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The Sterling Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Sacramento, near Golden 1 Center

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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
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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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)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Jetted bathtub
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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

Double Queen

Highlights

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

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

King ADA

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Jetted bathtub
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
1300 H St, Sacramento, CA, 95814

What's nearby

  • Sacramento Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sacramento Capitol Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • California State Capitol - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Golden 1 Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Discovery Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 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
  • ‪MoJo's Local Tap & Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Radclyffe's Restaurant & Cocktail Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Public Market Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kumi Sushi - ‬3 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:
  • Wedding services, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • A banquet hall, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, a reception hall, and a ballroom
  • 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

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

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 California Musical Theatre and Sacramento Convention Center. Golden 1 Center is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away. 12th and I Station is only a 2-minute walk and 11th & K (Cathedral Square) Station is 8 minutes.

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The Sterling Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 465 out of 990 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 990 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 990 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 990 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 990 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

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

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

8/10 Good

NaKesha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking was great after 10pm (free) I hesitated parking in the garage it was confusing and expensive for the short amount of time left 10pm to 6am was $23.00, I was worried about being charged an additional $23.00 after 6am.. I ended up parking next to the hotel after 10pm. I paid $3.00 in the morning at 830am to 11am, which was check out time. My ONLY ISSUE with The Sterling Hotel was internet access and Wifi was absolutely NOT available and very frustrating. Good thing for hotspots.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Victorian style building, perfect wedding venue, very clean and walking distance to many dining options and capital building.
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Nice relaxing getaway, very beautiful, friendly and amazing staff going above and beyond
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Debra

Convenient to capitol!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

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

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Madison

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

6/10 Okay

Robyn

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

8/10 Good

Amanda

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

Most beautiful hotel

Such a beautiful and awesome place. Will be staying there every time we’re in Sacramento !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Beautiful. Friendly staff. Be aware of the weddings and receptions. It may be loud- outside. But inside very quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very large with newer carpeting. Room was very bright in the morning. I wish they had a way to block out the bright morning sun. Maybe darkening blinds. Otherwise, I was happy with the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good stay

Beautiful historic building. Big rooms with big bathrooms. Overall the hotel could use a little updating which would make it a 5 star. Fantastic location and a safe neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Downtown Stay With A Victorian Twist!

I love this place. Will be staying there again if I need a hotel in Sacramento again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute place! Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mariselle

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Did the job! A cool 3 min walk to SAFE convention

We stayed at the Sterling for a business trip for conference at the SAFE convention center. It was a cool 3 min walk to the conference wc was my primary reason for booking. It was also relatively short walking distance to Immortal Coffee and our partner's office for a convening. The front desk was responsive when I reached out and provided everything we needed to both check in/out and send reimbursements to our finance team. Overall good stay but if you want more fancy and concierge would likely recommend elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Cool hotel

Nice property,comfortable and safe..very convenient to Golden one
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I came to this property for our honeymoon and loved the beautiful room we stayed in! The staff made everything easy and were very friendly! This was a great honeymoon stop. Sac Town is worth it, and so I this property!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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