In Downtown Sacramento, The Sterling Hotel offers a charming retreat with a serene garden, business center, and snack bar. Connect to WiFi and enjoy perks like meeting rooms, luggage storage, wedding services. Guests rave about the helpful staff.
Sacramento Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
California State Capitol - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Golden 1 Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 19 min drive
Sacramento Valley Station - 16 min walk
Davis Station - 17 min drive
Roseville Station - 22 min drive
12th and I Station - 2 min walk
11th & K (Cathedral Square) Station - 7 min walk
Alkali Flat-La Valentina Station - 8 min walk
Restaurants
Immortal Cafe & Supply - 5 min walk
Starbucks - 5 min walk
Capitol Garage - 8 min walk
Chef Burma - 8 min walk
Mikuni - 8 min walk
About this property
The Sterling Hotel
When you stay at The Sterling Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Sacramento Convention Center and Golden 1 Center. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, rafting, and segway rentals/tours. A snack bar/deli and a garden are other highlights. The helpful staff and location get good marks from fellow travelers. Public transportation is just a short walk: 12th and I Station is 2 minutes and 11th & K (Cathedral Square) Station is 7 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
16 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking
24-hour offsite parking nearby (USD 10 per stay); discounts available
Street parking available
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Shared microwave
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Use of nearby fitness center
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Rafting nearby
Segway rentals/tours nearby
Fishing nearby
Services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1894
Garden
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 36
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Free local calls
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 75 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 75 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet (may vary based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 150
Parking
Parking is available offsite and costs USD 10 per stay (0.2 mi away; open 24 hours)
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
Sterling Hotel Sacramento
Sterling Sacramento
The Sterling Hotel Hotel
The Sterling Hotel Sacramento
The Sterling Hotel Hotel Sacramento
Frequently asked questions
Does The Sterling Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Sterling Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Sterling Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 100 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Sterling Hotel?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Sterling Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. There's a charge of USD 75 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 75 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at The Sterling Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes segway rentals. The Sterling Hotel also has a garden.
Does The Sterling Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a jetted bathtub.
What's the area around The Sterling Hotel like?
The Sterling Hotel is in Downtown Sacramento, a short 2-minute walk from 12th and I Station and 4 minutes' walk from Sacramento Convention Center. Travelers say this hotel is in a good location.
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Reviews
The Sterling Hotel Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.6
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.4
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The hotel's in-room hot tub and large shower/spa in the bathroom were modern and provided a great and memorable experience. (6 reviews)
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Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2026
Great place to stay in Sacramento. Close to tons of venues and activities
Roy
Roy, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2026
Malia was amazing she made sure we were taken care of. My daughter was married there and Malia took extra time and made sure everything I needed for my daughter’s day was taken care of. I would absolutely stay here again!!!
Barbra
Barbra, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2026
Amazing hotel! Beautiful and unique rooms.
Crystal
Crystal, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 19, 2026
Large room, comfortable bed, large bathroom, friendly staff, clean, elevator felt safe, nice facility, great location
Sandy
Sandy, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2026
The room was comfortable and clean. The bathtub was older but very clean room and staff was helpful.
Alison
Alison, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 14, 2025
Nice room friendly staff
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2025
Staff was very friendly and the hotel’s amenities for the guests were nice and convenient.
Adria
Adria, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2025
Check in staff was great! Convenient location to downtown Sacramento for CiM marathon finish.
Kim
Kim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2025
Friendly and helpful host at check in. Neautiful historic building. Room nicely appointed and. comfortable bed.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2025
Always a beautiful place to stay so comfortable so cozy highly recommend
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 19, 2026
Had a great stay at the hotel. Our family had 3 rooms. They were comfortable. Each room had its own character and enormous tub! In our room, we could hear the wedding. For the other two, they heard all the city noise, sirens, etc.
I would stay here again.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2025
Room size was great and decorated very nicely. The staff was welcoming and kind
Janneth
Janneth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2025
Great staff. Very friendly. Room is beautiful. Very comfortable bed
tom
tom, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2025
Great location beautiful old home
sally
sally, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2025
Charming, quiet, and unique rooms. I highly suggest the King Grand Suite. The hot tub style bath tub was amazing. Huge apartment room. Loved it. I'll be coming back soon.
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 22, 2025
Very quaint and convenient. Loved the spa tub,
Kristina
Kristina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2025
Super large and very clean room with cozy beds, a jacuzzi, and very friendly personnel. Absolute recommendation for a stay in Sacramento.
Eleonora
Eleonora, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2025
Very quiet. Easy check in and out. Good communication.
Jeff
Jeff, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 20, 2025
Quirky but not awful! Bed was SO comfy! Bathroom was divine. Building very old but cool! Weird thing was NO staff on site period… not even sure we saw anyone the next day. You get a check in code but no front staff nada! Just wish we’d known. The downstairs bar area was open but again unstaffed and had an odd gas smell. Downtown was a quick uber. Overall quiet and comfy! Would book again!
Ari
Ari, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2025
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.
Makayla
Makayla, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 6, 2025
Great spot
Loved it here! Beds were comfy and the tub was amazing!!!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2025
The rooms are amazing. Staff is very kind and helpful.
Karla
Karla, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 29, 2026
Such a cute hotel with a rich history displayed! It's run more like an AirBNB if you show up after hours - with a lock box holding your room key. The room was quite large and the tub was for two! We did end up reporting mold in the tub grout and a dirty handprint above the toilet. They were very generous and are going to report the issues to housekeeping. I would stay again (hopefully with some improved cleaning practices) as it was quiet and had a comfortable mattress. They had a great tea selection in the lobby along with coffee and water bottles. The downtown location and fair price was a major factor in our choice. What we didn't consider, is that there is no off street parking so you will have to find a parking garage or run downstairs at 8:00 a.m. to pay at the meter like we did. Overall a good experience and the front desk attendant was super nice when we saw her in the morning at checkout.
Scot
Scot, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
The property was close enough to walk to the Brazilian Steak house. The room was spacious, clean.
Suhey
Suhey, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2025
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!