The Best Hotels to Book in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, the capital of California, has much to offer, whether you’re looking to delve into its Gold Rush history, check out the California State Railroad Museum or bone up on famous Californians at the California Hall of Fame. Luckily, the city is also home to many luxurious hotels. Here’s Culture Trip’s pick of the best hotels in Sacramento, ranging from revamped historical properties to contemporary chains – all bookable with Culture Trip.
1. Inn Off Capitol Park, Ascend Hotel Collection, for sightseeing on foot
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California lawmakers fuss and fight over policies at the Capitol, but at this personable inn just a block away the ambience is affable and serene. The 37 rooms sport a classy white-grey-black color scheme and wrap around a glass-roofed atrium perfect for a wake-me-up cup of Starbucks. Sitting on an oak tree-lined street, this Sacramento hotel is also a handy launchpad for shoppers, museum hoppers and basketball fans. Frontier-flavored Old Sacramento and the riverfront are also within walking distance.
2. Wyndham Garden Sacramento Airport Natomas, for those early flights
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This Sacramento hotel is a handy option for those wishing to stay near the airport, and not only because of the free shuttle service. The airy living room-style lobby radiates a warm welcome thanks to an abundance of leafy plants, a gas fireplace and such cool designer furniture as olive-green wing chairs. Your body will land on pillow-top mattresses in uncluttered rooms, perhaps after a session in the round-the-clock gym or laps in the outdoor pool. Downtown Sacramento is a 10-minute drive away.
3. The Fort Sutter Hotel Sacramento, for globally inspired soul food
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One of the newest hotels in Sacramento, this midtown crashpad was the brainchild of long-time local restaurateur Randy Paragary. Part of Hilton’s Tapestry Collection, the six-story property has 105 rooms calibrated to the needs of on-the-go travelers. Think ultra-comfy beds, a big TV and blackout curtains. There’s a lounge-bar to ease you into the night, but the hotel’s true heart beats at the on-site Cafe Bernardo, which has delighted locals and guests with classic and contemporary riffs on global soul food for over a quarter century.
5. Kimpton Sawyer Hotel, for farm-to-fork dining on a rooftop terrace
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Rubbing rafters with the Golden 1 Center, this sleek Sacramento hotel injects plenty of sass and sophistication into downtown. Pick up on the vibe on the rooftop deck where a sparkling pool shares space with a restaurant-bar that’s a locally adored hive of activity – and not only on concert or Kings’ home game nights. Cap the day with farm-to-fork bites, local craft beers or meticulously mixed cocktails, then drift off to dreamland in rooms dressed in soothing browns and grays, inspired by the Sierra Nevada landscape.
6. The Sterling Hotel, for proximity to downtown sights
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7. Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Downtown, for longer stays
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8. Best Western Plus Sutter House, for convenient access to major sights
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9. Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento, for guest wine socials
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Andrea Schulte-Peevers contributed additional reporting to this article.
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