Trading on its 150-year-old place in America's "Gold Rush" history, Sacramento promises visitors they'll "discover" a golden experience while visiting the city. While the gold fever of fortune-hunting miners has long past, tourists continue to flock to Sacramento to visit a wide range of historic sites, museums, vineyards and amusement parks, to take in a touring Broadway show or attend a Sacramento Kings game. A hotel near J Street in Downtown Sacramento provides visitors with easy access to the nearby Governor's Mansion and the attractions in Historic Old Town Sacramento; attractions such as the California Military Museum, the California Railroad Museum and the Sacramento History Museum.
Located between I and J Street on 3rd Street, just across the I-5 from Old Town Sacramento, the Vagabond Inn provides convenient access to the area's numerous attractions and is within walking distance of the Crocker Art Museum and the California State Capitol Museum. Vagabond offers a number of complimentary services that add value to its rates; services such as a deluxe continental breakfast, high-speed wireless Internet access, a weekday newspaper and an airport shuttle service. Keeping the budget-conscious traveler in mind, the hotel also offers discounts to military servicemen, seniors and AAA members. All rooms at the Vagabond feature cable TV with HBO, refrigerators, microwaves, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards. The hotel facilities include a heated swimming pool, a hot tub, a fitness center and an on-site restaurant.
Vagabond Inn
909 3rd St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-446-1481
vagabondinn-sacramento-old-town-hotel.com
Directly on J Street, across from Plaza Park and Sacramento City Hall, the Citizen is a 198-room, full-service boutique hotel. Promising an urban experience in its historic building, which was constructed in 1926, the Citizen has preserved the best of its Old World charm while installing modern features like high-definition LCD televisions, in-room laptop safes, electronic door locks, MP3, iPod sound systems and its ultra-high-speed 10Mbps HSIA Internet, which requires a service charge for access. Serving up opulence all the way, the Citizen guest rooms feature plush bathrobes, honor bars, Kuerig coffeemakers and 300-thread-count luxury bedding with Italian down duvets. Services provided include valet parking, turndown service, concierge service and access to a political movie library. At the Citizen guests will find a fitness center, a state-of-the-art-business center, a fine dining restaurant and a historic ballroom available for special events.
Citizen Hotel
926 J St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-447-2700
jdvhotels.com
Visitors interested in the political history of Sacramento might consider a stay at the Sterling Hotel, as it is centrally located to the Governor's Mansion, Sacramento City Hall and the California State Capitol at Capitol Park. Just two streets away from J, on H Street, the Sterling Hotel is housed in a mansion constructed in 1894. The hotel offers 17 unique, impressively-appointed accommodations featuring four-poster beds and marble-pillared bathrooms. Amenities provided by Sterling include flat-screen televisions, Jacuzzi tubs, plus complimentary breakfast, coffee and newspaper each morning. Those looking to stage an elegant event can book the Sterling Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 400 guests.
The Sterling Hotel
1300 H St.
Sacramento CA 95814
916-448-1300
sterlinghotelsacramento.com
