--- title: "Sonesta Essential Columbus, Columbus (GA) | StayVersus" description: "Sonesta Essential Columbus in Columbus (GA): rated 9.0 by guests, 2.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sonesta-essential-columbus-columbus-ga/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-15 --- Hotel · ★★★ · Sonesta # Sonesta Essential Columbus Foxfire, Columbus (GA), United States 9.0 · Excellent 19 reviews · #5 #5 of 38 in Columbus (GA) · 3.4 Location score ## About Sonesta Essential Columbus Sonesta Essential Columbus is a hotel in Foxfire, Columbus (GA), United States. It holds a 2.5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 19 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, free breakfast, bar, free parking. It is 5.6 km from the centre of Columbus (GA). The nearest airport, Columbus Airport (CSG), is 4.3 km away. - **Type:** Hotel - **Star rating:** ★★★ - **Check-in from:** 15:00 - **Check-out until:** 11:00 - **Chain:** Sonesta - **Smoking:** Smoke-free property - **Other stays within 500 m:** 3 4027 Veterans Ct ## How Sonesta Essential Columbus scores Better rated than 86% of hotels in Columbus (GA) - Guest rating **9.0** - Location **3.4** - Facilities **4.2** - Families **1.0** - Spa & wellness **1.5** Columbus (GA) average ## Amenities Swimming poolFree breakfastBarFree parking ### Pool & wellness - Swimming pool ### Food & drink - Free breakfast - Bar - Room service ### Internet - Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Laundry - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - Air conditioning - Kitchen - In-room safe ### Policies - Smoke-free Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **3.4**/10 - **Walk grade:** **47**/100 Somewhat walkable - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **12** - **Sights within 1 km:** **3**
Nearest airportColumbus Airport (CSG)4.3 km10 min drive
Distance to the centreColumbus (GA)5.6 km12 min drive
### Sights nearby - Launch Family Entertainment Columbus460 m - United States Infantry Museum Fort Benning, Georgia480 m - Fort Mitchell Visitors Centers660 m ## Sonesta Essential Columbus: in detail Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. The hotel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes provided by the front desk services. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundromat and dry cleaning service ensures your preferred travel garments remain clean and accessible. During leisurely days and evenings, in-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping enable you to maximize your stay in the room. For minor or impromptu requirements, the convenience stores can promptly cater to them without the necessity of stepping out from the hotel. The hotel is completely smoke-free. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at hotel are equipped with linen service and air conditioning. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations. In select rooms, the hotel offers visitors access to a refrigerator. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms. Begin your day on a delightful note with a scrumptious complimentary breakfast, consistently served at Sonesta Essential Columbus. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar. Snack vending machines operate around the clock, providing you with easy access to treats regardless of the hour. Do you possess exceptional culinary skills? Prepare your meals personally within the hotel at its shared kitchen. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at Sonesta Essential Columbus. Begin your holiday perfectly by taking a plunge into the swimming pool. Eliminate those holiday calories by stopping by hotel and making use of their well-equipped exercise amenities. ### Compare ## Compare Sonesta Essential Columbus with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins. - [Hampton Inn Columbus-North](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hampton-inn-columbus-north-columbus-ga/) Hotel ★★★ 250 m away 8.2 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hampton-inn-columbus-north-columbus-ga-vs-sonesta-essential-columbus-columbus-ga/) - [Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus At Northlake By IHG](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/holiday-inn-express-suites-columbus-at-northlake-by-ihg-columbus-ga/) Hotel ★★★ 310 m away 9.8 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/holiday-inn-express-suites-columbus-at-northlake-by-ihg-columbus-ga-vs-sonesta-essential-columbus-columbus-ga/) - [Hyatt Place Columbus North](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hyatt-place-columbus-north-columbus-ga/) Hotel ★★★ 510 m away 9.5 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hyatt-place-columbus-north-columbus-ga-vs-sonesta-essential-columbus-columbus-ga/) - [Candlewood Suites Columbus-Northeast By IHG](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/candlewood-suites-columbus-northeast-by-ihg-columbus-ga/) Hotel ★★★ 1.3 km away 10.0 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/candlewood-suites-columbus-northeast-by-ihg-columbus-ga-vs-sonesta-essential-columbus-columbus-ga/) - [Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/residence-inn-by-marriott-columbus-columbus-ga/) Hotel ★★★ 1.3 km away 9.3 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/residence-inn-by-marriott-columbus-columbus-ga-vs-sonesta-essential-columbus-columbus-ga/) - [Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbus, GA](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/country-inn-suites-by-radisson-columbus-ga-columbus-ga/) Hotel ★★★ 2.4 km away 7.3 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/country-inn-suites-by-radisson-columbus-ga-columbus-ga-vs-sonesta-essential-columbus-columbus-ga/) ## Questions about Sonesta Essential Columbus ### How do guests rate Sonesta Essential Columbus? Sonesta Essential Columbus has a guest rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 19 reviews, which is better than 86% of rated hotels in Columbus (GA). ### What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonesta Essential Columbus? Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00. ### Does Sonesta Essential Columbus include breakfast? The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included. ### Does Sonesta Essential Columbus have a pool? Yes, Sonesta Essential Columbus has a swimming pool. ### Is there parking at Sonesta Essential Columbus? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is Sonesta Essential Columbus from the airport? The nearest airport, Columbus Airport (CSG), is 4.3 km away in a straight line. Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sonesta-essential-columbus-columbus-ga/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/