Name: Sonesta Select Columbia
Address: 8910 Stanford Boulevard, Columbia, 21045, US

4/10

Poor

05 Aug 2026

Cydney

Long slow line checking in. Property is not well maintained and carpets in hallways stained. The TV in the room was ancient and when I asked how we could log into our apps, they told me maintenance was gone for the day and that I should try to connect it to the internet. The restaurant/bar that was advertised didn't seem to exist and was closed off when we checked in. Would not stay again.. seems to be run by younger staff that don't know anything!

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2026

Dawn

Didn’t like that we had to pay for coffee in the lobby.

2/10

Poor

03 Aug 2026

Iris

Room was dirty food was left in fridge from another guest the shower drain had hair in it. The ac didn’t get cold. The pool was dirty. The staff was as rude. Over all it was a piss poor experience

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2026

Khatira

Great

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Jeffrey

Real nice. Close. Clean. Very friendly.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Richard

Clean room, comfortable bed

4/10

Poor

02 Aug 2026

Nakiyah

Room was hot no one to fix it, bugs in shower and hall way

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2026

Juliet

I go back here again and again. It’s convenient, comfortable, clean and quiet. It’s near everything you need, including a great supermarket with healthy and delicious take-away food. My only suggestion is to maintain the gym better.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2026

DeAsia

No free breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2026

Colleen

We arrived late at the property, around 11:30pm, and were kindly greeted by the staff at check-in. The hotel’s lobby was welcoming and our room was updated and clean. The hotel was in a great location, near to the park for our lacrosse event and convenient to many restaurants, grocery stores and a Target. We will definitely stay here again when travels bring us to the area.

4/10

Poor

28 Jul 2026

Esther

I rented 5 King rooms they all smelled moldy! The lobby was closed at 10 pm every night. The pool looked scary I was afraid to get in! There was a washer and dryer but it was $3 per use and the front desk had no coins. I will not be staying there again

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2026

Maria

We stayed here last year and had a good experience. I'm not sure if we just got a bad room this time, or the quality has gone downhill. We arrived to our room late in the evening and it was muggy and hot. The thermostat was not working. We went over to the window unit and it wasn't plugged in. My husband plugged it in and we were able to get some air flow, but the unit didn't seem to be fully functional. I had asked for late checkout and was told we needed to be out by noon or they would charge an additional fee. The next morning, housekeeping was banging on the door saying we had to be out by 11 and we were going to be charged. This stay could've been worse, but we will opt for a different hotel next time.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Susan

King room with couch, was clean and well kept.
Only thing is, they cleaned my room daily which I know is not a bad thing.
I should have let the front desk know I prefer them not to clean room while I am there unless requested.

4/10

Poor

27 Jul 2026

Benjamin

Upon entering my room the air was so stale and stuffy that I immediately had to open the windows -- which only opened a small crack. Pulling back the curtains a dead roach fell out of them and I wondered if the smell was because they had used insecticide in the room? Over the course of the next few hours I developed one of the worst headaches I've had in many years and had to cough up $11 for a 4 little Motrin at the lobby convenience store at 4:45 in the morning just to be able to sleep.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Jahi

This is a great hotel, clean rooms, great staff, great location

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jul 2026

Pamela

Room was clean. We were not impressed with the amount of noise in courtyard at night and the dogs barking in a room next to us, but that’s not the hotels fault. I would stay there again.

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jul 2026

Kristin

We waited 20+ minutes in an empty lobby for a staff person to come check us in only to discover he was out talking to someone on a smoke break. The front desk phone was even going unanswered and ringing constantly. When he came in he told us check in was at 4:00, we thought it was 2:00 which was when we arrived. Instead of granting a complimentary check in after waiting for him to come off of smoke break (from which he only came back once I went looking for him), he charged us $25 for early check in. I just found that fairly tacky.

The cafe/coffee shop was not open during the entire visit. So no insight food or drink besides the snacks (chips etc) next to the desk.

