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The Sterling Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Sacramento, near Golden 1 Center

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Interior
Interior entrance
Garden
Lounge

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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1300 H St, Sacramento, CA, 95814
  • Place, Memorial Auditorium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sacramento Convention Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Golden 1 Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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King Junior Suite | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Grand Suite | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Grand Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe King | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Queen | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Queen | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Queen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King ADA | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King ADA

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Queen Suite | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Sacramento

Located in Downtown Sacramento, The Sterling Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Sacramento Convention Center and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Golden 1 Center. The 16 rooms at this 3.5-star hotel include coffee makers, flat-screen TVs, and jetted bathtubs.

What's nearby

  • Memorial Auditorium - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sacramento Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • K Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • California State Capitol - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Golden 1 Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • 12th and I Station - 2 min walk
  • Sacramento Valley Station - 14 min walk
  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Immortal Cafe & Supply - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Radclyffe's Restaurant & Cocktail Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪MoJo's Local Tap & Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kumi Sushi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Public Market Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Sterling Hotel

Hotel in Sacramento, near Golden 1 Center
The Sterling Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and microwave in a common area. Offsite parking is offered for a fee. Friendly staff can provide luggage storage, and also offer advice about sightseeing. Additional amenities include wedding services, a garden, and a vending machine.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer jetted tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Coffee makers, free local calls, and ironing boards are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 150
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • 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

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Driving? This property offers discounted parking nearby.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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 free cancellation available at The Sterling Hotel?

The Sterling Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sterling Hotel?

As of Dec 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sterling Hotel on Dec 21, 2025 start from $167.59, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see close to The Sterling Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Sacramento, just steps from California Musical Theatre, and within a 10-minute walk of K Street Mall and Memorial Auditorium. You'll also find Golden 1 Center and Discovery Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Sterling Hotel?

No, there isn't parking at the hotel but you'll find nearby parking for USD 10 per stay (discounts available).

Does The Sterling Hotel feature a casino?

No, The Sterling Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Sterling Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Sterling Hotel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a jetted bathtub as well as wedding services and a garden.

Are there hot tubs at The Sterling Hotel?

No, but all guestrooms at this hotel have jetted bathtubs.

Does The Sterling Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The Sterling Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Sterling Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Sterling Hotel for a fee of USD 100 per pet, per day.

Does The Sterling Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from The Sterling Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Sterling Hotel is Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF), which is 11.5 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Sterling Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Sterling Hotel.

Does The Sterling Hotel have a wedding venue?

There are wedding services available at The Sterling Hotel if that's in your vacation plans.

The Sterling Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 471 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was difficult and the room is dirty
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mecia B

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tanya

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Pleasant but not amazing

Accommodations were nice and my suite was huge! I was well informed that I would be checking in after the front desk closed. I was sent detailed directions on how to obtain my room key via text but it took me awhile to find my room (this is an old Victorian style building). I did see a baby cockroach on the floor which I had to kill. Also the bathtub faucet leaked. Tissue and toilet paper are thin and rough - on the cheaper end. Don’t see any hotel staff there at all during my 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Business traveler
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

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

jaden

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not like the step up shower in room 200. As an older person it seemed to risky to even try to access it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makayla

Traveled with partner
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

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is cute and memorable, clean, functional, very comfortable, and very handy to downtown Sacramento. A downside was the lack of staff onsite after 4:30 (driving long distances I can rarely make that sort of deadline). And the morning staff did not seem to be involved or willing to interact. I was able to get helpful personnel on the phone after hours, however. But it took me (and them!) about an hour to figure out that the entrance I came to was not the main one, which was around the corner on a different street. The written directions did not specify thiere was more than one plausible-looking entrance, and there was no sign on the "wrong" door directing newbies like me to the right place. Also, the parking garage mentioned in the directions, which is a couple of blocks away, was locked and looked like it was not even open to the general public. But there is a perfectly good parking garage just a block away on the same street the hotel is on, just around the corner from the main entrance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lynette

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

Interesting

This place was really cool! We checked in on a Sunday, so no one was at the desk. The digital key didn’t really work for us, so we were grateful for the room keys in the lockbox. We didn’t have bathroom amenities, which was mostly fine (we travel with shampoo and conditioner, etc.). It was weird that there wasn’t any hand soap for our bathroom, so we had to get some. The place was gorgeous and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful experience! Quaint and beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent room for the price

Great location, close to restaurants and Amtrak. Room was clean, bed was comfy. I find it off thst there is no one physically at a front desk after 4:30pm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Blaise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ad said they have room service which was False. Deli and snack bar wasn't much and I had to go somewhere else to get beers. Had to get special key to use elevator to street as front steps we're too hard for me. Handicapped people would probably need to call to have them meet them since you need a electric card to get in. Beautiful room. Beautiful property.two blocks from UC Davis Health Pavillion Theatre.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Charming, nice design and pleasant staff. Key card situation is awful, and there’s no place to hang out on the property without feeling you are disturbing people. Rooms need fans, windows or to clean the returns on HVAC to get stale air out. Shower heads could use an update because it’s a hassle.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

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

Nicely renovated Victorian

Great location if your destination is the State Capital, downtown, Old Sac. I love Victorian buildings and this one is nicely renovated. Big room, nice bathroom (one of the shower doors did not slide well.
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

6/10 Okay

Robyn

Traveled with partner
When booking a hotel on orbitz, I expect a normal check in experience, not one that is contactless, with multiple text messages from an unknown number and keys left in lock boxes. The building itself was unique and older, and fine for the price point. Tub and sink were cracked, and showing their age. But overall was about what I expected, and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie, Dayton

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Madison

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
The room and hotel in general were very clean but there were some issues with different leaks that were not addressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Myunghee

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
no customer service what so ever.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Aprill

Traveled with partner
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

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