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The Sterling Hotel

3.5 star property
Downtown Sacramento welcomes visitors with an elegant hotel setting where California's capital city unfolds around them and warm hospitality awaits

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The Sterling Hotel in Downtown Sacramento offers a charming urban retreat with a peaceful garden. Enjoy free WiFi, a business center, snack bar, meeting facilities, and luggage storage. Wedding services are available, and the staff is praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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King Junior Suite

King Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Grand Suite

King Grand Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe King

Deluxe King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Queen

Deluxe Queen

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Queen

Double Queen

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King ADA

King ADA

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Queen Suite

Deluxe Queen Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Located in Downtown Sacramento, a neighborhood in Sacramento, The Sterling Hotel is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Memorial Auditorium and California Musical Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include California State Railroad Museum and Old Sacramento Waterfront. Check out an event or a game at Golden 1 Center, and consider making time for Cal Expo, a top attraction not to be missed. Canoeing, rafting, and boat tours offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Sacramento travel guide
Map
1300 H St, Sacramento, CA, 95814

What's nearby

  • Exterior view of the beautiful Sacramento Memorial Auditorium
    Sacramento Convention Center
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gorgeous church definitely worthy of a #Red
    K Street Mall
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • California State Capitol
    California State Capitol
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Aerial perspective of Sacramento, California, highlighting the Golden 1 Center, high rise buildings, and the Sacramento River under a clear blue sky.
    Golden 1 Center
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Memorial Auditorium
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • 12th and I Station
    2 min walk
  • Sacramento Valley Station
    16 min walk
  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Immortal Cafe & Supply
    5 min walk
  • Starbucks
    5 min walk
  • Radclyffe's Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
    2 min walk
  • MoJo's Local Tap & Kitchen
    3 min walk
  • Mikuni
    8 min walk

About this property

The Sterling Hotel

Hotel near Golden 1 Center
Close to Sacramento Convention Center, The Sterling Hotel provides amenities like a garden and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A ballroom, wedding services, and a banquet hall
  • A reception hall, an elevator, and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with jetted tubs and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking within 0.2 miles (USD 10 per stay); discounts available
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1894
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 75
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 75

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are required to download the property's Operto mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 150
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Offsite parking fee: USD 10 per stay (0.2 mi away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus USD 150 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property is also known as

Sterling Hotel Sacramento
Sterling Sacramento
The Sterling Hotel Hotel
The Sterling Hotel Sacramento
The Sterling Hotel Hotel Sacramento

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sterling Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per day. A cleaning fee of USD 150 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at The Sterling Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 75 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Sterling Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 75 (subject to availability).

Where is The Sterling Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Sacramento, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of K Street Mall and Sacramento Convention Center. Golden 1 Center is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) away. 12th and I Station is only a 2-minute walk and 11th & K (Cathedral Square) Station is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

The Sterling Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 465 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! Beautiful and unique rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was comfortable and clean. The bathtub was older but very clean room and staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful host at check in. Neautiful historic building. Room nicely appointed and. comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in staff was great! Convenient location to downtown Sacramento for CiM marathon finish.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

tom

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Very friendly. Room is beautiful. Very comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room size was great and decorated very nicely. The staff was welcoming and kind
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a beautiful place to stay so comfortable so cozy highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location beautiful old home
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quaint and convenient. Loved the spa tub,
Common area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet. Easy check in and out. Good communication.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleonora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super large and very clean room with cozy beds, a jacuzzi, and very friendly personnel. Absolute recommendation for a stay in Sacramento.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose this hotel because of its uniqueness and its location in the heart of Sacramento. We found it to be lovely, restful, and great for walking. On the way to Sacramento we read some less-than-great reviews, so were a bit apprehensive when we arrived, but found that we had everything we needed. There was no staff member on-site in the evening, and we had no unmet needs, but we were given a number to text if we needed anything. We were on the second floor, and found that it took the hot water a while to arrive, but we eventually did get good, hot water for showers. Our biggest problem was parking, which can add quite a bit to the price of the room. If you do feel you have found free parking, be sure to check the signs, especially those written in red. We made the mistake of parking in a good space on a day that was prohibited because of street cleaning, and the parking ticket is very expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Makayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful and very spacious. It was very clean and the bed was comfortable. The bedding was actually warm and didn’t need to ask for any extra pillows like I usually do in hotels. Very much worth the price and will definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot

Loved it here! Beds were comfy and the tub was amazing!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique and Charming Stay Stayed on a Tuesday night for a concert at Ace of Spades and couldn’t have picked a better spot. The Sterling Hotel is full of Victorian charm, super clean, and walkable to everything we needed. The staff was kind, the atmosphere was peaceful, and it felt like a special experience, not your average hotel. Definitely recommend if you want something different and memorable!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are amazing. Staff is very kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suhey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was close enough to walk to the Brazilian Steak house. The room was spacious, clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Aprill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got one of the suites and the bathroom made the stay so worth it! The bath was amazing and clean. The room itself is really spacious and in a clean condition. Some of the stuff is out dated (tv, lighting, plumbing) but the aesthetics made up for it. We parked in a lot nearby for $16 the whole day. Overall we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room. Close to convention center.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, large rooms, and accommodating staff. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay in small boutique Victorian Hotel. Very comfortable and super affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff.are nice and friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great alternative

Great location walking distance to business near the convention center. 3 days 2 nights great alternative to huge hotels
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025