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Pet-friendly Columbus hotel connected to the convention center, steps from Greater Columbus Convention Center

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar

Pet friendly

Breakfast available

Air conditioning

Parking available

Laundry

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33 E Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH, 43215

Greater Columbus Convention Center
2 min walk
Big Bar on 2
1 min walk
Columbus Bus Station
17 min walk
Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
9 min drive

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Room options

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

355.8 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

498.2 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

498.2 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe Queen)

355.8 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

498.2 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred - King)

350 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King)

355.8 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

355.8 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

355.8 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred Loft King)

355.8 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

355.8 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Tub)

355.8 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

355.8 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

355.8 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

355.8 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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Pool

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Restaurant

per night

$199 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 5 - Jan 6

About the neighborhood

Columbus

Located in Downtown Columbus, Sonesta Columbus Downtown is adjacent to Greater Columbus Convention Center and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Nationwide Arena. This 421-room hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and a 24-hour business center. Centrally located in Columbus, the hotel is connected to the convention center and also a short walk from North Bank Park and Huntington Park.

What's nearby

Greater Columbus Convention Center - 2 min walk
Nationwide Arena - 5 min walk
COSI - 18 min walk
Ohio State University - 4 min drive
Ohio Stadium - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Whistle & Keg - ‬4 min walk
‪Elevator Brewery & Draught Haus - ‬5 min walk
‪Gallerie Bar & Bistro - ‬6 min walk
‪Siam Express - ‬2 min walk
‪Nationwide Plaza Three Cafeteria - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Pet-friendly Columbus hotel connected to the convention center, steps from Greater Columbus Convention Center

Renovated in 2019, Sonesta Columbus Downtown offers a 24-hour gym, WiFi in public areas, and a conference center. Valet parking is available for USD 42.00 per night. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center, a computer station, and express check-out.

Guests can expect WiFi and 49-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hydromassage showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Other amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and free local calls. Weekly housekeeping is available.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

Self parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Valet parking on site (USD 42 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 22 for adults and USD 5 to 22 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Vine + Forge Restaurant

Things to do

24-hour gym
TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (weekly)
Multilingual staff
Proposal/romance packages
Wedding services

Business services

24-hour business center
7 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference center (17,000 square feet 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
Ceiling hoist
Elevator (36 inch wide door)
Low-height door lock
Low-height view port in door
Thin carpet in room
Visual fire alarm
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible gym
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

12 floors
2 buildings
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
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided

Entertainment

49-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
Restaurant dining guides

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

This property welcomes pets for USD 75 per pet, per stay
Dogs only
2 total pets
Pets may not be left unsupervised
Food and water bowls are available
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

Resort fee: USD 23.50 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

Additional inclusions
Fitness center access
In-room coffee

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 22 for adults, and USD 5 to 22 for children
Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0 per night (rates may vary)
Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 0 per night (rates may vary)
Self parking fee: USD 20 per night (in/out privileges)
Valet parking fee: USD 42.00 per night (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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

Long-term renters welcome

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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

Check-in: 4 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Long-term renters welcome.
Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Sonesta Columbus Downtown?

Sonesta Columbus Downtown provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonesta Columbus Downtown?

As of Dec 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Columbus Downtown on Dec 29, 2024 start from $80.85, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see close to Sonesta Columbus Downtown?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Columbus within a 10-minute walk of Nationwide Arena, Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue, and North Market. You'll also find COSI and Ohio Stadium within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Sonesta Columbus Downtown?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 42.00 per night with in/out privileges. Accessible parking and bicycle parking are also available.

Does Sonesta Columbus Downtown have a casino?

No, Sonesta Columbus Downtown doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Sonesta Columbus Downtown?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Sonesta Columbus Downtown?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar, a restaurant, and proposal/romance packages.

Are there hot tubs at Sonesta Columbus Downtown?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Sonesta Columbus Downtown have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Sonesta Columbus Downtown serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Vine + Forge Restaurant.

Will Sonesta Columbus Downtown allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Sonesta Columbus Downtown for a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Sonesta Columbus Downtown?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Sonesta Columbus Downtown?

The closest major airport to Sonesta Columbus Downtown is John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH), which is 7.5 mi away (9 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Sonesta Columbus Downtown?

No, at Sonesta Columbus Downtown, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does Sonesta Columbus Downtown offer wedding services?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Sonesta Columbus Downtown.

Sonesta Columbus Downtown Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Dec 22, 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Dec 5, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Oct 29, 2024

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

Easy access to Nationwide Arena - just a five minute slow walk. Parking garage is easily accessible and quite affordable.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Oct 21, 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

C

Sep 23, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

My husband and I have loved the Sonesta for years. Its convenience, elegance, and comfort makes each of our stays there memorable and worthwhile. We had another fabulous weekend in Columbus due in large part to our perfect stay at the Sonesta.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Maria

Sep 22, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

For starters, there was a facility fee that was not disclosed in the Expedia listing. (We were told we could recoup some of it if we went to the bar or spent money on sundries.) Although it’s downtown Columbus, we had difficulty finding an open restaurant for dinner within walking distance (not wanting to retrieve our car from the overpriced valet service). The biggest problem was the room and lack of response on it. The curtain was in shreds, as though an animal had tried to escape. There was dog food on the floor that had never been cleaned up. The TV didn’t work, and when I went to call the front desk, neither did the phone. I called from my cell, and the front desk attendant asked me to text him photos of the shredded curtain - which I did, but never got a response - and he promised to send up an engineer to fix the TV., who never showed. We waited up for over an hour someone to show up or call me, before giving up and going to bed - wondering for an hour or two if we’d suddenly be getting a knock on the door in the middle of the night. We’ll be staying in Columbus a lot over the next few years - we were dropping our freshman off at OSU - but we won’t be staying here again.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Business traveler

Sep 19, 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Sep 18, 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Business traveler

Sep 18, 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Overpriced hotel. Not bad overall but mediocre.

