Sonesta Simply Suites Columbus Airport Gahanna

Walkability: Handicap wheel chair or rotator friendly. Handicap shower available.
Mar 31st, 2024

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Dec 21st, 2023

SERVICE & CHECKIN Remarkable concierge! Norma was an MVP employee & made this my favorite Sonesta checkin experience of the year (bay area Sonestas are underperforming heavily on this). Parking is available on site & they accept Tap payment. Other staff members were equally friendly-- they actually greet & smile! Room for improvement: It was a lengthier process than most hotels + required manual paperwork to complete. Early checkin also comes with a fee. LOBBY, ELEVATOR, CORRIDORS The mini library near the elevators was a nice touch. Transitions need some work: guest floors had an odor, the carpet was stained, & all the sanitizing dispensers were empty. This building has seen some things; it's an adjustment for sure... ROOM https://youtu.be/xC1uY7BNnRA Brown, brown, and MORE browns~ The color palette is uninspired & doesn't offset the heavily worn interior. Still, there a lot to appreciate. Strengths: lots of storage, open space, work desk, ergonomic seating, & adequate overhead lighting. There was a flight odor, but functional windows took care of that. The leather Recliner was also a treat. BED It did what it was supposed to. No lasting impressions & no complaints. BATH A medium-sized bathroom, with a surplus of towels! They're a bit thin & on the smaller side, but the quantity makes up for it. The combination shower had excellent water pressure & bath products were pre stocked. Ventilation was also strong. TV & ENTERTAINMENT Dated on the entertainment center, featuring a ~40" mounted Panasonic SD TV. I recommend catching up on your reading with a book from the library downstairs. WI-FI & CELL RECEPTION Verizon coverage is bare minimum even when standing by the window in comical positions ; A struggle for remote work. --Performance-- Video streaming - average Online gaming - average Video chatting - average --Nerd Stats-- 5-15 Mbps download 4-19 Mbps upload 0% packet loss 16 ms latency 7 ms jitter FOOD & DRINK DoorDash friendly & very convenient with lots of variety. There's a mini market downstairs & a dinner within walking distance. The kitchenette is also well-equipped with ample cookware & appliances like a coffee pot & 2-burner stove. Despite the wear & tear, everything was functional. NOISE It was an extremely quiet environment, nicely tucked away from through-traffic. There was awfully loud ceiling work/maintenance during my stay which was really unpleasant. LOCATION Lots of access within walking distance to shops, restaurants, & transit. VERDICT What they lack in luster, they make up for in sincerity. The building is overdue for modernization & from what I can tell they are actively working on it. It's a decent stay if you're optimizing for function. Looking forward to a renovation here. 3.5/5
Jan 7th, 2024