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Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, 4-minute walk to Golden 1 Center

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Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena is centrally located, offering travelers a convenient base with practical amenities. Enjoy the seasonal pool, 24-hour gym, breakfast at Cyprus Grille, and drinks at the bar. Rooms include WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Parking available

Room options

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Showing 13 of 13 rooms

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility) | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (High Floor)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (High Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(73 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (High Floor)

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (High Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (High Floor)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (High Floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Double Beds (High Floor)

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds (High Floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
300 J St, Sacramento, CA, 95814

What's nearby

  • Downtown Commons - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Golden 1 Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Old Sacramento Waterfront - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Tower Bridge - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • California State Capitol - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sacramento Valley Station - 5 min walk
  • 7th & Capitol Station - 8 min walk
  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Polanco Cantina - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Yard House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sierra Nevada Draught House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tom’s Watch Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Legend Has It - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG

Hotel near Golden 1 Center
Located close to Tower Bridge and California State Capitol, Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Cyprus Grille, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, a banquet hall, and ATM/banking services
  • Free newspapers, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 359 rooms have comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • LED light bulbs, video-game consoles, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 29.99 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cyprus Grille

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 13,000 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 16 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning deposit: USD 50.00 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 29.99 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Capitol Hotel Sacramento Plaza
Holiday Inn Sacramento Capitol Plaza
Holiday Inn Sacramento Plaza
Holiday Inn Sacramento-Capitol Plaza Hotel Sacramento
Holiday Inn Sacramento Capitol Plaza Hotel
Holiday Inn Capitol Plaza Hotel
Holiday Inn Capitol Plaza
Sacramento Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 25 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG located?

Located in Downtown Sacramento, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Golden 1 Center and Tower Bridge. California State Capitol and Discovery Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). Sacramento Valley Station is only a 5-minute walk and 7th & Capitol Station is 8 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 861 out of 1506 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1506 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 175 out of 1506 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1506 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1506 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nelizza Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet rooms, friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lourdes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nolan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Way better than the awful Vagabond which I left from to stay here instead! Wished they had a hot tub though and included breakfast but overall no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff really friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I found the hotel very well taken care of and the staff helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and hotel. Friendly service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was great location to down town area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good — clean room, efficient service, good value.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and staff were great, you could walk to Golden 1 Center and many dinning options. The only small thing i would look foward to next time is soda and candy vending machines.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly and close to arena. Parking is expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was wonderful! Clean, friendly staff, comfy beds. The rooms are a little outdated, but would still recommend 100%
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Everardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent service nice and clean room delicious coffee in the room clean towels and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stuff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the holiday inn for a concert, the hotel is right around the corner from the golden 1 and in a safe area that’s close to shopping and other restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

The hotel and staff are very nice, and the location is very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hillary

Staff was helpful. Breakfast buffet was unimpressive for $29
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bed was low, mattress was uncomfortable. Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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