American Inn puts you just a 5-minute drive from Sacramento Convention Center and Golden 1 Center. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Also, Discovery Park and Arden Fair Mall are within a short drive. Public transportation is just a short walk: 12th and I Station is 8 minutes and Alkali Flat-La Valentina Station is 11 minutes.
Sacramento Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
K Street Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
California State Capitol - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Golden 1 Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 21 min drive
Davis Station - 17 min drive
Sacramento Valley Station - 21 min walk
Roseville Station - 22 min drive
12th and I Station - 8 min walk
Alkali Flat-La Valentina Station - 11 min walk
11th & K (Cathedral Square) Station - 13 min walk
Restaurants
Immortal Cafe & Supply - 9 min walk
La Costa Cafe - 7 min walk
Capitol Garage - 9 min walk
Chef Burma - 7 min walk
Mikuni - 6 min walk
About this property
American Inn
American Inn puts you just a 5-minute drive from Sacramento Convention Center and Golden 1 Center. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Also, Discovery Park and Arden Fair Mall are within a short drive. Public transportation is just a short walk: 12th and I Station is 8 minutes and Alkali Flat-La Valentina Station is 11 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
19 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
More
Housekeeping on request
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 50 per person, per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at American Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at American Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at American Inn?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What's the area around American Inn like?
American Inn is in Downtown Sacramento, a short 8-minute walk from 12th and I Station and 8 minutes' walk from Sacramento Convention Center.
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Reviews
American Inn Reviews
6.0
Good
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5.6
Cleanliness
5.2
Amenities
6.0
Staff & service
5.0
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2026
The staff were nice, room was clean, great stay.
Sean
Sean, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2025
Is good service
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2025
I liked how I had a microwave and a mini refrigerator in my room. Plus a walk in shower.
Adrian
Adrian, 2-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Oct 25, 2025
As can be expected from a 2-star property. Really rough and noisy guests staying there. Host was helpful at check in and provided a “refurbished” room. I guess you get what you pay for.
Raymond
Raymond, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 4, 2025
Pretty clean inside the room , yhe outside of hotel not so much,
No heater working atnall. Sad 😔
PEDRO SAADY
PEDRO SAADY, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 31, 2025
Friendly staff..
Ben
Ben, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2025
Was in town at the Golden1 Center for a four day event. For the location and ease of access to the major city places, it’s conveniently located. The pricing was right, and if you are in town for official business and little time to spend at the hotel save for sleeping then this place is pretty a great deal. Carry some cash. The owners (couple) very personable and responsive. Would surely return.
Joseph
Joseph, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 17, 2025
Because it was so small I didn't expect it to be so charming. Though going through rentiavion I felt at home would stay again Bathroom clean very important
Craig
Craig, 3-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jun 17, 2025
The check-in was pleasant and the location was good, however, the room was muggy and reaked of cigarettes. The air conditioner (mounted high on the wall) never blew out cold (or even cool) air. To stay cool, I slept with a damp towel as a blanket (which definitely helped).
Sophia
Sophia, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
May 22, 2025
Clean but noisy.
Internet wasn't working, so they couldn't scan my drivers license. They accommodated my desire for a non-smoking room, which was nice, but it shared a door with owners unit so I could hear everything. Very noisy until 11pm.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2025
It was a peaceful stay beside the traffic it was very quiet the only problem i had was some guy knocking on my door claiming his card would not open his door .i told him i could not help him and told him he had to go to the office. The staff was very friendly and was quick to get me registered.the bed was a little squeaky but i was still able to sleep well
Jerry
Jerry, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
May 30, 2025
The office was not too promising, I had to ring several times to get a response, and then he did not seem to know how to find my reservation on the computer. He then asked for a $20 refundable deposit, but I didn't have any cash, so he seemed to let it go. Hard to hear him through the glass window. The room was recently renovated and mostly quite acceptable, though there were no lamps in the room, only very bright overhead lights or darkness. I was there for one night and got a decent night's sleep, my expectations were not very high.
Andreas M
Andreas M, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Apr 21, 2025
Friendly staff, but room for improvement.
The room reeked of cigarette smoke and whatever chemicals they used to mop the floor with. When booking I wasn't given the option of a smoking or non smoking room so I assumed it would be non smoking. There was no exhaust fan in the bathroom, but a hole in the ceiling where one used to be. There were cigarette burns all over the bathroom sink. The bathroom was very small, when sitting on the child sized toilet my knees were nearly touching the wall, and I'm about 5'7". The shower head was in a wierd place and made it hard to use. The lights outside our room were very bright white LED's which gave the area a prison feel. There was garbage strewn about the sidewalk in front of the dumpster, but someone did pick it up at one point. I was charged $20 cash for adding a friend last minute to my room, as well as a $20 deposit which was given back to me at checkout, but wasn't mentioned when during booking. Despite all of this, the manager was very friendly and easy to deal with, and readily available to help when I accidentaly locked my key in the room. I probably won't stay here again and would gladly spend double to stay at the Sheraton or Hyatt next time I'm in town.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Apr 22, 2026
This place needs a serious upgrade… bed was horrible and hard and squeaky. It smelled and lamp shade is broken..
Asuncion
Asuncion, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Apr 22, 2026
Room was dirty, fire alarm wasn’t on the wall it was on the counter and all the bedding and chairs had dirt and crumbs all over them
Kerry
Kerry, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Mar 2, 2026
FALSE ADVERTISING! This place is a disgusting excuse for a motel. They should be reported for sanitation violations.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2026
Good
Tobian
Tobian, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2026
Yes
Tobian
Tobian, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 15, 2026
Yes
Tobian
Tobian, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 23, 2025
good
bermang
bermang, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jan 27, 2026
Heater didn’t work, tv didn’t turn on, bathroom was a mess, curtains torn…honestly the worst motel I’ve ever stayed in…nothing like the picture, had a little skinny blanket in addition to no heater
Frank
Frank, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Dec 6, 2025
Both inside and outside of the property were NOT at all appealing.
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Dec 26, 2025
The room was run down and dirty, there were several water leaks, and it was way overpriced ($140); it was bad. On the other hand, it was very convenient to downtown for the marathon and the front desk people were very kind and went out of their way to be accommodating, like offering a different room and allowing us to stay past the normal check out time.