Sonesta Columbus Downtown

4.0 star property
Pet-friendly Columbus hotel connected to the convention centre, steps from Greater Columbus Convention Center

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Sonesta Columbus Downtown, in the heart of the city, offers a warm firepit, an on-site grocery store, and practical amenities like dry cleaning and in-room WiFi. Helpful staff and quality dining options complete the experience for travelers.
VIP Access

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$262
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov

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Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Tub)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Pillow-top bed
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Pillow-top bed
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred Loft King)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Pillow-top bed
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe Queen)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(89 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred - King)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Loft, 1 King Bed (Junior Suite)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
33 E Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH, 43215

What's nearby

  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nationwide Arena - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Huntington Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Palace Theatre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • COSI - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stories on High - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Gallerie Bar & Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Flatiron Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nationwide Plaza Three Cafeteria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nationwide Plaza One Cafeteria - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Hotel remodelled in 2019 and located near Greater Columbus Convention Center
Located close to Nationwide Arena and Huntington Park, Sonesta Columbus Downtown provides a corner/local shop, a firepit and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, a 24-hour front desk and outdoor furniture
  • 7 meeting rooms, wedding services and bike parking
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options and helpful staff
Room features
All 421 rooms feature comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and baths or showers
  • 55-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered parking on site (USD 34.56 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 45.36 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 30 for adults and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Vine + Forge Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • TV in common areas
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (17,000 square foot 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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 12 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1988
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - July 2019
  • 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
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 23.60 per accommodation, per night.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 30 for adults and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 34.56 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 45.36 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
On-site 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

We should mention

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
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision
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 Sonesta Columbus Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, Sonesta Columbus Downtown allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

As of 19 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Columbus Downtown on 27 Nov 2025 start from NZ$220.09, including 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.

How much is parking at Sonesta Columbus Downtown?

Self-parking is available for USD 34.56 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 45.36 per night.

What time is check-in at Sonesta Columbus Downtown?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Sonesta Columbus Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Sonesta Columbus Downtown located?

Located in Downtown Columbus, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Greater Columbus Convention Center and Nationwide Arena. North Bank Park and Huntington Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Sonesta Columbus Downtown Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 911 out of 1509 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1509 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1509 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1509 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1509 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was friendly, helpful and polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and staff were great, and I had one of the best Ruben's I have eaten in the restaurant in the lobby.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen Yawa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overall attentiveness of the staff was excellent, along with the location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very courteous and helpful. Very nice, clean rooms. Downstairs restaurant was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel! The location was very clean. Five minutes to nationwide Arena food was excellent and the staff was very courteous. Highly recommend to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

TIM

Very clean an spacious room and bath.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sandi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Front desk folks were great! Room was clean and very spacious!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Delfin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, late night food which was good, a littlt pricey but worth the convenience
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
room was clean and nice staff!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Very nice room. Restaurant in hotel was very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Parking was crazy, but the rest was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice and very comfortable. The room was spacious and the staff are really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and location are excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constanzo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing experience at Sonesta Columbus. Thank you so much you made our wedding anniversary so remarkable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very close to a lot of business. Liked the skywalk and being right downtown Used the uber to the osu game Saturday Was great. On way back not so much Was a long walk
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean rooms,nice staff,convient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was spacious and clean. I would suggest maybe better lighting and blackout curtains, but overall excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Clint

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
i loved the location and the breakfast and the parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought the room was very clean. Good restaurant. Nice service. VIP benefits were decent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haluk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and convenient location for the events at the Convention Center. Clean room, nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay if your visiting someone at Ohio State
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025