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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Ada family_with_children us
3
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Strodtbeck family_with_children us
8
The room is clean and breakfast is ok
Pros:

The room clean

Cons:

They need to put drano to the bathtub water not draining will.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Tamme solo_traveller us
5
Pros:

I would have liked my stay but...

Cons:

Shower/tub faucets were difficult to turn on. I could not take a shower. I reported to the front desk. There was no immediate resolution. I was told I had to speak to the manager about proper resolution. But the front desk rep offered to give me a new room or extend checkout time while I was checking out. He then asked if he could show me that it works because the prior tenant had the same problem. Oh, so you are aware that the shower doesn't turn on as expected. Hmmm... He took me back to the room to show that the shower actually works. Although he had a hard time getting it to turn on too.

I expressed that it shouldn't be difficult for a person to turn on the water faucet to take a shower. It is an ongoing issue. The owners should get the nozzle replaced otherwise rental tenants won't be able to bathe or shower. "His final comment was it works." "My final comment was not without difficulty, frustration, and lack of service."

I requested either another room accommodation or refund since I did not receive all amenities with the room rental. Since I was already dressed for work. I did not have time to shower during checkout. An accommodation via partial refund or discount on another future room rental would have been a proper resolution. There was no real hospitality for the inconvenience.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Parra couple us
9
Thank you for
Pros:

9

Cons:

9

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Yordanis solo_traveller us
4
Cons:

There are people smoking marijuana everywhere and at all hours; in four days, they didn't clean the room or take out the trash. I wouldn't stay there again.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Julio Cesar couple us
3
Incómoda
Pros:

No mucho porque no estaba limpio el cuarto y las sábanas y toallas estaban sucias o no se abrían cambiado
El cuarto olía mal

Cons:

El olor de el cuarto olía a humedad y cigarro

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Antonio solo_traveller us
1
Pros:

Lo cerca del todo

Cons:

No nos hicieron limpieza, tuvimos que ir 5 veces a recepción para q. Nos cambiaran las toallas

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Alfredo solo_traveller us
4
Pros:

Almost everything.

Cons:

I did not get my deposit back and it wasn't our fault. My girlfriend daughter stop by to see us and started smoking in the room we kicked her out and called security and we got blamed for another person wrong when we yelled at her to leave

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Johnny solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Ana solo_traveller us
1
Pros:

Nothing it was the worst expierence

Cons:

A lot of things like the TV not working , the room smelling like smoke, there was no towels , the bedding was dirty and when I let the front desk know the issues they said they would get someone there to bring towel get bedding but no one's showed up to assist me n my kids

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Melissa extended_group us
1
It was a craphole.
Pros:

nothing

Cons:

Homeless people everywhere. The hotel did not have any towels. We were unable to take a shower.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Lillian solo_traveller us
1
DON'T BOTHER
Pros:

The pool

Cons:

Everything including staff

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Lillian solo_traveller us
1
Pros:

The pool

Cons:

Everything

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Evelyn solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

I liked it was close to the river and bike trail. Also had security throughout the night parking lot and breakfast in the morning.

Cons:

I requested a non-smoking room but it smelled like cigarettes the smell was really strong. More attention to cleaning and needs updates. Also checking in early is a bit expensive compared to other hotels I've been too. The area is a bit scary but I had no problem with my vehicle.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Nubia G family_with_children us
4
Muy tensa xq había mucha gente no fiable aunke si tenían seguridad
Pros:

La verdad como era en Downtwon no era muy seguro

Cons:

Que las sábanas estaban como usadas con cabellos

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Feeney solo_traveller us
5
Never again.
Pros:

I was near the pool it was quite.

Cons:

Had one towels in the room,the TV did not work they fixed it. And the phone on the room didn't work
Never got any towels untill the last day I was there and had to ask for them.on the second night the heat stopped working couldn't get in the room.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Rafael solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Clean room

Cons:

Free wifi was not good
AC was not adjustable
Location was not good

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Samantha family_with_children us
3
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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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