The hotel itself is not fancy but clean and well kept.

4/10

Poor

25 Jul 2026

Dorian

I stayed at this hotel while attending a concert, and the location was definitely its biggest advantage. It was convenient and close to the venue, which made getting around easy.

That said, I don’t believe the nightly rate was justified. At over $140 per night, I expected a better overall experience.

The most concerning issue occurred shortly after check-in. Someone I assumed was a housekeeper knocked once and then entered the room without waiting for a response. He sprayed a vanilla-scented air freshener throughout the room because he thought it smelled. While I appreciated the intent, entering an occupied room without permission was inappropriate and made us uncomfortable.

The water pressure in the shower was also very poor, making it difficult to enjoy even a basic shower. Additionally, the elevator was extremely slow and did not inspire confidence. It felt outdated and raised concerns about its overall condition and maintenance.

The hotel’s location is excellent, but the unexpected room entry, maintenance issues, and overall value for the price leave plenty of room for improvement.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Luis

I had a great stay at this property. The room was clean, comfortable, and well maintained, and the staff was friendly and welcoming throughout my visit. Check-in was quick, and the overall atmosphere was quiet and relaxing.

For future travelers, I recommend confirming your check-in time ahead of arrival and taking a few minutes to explore nearby restaurants and attractions, as there are several good options close by. If you’re driving, check the parking arrangements in advance to make your stay even smoother.

Overall, I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable, convenient, and enjoyable place to stay.

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2026

Jennifer

The room with two beds was large and clean. The elevator was slow, and long hallways were a bit of a chore. Lol
No complementary breakfast, bummer. But coffee and microwave in room was nice. Overall clean and comfortable- and not forget affordable!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Hilda

Clean.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jul 2026

Meghan

Had never stayed at Sonesta before and wanted to give a try based on reviews and pictures. Will not likely stay at this brand again in the future. While the hotel had been recently renovated our room was very musty hot and had some mildew in the bathroom. There were very few other cars in the parking lot and we arrived at 6 pm. Other hotels in area seemed to have quite a few more guests. Beds were comfortable and the rom was spacious. Decent but I would only recommend if it’s offered under 100. We did not use the pool or gym. Handicapped parking was right near the check in and very convenient.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jul 2026

RYAN

Check in was slow, and

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2026

Brian

Good location and reasonable price with amenities nearby. It is 4-5 miles from Merriweather Post Pavilion, so must plan to drive or rideshare/taxi to get there. Breakfast is basic a la carte such as cereal, yogurt, and coffee and overpriced. Overall, would stay again.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Michael

I will definitely book here again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Zachery

Ok

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

zach

Comfortable beds, great AC. Would stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

William

This hotel had some bad reviews and i am not sure why. was in town for a few days for concerts and stayed here. room was nice and bed was comfortable. it was maybe a little dated but was more than nice.

staff was super friendly as was all the supporting. maintenance staff.

would definitely stay here again, don’t believe the negative reviews

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2026

Ashley

Very friendly staff, safe, clean.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jul 2026

Angela

Na

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2026

Kathryn

No coffee in the lobby

2/10

Poor

18 Jul 2026

Jurgita

poor customer service . They will
not bend a finger for you at front desk

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Hazel

This was a great location and the room was a great size and the bed was very comfortable and clean the staff was very helpful and friendly, there was plenty of parking.
I would definitely stay again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2026

Lester

The room was nice with a sink outside the bathroom. The breakfast was poor. You are allowed to have only two items from a limited selection of muffins, cereal, fruit, or juice. There is no breakfast buffet like most hotels offer.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Jasmine

Clean room, professional staff

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Robyn

Our stay was beyond excellent. Check in and out was easy peasy. The front desk staff was efficient and friendly. The room was clean and quiet. There was no odor. The bed (king size with pullout couch) was incredibly comfortable. I was very surprised at how reasonably priced it was for such a wonderful experience, compared to how many hotels are in the area that probably offer the same quality for a much higher price tag. I highly recommend this hotel for your Columbia, MD stop.
Note- I didn’t shower because we left early in the morning, so I can’t comment on water pressure, but the shower was clean. Toilet was spotless.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jul 2026

