Sonesta Essential Savannah

2.5 star property

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Lobby
Exterior
Restaurant
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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480 Al Henderson Blvd, Savannah, GA, 31419
  • Place, Savannah Festival Outlet Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Henderson Golf Club
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(51 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Savannah

With a stay at Sonesta Essential Savannah in Savannah (Gateway Village), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Savannah Festival Outlet Center and 11 minutes from Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum. .This hotel is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from St Joseph's Hospital and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Fun Zone Amusement and Sports Park.

What's nearby

  • Savannah Festival Outlet Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Henderson Golf Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Hunter Army Airfield - 18 min drive - 24.4 km
  • River Street - 23 min drive - 30.5 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 15 min drive
  • Savannah - Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • McDonald's
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential Savannah

Sonesta Essential Savannah offers 41 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 41 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 55-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. Additional amenities at this hotel include tour/ticket assistance and a vending machine.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 11:30 PM and 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (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:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 11:30 PM and 11:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (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
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, debit 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number OTC-025388

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

Property is also known as

Hotel Sans
Sans Boutique
Sans Boutique Hotel
Sans Boutique Hotel Savannah
Sans Boutique Savannah
Sans Hotel
Sans Boutique Hotel Suites
The Grand Savannah Hotel
Sans Boutique Hotel Suites
Sonesta Essential Savannah Hotel
Sonesta Essential Savannah Savannah
Sonesta Essential Savannah Hotel Savannah

Sonesta Essential Savannah Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 585 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 585 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 585 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 585 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 585 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, good breakfast, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

SHERRI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfy beds, nice large rooms, very friendly check in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean large room, friendly staff, comfortable bed and many options for breakfast at a great price!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kirshanti

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great amenities, and the staff were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, check in was easy, breakfast had plenty of options and room and very clean. A great one night stay. I will make this my go to hotel when staying in Savannah.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keone

The Beds were comfortable to sleep on, the rooms were spacious and the shower was definitely Amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

soumyajeet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very great and pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, friendly staff, the breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Tatiana

Staff very courteous and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with the staff and comfort of the beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very spacious and clean, customer service was phenomenal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Lakeshia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes clean and staff was nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great at the hotel. Mr. Abhi made us feel very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, and the amenities made our stay very enjoyable. This is our third stay at this location, and each stay has been a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney Brie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was beautiful and just like the pictures online. Check-in and check- out were both quick and easy. Abhi and his staff were all very gracious and we felt at home while there. My son will be going to college in Savannah so my visits from Florida will be at this hotel without question.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff provided excellent service and the breakfast offered a various options.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whole facility was clean, staff was very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Room was clean. Great location. Lobby was cheery. Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean, good staff, clean linens.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second stay at this location and I'll be returning. Great accommodations and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service here was so friendly and the room was very clean and spacious. We will definitely stay here again when we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karunya Bharadwaja

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and the amenities for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was brand spanking new! Staff was incredibly helpful. Great Breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026