • Renovated entire property - July 2019
  • 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

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

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 34.56 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 45.36 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. 891 out of 1477 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1477 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1477 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1477 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1477 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff. Clean, quiet room. Convenient location to many restaurants and event spaces.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is great, parking is way overpriced. I won’t be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

xiaoming

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay at the Sonesta Hotel in Downtown Columbus. From the moment we arrived, the valet staff made a great impression with their friendly and professional service. Our room was enormous—much larger than we expected—and the bed was incredibly comfortable. It was the perfect combination of luxury and relaxation. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is located very close to the conference centre. Nice area, clean room, spacious. The staff is very friendly - thank you! Expedia VIP privilege offers a discount for valet parking. However, this discount is only valid for one day, not for the subsequent days of the entire stay. The room's TV and phone didn't work. Wish the hotel could have provided a notice to the clients at check-in. Be aware of the additional daily charges of USD 23.6/day, including $20 (Destination fee) + 1.60 (Destination State Tax) +2.00 (Destination County Tax)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sonesta is located in a beautiful location with a parking garage that is easy to access. Beautiful clean spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

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

Columbus Stay

Very nice! We will definitely stay there again. Nice bar Pretty lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tyson Garry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Internet was down but it seems it was due to a storm. Minor inconvenience as I didn’t have data on my phone or laptop for my 4 day trip I Had to go elsewhere to use wifi. Other then this everything about the room, hotel and staff was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front of the hotel was under construction.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia, Columbus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

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

Nice place to stay

Check in was very easy. Staff was very helpful. The room was very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jack

Horrible parking that you have to pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Anas

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Internet bad
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Great Hotel, Parking is a Scam!!

Hotel accommodations couldn’t have been better. MAJOR SPOILER was the parking. Nobody can give real answer to best way to park. Convinced me I need overpriced day pass to self park my Car. Didn’t explain 24 hours starts once you sign up for pass which isn’t needed to be done until you leave the garage. End of day paid $52 plus late charge to leave the garage. Nobody at hotel can assist and pass buck to valet who then pass buck to parking garage who you can’t get in touch with a human. Again great hotel for reasonable rate but parking makes up for the low rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan, Cincinnati

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our quick stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

Great experience

Clean room, great amenities, nice location, friendly staff, parking was not over priced comparatively. No complaints. 5 out of 5.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025