The Sterling Hotel

Hotels
7.4 (288 reviews)
1300 H Street , Sacramento , us

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Meeting/banquet facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, responsive staff (Valerie highlighted)
Good location near State Capitol with easy street parking
Boutique hotel with Victorian architecture and historic charm
Spacious, gorgeous suite (Huntington Suite) and good event/wedding venue
Jacuzzi tub and ability to project movies on the wall
Cons:
Musty/old smell and dusty furnishings; triggered asthma
Delayed check-in (room not ready at 3pm, waited until after 4:30)
Limited electrical capacity/outlets causing devices to power off
Shower head not working and difficulty getting warm water
Lack of basic kitchen items (no microwave, plates/cups) and easy-to-open doors (security concern)

Categories

Cleanliness
5.5
Negative notes about a musty/old smell, a dusty chair, and bathroom moisture that triggered asthma — cleanliness issues lowered this score.
Service
9.3
Strong positive mentions of staff being friendly and responsive; Valerie at the front desk called out as especially helpful and apologetic despite a check-in delay.
Location
8
Location praised as good, near the State Capitol, with street parking easy to find.
Room Quality
6.5
Mixed: spacious and gorgeous suite and a wonderful jacuzzi/bathroom experience, but issues with outdated elements, limited electrical capacity, a non-working shower head and difficulty getting warm water.
Amenities
6.8
Some appealing amenities (jacuzzi, ability to project movies) but limited electrical outlets and lack of small kitchen items (no microwave/plates) reduced the score.
Value for Money
7.4
Not explicitly discussed; assigned the target overall rating (standard quality for this hotel tier).
Food and Beverage
7.4
Not mentioned in reviews; assigned the target overall rating (standard quality for this hotel tier).
Overall Experience
8.3
Overall stay described as good and relaxing; praised as charming and suitable for a wedding despite check-in delays and some room issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 23:48

Property Description

Central Location in Sacramento
Located in the heart of Sacramento, Sterling Hotel offers a convenient stay for guests looking to explore the city. Just a stone's throw away from key attractions such as the California Capitol Building and the California State Railroad Museum, the hotel's prime location ensures you can make the most of your visit.

Comfortable Rooms and Amenities
Enjoy a comfortable stay in air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, a fridge, and a private bathroom. Whether you're here for business or leisure, the hotel provides everything you need for a relaxing stay.

Relaxation and City Views
Unwind after a long day of sightseeing by taking a dip in the hot tub or simply soaking in the city views from the terrace. Sterling Hotel offers a perfect blend of relaxation and city exploration for a memorable stay.

Book your stay at Sterling Hotel now and experience the best of Sacramento!

Important information:

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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SMF

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 288 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.5
Service: 9.3
Location: 8
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 6.8
Value for Money: 7.4
Food and Beverage: 7.4
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Lana couple us
5
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Dana couple us
5
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Daisey couple us
10
Relaxing
Pros:

The staff was friendly and responsive!

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Judy solo_traveller us
5
Our stay
Pros:

Valerie at the front desk was awesome! She was helpful and friendly.

Cons:

Our check-in time was 3pm. We were coming from about 1 1/2 hrs away. We were already set to arrive at 3pm. We got a message that our room would not be ready at 3 pm while on freeway. So we couldn't do anything. We arrived at 3 pm. We had to wait until after 4:30 to get our room. Sitting in the hotel lobby. The wedding we were attending started at 5 pm. We barely had time to get ready for it. Valerie was very apologetic. That didn't help us though.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Brian couple us
7
The jacuzzi tub and bathroom were wonderful and I was able to project movies on to the wall for viewing. Privacy in the
Pros:

Location is good and parking although on the street was easy to find.

Cons:

Outdated and the electrical capacity load to power tv accessories, laptops, phones, etc was limited and would power off if running all together.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Nathifa couple us
1
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Susan couple us
9
Overall, our stay was good. The room and wedding venue was spacious.
Pros:

I liked the boutique hotel and event venue. I also liked the Victorian architecture, historic charm, located near the State Capitol.

Cons:

The old smell of the hotel. The dusty green chair in the corner of the room. Not being able to open the bathroom window to air out the bathrooms musty smell and moisture is uncomfortable. The musty smell triggered my asthma.

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Cady couple us
8
Charming
Pros:

Very cute hotel, perfect for my wedding! We stayed in The Huntington Suit which was gorgeous and spacious.

Cons:

One of the shower heads didn't work, and figuring out how to make the water a good temperature was really difficult. We didn't shower the first night because the water wouldn't get warm. There was a little kitchen nook, and it would have been nice if it had a microwave or some basic plates/cups. The doors you could just push open without a key, but the whole place was our wedding party so we weren't too concerned.

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Sonya couple us
6
Not my kind of place!
Pros:

Beautiful old building

Cons:

Needs to have a water cooler on each floor, for coffee maker. TV was super small and poor sound. Lots of street noise throughout the night. No breakfast (vending machine). Nothing near by, and no secure parking.

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller au
4
Convenient location, shame about the wifi, noise and weddings.
Pros:

Great location, easy to find

Cons:

Massive buzz noise reverberating around the room every few minutes. Wifi dropping out regularly. Wedding groups using the lobby area as if it’s part of their room, loud wedding parties till late outside the room window.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Rosendo extended_group us
10
Pros:

A nice hotel in a nice area, ample parking, and the room was ready earlier than anticipated.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Larzelere couple us
8
It was ok.
Pros:

There wasnt any breakfast. The place needed a lot of work.

Cons:

Parking, there were none.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Juan solo_traveller us
1
If you want to shower with mold on the shower walls stay at this hotel.
Pros:

Centrally located to downtown.

Cons:

Room 302 was not clean. The bathroom shower had mold.

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Hong solo_traveller ca
10
2025-12-07 via Nuitee
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Robert family_with_children us
5
Pros:

Charming

Cons:

Never saw a staff member, street parking seemed unsafe, people approached our car for money and I had a child with me. The side entrance was lit better but our key didn't work for that side

2025-11-25 via Nuitee
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Sydney couple us
9
Pros:

Beautiful decor, liked that you need a key card to enter! Very friendly staff.

Cons:

Our room was near the elevator and when it was used made a loud noise.

2025-11-12 via Nuitee
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Jeff partner
10
Pros:

Very quiet. Easy check in and out. Good communication.

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Ronald partner
10
Pros:

Beautiful place to stay and conveniently located near all the Midtown food options. Have to find your own parking but otherwise will definitely stay again!

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Megan
10
Pros:

Everything about this place is so charming! Yes- there will be a wedding Saturday night but it hardly impacts your stay! It’s great to see the people dressed up and celebrating!

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline
6
Pros:

In great condition for

2025-09-27 via Nuitee