Judy

The patio seating area was nice. The sheets on my bed could have been cleaner. Furniture in the room could have been cleaner.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2026

Nina

We had a handicap room and the beds were platform low beds, which didn't make much sense for an older person to get out of bed.
All the employees were nice but the place needs a refresh and carpet removed in the pet rooms.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Samuel

5 Stars isnt enough. We totally enjoyed our time here. Will be back again soon

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jul 2026

Juanita

My visit started off on a bad foot. First, my mom and I were given a one bedroom. The second room had a mildew smell that hit us at the door (room 110). I never got the stand up shower that I requested as a person with mobility challenges (multiple sclerosis).

The room was super clean. Unfortunately, long hairs greeted my mom when she went to take a shower.

Great refrigerator.

Business Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2026

David

Good value for the money. Room was satisfactory and clean. Everything worked fine. Staff was efficient and friendly enough.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Elenore

Comfortable. Clean. Quiet. Well equipped.
Great location.
Plenty of parking.

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2026

Nieasha

It wasn't far from the wedding I was attending

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Evangeline

I booked this hotel because I need a place to stay while attending a party in Columbia. Maryland did not want to drive all the way back to Woodbridge, Virginia. First time being at a Sonesta and I was more than impressed. The ambiance, the cleanliness and customer service was top-notch. I also loved that it was close to a lot of restaurants and coffee shops.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Kristine

Our room was clean and we had everything we needed. I would stay at this hotel again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Jennifer

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Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Heidi

Always nice and clean and wonderful staff!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Paul

Everything was great! Stayed one night for a show at MPP and it was super convenient to the venue, like a 10-minute drive. Close to shops and restaurants. Try the London broil sandwich at Bon Fresco, a short drive away!

Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

brian

You get what you pay for. Room was clean.

Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

Matthew

We only stayed one night after a concert but it was close to the merriweather post pavilion and had great options for food that was close for the drive home in the morning. Overall it was a great stay. They do charge for an early check in but depending on what you need, it was only $25. They were very helpful and very responsive. Makes you feel welcome and comfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Melissa

Only stayed 1 night but the room was clean and had everything we needed. Bed was comfy. Front desk staff nice at check-in...overnight staff and next morning were not as helpful. The pool was small. It was an overall nice stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

John

Very clean and comfortable room. Staff very friendly. No breakfast included, but the Starbucks coffee was delicious there.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Chris

Everything!

Self

2/10

Poor

27 Jun 2026

adriana

we got a room with a king bed and a sofa. We go to the checking and they assigned us a room in the floor 4th. When we access the room the sofa was missing. We called from the room and we ended going back to the front desk for a solution. Finally we got a room in floor 2 with a king bed and a sofa. we acces the room and when we opened the sofa , the mattress was dirty, with food leftovers on it and no sheets to make the bed. The entire room had a funny smell, not super if was previous a smoke room or what is the problem.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Hannah

Quiet but convenient location, nice room, perfectly clean and comfortable. Would recommend!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2026

Kenneth

—-

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Thomas

Excellent stay

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

26 Jun 2026

AlwayzGonna

False advertising is all I’m going to say……..

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2026

Brittany

The fitness center was in pretty rough shape. 2 of the 3 cardio machines were broken. It was dirty. The water tank did not work. There was not a way to clean the machines after a workout.
The laundry facilities were also broken when we went to use them.
The front desk staff was not very eager to help with anything.

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2026

Ashley

We paid extra for the breakfast and the only option was a muffin

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2026

Thomas

The hotel is in a great location. Very convenient to shopping and restaurants. We come to Columbia every couple of months to visit out grandkids. This the forth hotel we have tried. This by far in the best location.

