Sonesta Essential Columbus | Hotel in Columbus

8.6 (1003 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
Fortson Hotel | Sonesta Essential Columbus

Hotel in Fortson, Columbus

Hotel in Columbus with free breakfast and a fitness center
This smoke-free hotel features a fitness center, a snack bar/deli, and a 24-hour business center. Free weekday breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, a business center, and conference space are onsite.
Sonesta Essential Columbus offers 88 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Columbus hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 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. Housekeeping is provided daily.


Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility.

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

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Toiletries
Guest Services
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Bathroom (partially open)
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets
  • Air conditioning
  • Premium bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free local calls
  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Desk chair
  • Separate sitting area
  • Phone
  • Individually decorated
Breakfast
  • Free continental breakfast available weekdays 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
Parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Free self parking on site
Accessibility
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Elevator door width (inches): 42
  • Braille signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Elevator
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 24
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • 5 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
Activities
  • Golfing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Fitness center
  • Shopping
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
Entertainment
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • TV
General
  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (2500 square feet)
  • 24-hour business center
  • Banquet hall
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine
  • Elevator
  • ATM/banking services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • English
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby
Guest Services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
Internet
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Terrace

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm early check-in is available for a fee early check-in subject to availability late check-in subject to availability minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome. rollaway/extra beds are available for usd 25.00 per night. free cribs (infant beds)!
Payment Policy
Pet deposit: usd 150.00 per stay pet fee: usd 50 per pet, per night service animals are exempt from fees early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability) rollaway bed fee: usd 25.00 per night the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 60 lbs per pet) food and water bowls are available pets allowed for an extra charge of usd 50 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of usd 150.00 per stay service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation welcoming dogs only

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 safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed the name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation this property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Reviews

Kewania
Nov 29, 2025 05:56:34 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Great staff very courteous!
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Room, 1 King Bed
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed

General

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room Size: m2
2 Queen Beds
Room, 2 Queen Beds

General

No rollaway/extra beds, Bed count minimum 2, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Suite, 1 King Bed
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed

General

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Suite, Multiple Beds
Room Size: m2
2 King Bed and Queen Bed
Suite, Multiple Beds

General

No rollaway/extra beds, Bed count minimum 2, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible
Room Size: m2
2 Queen Beds
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

General

Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom, No rollaway/extra beds, Accessible vanity height (inches) - 26, Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity, Accessible vanity height (centimeters) - 66, Bed count minimum 2, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

General

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom, Accessible vanity height (inches) - 26, Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity, Accessible vanity height (centimeters) - 66, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

General

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom, Accessible vanity height (inches) - 26, Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity, Accessible vanity height (centimeters) - 66, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
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