OverviewThis property is situated along Interstate 80, north of downtown Sacramento. There are several restaurants and a small amusement park, Scandia Family Fun Center, within a 6-minute walk of this hotel, and the McClellan Airfield is 4 minutes away by car. Offering few on-site amenities and no on-site restaurant, this property is well suited and well located for guests who are looking to explore the area by car.
Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, free local calls, a mini-fridge, a coffeemaker, a desk, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer, a safe and air conditioning. Rooms are furnished with two double beds, one queen bed or one king bed.
Suites provide more spacious accommodations and also include a separate sitting area. Suites are furnished with one double bed, two double beds or one king bed.
Free parking is available on site and pets are not permitted. This hotel has two floors and no elevator. Accessible guest rooms are available, in both smoking and non-smoking, and are furnished with one queen bed.
A free breakfast is served daily from 6 am to 9 am. This hotel does not have an on-site restaurant, however, What A Pizza is located across the street, and both Silver Garden Mongolian and Brookfield's Restaurant are adjacent to the hotel.
On-site amenities include an outdoor pool, guest copy and fax service, ice/vending machines and a 24-hour front desk.
Raging Waters, a waterpark, is 12 minutes away by car. Old Town Sacramento, which includes a state park, shopping and dining, is a 15-minute drive away, while Crest Theater is 17 minutes away by car.
The California State Capitol, Sacramento Zoo, California Automobile Museum and the Crocker Art Museum are all within a 20-minute drive away. Thunder Valley Casino is 23 minutes away by car.
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is about 20 to 25 minutes away by car. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on June 28, 2013: Free breakfast hours.
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, many guests described their rooms as clean. A few other reviewers also found their rooms to be quiet and generally comfortable.
Many guests thought that the room rates were reasonable and that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent.
A couple of guests found the location convenient for accessing the interstate, while a couple of other reviewers mentioned that there were restaurants within walking distance of the hotel.
A couple of guests described the Wi-Fi as fast and reliable.
Several guests appreciated the free breakfast, however, a few reviewers thought that the breakfast could be improved (see below for more details).
There were mixed opinions about the staff, among reviewers. However, several guests found the front desk agents to be friendly and accommodating.
The Bad
Several reviewers complained about smelling smoke in the halls, among the reviews sourced for this editorial. A couple of guests described smelling marijuana smoke, while a couple of reviewers noticed cigarette smoke.
A few reviewers were disappointed that this hotel did not have an elevator, while a few other guests said that the free breakfast lacked selection.
A couple of guests thought that the neighbourhood surrounding the hotel seemed rough or scary.
As mentioned above, the customer service received mixed reviews and some reviewers found the staff unresponsive to their concerns and unhelpful. One guest described the front desk agent that she encountered as rude.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.8 out of 5, with 89% of 384 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.com ranked this hotel #47 out of 86 hotels in Sacramento, with an average score of 3.5 out of 5, from 94 reviews.
The author called the hotel on June 28, 2013 to verify some information.