Partner

4/10

Poor

22 Jun 2026

Evan

Used Hotel.com to book the hotel. Did not give me the proper pricing agreed upon. Gave my room to another traveler. Put us in handicap rooms. No box spring mattress just a single mattress on plywood. Hotel staff was rude and unhelpful.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

22 Jun 2026

Patrick

I booked a room 7 months in advance and contacted the hotel days before my stay to make sure they knew I would be checking in late, possibly early in the morning.
When I arrived around midnight, I was told my reservation was canceled due to the credit card on file being expired, something they didn’t mention when I called two days in advance of my stay.
The manager eventually told me he could get me a room, but for $700 a night, double what I originally paid for two nights. (No thanks.)
I was unable to get another room nearby and wound up driving three hours home and three hours back to return to the event I was attending.
My reward for booking early and calling two days in advance to confirm my stay and arrival was a horribly heartless manager who tried to gouge me.
I’ll never book with another Sonesta hotel.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2026

Gwenetta

The Hotel was clean but they need to do some updates and the sink and toilet was stopped up . They came to fix it when we let them know.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2026

Margaret

Very clean and a great location for visiting the Merriweather Post Pavillion.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2026

Michael

Other than a smell in our room from what I assume was a leak of somekind, everything else was fine.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Isaac

Clean room, recomended.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Larry

Great value for the money! Nice hotel conveniently located for us to go to Merriweather Post Pavilion for a concert. The exterior and courtyard are beautifully landscaped and well maintained. The room was clean and the climate control worked great!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

David

No.free.breakfast.
Items.were overpriced.Someone.was in my room

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Jean Pierre

The stay was great

Partner

2/10

Poor

13 Jun 2026

Azam

Everything about this place is nickle and dime you. 100$ deposit for literally nothing in the hotel room. Charge for a useless breakfast that's overpriced. Dirty old rooms. Smells everywhere. Water savers on all the showers and faucets. Towels way too small. Do not go here

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Kelly

Nice location if going to Merriweather. Room comfortable and clean. Plenty of parking. Lots of restaurants nearby

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

12 Jun 2026

Karen

Used \"Pet friendly\" filter. Didn't notice this stupid place only allows DOGS, so my cat couldn't stay and I couldn't get a refund because the manager wasn't very friendly. Like cats are somehow more destructive or dirtier than DOGS. BOOO. Stayed nearby in a much better place. But I lost my deposit.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Christian

Spacious room easy parking

Self

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jun 2026

James

Basic stay. Hotel needs some updating.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Katrice

I loved my stay!!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2026

William

No complimentary breakfast.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2026

Pamela

Attractive lobby in convenient location (although a little hidden but gps got me there without any issue) Very comfortable bed, clean room with nice layout. I liked that the sink was outside of shower/ toilet making it easy for both of us to get ready

Partner

4/10

Poor

05 Jun 2026

LOUISE

When I viewed the picture online, it looked it very nice when I arrived. It was very messed up it wasn't to my standards or liking that refrigerator in my room didn't get cold. I take insulin that have to be cold. I had to use dairy refrigerator when it was time to take my insulin, and I asked for it. they act like they couldn't find it the sulfur in the room was ragley. The quill on the bed was denji the carpet was dirty I have underlying conditions when you go to the front desk the people is very rude that room have an odor that's not pleasant. I am going to request an
refund they charged me an extra $100 dollars.Holding fee i checked out this morning, and I checked into the Hampton Inn By Hilton much better service, I have not one complaint my refrigerator is working correctly my insulin is staying cool I got an whole suite for the same price i will not recommend that hotel to anyone. Nor will I ever stay in another one the pictures does not match the property which is considered false Advertisement i was not feeling well the whole time of my stay the quill on the bed is denji online is state's breakfast is free but is not you have to pay for it and there's nothing that you could order everything is frozen that have to go into an microwave.I don't eat pree cooked cooked foods they serve coffee in an Starbucks cup but the coffee is not starbucks coffee?That's also false advertisement.I would not recommend this hotel to anyone, and I give it an 1 star

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Jean pierre

Very clean and quiet

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jun 2026

Dara

Parking was easy. The room was clean and well maintained. The bedsheets were scratchy.

