Governors Inn Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Governors Inn Hotel is worth booking if you are driving and want a tidy, roomy base in Sacramento for less than half the price of our other picks. Skip it if you want to walk everywhere, since the main sights are around 26 to 28 minutes away on foot.
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This 3-star hotel is our Budget pick in Sacramento. It suits road trippers, families and anyone who needs a clean, spacious room without paying downtown hotel rates. Guests score it 8.3 out of 10 across 1,877 reviews.
The property lists a pool, a fitness centre, family rooms, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. That is a decent set of basics for the price.
Walkers and first-time visitors who want to step out into the city centre may prefer one of our other picks. Guests themselves describe the location as close to the freeway and a short drive from downtown and Old Sacramento, which tells you this is a car-friendly spot.
Location and getting around
The address is 210 Richards Boulevard, listed in the Downtown Sacramento area. Guests rate the location 7.8 out of 10, the lowest of its scores here. By our straight-line estimates, the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament is about 2.1 km away, around 26 minutes on foot, and the Crocker Art Museum about 2.2 km, around 28 minutes. Real walking routes may be longer.
The Sacramento Zoo is far: roughly 6.4 km, or 80 minutes on foot. You will need public transport, a taxi or your own car for that trip. Parking is not listed in our data, so confirm it and any fee before you arrive by car.
What guests say
Rooms get steady praise. Reviewers describe them as consistently tidy, well maintained and spacious. The location also earns compliments, mainly for easy freeway access and the short drive into downtown and Old Sacramento.
Beds are the main complaint, and a mild one. Most guests find them comfortable, but some say the mattresses are very firm and sit high off the floor. That last point may matter for shorter guests or anyone with limited mobility.
Price and how it compares with our other Sacramento picks
Our reference price was €101.22 per night for 2 adults, about €202 for two nights. It is a reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
The gap with our other picks is large. Hyatt Regency Sacramento, our Best Value choice, was €224.95 a night with a score of 8.5. Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade, our Luxury choice, was €243.63 and scores 9.1. Both are 4-star hotels. You give up some score and a central address at Governors Inn, but you save well over €100 a night.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 9 eligible hotels in Sacramento. Governors Inn Hotel shared sixth place on guest score, so it is not here for having the highest rating. It earned the Budget slot because it had the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale choice was set aside.
An 8.3 average from 1,877 reviews is still a respectable result, and guests consistently praise the rooms.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. The breakfast is listed as continental, with a breakfast-to-go option, but check whether your rate includes it.
Ask whether the pool is open in your travel month, and confirm parking. If you plan to explore on foot, map the walk from 210 Richards Boulevard to the places you want to see.
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Is Governors Inn Hotel walking distance to downtown Sacramento?
The Crocker Art Museum is about 28 minutes on foot and the cathedral about 26 minutes, by straight-line estimate. Guests describe it as a short drive to downtown and Old Sacramento.
Does Governors Inn Hotel have a pool?
Yes, a swimming pool is listed, along with a fitness centre. Opening times are not confirmed, so check for your dates.
How much does Governors Inn Hotel cost?
The reference price was €101.22 per night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. Check today's rate for your dates.
Is breakfast available at Governors Inn Hotel?
A continental breakfast and a breakfast-to-go option are listed. Whether it is included depends on your rate.
What are the beds like at Governors Inn Hotel?
Most guests find them comfortable, but some say the mattresses are very firm and the beds sit high off the floor.