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We came for a concert at the Golden 1 Center and it was a perfect location. We walked everywhere. The staff was awesome. Also loved the novelty of the ship, would definitely stay again.
Understaffed at the bar and in the restraunt.
River side rooms had sea lions barking ALL night long.
Kristyn
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
8/10 Good
Anne
Travelled with family
13 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really different location and property well kept if looking a little worn in places. Food very good. Service in the evening was excellent. Unfortunate noise coming from proximity to rail line not helpful if you are a light sleeper but bigger issue (and not the hotels fault) are the sea lions on the opposite which bark all night. The combination of a the sea lions and the trains throughout the night very unfortunate as rooms are by no way sound proof.
Anne
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
8/10 Good
Andrew
Travelled with partner
11 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We wanted to stay somewhere a bit different and couldn’t have picked a better spot than this floating hotel. It has character by the bucketload and you couldn’t ask for a better location - right on the doorstep of the historic quarter.
The room we had was small but that is a reflection of the unique and historic nature of the vessel. Absolutely no problems at all.
We only stayed for one night as we were heading away by train to New York, but facilities are again limited by the vessel.
We loved having the historic quarter just a stroll away.
The staff were great and even though we arrived many hours before our official check-in, they upgraded our room so we could settle in and relax straight away.
We have already recommended this hotel to friends….
I enjoyed my stay on the Delta King . Food was great try the Ribeye best I have ever had . I slept good at night . The best part was we didn’t have to leave Old town Sacramento so much going on. The rooms were nice.
We were there for my husbands birthday. It is a quaint 1920's boat - that provides a unique experience. Please dont expect the frills that you might get at another hotel, and there are no mini fridges or microwaves. There is a coffee maker. The deluxe room and bathroom is large and comfortable. The staff are wonderful and accommodating and try to see to your needs. The food at the restauraunt on site is very good and the outdoor seating, watching seals and boats is pleasurable. Parking is not convenient, but we made it work. We discovered that the parking meters can be controlled using the
"ParkMobile" App. It can be controlled from wherever you are, even from another part of the city. While the meters say 2 hour limit, we were able to renew our time, on app, three or four times. Staying on the boat and being able to walk Old Sac to shop and visit a number of restaurants is great. We were also able to take is a minor league baseball game at the stadium just down the street from Old Town. Staying on the Delta King was truly a great experience.
Marian
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Delta King Management on 30 Apr 2024
Hi Marian,Thank you for taking the time to post a review, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and were able to experience all the area has to offer. We hope to see you again on your next visit!
If you are scent sensitive this is not the hotel for you. The cleaning supplies used to clean the room are very strong and pungent, the window do not open so there is no way to air out the room, other then leaving the door open. Aside from that the hotel is amazing. The location is great. We ate breakfast in the boat and the food was decent
Stacy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Delta King Management on 30 Apr 2024
Thank you for the review, we are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. We will make sure to mention your comment about the cleaning supplies to our Hotel Manager.
10/10 Excellent
Chad
27 Apr 2024
Liked: Amenities
Wonderful
Chad
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Delta King Management on 30 Apr 2024
It was a wonderful opportunity to sleep on a historic boat within steps of Old Sacramento. The room was beautiful with views on two walls of the water. The rooms couldn’t have been cleaner or better maintained. We could hear and the sea lions from our room. Dinner was expertly made and refreshing to have a skilled meal while traveling. We chose valet and it was well worth it.
Vanessa
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Delta King Management on 30 Apr 2024
We appreciate you taking the time to write such a lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay in our hotel and dinner in our Pilothouse Restaurant. We hope to see you again soon!
Delta king was a beautiful boat with many rooms, breakfasts, dinners and a nice bar. The Delta King is in the Sacramento River in Old Town Sacramento.
Stay there if you can
Joyce D
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Timothy
18 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Timothy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Diane
Travelled with family
14 Apr 2024
One of our two rooms was quite dusty.
There are gaps in the doors and every time someone else in the hallway closed their door ours would rattle loudly.
Upon our arrival the regular front desk person was training another. That’s great, but the experienced one said to us upon our turn at the counter “I need your ID.” Nothing in the way of hello or welcome in.
Diane
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
4/10 Poor
Humberto
12 Apr 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
The bartender is a not educated guy ,, he is just rude,, I asked for a simple favor ,, and he denied.. too bad for him ,, I’ll never come back to that place ,, but I have to say ,, the girl in the lobby,, educated and servicial,, really nice girl ,,
A very fun experience. The room and bed were comfortable. The restaurant was excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Charles
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Kimberly
7 Apr 2024
Kimberly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joelle
Travelled with partner
5 Apr 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This was one of the coolest places we’ve ever stayed! What’s unique experience! Rebecca at the registration desk was so wonderful, both helpful and kind, going above and beyond for us!!! The room was clean and very cool! The experience being on the Delta King was amazing! The sea lions outside our room were an added bonus!! We are at the Pilothouse restaurant and the food was some of the best we’ve ever had!! We can’t wait to stay again and for longer to thoroughly explore this fantastic area! Thanks Rebecca!!! Xoxo Canada
This wasnt just a hotel, it was an experience. Very cool to stay on an old paddlewheel boat. Dinner was excellent, steaks, salad, drinks and desert were all good with great service. View of the river at sunset was awesome. Loved the experience and will definitly be back.
Delta King is a boat that was in operation from Sacramento to San Francisco back in 1927, the boat has been preserved with all original decoration and it feels like tour traveling back to those timen when the only way to get to San Francisco was either by boat or by train since the Golden Gate Bridge or any other hadn’t been built yet.
We love this place! The manager, Apple, made sure we had everything we needed, and helped us add an extra night to our trip. The server in the restaurant was so cheerful and I loved her! Also, the riverboat/hotel itself is just sO cooL.
Overall, fantastic experience.
Hotel boat is picture perfect. Rooms/cabin was large, clean, well maintained. Location was great for exploring by foot. People service in hotel and restaurant was hit/miss.
The Delta King is historically amazing! The room was utmost adorable. I felt so comfortable & very cozy. Loved hearing the wildlife around the area as well. The staff was amazing and the valet services were amazing. They work very hard.
The hotel and rooms are beautiful. You get to sleep on a boat!
They had a bartender that almost ruined it for us. She was rude to us, other customers and staff.
Rosalia
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Management on 19 Mar 2024
We appreciate you taking the time to post a review. We have addressed your concerns regarding the bartender, thank you for bringing it to our attention. We hope to see you again soon.
The staff is great. Fun boat with a good bar and kitchen. Easy access to downtown Sacramento. We recommend this property
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
April
11 Mar 2024
April
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
4/10 Poor
Mike
Travelled with partner
10 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is very noisy, especially at night when all the drunk guests return from the bars in Old Sacramento. Very low ceilings in the bathrooms, if you are over 6 feet tall, be careful your head does not hit the ceiling light. AC does not cool the room, and calls to have this fixed during our stay ignored by staff.
Only minor issue was that around 5am a band was playing outside in front of the boat hotel. Not sure if this is a common thing. But it was pretty loud.