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2026

Harry

Overall nice hotel. Clean and amenities ample . A/C unit was loud and difficult to maintain comfortable temperature. Beds were ok but pillows were not.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

david

Friendly helpful staff. Very clean facility. Very comfortable beds and pillows. Love the balcony. Parking lot is well lit and safe.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jun 2026

Kevin

Property is very well maintained. Rooms are clean. Plenty of parking. Breakfast is not included. They have a counter where you can purchase things. They brew Starbucks coffee, but they can't make any of the cold drinks they advertise because they don't have ice at the counter. When you order from the counter, they give you a piece of paper with the total written on it. You have to walk that to the front desk and pay with a credit card. You cannot charge it to the room. The front desk writes paid on it and then you walk back over to the food counter. They also do not allow you to eat or drink in the lobby outside of items you purchase for breakfast. If we travel to the area again, we will stay somewhere else.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Christy

Everything was great except for the 9:30 housekeeping interruption. Most hotels when you have an 11:00 check out wait until after check out to do housekeeping for rooms. But other than that everything was fabulous

Partner

2/10

Poor

31 May 2026

Riyen

The staff was extremely rude upon arrival and during the departure. The young woman who was there during the day was very disrespectful and was rude during each interaction. The rooms smelled of bleach and there were holes in the bathroom wall near the shower. My wife and I checked out 3 days early because it was unbearable. Would not recommend this property.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2026

Robert

Some staff were very nice, others were not so much. Breakfast started too late for us. Beds were EXTREMELY low to the ground and my room did not have the roll in shower I requested

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2026

Eva

They don't really have a 'in house restaurant with drinks and food'. It's a coffee counter under the Starbucks logo. When we checked in Sunday afternoon it was closed - we were informed it would open at 7 am, they only do breakfast. When I came down again the next morning it was still closed, and I was informed that 'for the time being they are closed on Monday' - they said it was a staffing issue. NONE of this was evident from their website - we had a morning appointment and had we known we couldn't get breakfast at Sonesta, we would have stayed somewhere else.

Also, don't be fooled into thinking they have a bar. Perhaps some of the other Sonestas do, but not the one in Columbia.

Partner

2/10

Poor

26 May 2026

paul

They never give back the 100$ deposit

2/10

Poor

24 May 2026

Maruf

The smell was terrible, the pool water was neither heated nor clean, and the room was not clean either. I would not recommend this place. The corridor constantly smelled like weed, and the staff did not seem to care.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

keith

Room was very well maintained. Parking was ok.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Michel

Clean and quiet. Ideal for a long stay

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Derrick

Everything was outstanding! The terrace was beautiful, great location and wonderful amenities.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

19 May 2026

Reggie

The room was full of stink bugs. The manager never responded to get it resolved.

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

Brian

Front desk staff were noy welcoming, my room was never cleaned. Thermostats appeared broken or no instructions for usage.

Self

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2026

Mario

Clean room
Parking facilities

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Ronette

Love it

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Victoria

Our room was nice and clean and friendly staff

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

17 May 2026

Alize

our ac in our first room wasn’t working so we sent maintenance to come fix it they couldn’t, so they moved us into another room that second room the shower was leaking it smelled like mildew! we were also on a very noisy floor. i’m pregnant and didn’t have good experience at all.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2026

Anna

Nice property situated in a tree lined lot giving feel of privacy but located next to a large commercial area with lots of stores and restaurants. Easy to get to from the Interstate. Area seemed safe and well maintained. Breakfast is available but not included with room. Not far from the airport so you hear air traffic starting at 6am to about 10pm. Staff were pleasant and efficient

Family