Best Pool Hotels in Sacramento

The downtown Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel receives rave reviews for its convenient location. Guest rooms are decked out in bright blue hues and light wooden furnishings, and come equipped with flat-screen HD TVs, high-speed internet access (for a fee) and the brand's signature Sweet Sleeper beds. Guests also describe the rooms as extra spacious and note that the staff is helpful. And because this Sheraton property is across the street from the convention center, it's become a favorite for business travelers (many of which especially laud the 24-hour fitness center and outdoor pool). After a day of pounding the pavement, refuel with farm-to-table California cuisine at Morgan's Restaurant. Because this hotel belongs to the Marriott hotel family, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and use points here.

Flanking Capitol Park in the center of downtown Sacramento, this Hyatt Regency attracts visitors –particularly business travelers – with its ideal location near the convention center and restaurants. But aside from its locale, this Hyatt property also earns praise from recent visitors for its reasonable room rates, three on-site restaurants and efficient customer service staff. Lodgers are also pleased with the guest rooms, complimenting the bright decor and the long list of in-room amenities (which include flat-screen TVs, minifridges and iHome stereos). However, some visitors are quick to complain about the pricey parking fees. Luckily, members of Hyatt's loyalty program can shave some dollars of the final bill by using rewards to pay.

This Westin property gets kudos from travelers for a number of reasons. First and foremost, guests enjoyed the location right along the Sacramento River (and suggested getting a room overlooking it as such). Rooms were reportedly comfortable, clean and well-appointed by most guests, coming outfitted with signature Westin Heavenly Beds, flat-screen TVs, coffee makers with Starbucks coffee refrigerators and bathrooms with clawfoot tubs (a guest favorite). An outdoor heated pool, spa, fitness center and bike rentals are other amenities the Westin has ready for guests looking to take advantage. Lodgers say interactions with staff were great and many agreed that the Scott's Seafood On The River, the Westin's restaurant, is completely worth a visit. You'll find The Westin Sacramento sitting along the Sacramento River, about 5 miles south of downtown. And because this hotel is part of the Marriott hotel family, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and use points here.