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Lodging

Located in the heart of Sacramento, right off the Freeway, Cal Expo is conveniently situated near a number of hotels. To better accommodate our Fair patrons and partners, we have compiled the following list of hotels, which provide easy access to Cal Expo, major freeways, regional shopping centers, restaurants and many other entertainment options.

*walking distance to Cal Expo

Hotel Name/Website Address Phone #

Best Western Expo Inn *
www.bestwestern.com
Distance from State Fair: 1.4 miles

1413 Howe Avenue
Sacramento , CA 95825

(916) 922-9833
(800) 643-4422

  • Special vendor rates
  • 125 newly renovated guest rooms
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free high-speed Internet
  • Free deluxe continental breakfast
  • Closest hotel to Cal Expo, gates 10 & 12
  • Courtesy shuttle to airport, train station, bus station and Cal Expo on availability

Cal Expo Vagabond Executive Inn *
www.vagabondinn-sacramento-hotel.com
Distance from State Fair: 1.0 miles

2030 Arden Way
Sacramento , CA 95825

(916) 929-5600
(800) 793-2030

  • State Fair Package: $82 for a room with 2 State Fair tickets
  • Cal Expo vendors get the best rates at the vagabond Inn.  Contact group sales (916) 929-5600
  • All 191 rooms: microwave, refrigerator, coffee pots, full cable, hair dryer, voice mail, free local calls, free weekday newspapers 
  • Guest laundry
  • Valet laundry
  • Free parking  
  • Business center
  • Complimentary deluxe breakfast
  • Heated pool & spa plus  
  • Wireless Internet
  • Triple Diamond Hotel

Clarion Hotel
www.capitolcityhotel.com

2600 Auburn Blvd.
Sacramento , CA 95821

(916) 487-7600
(800) 4CHOICE

  • State Fair rate: $99 per night single or double plus taxes. You will receive 2 complimentary admission tickets during your stay to the State Fair and are able to purchase additional tickets at the desk.  Also includes 2 hot breakfasts
  • Complimentary State Fair shuttle
  • Special State Fair vendor rates
  • Located less than 3 miles from Cal Expo (Hotel shuttle service provided) 
  • Complimentary full  hot breakfast buffet for 2
  • Complimentary wireless Internet 
  • Free local phone calls 
  • Beautiful courtyard with pool 
  • 27 channels & Pay Per View movies 
  • In room safe deposit boxes
  • up to 4 occupants per room
  • Special rates for Cal Expo & State Fair
  • Laundry facility
  • No parking fees
  • Pet friendly

Clarion Hotel Mansion Inn
http://www.clarion-mansion-inn.pacificahost.com/
Distance from State Fair: 3.6 miles

700 16th Street
Sacramento , CA 95814

(916) 444-8000
(800) 443-0880

  • 103
  • $89 with 2 State Fair tickets
  • Free wireless high-speed Internet access
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant & lounge

Comfort Inn & Suites
www.comfortinnSacramento.com
Distance from State Fair: 4.4 miles

21 Howe Avenue
Sacramento , CA   95821

(916) 379-0400

  • Free high-speed Internet access
  • Free newspaper
  • Free local calls
  • In-room coffee maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • 27" cable TV with remote
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Guest laundry
  • Fax service / copier
  • Handicap accessible
  • Meeting room

Courtyard Sacramento Cal Expo
www.courtyardsacramento.com
1782 Tribute Road
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 576-6600
  • 152 spacious new suites featuring Marriott's new bed package
  • New full service restaurant, The Panini Grill & Bar
  • Plenty of Free Parking
  • Earn & redeem Marriott Reward Points
  • Outdoor pool
  • Complimentary high-speed Internet access (both wired & wireless)
  • Walking distance to Cal Expo

Doubletree Hotel Sacramento *
www.sacramento.doubletree.com
Distance from State Fair: 0.6 miles

