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Sacramento · California

Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG

500 J Street, Sacramento, California, 95814

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Nov 24, 2026
Check-out
Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Amenities

    Kimpton Sawyer Hotel in the heart of Sacramento offers a year-round outdoor pool, private parking, and a variety of on-site dining options. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs, bathrobes, and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy unique cocktails at the pool-level lounge, Revival at the Sawyer.

  • Dining Experiences

    Indulge in delicious meals at Echo & Rig steakhouse or enjoy a casual dining experience at Punch Bowl Social. The hotel caters to all tastes with a curated list of cocktails, beer, and wine.

  • Convenience and Comfort

    With a 24-hour front desk, terrace, fitness center, and free bicycle use, Kimpton Sawyer Hotel ensures a seamless stay. Explore nearby attractions like the California Capitol Building and Museum just minutes away.

Book your stay at Kimpton Sawyer Hotel for a memorable Sacramento experience.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Clean hotel

  • Friendly staff

At the hotel

Popular amenities

69 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Bar
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
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Pools & wellness

  • Heated pool
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Soundproof rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Safety deposit box
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking
  • Valet parking

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pet bowls
  • Pets allowed

Services & essentials

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Happy hour
  • Key card access
  • Live music/performance
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Paid WiFi
  • Room service
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

868 reviews
8/ 10
Beautiful
Lynne · solo traveller · 2026-10-14

The guest experience

8.9out of 10
868 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Clean hotel
  • Friendly staff

Worth knowing — Hidden fees · Inconsistent service

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.6

    Located in the heart of Sacramento, with walking distance to attractions.

  • Service9.6

    Valet team and front desk were noted for great service, but overall service experienced some negativity.

  • Food and Beverage9.1

    Free social hour with drinks and appetizers was appreciated.

  • Amenities9.1

    Good amenities were mentioned, although costs were called into question.

  • Overall Experience9.1

    Mixed experiences but overall positive for most guests, with some exceptions.

  • Cleanliness8.6

    Some reviews indicated cleanliness issues like stained carpets.

  • Room Quality8.1

    Some rooms described as lacking a luxury feel and with basic finishes.

  • Value for Money8.1

    Hidden fees and overrated experience affected perceived value.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

93% of 14 recent stays rated 8+

8.9868 reviews
  • Guest review

    8/10

    Lynne · solo traveller · 2026-10-14

    “Beautiful”

  • It was great

    10/10

    Cecily · couple · 2026-09-12

    “Everyone was so friendly”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Charlotte · solo traveller · 2026-09-03

    “Convenient location for an overnight stay on our way to Lake Tahoe. Rooms were spacious, clean and modern.”

  • Great location and pool. Comfortable room. Mediocre maintenance and food for a Kimpton.

    5/10

    Bruno · solo traveller · 2026-08-27

    “Excellent location, just steps away from Old Sacramento. Great views. Spacious room. Superb pool area (though the pool closes too early, a little before 7pm). Excellent valet parking (fast, reliable).”

  • 5 Star!

    10/10

    shesocalhot · Couples · 2026-08-23

    “5 Stsr Service! All staff from our valet, to check-in and bellman, start to finish was friendly and professionall. The hotel room and amenities were clean and well maintained. We are seasoned trailers that can highly recommend this property.”

  • Great Hotel

    10/10

    J6957FRmarkp · Family · 2026-08-11

    “Great Hotel. Very Very clean hotel”

  • I wish every hotel was like the Kimpton Sawyer!

    10/10

    lisalisahewitt · Couples · 2026-08-09

    “We had an excellent stay at this hotel one of the best hotel stays in a long time! The room was comfortable, quiet and the AC was quiet. Nice sized shower and cozy robes. Nice touch wine glasses and water glasses in the room. We loved the cocktail class and social hour. All of the staff members were super nice - from the pool attendant, valet, check-in, bartenders at Revival, staff at the social hour, housekeeping,etc. Big pool and nice clean gym. Located right next to the Golden One Center and convenient to many restaurants. We will return!!”

  • Customer Service

    10/10

    M5823UHmariof · Family · 2026-08-07

    “The host staff was EXCELLENT!!! Very friendly and helpful. These 2 staff memebers went above and beyond for our stay and I am definitely coming back to this hotel!!!! Please recognize Noel and Emeli for there outstanding customer service and they should be recognized. Thanks Figueroa Family....”

  • Fav Staycation in Sac

    10/10

    kcstein41084 · Couples · 2026-08-05

    “My boyfriend and I booked a room at the Kimpton basically just so we could use the pool for an afternoon (I live 3 miles away). I always love the vibe at the pool, it’s relaxing, not too busy on a weekday, and the service is friendly and attentive. I assumed we only got access to the pool the day we checked in but the next morning Emilee at the front desk was so friendly and accommodating. She not only facilitated having an item returned to me that I had forgotten in the room, but also made sure our keys worked to give us pool access that day as well.”

  • amazing experience that exceeded my expectations

    10/10

    eliazbeth · solo traveller · 2026-08-05

    “excellent customer service when calling the front desk during check in and when calling them from the room because I needed help with the bathtub or needing a refill on something as simple as extra coffee creamer. I told them when booking that I would be celebrating my business anniversary there and they left the sweetest surprise for me which brought me to happy tears. truly an amazing experience with their customer service. the room was clean, facilities beautiful and up to date. I also love that they text us with activities going on throughout the hotel! overall 10/10 experience”

  • Nice hotel

    10/10

    gabriellerO4730DA · Family · 2026-08-03

    “Love the rooftop pool area. The quality of the food on the rooftop is good. The rooms are also nice and pretty spacious.”

  • A Happy Anniversary

    10/10

    G6246FNgregs · Couples · 2026-07-27

    “We completely forgot it was a staycation! We felt like vip’s from the moment we walked in. Thank you for a great anniversary weekend.”

  • Perfect stay at the Kimpton

    10/10

    rosemaryn616 · Family · 2026-07-22

    “I’ve wanted to visit The Kimpton for a while now, the pool area looks gorgeous from online, and it delivered. We had a fantastic day at the pool, great service. They were updating the cushions while we were there and everything looks great. The management was attentive and so friendly. They helped my kids get goggles when DoorDash couldn’t deliver. Front desk manager was so helpful, he got us set up with scooters to ride to a restaurant downtown. They also have these cute bikes you can borrow as well. Housekeeping also did a wonderful job, we travel quite a bit and it’s not often you see rooms as clean as these. Thank you Kimpton Sawyer! A+ stay!”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Susan · solo traveller · 2026-07-21

    “The staff was professional and great customer service.”

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