Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Hotel near Greater Columbus Convention Center, connected to the convention center in Columbus

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Dates

March 2026

April 2026

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available

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33 E Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH, 43215

Place, Greater Columbus Convention Center
‪2 min walk‬
Place, Nationwide Arena
‪5 min walk‬
Place, COSI
‪17 min walk‬
Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Tub)

Exceptional

356 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

356 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred Loft King)

Wonderful

569 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

Good

356 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Good

356 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King)

Wonderful

356 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Very good

498 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe Queen)

Excellent

356 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Wonderful

356 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

Excellent

356 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Very good

356 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

498 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

Exceptional

498 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

356 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred - King)

Exceptional

350 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Loft, 1 King Bed (Junior Suite)

569 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Columbus

Downtown Columbus stay.At this Downtown Columbus hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Greater Columbus Convention Center and Nationwide Arena. North Bank Park and Huntington Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

Greater Columbus Convention Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Nationwide Arena - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Huntington Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
COSI - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
‪Stories on High - ‬10 min walk
‪Gallerie Bar & Bistro - ‬4 min walk
‪Wario's Beef & Pork - ‬4 min walk
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Hotel near Greater Columbus Convention Center, connected to the convention center in Columbus

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 17000 square feet (1579 square meters) and includes a conference center. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Sonesta Columbus Downtown. For a fee, parking is available.

This Columbus hotel is smoke free.

421 guestrooms or units

12 levels

2 buildings

17000 sq ft of conference space

1579 sq m of conference space

Built in 1988

Deli

Charging station for electric cars

Conference center

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Dry cleaning

Front desk (24 hours)

Express check-out

Staff is multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Wedding services available

Convenience store

Computer for guest use

Fireplace in lobby

Television in lobby

Elevator

No smoking on site

Bar or lounge

Dining venue

Sonesta Columbus Downtown offers 421 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Columbus hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 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. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Pool
Hot tub
Breakfast included
Pet friendly

$130 nightly

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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 transportation

Electric car charging station on site
Covered self 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

Things to do

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

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
Elevator (36 inch wide door)
Front entrance ramp
Hand-held showerhead
Lever door handles
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 elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Destination fee: USD 23.60 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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)
Covered 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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-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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sonesta Columbus Downtown to the airport?

Sonesta Columbus Downtown is 7.5 mi (9-min drive) away from the John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Feb 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Columbus Downtown on Mar 8, 2026 start from 160.0, 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.

Does Sonesta Columbus Downtown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sonesta Columbus Downtown.

Does Sonesta Columbus Downtown offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Sonesta Columbus Downtown, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 5 and 30 for adults, USD 5 and 15 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sonesta Columbus Downtown?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Hollywood Casino (11-min drive) and Scioto Downs (15-min drive) are nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at Sonesta Columbus Downtown?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 34.56 per night, and valet parking for USD 45.36 per night.

Does Sonesta Columbus Downtown have a pool?

Sonesta Columbus Downtown does not have a pool.

Does Sonesta Columbus Downtown have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sonesta Columbus Downtown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sonesta Columbus Downtown to downtown Columbus?

Sonesta Columbus Downtown is 0.5 mi away from Columbus.

Sonesta Columbus Downtown Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

JOSE, Gurabo

Traveled with family

Nov 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything was perfect from the check in to the check out.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Loveland

Nov 25, 2025

Nice room. Great bar/restaurant. Right in the center of downtown.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marius

Nov 24, 2025

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Nov 23, 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Amy L

Nov 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Great location. Safe and convenient. If you book a loft, the design is very "minimalistic." We were looking for something a bit different, and this fit the bill.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

Traveled with group

Nov 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

The room was good. The staff were nice. There was some outdoor(?) construction going on and I kept driving right by it because I couldn’t see the sign (covered by a green tarped fence). No sign on the actual building accept for the name of the restaurant. The construction signs did have the Sonesta name on it but I didn’t read those. There was also no outdoor lighting in front of the building on the street. It was very dark. I was given a $10 credit to use at the hotel. I used it for breakfast the next morning. I was then told that they would go ahead and honor it even though it was only good for the first day. So the “credit” was good from check in until midnight? Wow. I apparently did not understand that at check in. The breakfast was great though!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Safeer

Nov 22, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Hiroo

Business traveler

Nov 21, 2025

My room 1229 had sometime noisy due to clanging sound.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kitzi

Nov 21, 2025

Little bit of a mishap upon checking into the rooms. We had booked tw

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Nov 19, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Nov 19, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Business traveler, Traveled with family

Nov 18, 2025

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

We chose to upgrade the hotel room because the "loft" rooms were described as more luxurious. What a misrepresentation! The "lofts" are across the street from the hotel, and you have to dodge construction to get there, along with all the cars waiting for valet parking! Valet parking cost us an additional $43 dollars per day, and because of construction, the self park was blocked off! It was a mess! The room was a "loft king suite" and it was NOT as it appears in the hotel pics. There is VERY little lighting in both rooms, and only 1-2 electrical outlets. The light over the coffee maker just blinked, it did not turn on. The "light" in the bedroom was so dim that it was useless. The hot water in the shower did not work the first day, so I had to wash my hair in the sink! This was fixed quickly, but not in time for me to get ready the first day. The second day, the water was lukewarm, not hot. The decor, if you can call it that, was sparse and minimalistic. The lobby smelled strongly of musk-like they were trying hard to cover another odor. The old windows did little to block the street noise. All of this for $892 for 2 nights!!!! Don't be fooled by the website pics, stay away from the "loft" rooms!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Traveled with partner

Nov 17, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Front desk staff was friendly, helpful and polite.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecil

Business traveler

Nov 17, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Room was clean and comfortable. Bar Staff was outstanding. Front Desk Attendant was very helpful. Valet parting Attendant put my vehicle keys on the wrong parking ticket. The next day as I tried to get my vehicle the parking attendant on duty brought me the wrong vehicle. He then had to search all the tickets and find my correct keys. He corrected the problem, however this was unacceptable.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

Tre'Jeen

Nov 16, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Nov 16, 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

nikki

Traveled with partner

Nov 16, 2025

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

Jonathan

Nov 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very clean. Very nice room. Restaurant in hotel was very good

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Nov 16, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Keri

Nov 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

We really enjoyed our stay, as always, in Columbus. This hotel is in a great location to walk anywhere including the Arena, The North Market, The Convention Center, restaurants, bars etc.. Staff was very professional, courteous and helpful. The bed was very comfortable. We had breakfast in the restaurant which was really good including a Crimson Cup latte. We stayed in the Lofts Tower and were really excited to stay in a room like the ones pictured on the website with exposed brick, lots of big windows and charm. Our room was rather dark, very dimly lit even with all the lights on, only 1 medium sized window and frankly quite drab with no exposed brick. The bathroom is cute with a pedestal sink, pretty tile and a bathtub. However, in a hotel bathroom - function beats fashion- a pedestal sink and tiny decorative shelf is not sufficient when traveling with toiletries for 2 adults. The lofts concept is cool but if you aren't lucky enough to get a room like what is pictured on the site- it's a bit of a let down. I would definitely stay at this hotel again, but would not pay a premium to stay in the Lofts.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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Loft, 1 King Bed (Junior Suite)

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Food and drink

Things to do

Accessibility

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Bathroom

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Access methods

Pets

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