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Sonesta Essential Savannah

2.5 star property

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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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Best Western Plus Savannah Gateway
Gateway Village
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  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 409 reviews
The price is AU$172
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
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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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 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
  • 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 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM

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 Monday - Sunday (6:00 AM - 11:30 PM)

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 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

Staffed front desk

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 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM
  • 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

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Sonesta Essential Savannah Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 554 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 554 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 554 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 554 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 554 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaise

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Johanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
We had two rooms. The first the heat/ac didn’t work and we found someone’s shirt that was left. The second the key kept not working and we found a mango in the room. Yes a whole mango sitting on the window sill. The room was not very clean and needed some upkeep.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

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

2/10 Terrible

Kathleen

Disliked: Amenities
Very disappointed; expected much better based on reviews. Refrigerator in room not working. Assigned a new room on second floor. Elevator not working. Wi-Fi intermittent Internet access. Beds comfortable, but no reading light or electric outlet nearby. Breakfast area not kept clean. Breakfaat
Duct tape on steps in stairwells.
Shower - poor condition.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kirshanti

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

6/10 Okay

Ty

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room maintenance needed. None of outlets in bathroom worked. Shower was in disrepair. Breakfast choices was disappointing with few healthy options
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leandro

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

10/10 Excellent

Kiara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very spacious and clean, customer service was phenomenal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Valerie, Brewerton

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was lacking. Tired looking furniture and decor. Bed was comfortable. Shower floor was peeling paint.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Don

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff/ clean room / food not too bad!,, amenities ok
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Emmanuel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff courteous the room was good. But always need improvement
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Michelle

We were just there for one night. Staff was very nice. They did have a breakfast but not great. Room was okay, bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Peggy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was courteous. Lots of rules posted, which is unusual. Questioned whether one of the young persons in our party belonged there.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tatiana

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

6/10 Okay

Youngho

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quite
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Clyde

Place was clean and quiet. Ruby Tuesday and Applebees next door, and Cracker Barrel nearby. Breakfast was adequate. Easy access off I95 and good parking. Two gas stations nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jason

The room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
I had issues with my key card and my room was changed, but problem persisted . One of the employees card also did not worked After going to front desk several times as if it was something I signed up for, the owner said I had the card near my phone .When I told him that was not the case and I have never had this issue at other hotels, he said to me not come to the hotel again, so will not be going there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026