2001 Point West Way
Sacramento , CA 95815

(916) 929-8855
(800) 222-TREE

  • State Fair packages starting at $105 (single or double) per night including tickets!
  • Complimentary shuttle service available to/from the State Fair grounds
  • Closest full-service hotel to Cal Expo
  • Plenty of free parking
  •  Across the street from the Arden Fair Mall & Elephant Bar
  • Hilton Honor Points & Miles with every qualifying stay
  • Signature chocolate chip cookies at check in
  •  Outdoor pool, whirlpool & work out facilities
  • On-command pay movies & Sony Playstation
  • High-speed Internet access

Extended Stay Hotels
www.extendedstayhotels.com
Distance from State Fair: 1.2 miles

2100 Harvard Street
Sacramento , CA 95815

(916) 921-9942

  • Rooms offer a queen-sized bed, relaxing recliner, cable TV and a fully equipped kitchen
  • The kitchen has a refrigerator, stove top, coffee maker, microwave, cookware and utensils
  • Free local phone calls, free voice mail and a data port
  • Each room has its own iron and ironing board
  • Laundry facility
  • Complimentary WiFi

Fairfield Inn Sacramento Cal Expo
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sacxp-fairfield-inn-sacramento-cal-expo/

1780 Tribute Road
Sacramento , CA 95815

(916) 920-5300

  • 74 new and beautifully appointed rooms
  • Complimentary continental breakfast with waffle bar, egg sandwiches & oatmeal
  • Plenty of Free Parking
  • Earn & redeem Marriott Reward Points
  • Outdoor pool
  • Complimentary high-speed Internet access (both wired & wireless)
  • Walking distance to Cal Expo
  • Guest laundry & valet services available

Hampton Inn & Suites
www.hamptoninn.com

2320 Auburn Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 927-2222
(800) HAMPTON
  • Located conveniently off of Highway 80 East, just 5 minutes from Cal Expo
  • 70 guest rooms & suites
  • Complimentary hot breakfast
  • Complimentary high speed Internet in all rooms
  • Complimentary fitness center
  • Microwave & refrigerator in every room

Hilton Sacramento Arden West
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/SMFHIHF-XPO-20080220/index.jhtml

Distance from State Fair: .5 miles

2200 Harvard Avenue
Sacramento , CA 95815

(916) 922-4700

  • Special guest room rates starting at $99  (based upon availability) for attendees of Cal Expo events. Simply click on the Hilton Sacramento Arden West link above to make an immediate reservation or call (800) 344-4321 & provide the name of the Cal Expo event for a discount!
    Hilton Sacramento State Fair Package
  • Shuttle service available to and from Arden Fair Mall
  • Newly renovated guest rooms
  • Newly renovated pool & spa
  • Complimentary parking
  • 100% non-smoking hotel
  • 1/2 mile to Cal Expo and area attractions
  • High speed wireless Internet
  • Full service restaurant, room service, lounge & espresso cart
  • Fully equipped business center
  • Hilton worldwide reputation for quality, service & style

Holiday Inn Capitol Plaza
www.holidayinnsacramento.com
Distance from State Fair: 4.8 miles

300 J Street
Sacramento , CA   95814

(916) 446-0100

  • 362 rooms
  • Valet parking
  • Restaurant and lounge on property
  • Room service
  • $10 self parking
  • 24 hour fitness center 
  • Business center
  • Mahogany furniture
  • 2 line speaker phone
  • Work station
  • Free high-speed Internet access in room, free wi-fi in lobby 
  • On command movies
  • 21 cable channels
  • Newly remodeled
  • Hair dryer

Holiday Inn Express Sacramento Convention Center 
www.hiexsacramento.com
Distance from State Fair: 3.6 miles

728 16th Street
Sacramento , CA 95814

(916) 444-4436

  • 132 rooms
  • $99 with 2 State Fair tickets
  • Free wireless high-speed Internet access
  • Free parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Room service
  • Outdoor pool 

Hyatt Regency Sacramento
www.sacramento.hyatt.com
Distance from State Fair: 4.3 miles

