Sonesta Columbus Downtown

4.0 star property
Hotel near Greater Columbus Convention Center, connected to the convention center in Columbus

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Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Restaurant
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • 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

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)
  • 53 sq m
  • 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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(89 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 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)

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Columbus

Downtown Columbus stay.At this Downtown Columbus hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Greater Columbus Convention Center and Nationwide Arena. North Bank Park and Huntington Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nationwide Arena - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Huntington Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • COSI - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Gallerie Bar & Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Stories on High - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Flatiron Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nationwide Plaza One Cafeteria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Whistle u0026 Keg - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Hotel near Greater Columbus Convention Center, connected to the convention center in Columbus
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 17000 square feet (1579 square meters) and includes a conference center. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Sonesta Columbus Downtown. For a fee, parking is available.

This Columbus hotel is smoke free.

  • 421 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 17000 sq ft of conference space
  • 1579 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1988
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered self 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

Things to do

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

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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 23.60 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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. 947 out of 1559 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1559 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1559 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1559 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1559 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LANCE

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this hotel months in advance of my son’s marathon. They reached out prior to our stay and asked what they could do to enhance our stay. They listened and left a. Ice note and fuel for my son. Very nice and made him feel special.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tamera

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was nice. We didn’t like that roof access was right outside the window. Felt like someone could look in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
room was clean and nice staff!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

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

8/10 Good

Whitney

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is just meh. It's not dirty, but they are doing construction so it looks raggedy. But the food was good, the rooms are decent. Clean enough to feel comfortable to sleep. The beds are comfy. The windows are extremely tiny. Lol do not expect a view here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Katelyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Lusi

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger, Canonsburg

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel and would certainly stay again. Room was very clean and comfortable. Nice bar and restaurant on the first floor. I didn't experience it myself as I rode with someone and he dropped me off while he parked, but he did note the parking garage wasn't the easiest to deal with. Again, I didn't see the issue for myself but wanted to note it. Otherwise, everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

nichole

Travelled with family
Never again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Will

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

gail

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The restraunt was phenomenal. The thermostat in our room was not adjustable so we were a bit cold with no extra blankets in the closet and only a thin one on the bed. All off the pillows were extremely thick and firm which doesnt leave you many options. Sleeping wasnt great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Housekeeping didn't clean room during my stay. Unfortunately, left items behind in room. When reported to the lost/found system, never heard anything back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was in town for Homecoming. I’ve stayed before and I like the location and quality of the gym. The rooms are very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

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

Clean, comfortable, and convenient, but pricey.

The hotel itself was very nice. Clean, comfortable, and conveniently located. The restaurant was a bit pricey, but the food was amazing. Unfortunately the issues we experienced with our room resevations during our stay caused much confusion with the staff. We booked through Hotels.com and had multiple reservations in the system due to the inability to modify our original reservation to extend our stay. Although we did not have to physically move rooms, we had to return to the front desk each day to "check out and back in" to our rooms and have our key cards reset during our three night stay. Additionally, the housekeeping staff was not aware of how long we were staying and continuously entered our room despite the fact we were not scheduled to check out until Sunday. They even entered prior to checkout time and even came in to clean after being told we were not checking out until the following day and to stop entering the room. It was a hassle and not worth it for the price of the hotel, additional daily fees, and pricey parking fees.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the hotel but the lighting in the lobby and restaurant is terrible at night. Wow. Get some warm lighting, possibly? Or those warm battery powered candlelights on the tables? Would make a world of difference.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025