Hotel was just OK. A bit pricey for the room. Room was an old loft like space. Very loud and definitely not cozy. It had no mirror other than bathroom mirror and shades for windows were difficult to manipulate. The room was basic cleaned but we found an earring on the floor by the bathtub that shouldve been seen during an cleaning. It was right on the floor. The bath tub and bathroom were small and little room for counter space.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Traveled with family

Sep 16, 2024

Disliked: Staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

BigHarlem

Traveled with family

Sep 15, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Amenities

High price small room

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Business traveler

Sep 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Was a little disappointed by a "facility charge" that added 70 dollars to our stay, and it wasn't disclosed at booking. Felt a little deceptive and left a sour note on an otherwise pleasant stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quinn

Sep 14, 2024

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

Great location and close to everywhere. The room is clean and comfortable, and the staff is pleasant to be around

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Andre

Business traveler, Traveled with family

Sep 14, 2024

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

The Sonesta Columbus Downtown Columbus, Ohio

The hotel was relatively nice. Not terribly challenging to locate via Google Maps, even at night with loads of construction going on around parts of downtown Columbus. We arrived late at night and was able to secure parking (at a price of nearly $50 daily) through the front entrance Valet staff who were standing by waiting for arrivals. It was only later that I discovered potentially cheaper parking elsewhere, although less convenient. The front desk staffer was pleasant and accommodating, but once we got to the room, this is where the 3-star review is really highlighted. The room layout was interesting, it was large enough to accommodate three relatively comfortably. But the primary issue was lighting. There were only three main lighting sources (not including natural light) to somehow illuminate the entire room. The light at the door only lit the doorway and the small closet by the door, the bathroom light (while the door is open) illuminated the primary sitting area (to a point) and seemed to be the majority of the lighting for the room (odd right!!??), !!??), and the lighting on either side of the primary bed where the only sources of light in the entire room. The bed lighting is unfortunately not enough light (as it probably shouldn’t be for obvious reasons) to illuminate the entire room. So, the heavy lifting here (as it should not be) was from the bathroom light. This was an absolutely bonkers design flaw.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Business traveler

Sep 13, 2024

Disliked: Staff & service

The location is pretty good. Don't like how much you have to pay for the parking garage each night. The bar / kitchen staff were terrible. Not the friendliest, slow, messed up my food.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Antonio

Business traveler

Sep 13, 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre, Moraine

Traveled with partner

Sep 12, 2024

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

Everything about the property was very nice. My only discrepancy is that they mandatory added on extra monies for condiments I did not necessarily needed or wanted. So there was no real savings Booking through the website.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Darcy

Traveled with group

Sep 11, 2024

The location is good, but the hotel is fair. Good enough for a one night stay. No microwave in the room, but it did have a fridge. The bathroom had random hairs on the floor and a used lint roller paper stuck to a disposable cup.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Sep 11, 2024

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

The room was supposed to have a pull out sofa, and it did not. There were no overhead lights in the room so once the sun went down the only light was the bathroom or the night light. The bed was missing a comforter. The pillows did not smell clean.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Greg

Sep 11, 2024

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

Very enjoyable

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerringtin

Sep 9, 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Sep 9, 2024

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Sep 9, 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chantel

Traveled with family

Sep 9, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Perfect location! Was in town with my two teenaged daughters for the Weezer concert at Nationwide Arena. The location was so convenient and as a woman traveling alone with my daughters, I felt very safe. Valet parking made everything a breeze. The only reason I didnt give 5 stars is because the staff did not explain how to charge items to the room at the 24 hr marketplace which led to some late night frustration but a fairly minor issue overall. Would definitely stay here again if in the area for a show.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Traveled with family

Sep 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

The hotel was nice…ish. They do not validate parking which was probably my biggest issue. The weekend rates are much higher, so if you’re budgeting then you’ve got to prepare for an additional $40 if you want to be reasonably close if you drive to the location. There is also a “resort fee” that they charge when the only resort feature they offer is an in-house restaurant. There is also the “destination fee” - so the price Expedia shows isn’t accurate. Ultimately it seems like a great price compared to the other hotels downtown but with all the extra things we spent more staying here than the nicer hotels in the area. There were also no exhaust fans in the bathroom in our hotel room. Not a big deal unless you take a hot shower or you’re not traveling alone and someone has to relieve themselves. The pillows were nice. Bed was lumpy. The check-in staff was great but the check out person was a bit off-putting. We travel to Columbus often but will not stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024