After a very pleasant stay at the Larkspur Landing in metro Seattle in June 2008, we were delighted to find a Larkspur Landing in Sacramento when planning our Christmas visit. What a disappointment! We checked out after only two nights of a planned five-night stay and went elsewhere.
Here's why:
While the Larkspur Landing in Renton, Washington was newer and lovely, the Sacramento hotel (which, as I recall, used to be a Candlewood Suites) featured dated decor, a noisy air conditioner and fridge, and paper-thin walls and ceilings.
We were awakened at about 11 p.m. on our first night by the kids in the room above us jumping on the bed. A phone call to the front desk helped remedy the situation -- but it took a full hour. Not OK.
The next morning, we asked the desk clerk about moving us to a different room in a quieter location, and he said he could do so the following day after some other guests had checked out. However, when "the following day" came, a different desk clerk said she had no rooms to offer us.
Making matters worse, housekeeping was operating with a skeleton staff over the holidays, which I found odd given the guest load. They'd come only if you specifically requested service.
As I noted in the title, the location is convenient -- to U.S. 50, Howe Avenue, Fair Oaks Blvd., and a number of restaurants and shopping. In addition, the rate was favorable so there are things to recommend about this facility. But there are also some significant flaws to be aware of before opting for this hotel.
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