Sonesta Columbus Downtown
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About this property
Sonesta Columbus Downtown is a 4-star hotel in Columbus, OH, positioned steps from the Greater Columbus Convention Center and within a 5-minute walk of Nationwide Arena. The property offers 375 rooms, including 4 suites, providing centralized access to downtown venues and attractions.
Guest rooms feature pillowtop beds with premium bedding, refrigerators, and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet keeps guests connected, and cable programming is available for entertainment. Private bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. The property earned a 4.3/5 guest comfort rating, and the overall guest sentiment stands at 4.2/5 across 1,383 reviews.
The hotel operates one on-site restaurant serving guests, along with a snack bar and deli for casual dining. A bar and lounge is available for evening refreshment. Full breakfasts are served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for an additional fee.
Amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, complimentary wireless internet throughout the property, and wedding services. The lobby features a fireplace, and the hotel offers a ballroom for events. Bike storage is available, and the property provides conference space totaling 17,000 square feet across 7 meeting rooms. Additional services include valet and self-parking (both with surcharge), dry cleaning and laundry, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel is wheelchair accessible with accessible parking, an accessible fitness center, and an accessible on-site restaurant.
Sonesta Columbus Downtown sits 0.7 miles from both Huntington Park and North Bank Park, with additional nearby attractions including Goodale Park, Capitol Square, and the Palace Theatre. Columbus International Airport is located 9 miles northeast, approximately 12 minutes by rental car, paid shuttle, or taxi.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The property welcomes well-mannered dogs with no breed or weight restrictions, allowing up to two pets per suite for a $75 fee per pet, per stay. Sonesta provides special pet amenities including beds, bowls, waterproof mats, and treats at check-in, along with local recommendations for a pet-friendly Columbus experience.
Location & nearby attractions
Greater Columbus Convention Center - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Nationwide Arena - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
North Market - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
BalletMet Performance Center - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Goodale Park - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
North Bank Park - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Capitol Square - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Rhodes State Office Tower - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Huntington Park - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Palace Theatre - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Battelle Riverfront Park - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
KEMBA Live! - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Ohio Statehouse - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Columbus City Hall - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
The preferred airport for Sonesta Columbus Downtown is John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 12 km / 7.5 mi
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Dining
Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- 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
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Only dogs and cats are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- Ohio We love Dogs as much as you do. Sonesta is proud to invite your cuddly companions and provide special amenities like comfy pet beds
- bowls
- waterproof mats
- and treats at check-in. We’ll greet your pet with an arrival letter outlining our local recommendations for a "pawsome" stay in Columbus. Sonesta Columbus Downtown is pet-friendlyand welcomes well-mannered dogs
- with no breed or weight restrictions. Up to two pets are permitted per suite. $75 fee per pet
- per stay applies. Dogs only
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Resort fee: USD 23.50 per accommodation, per night
- 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<
Know before you go
- 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.
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- The property is professionally cleaned.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).