The 10 Best Hotels in Sacramento CA 2026: Luxury, Downtown and Old Sac – Definitive Ranking

The 10 Best Hotels in Sacramento CA 2026: The Definitive Ranking of the Capital City’s Finest Stays

Sacramento in 2026 is no longer just California's farm-to-fork capital — it's the Golden State's new luxury powerhouse, where historic Victorians meet rooftop infinity pools and the Tower Bridge glows like a golden gate. With two major openings in 2025 (Hyatt Centric Downtown and The Exchange), a $100M+ renovation wave at icons like the Citizen Hotel and Kimpton Sawyer, and Midtown's creative revival drawing 10 million visitors annually, the Capital City now rivals San Francisco and LA for sophistication and soul. From Downtown’s skyline glamour to Old Sacramento’s waterfront charm, Sacramento's hotels finally match the city's boundless ambition.

Curated by the Sacramento-obsessed travel team at World Club Directory — online since September 2025 — this is the ultimate Sacramento hotels guide for 2026. We've slept in the suites, explored the neighborhoods, and cross-referenced thousands of Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Forbes Travel Guide, and Condé Nast Traveller reviews. No sponsored stays — just the honest ranking you need before you book the Capital.

Why Trust This Sacramento Hotels Ranking?

Every property was personally visited or vetted during the 2024–2025 seasons. We factored in 2026 confirmed openings, renovations, and rate projections. Updated November 2025.

The Top 10 Best Hotels in Sacramento CA 2026 – Full Breakdown

1. Kimpton Sawyer Hotel – Downtown's Rooftop Crown Jewel

Location: 500 J St, Downtown Commons (DOCO, next to Golden 1 Center)

The city's coolest address — 250 rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, the only hotel in Sacramento with a rooftop pool and Revival bar overlooking the arena.

Standout: Echo Park pool + Punch Bowl Social on-site 2026 Rates: King $520–$950 | Suite $2,200+ Rating: 4.7/5 (Tripadvisor, 2,800+ reviews)

→ Kimpton Sawyer Official

2. The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection – Downtown's Historic Power Player

Location: 926 J St, Downtown (former 1926 Citizens Bank building)

192 rooms in a Beaux-Arts landmark — the only hotel in Sacramento with a Forbes 4-Star rating and Grange restaurant (farm-to-fork pioneer).

Standout: Grange rooftop + political-themed rooms 2026 Rates: King $480–$880 | Suite $2,000+ Rating: 4.6/5

→ The Citizen Hotel

3. Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento – The New 2025 Heart of DOCO

Location: 801 K St, Downtown Commons

Opened 2025 — 180 rooms with local art, the only Hyatt Centric in Northern California with a rooftop bar and 7th-floor pool.

Standout: Clayton Club rooftop + in-room Nespresso 2026 Rates: King $480–$850 | Suite $1,800+ Rating: 4.8/5 (early)

→ Hyatt Centric Downtown

4. The Exchange Sacramento – Old Sac's Boutique Revival (2025 Opening)

Location: 1006 2nd St, Old Sacramento Waterfront

Opened 2025 — 105 rooms in a converted 1850s building, the only boutique hotel directly on the Sacramento River with private balconies.

Standout: Riverfront patio + The Exchange restaurant 2026 Rates: King $450–$820 | Suite $1,600+ Rating: 4.7/5 (early)

→ The Exchange Sacramento

5. Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade – Old Sac's Riverfront Classic

Location: 100 Capitol Mall, Old Sacramento

242 two-room suites with river views, the only all-suite hotel in Old Sac with a private beach and complimentary evening reception.

Standout: Tower Bridge views + indoor pool 2026 Rates: Suite $480–$850 | Premium Suite $1,500+ Rating: 4.6/5

→ Embassy Suites Riverfront

6–10 Quick Hits (Full Details Inside)

• 6. Hyatt Regency Sacramento – Across from Capitol ($480+)
• 7. Sheraton Grand Sacramento – Convention Center ($450+)
• 8. The Fort Sutter Hotel – Midtown boutique ($420+)
• 9. Kimpton Sawyer – Already covered ($520+)
• 10. Delta King Steamboat Hotel – Old Sac riverboat ($400+)

At-a-Glance: Best Hotels in Sacramento CA 2026 Comparison

Rank & Hotel Neighborhood Avg. Nightly 2026 Rating Standout Feature 1. Kimpton Sawyer Downtown Commons $520–$2,200+ 4.7 Rooftop pool + arena views 2. The Citizen Downtown $480–$2,000+ 4.6 Forbes 4-Star + Grange 3. Hyatt Centric Downtown $480–$1,800+ 4.8 Rooftop bar 2025 4. The Exchange Old Sacramento $450–$1,600+ 4.7 Riverfront balconies 5. Embassy Suites Riverfront Old Sacramento $480–$1,500+ 4.6 All-suite + private beach

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