Best Luxury Hotels In Sacramento

Sacramento is a busy business community and home to the state capitol. It is also an eclectic arts community and a visitor's paradise of places to see. Upscale lodging is definitely included in the mix. For anyone seeking more than just the average spot to stay while in this amazing area, check out the luxury offerings located downtown.

The Citizen Hotel
926 J St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 447-2700
www.jdvhotels.com

This place is an up-to-date 1920s architectural gem, inside and out. With 198 rooms, from one-bedroom suites to the penthouse suite, guests immediately relax in this beautifully appointed hotel. On-site dining is available in its own full-service Grange Restaurant and Bar. Step into the Citizen and know that you will be taken care of.

Hyatt Regency Sacramento
1209 L St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 443-1234
www.sacramento.hyatt.com

Wonderful, enveloping luxury right across from the California State Capitol, the Hyatt may be your choice while doing business in Sacramento. It has been recently renovated, with 503 rooms and service that makes it seem like a boutique hotel. A 24-hour business center makes your stay even better. High-speed wireless Internet is available in all rooms, as well as in meeting rooms and public areas. Three on-site restaurants – Vines Cafe, Dawson's and Amourath 1819 – completes the package for guests. Check in and prepare to relax.

Amber House
1315 22nd St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 444-8085
www.amberhouse.com

"Uptown elegance in Midtown Sacramento" is how proprietor Judith Brommer describes this fine venue. It's actually split between an 1895 Colonial and a 1920s Craftsman, both historical properties in Sacramento. The commitment here is to ensure your stay is in the "extra special" range. Amber House is a B&B, and the gourmet breakfast is truly a fine experience. Start your day with breakfast either in your room, in the dining room, on the front porch or in the garden out back. The attention to detail in your room is just as wonderful as the breakfast cuisine. Hospitality permeates in everything here.

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The Sterling, built in 1894, has been renovated into a fully modern hotel that keeps its historical fabric intact. With just 16 rooms, all luxurious, it's the perfect place to relax. A smoke-free environment, the Sterling offers guest comfort and elegance that is gracious and welcoming. The on-site Restaurant Thir13en offers room service as well as full-service dining. Attention to detail is this hotel's very enjoyable hallmark. Check in and smile.

If sophisticated contemporary elegance is your style, this is the place to book your stay. While this spot was once the public market, today the hotel is every bit a beautiful place to stay. A heated outdoor swimming pool, 24-hour fitness center and top-of-the-mark concierge services complement the high-tech business center and well-furnished meeting rooms. A total of 503 rooms and spacious suites give guests plenty of choices for a spot to relax after a day in the city. Dining choices are between Morgans and the Public Market Bar, both Sacramento favorites.

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Charles Ferris is a freelance writer who has lived in the Sierra, halfway between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, for the last 37 years. In 2010 he retired from teaching after 36 years . He and his wife hike, kayak, cross country ski, snow shoe, ride mountain bikes and road bikes, year round. His work can be found at Examiner.com.