Howard Johnson by Wyndham Sacramento Downtown

Hotels
Howard Johnson
6.2 (2612 reviews)
200 Jibboom Street , Sacramento , us

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Good location
Helpful staff
Cons:
Dirty conditions
Rude service
Safety concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
4.78
Guests reported issues with cleanliness including dirty conditions and unpleasant smells.
Service
8.75
While some staff were helpful, others were perceived as rude and unaccommodating.
Location
6.79
Location was good, close to amenities, but also had issues with noise and disturbances.
Room Quality
6.24
Rooms were generally decent but noted issues with noise and potential safety concerns.
Amenities
5.27
Limited amenities reported, particularly regarding requests for extra towels and blankets.
Value for Money
5.23
Guests felt they received what they paid for but anticipated a better experience for the price.
Food and Beverage
7.28
Breakfast was noted as a positive aspect, though some guests had concerns about the surrounding area.
Overall Experience
5.25
The overall sentiment was mixed, with some positive aspects overshadowed by negative incidents.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 09:57

Property Description

Convenient Location & Shuttle Service

Less than 0.8 km from the State Capitol, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Sacramento Downtown offers a free transfer service to Sacramento International Airport upon request between 4:00 am - 11:00 pm.

Comfortable Rooms & Amenities

Each room features a flat-screen HD cable TV with premium channels, a coffee machine, and an en suite bathroom with a hair dryer.

Relaxing Outdoor Facilities & Nearby Attractions

Guests can unwind in the outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, or stay active in the fitness centre. The hotel is adjacent to the American River Bike Trail and close to attractions like the California State Railroad Museum, Crocker Museum, and Old Sacramento.

Book your stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Sacramento Downtown for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Please note: The property does not offer extended parking.

This hotel charges 25 USD per room per night for pets. Limited pet-free rooms are available. ADA-defined service animals are welcome with no additional fee.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SMF

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

6.2
Based on 2612 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.78
Service: 8.75
Location: 6.79
Room Quality: 6.24
Amenities: 5.27
Value for Money: 5.23
Food and Beverage: 7.28
Overall Experience: 5.25
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Tiffany couple us
1
Stay here if you don't want to rest and want your car vandalized with no help from the property.
Pros:

Location and price

Cons:

I stayed in room 238. There was a party in room 138 with about six carloads of people. I called the front desk from my cell phone because the phone in the room didn't work. They said they sent security, but I never saw anyone.
Around 2:45 a.m., a fight broke out. Security never showed up, and by the time the police arrived around 3:30 a.m., some of the people had already left. There was screaming, yelling, and banging for hours. Things finally calmed down around 4:30 a.m. after the police left, but then some of the same people came back and started banging on doors again around 5:55 a.m.
I called the front desk again, and they seemed unconcerned, saying they would "try" to send security. Considering how disruptive and out of control the situation was, I assumed the people responsible would be removed from the property. They weren't.
I finally fell asleep around 6:30 a.m., only to be woken up again at 8:00 a.m. by loud work being done in room 239, right next to mine. The noise was coming from the wall where my headboard was located. Walked over to confirm maintenance was in fact hammering into the wall that my headboard was on.
When I got up to shower, there was no hot water. I had to take a freezing cold shower. At checkout, I spoke with a woman at the front desk who said she was the manager, but she showed no concern whatsoever. I got no sleep, was never offered another room, and received no compensation or attempt to make things right.
To make matters worse, my Audi was badly scratched by the people involved in the fight—another situation security failed to prevent or address.
I chose this hotel simply to get some rest before a long drive and save a little money. It ended up being one of the worst decisions I've made while traveling.
Worst hotel stay I've ever had. I unfortunately just took videos instead of pictures and I can’t upload those here.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Alfredo couple us
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

I didn't receive my deposit. We were NOT at fualt. We had a family member stop by to visit us and started smoking in our room. We kicked her out of our room and called security. We were blamed and punished for her actions.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Corina family_with_children us
1
From the time we walked in the place is very dirty and not taken care of someone urinated in the elevator water leaking
Pros:

The property is very dirty people sleeping outside and in cars on the premises I don’t k ow why they had this blue tape over our door and peep hole the place is very old and ran down do not stay here!!

Cons:

There’s nothing I can say positive about the property

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple us
5
stop off
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Hotel ran out of clean towels

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Williams solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Mullinax solo_traveller us
2
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Cynthia family_with_children us
1
Cons:

I have not received my deposits back $100.00

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Mullinax solo_traveller us
1
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Alfredo solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Walters solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Fast friendly service

Cons:

NA

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Jessica couple us
7
Decent
Cons:

Neighbors up all night talking outside the room. People trying to get in the room.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Jordan solo_traveller us
4
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Smith solo_traveller us
1
Pick somewhere else to go
Pros:

Not much

Cons:

The first room had no t.v, only bathroom lights worked the 2nd one had no microwave, was dirty and only one light besides the bathroom light worked.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Alfredo solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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cuen couple us
10
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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tbl152 Couples Tucson, Arizona
2
Mmmmmmnope not here.
Pros:

TV didn’t work. WiFi didn’t work. Elevator smelled like urine. Bed was uncomfortable. Whole experience was a flop. Go somewhere else, take the loss for tonight and fight it with Credit card company later, we did.

2026-06-30 via Tripadvisor
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Christina solo_traveller us
1
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Jennifer solo_traveller us
1
Pros:

The gentleman at the counter was very friendly and the online price and what I saw from the reviews if in fact they were real people made it appealing.

Cons:

The area is horribly ridden with prostitutes and drug addicts I am currently watching pimps deal with their women like livestock. Contrary to the top reviews and the listing on the site the ac is broken and parts are hanging out of it. Room was reserved for 3 adults and I only received 2 breakfast vouchers, 1 room key, and 1 towel. I'd call the office but the phone is sticky and gross as well as the table it rests on, I would walk to the front but the accumulation of homeless and thugs in the parking lot and neighboring gas stations makes me feel unsafe. The security is a joke, the room itself is filthy and the bedding is nasty. Walked into a dead roach squished on the floor I had to kick out of the room. Didn't like it so much I cancelled my reservation for the return trip and went with a different hotel group completely on a different city.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Jennifer couple us
10
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Veronica couple us
1
2026-06-29 via Nuitee