Sonesta Essential Columbus

I stayed at this property twice; December 19-20, 2025, room 606 and January 4-5, 2026, room 408. Both times were fine. Rooms had microwave and refrigerator. There were no major issues. There is fast food close by and parking was adequate. The hotel had a decent continental breakfast.

I gave 2 stars because the staff was nice and the price was great but everything else was a hit and miss. This the kinda hotel you’ll go to if you’re a truck driver and need a quick place to stay for the night. So if you looking for a comfortable place to stay this ain’t that.

The rooms were comfortable, roomy and clean. Staff was very helpful and kind. One thing is that in the four days we were there not once did housekeeping come in to clean or refresh our towels. I don't know if it just works different here and you have to ask?. Second, very loud noises at night, people yelling and running up and down the hallway way past midnight which would wake us up. Did not leave a tip because our room was never serviced.

Positive: The hotel was clean and spacious. Negative: The elevators were not working. You had to use the stairs. The elevators had been out of service for a very long time. There were no AC in the common areas. They used floor fans to try and keep the place cool. The breakfast was skimpee.

My room was nice and clean. Front desk staff was nice.. Parking was decent... Hotel smells nice.. Elevator doesn't work... 4th floor has the only working ice machine in the building so be prepared to climb flights of stairs for anything you need to do. AND FYI THE BREAKFAST IS TERRIBLE NO HOT COFFEE. NO MEAT FOR BREAKFAST NO EGGS.. Basically dry biscuits and microwaved gravy.. Other thn that I guess this place is cool minus it's problem..