1209 L Street
Sacramento , CA 95814

(916) 443-1234
(800) 233-1234

  • State Fair rates, $109.  Click here for more information.
  • Mediterranean architecture and magnificent 3 story atrium
  • Across the street from the State Capitol 
  • Pool, whirlpool and full service fitness center 
  • Gift shop 
  • Concierge services 
  • Valet parking 
  • Wireless Internet 
  • Mini bars
  • 2 restaurants
  • Visit our website for rates and availability

Larkspur Hotels
http://www.larkspurhotels.com/
Distance from State Fair: 2.5 miles

555 Howe Avenue
Sacramento , CA   95825

(916) 646-1212

  • State Fair vendors get special rates!
  • State Fair package starting at $99 per night including tickets!
  • Studio suites - queen bed, full bath, fully equipped kitchen,  executive desk, TV, CD/DVD player with rental library 
  • Our signature FeatherBorne beds
  • Complimentary Healthy Start Breakfast
  • Complimentary Laundry facilities
  • Complimentary Wireless High-Speed Internet access
  • Free local phone calls
  • Gas barbeque grill under our gazebo for guests to use
  • Free HBO, CNN, ESPN 1 & 2
  • Lodgenet pay-per-view movies
  • Fitness area, jacuzzi 
  • Three (3) restaurants just across the parking lot
  • Nearby biking/walking trails 
  • 1-bedroom suites (king and sofa sleeper) and 2-bed suites (king and queen) - available upon request and availability

Radisson Hotel
www.radissonsac.com
Distance from State Fair: 1.3 miles

500 Leisure Lane
Sacramento , CA 95815

(916) 922-2020
(800) 333-3333

  • Basils by the Lake inside the Radisson
  • Nearest full-service hotel to Cal Expo.  Corner of Exposition Blvd and Leisure Lane
  • 306 spacious guest rooms with exterior corridors.  Many feature patios or balconies overlooking our private lake
  • Outdoor pool, spa, fitness room, back entrance to American Bicycle Trail

Ramada Limited - Discovery Park
www.sacramentoramada.com
Distance from State Fair: 4.8 miles

350 Bercut Drive
Sacramento , CA 95814

(916) 442-6971
(800) 952-5516

  • Ramada Limited, Discovery Park offers travelers a warm welcome, and a comfortable night's sleep and a complimentary continental breakfast in the morning at a very affordable rate!
  • High-speed Internet access
  • In room movies, Nintendo games, HBO, ESPN, & CNN
  • Complimentary USA Today newspaper
  • Swimming pool and hot tub
  • On site car rental through Payless Car Rental

Red Lion Hotel at Arden Village
www.redlion.com
Distance from State Fair: 1.7 miles

1401 Arden Way
Sacramento , CA 95815

(916) 922-8041
(800) RED-LION

  • State Fair package: $109 per night. Includes overnight guestroom accommodations, 2 tickets to the State Fair and transportation to and from Cal Expo EVERY HOUR
  • Located off Business Loop 80/Capitol City Freeway, adjacent to the Arden Fair Mall and just 2 minutes from Cal Expo and six miles from Downtown Sacramento
  • Outside swimming pools, deluxe exercise room, on site restaurant, room service, business center, gift shop, on site coin operated laundry
  • Complimentary two (2) breakfast vouchers per room rate (continental only)
  • Complimentary parking (plenty of spaces)
  • Complimentary wireless hi-speed Internet throughout the property
  • Complimentary shuttle service
  • Beautiful new courtyard and pool area for your enjoyment!
  • New JB's Lounge form 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM
  • Guest Rewards Program

TownePlace Suites Sacramento Cal Expo
http://www.marriott.com/saccx
1784 Tribute Road
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 920-5400
  • 118 new suites - designed with the family in mind
  • Studio, one and two-bedroom suites allow you to spread out and relax
  • Complimentary Grab & Go continental breakfast
  • Plenty of Free Parking
  • Earn & redeem Marriott Reward Points
  • Outdoor pool
  • Complimentary high-speed Internet access (both wired & wireless)
  • Walking distance to Cal Expo
  • Pet friendly
  • Guest laundry & valet services available
  • Complimentary business center


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