Name: Governors Inn Hotel
Address: 210 Richards Boulevard, Downtown Sacramento, Sacramento, California, United States of America, Sacramento, Sacramento County, US
Price range: US$83–US$622 per night
Rating: 8.43

What guests think

At Governors Inn Hotel Sacramento, guests frequently praise friendly, attentive staff, spacious rooms, and convenient access to downtown, Old Sacramento, and the airport, while noting the surrounding area feels rough with a visible homeless presence.

The free shuttle earns praise but runs limited hours, and breakfast is widely appreciated for service and waffles though several guests find options limited or timing too late for early flights. Rooms are large and comfortable, though decor shows age; some mention firm beds, weak shower pressure, occasional noise near McDonald’s, and spotty Wi‑Fi. Overall cleanliness is rated well, with occasional complaints about odors or isolated maintenance and pest issues. Expect good value, welcoming service, and convenience, with trade‑offs in neighborhood feel and some dated elements.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

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Facilities

Guests value the free shuttle and free/secure parking, plus the pool and hot tub; the fitness room is basic. Several note the shuttle’s limited hours or availability and that the hot tub jets can be weak.

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10

Denise

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The care the staff show makes a difference. I was asked what brought us to town and I told them I was here celebrating my birthday. The receptionist excused herself and came back shortly saying that they would like to upgrade us to a suite for my birthday! That was such a nice thing to do, and they've earned a customer for life. There were so many things to do and see in Sacramento that I want to keep coming back. The hotel is older, but it is kept up and has what you need. There is a hot tub, pool, gym, and free continental breakfast. The ladies working the breakfast room were all smiling and wanting to help you find what you wanted and were making waffles for anyone who wanted them. Everyone there just seemed happy to be there for you. The bed was perfect. Not too soft, not a flimsy mattress. It was the first time I've been able to sleep in a hotel bed. It also had the most reasonable price in the area. I'm completely satisfied with my stay. Thanks to everyone who made it that way.

10

Jonathan

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The airport shuttle is convenient. That staff are super friendly.

10

Robert

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very professional staff and attention to details. Great bed and furnishings. Clean facilities, safe free parking, and nice amenities. Great shuttle service to airport, train station, and local attractions.

10

Cora

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Glad for the airport shuttle. The hot tub didn't have much power.

4

Meryl

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff at the front was nice, but it's in a crappy neighborhood with homeless people all over the place, inside is pretty worn down, gym only has cardio and the TV was busted (screen literally shattered)

8

Julie

21 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was nice, clean, not too outdated. Key cards are a pain... The staff was friendly and helpful, the hallways were airconditioned. Parking was easy and convenient, we enjoyed the hot tub and pool. There were only a few things, that weren't deal breakers, but could make the stay better. 1. the shower had pathetic water pressure... probably a water conserver in the shower head... but it made the shower experience difficult, rinsing off was tedious. 2. the shower/toilet room didn't have a exhaust fan.... and it made it so the room had ... smells and shower moistness longer than it should have. 3. the beds were fine, but not great. They didn't have box springs... and they could have used them.

10

Roger

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The price was right and it had a pool and a much needed hot tub after a long drive. They had a decent breakfast and free parking so again it was a good value hotel. I didn’t see any bars or hotels within walking distance but for me it was great for a one night stay…..

8

Jennifer

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The airport shuttle is not 24/7 and the hours it was available did not mesh with our flight needs.

10

Nadia

3 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

There is free parking at this facility and they have a shuttle available.

8

Michael Paul

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s clean and staff is good,airport shuttle doesn’t start early enough and breakfast is kinda late too

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Cleanliness

Rooms and public areas are generally clean and well kept. A few reviews report odors, stained bedding, or minor pests/maintenance issues.

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10

Megan

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very sweet, everyone we encountered was friendly and helpful. Room was very clean and comfortable. Lots of options for breakfast.

8

Robert

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I found a large amount of hair on the shower area floor, the shower tiles needed some grouting, and a spot on the wall that needed a touch up.

8

Christine

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean. Our only problem was that the bathroom fan was broken, so the room smelled mildewy. But there was no obvious dirt/dust. The beds are very firm. I liked that the location was so close to downtown. There is a homeless population nearby, but the actual property was clean and didn't have any homeless. It is Sacramento, so I pretty much expected them on every corner. The breakfast was great! Front desk was great. Overall a good value.

8

stephanie

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room

10

Maria

27 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The setting/then bed cute and the place smells wonderful not like stuffy or dingy.. loved it!!!

10

Barbara

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly and the room very clean. The bed was comfortable with a choice of pillows.

