Following a reduction in the number of nights we had in the Pacific due to bad weather, we arrived in the USA a couple of days earlier than planned and with our first port of call San Francisco already booked, we fancied trying somewhere different for a couple of nights so booked a cheap flight from LA to Sacramento on Southwest.

We booked the Travelodge Capital Center as it was quite reasonable at $65 + tax a night and after a long flight from the Cook Islands to LA, and then a short flight from LA we arrived in Sacramento early evening.

First impressions were ok. It looked like a typical run of the mill Travelodge and we were checked in smoothly, although the lady on the front desk could have smiled a bit more!!!

Room was dated, but clean. The king bed was amazing, although anything was going to feel like that after 6 months of hard beds, camping and hostels previous on our trip. The bathroom area was very small, and the shower and cubicle although powerful could have been better.

Location was good, slightly shady area although there was a Best Western almost opposite the hotel. All the attractions were about 10-15min walk away, we particularly enjoyed the old part of Sacramento, and the Capitol and gardens, very pleasant.

We had no real problems with the hotel but I don't think I would stay there again. In fact I don't think we would return to Sacramento, it was ok for 2 nights but there is obviously more for the tourist orientated to do in the big cities on the west coast. Although saying that we found the Sacramento people to be very friendly and helpful.

I booked this hotel for a conference because the recommended hotel was full. Here are some notes on my experience:

1. The hotel is filthy. Crumbs in the elevator, peeling wallpaper, general ickyness.

2. The hotel is run-down. If you're not too worried about it, this isn't a big deal. Just know that it is really, really shabby.

3. The employees are incompetent. It took literally four trips up and back to my room before anyone could figure out how to make a key that actually opened the door.

4. Totally unsafe, with a staff unresponsive to saftety issues. A woman and two men had a raging fight outside my door around 8 PM (her screaming: "He's stealing my purse! Let go of me! Help!!"). The fight escalated and then continued in to the room directly next to mine. I called the front desk, and they said they'd be up right away, but no one came. Fifteen minutes into the fight, fearing for my own safety, I checked out.

5. Oh yeah, and there were no security locks on the inside of the door.

Sure, it is walking distance to the Convention Center, but really, think twice about this one. Not worth it.

The location of the hotel can hardly be beat. Walking disctance to downtown Sacramneto, the State Capitol, Convention Center, and plenty of restaurants and shopping. Rooms were clean and service was good. They offer free High Speed Internet and a continental breakfast. Rooms were clean and seemed a little dated but again very clean. A great value and a great location are the key assets to this hotel.

I was so disappointed in the condition of this motel. My family had three{really four} rooms and they were dirty, broken latches, blood sprays on wall,dirty carpets and broken door frames. The condition of the bed was filthy and no pillowcases. This is the first time that I was afraid to stay in a place. This motel should just be bulldozed to make room for the parking lot that it was being used as.