I stayed here overnight with my two young adult children while on the way from SoCal to Portland Oregon. It was about half way to our final destination, and we called to make a reservation a couple hour before arriving. Check in was a breeze, and our room was just what we needed with two queen beds and a sofa bed for the three of us. Quiet, and comfortable. and the continental breakfast was fine. The motel while looking kind of older, appears to have been updated in the past few years ( I had stayed there in the fall of 2002). Overall, very very good.

I was looking for a cheap room, since I would only be in town about 12 hours. I like Best Western, and decided on this motel. I was pleasantly surprised at how nice this motel is (it seemed very average or even slightly below based on what I could see online). The front desk staff, especially Christina, is top notch. I needed an early shuttle to the airport, however it was earlier than the hours they offer. She had me book a trip through Super Shuttle and then reimbursed me. Fantastic! The motel backs up against a river (which you also have access to). The room itself is incredibly nice (nicer than most of the pricey hotels I've stayed at), and clean. The location of the motel is great, close to downtown and also to the airport. I am definitely staying here again during my next trip to Sac.

We've stayed here before and loved it, and we were not disappointed! Our check-in experience was great - the clerk gave clear directions and asked how many of us would need internet access. We were each provided with a printout giving us user id's and passwords.

Though the hotel is aging, our bathroom had new fixtures and the room was sparkling clean. Two of my room rating indicators - trash cans and glasses - got high scores. There were THREE trash cans in the room, and actual glass glasses and ceramic coffee mugs (along with disposable for those who might prefer them).

The power strip attached to the desk was a big hit with my family, as we had two laptops, three cell phones, two cameras and a camcorder. . .we didn't plug them all in, but we could have!

When we stopped at the front desk to inquire about a suitable restaurant for dinner, we were directed to Stonebrook's, about a quarter mile away. Though we weren't excited by its looks, we were dazzled by the food and the prices, and appreciated the recommendation.

The next morning, my husband and son had fun making their own waffles, and we all found something we liked for breakfast (I chose cereal and an English muffin). As we headed back to our room, a hotel employee outside directed our attention to the gorgeous sunrise, and we all admired it together before we packed up and headed south.

The Sandman is a favorite of my family, for many good reasons, and we can't wait to stay there again!

The hotel was clean, the staff were friendly, the location was GREAT, and the price was right! In all my travels, I have never been so happy with my choice of a place to stay. Family members who stayed downtown paid twice what we did, and we had more fun! I highly recommend this wonderful motel.

A bike/walking path that follows the river is accessed just out the back of the hotel. A 15 minute walk takes you to Old Sacramento. A 5 minute walk in the other direction leads to a sandy beach. Picturesque views along the river either way. Easy access on and off the Interstate, also, to get anywhere you want in and around Sacramento.

The fitness room is small but has good equipment. However, the A/C was not working during our stay.