8

Angelo

12 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I marked the hotel as dirty only because there were bugs in our room’s bathroom. There were little bugs crawling over the bathroom floor and shower mat. My partner and I noticed around 1:30AM one night, and when I told the receptionist the day I was checking out they said “Well you should have told us when you found out, we can’t do anything to help you now since you’re going to check out today.” Best part of the hotel though was one of the ladies who helped around the breakfast area who went above and beyond to help serve anyone around her. I wish I got her name so more people can look out for this kind lady.

4

Cristi

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed sheets were really old and with stains. They need to be replaced, hair on the sheets, probably from staff (we hope). Area around hotel not great since it is next I5, but the property yard and parking was fine. But we wouldn't stay again.

10

Jose

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean hotel and rooms and secure parking

10

RICHARD

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and generally comfortable, but decor is dated. Common drawbacks include firm beds, weak shower pressure, occasional noise from nearby traffic or the McDonald’s drive‑thru, and unreliable Wi‑Fi; some rooms lack a microwave.

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Donetta

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is a little dated. The common areas could use new furniture. Access to TV channels is great. Overall, my stay was O.K.

6

Suzanne

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is an older property. Our room overlooked the McDonald's drive thru so we could hear people late into the night. We stayed there and went to an A's game, so it was fine for one night. Lots of unhoused people in the area but the motel was secure. I didn't like that I got a text a few hours before we arrived saying our room was ready. Then when we arrived before 3pm (check in time), the woman at the front desk said there would be a $10 charge to check in early! I said fine because I wasn't going to sit in my car for a hour. Later on in the transaction, she said she would wave the fee.

10

Frank

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

As per usual, my stay at Governor’s Inn is always top notch. Rooms are spacious and immaculate. The best part is the warm and friendly greeting from the delightful staff that work behind the counter. The female staff member that sets up the breakfast on weekdays is very delightful as well. Always a pleasure being staying here.

8

Natalia

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Governors Inn was in a great location in Sacramento. The hotel itself was a little outdated but the rooms were huge. And they provided shampoo, conditioner, body wash and even a makeup remover wipe. Parking lot was big and felt safe.

8

Gwen

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to airport and train station with transportation to both Internet was not good lots of breaking up

8

Christine

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean. Our only problem was that the bathroom fan was broken, so the room smelled mildewy. But there was no obvious dirt/dust. The beds are very firm. I liked that the location was so close to downtown. There is a homeless population nearby, but the actual property was clean and didn't have any homeless. It is Sacramento, so I pretty much expected them on every corner. The breakfast was great! Front desk was great. Overall a good value.

8

Huy

25 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Interior in rooms look s old design, but it is clean. Shower in bathroom runs weak.

10

Tiffany

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly service. Room was spacious and clean. Bathroom and shower was clean. Closet was good size with a good amount of hangers and room to place suit cases. Plenty of enterances to enter closest to your room and parking by each enterance. No microwave in our room, but could use the one in the lobby. Lots of comforting seating in the lobby with tables to eat. Continental breakfast was average with great friendly help.

8

Julie

21 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was nice, clean, not too outdated. Key cards are a pain... The staff was friendly and helpful, the hallways were airconditioned. Parking was easy and convenient, we enjoyed the hot tub and pool. There were only a few things, that weren't deal breakers, but could make the stay better. 1. the shower had pathetic water pressure... probably a water conserver in the shower head... but it made the shower experience difficult, rinsing off was tedious. 2. the shower/toilet room didn't have a exhaust fan.... and it made it so the room had ... smells and shower moistness longer than it should have. 3. the beds were fine, but not great. They didn't have box springs... and they could have used them.

8

Calvin

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Room was fine. No room service available. We had to ask for coffee and condiments daily. Also had to ask for toilet paper. Toilet seat was very low like made for children. Air conditioner was loud. Otherwise ok.

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Service

Service is a standout, with consistently friendly, helpful staff across front desk, breakfast, and shuttle. A few guests mention rude interactions or early check‑in/refund frustrations.

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maria c

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Asked if everything was alright in our room. When discovered no TV remote in room, housekeeping was able to locate one!

10

Darrell

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to downtown. Free shuttle to Sutter Health Park.

8

Paula

25 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The woman who staffed the check-in/out counter when we departed was wonderful, friendly, informed and guest-oriented. The same cannot be said of the gentleman who staffed in the night before, who was aloof and totally unengaged.

6

Penny

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We picked this hotel for the free shuttle to the airport as we had a 6 am flight out. Were told on check in that shuttle did not start until 6 am. Desk clerk was rude upon check-in and just kept repeating that the website states 6 am.

