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#27 of 86 hotels in Sacramento
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  • Hotel class: 1 of 5
  • Rooms: 114
  • Address: 236 Jibboom Street Sacramento, CA 95814
Property Type: Motel
  • Small hotel conveniently located near a major roadway; limited staff and amenities; normally guest rooms open to the parking lot.
Description: Motel located 1 mile north of city center; 3 minutes from convention center; 10 miles from Sacramento Int'l Airport. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Business Center No Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant No Room Service Swimming Pool
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( 5-9 of 20 )
“Great stay”

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4 of 5 stars
Sacramento
Jul 7, 2008

I can't fathom what the bad reviewers are talking about. The room was much bigger than expected and had a refrigerator and microwave. The bed was comfortable and offered lots of pillows...both squishy and firm. The tv was decent with a variety of channels. The gate to the river is awesome. I recommend staying on the back (river) side as it was very quiet - just an occasionaly motor boat. The staff was friendly, though the front door clerk was a bit clueless about the fact that the women I was checking in with might actually WANT to sleep in the same bed as me. ::grin:: I saw no indication of any bugs as others have said and the room was sparkling clean.

On the downside, it is a high homeless area on a street of pretty much nothing but motels. This is one of the better ones. Lock your doors - but then, who wouldn't? Also, there was a stain on the inside of the bed cover but then, I don't leave those on the bed anyway, considering how seldom they are cleaned. The bed clothes were otherwise clean and comfortable. There was also a weird occasional sound we couldn't figure out - either the fridge or building settling. But it wasn't bad.

I'll be staying here again and highly recommend it.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The large room. They also allow pets.
    • Disliked — Occasioinal weird bumping noise.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
MyOwn2Feet's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 05, 2003
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
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Average price*: $96 (year-round)
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“Not Good”

Best Western Sandman Motel

Mar 27, 2008

I will not go back to this motel because their service was very unprofessional, tv did not work, shuttle only started at 9am, etc.

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yuliechristina's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 25-34
Member since: April 03, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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“Great location, good experience.”

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4 of 5 stars
Sacramento
Nov 25, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

The good: The location is terrific, right off the highway by the airport (but far enough to be quiet).
The Sacramento American River Trail is right out the back door, a locked entry way allows access to Discovery Park and miles of trail, delightful!
The rooms here are larger than expected.
There is a decent little Mexican chain-restaurant on the hotel property.
There is internet access available in the reception area.

The bad: The location is bit dangerous, a high-crime area. Do NOT open your door if anyone knocks, this happened to us but no one answered when asked to identify themselves. They have security on the property, but they are not active, and a check of the Sacramento police records shows a lot of theft and problems on this street (Jibboom).

Overall - a great value for the money, a little self-awareness about locking doors, etc. will keep you safe, and the location can't be beat! Ah, a nice walk in the park after a Mexican dinner - not bad.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Being able to walk on the bike trail in the park, right out the back door!
    • Disliked — The shady characters on the property, didn't feel as secure as I'd like.
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Juliane144's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 35-49
Member since: September 18, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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Average price*: $96 (year-round)
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“Don't stay here”

Best Western Sandman Motel

May 12, 2007

We stayed for one night enroute to our final destination and have re-booked another hotel for the way back. Our room was very dark and disappointing. There were dead flies on the window sill. The carpet was not clean. The reception staff was terrible - very unfriendly. The overall impression is that the property is dated and needs renovation. I would not stay here again. The wireless reception was VERY slow and not high speed by any stretch of the imagination.

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RoadMomBC's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2007
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: May 12, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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Average price*: $96 (year-round)
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“A very good experience”

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4 of 5 stars
San Ramon, CA
May 6, 2007

I have stayed in this motel twice over a 5 year period, and both times found it clean, accessible, and very comfortable. I plan on staying there again when I am in the neighborhood and would gladly recommend it to anyone.

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Cloudie03's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2007
Traveled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Personal event (wedding, ...)
Age group: 50-64
Member since: May 06, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Average price*: $96 (year-round)
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Address: 236 Jibboom Street, Sacramento, CA 95814