10

Charles

20 May 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The entire staff that worked during our stay was friendly and every request that was asked of them was presented with a smile; whether they worked at the service counter, in the breakfast room, or drove the shuttle. It was an amazing experience and if I ever come back to Sacramento, I know exactly where I want to stay!

8

Terri

23 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stay here often even thou not actually in Midtown or Downtown. Staff is usually wonderful but this time I arrived at 1:47 after receiving a text from hotel stating room was ready- women at desk was beyong rude for trying to check in before 3 turns out she was the general manager... not sure why she is in the hospitality business? If this was my first stay it would have been the last.

10

jessica

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff!

10

Tracy

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent customer service wonderful hotel staff beautiful facility clean room great breakfast breakfast attendant. Bessie was superb. Will definitely stay again.

10

Paul

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean. The price was very good. The food options at breakfast were poor. The airport shuttle service was excellent and we loved or driver. The people at the front desk were very good. The person serving in the breakfast room was very attentive.

10

Diane

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I arrived early and they let me check in early so at 11 instead of at three and it worked out really well. They are very pleasant. We have a shuttle to the airport and it didn’t take too long to get back-and-forth so that’s good. Really friendly Staff.

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Location

Convenient to I‑5, the airport, Old Sacramento, and Golden 1 Center. Many note a rough surrounding area with visible homelessness and prefer driving rather than walking at night.

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Amy

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is in a great location. It’s right off I-5, a short drive to Golden 1 or Old Sac. The area around the hotel is a little sketchy, but the property itself, from the parking lot, to the lobby, to the rooms, are well maintained. We felt perfectly safe, and would absolutely stay again if we are in the area.

8

Thomas

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property better than expected. Was a bit concerned about the excessive homelessness in the area.

6

Thanh

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ok for a quick night stay. Location is convenient from 5 interstate and price is affordable. However, lots of homeless around the area, people screaming and fighting middle of the night.

8

Annette

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location near the bus depot.

8

James

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The proximity to Old Sacramento keeps me coming back, just need to be mindful of the parking area and your valuables. There is decent security and staff to deal with undesireables.

10

Jamie

28 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

conveniently close to the downtown area

10

ELI

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access to a dennys down the street and sutter health park and old town Sacramento are about a mile away

8

Sandra

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I did not feel safe. The area was terrible

10

Carol

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

location was good.

10

Douglas

16 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I have stayed at this location many times. It is much less expensive than the hotels downtown but is still almost as convenient to seeing the sites.

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Dining

Breakfast is commonly praised for helpful service and waffles, but options can feel limited and may not start early enough for early flights.

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10

Laura Lee

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were in town to attend a graduation at The Golden One Arena and the hotel is very close to the venue. Very comfortable beds. Lots of parking. The breakfast room attendant was very helpful a friendly and even made the waffles for you.

8

Joan

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean basic hotel. Breakfast was wanting. Everything was wrapped! Even slices of bread? Doesn't look appetizing. NO recycle receptacle in room. Friendly staff.

10

Sandra

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, breakfast was good

10

Ryan

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Very limited breakfast waffles everyday

8

ROBERTO A

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Liquid eggs or maybe some bacon or sausage for breakfast. All breads is bad for us diabetics.

10

Brian

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quite, comfortable, free parking, decent breakfast. The breakfast host was extremely nice, friendly, and helpful.

10

Elena

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The service at breakfast was exceptional

10

Tania

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly staff, good breakfast

10

Erica

17 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There is homeless nearby but the property is still fairly clean. Breakfast was really decent.

10

Ronnie

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast hours need to be extended longer

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Month	Average price
January	US$99
February	US$97
March	US$105
April	US$113
May	US$119
June	US$111
July	US$121
August	US$105
September	US$97
October	US$148
November	US$96
December	US$94

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $96	16 $101	17 $90	18 $100	19 $101
20 $84	21 $99	22 $106	23 $114	24 $107	25 $112	26 $113
27 $103	28 $114	29 $138	30 $565

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $618	2 $613	3 $622
4 $606	5 $182	6 $182	7 $186	8 $197	9 $191	10 $194
11 $186	12 $178	13 $168	14 $167	15 $86	16 $158	17 $183
18 $100	19 $90	20 $86	21 $83	22 $99	23 $84	24 $85
25 $86	26 $83	27 $86	28 $85	29 $100	30 $83	31 $86

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Room options

Business Single Room, Microwave, Top Floor

Business Single Room, Microwave

Family Room

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Top Floor

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Business Single Room, Microwave, Ground Floor

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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Very good

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