What to expect: From its Mediterranean-style design to its marble lobby with vaulted archways, antiques, and elegant seating areas, the Hyatt exudes a polished style. Some travelers appreciate the location near the business district and state Capitol, while others stay here for the resort-style pool complex and abundance of nearby shops and restaurants.

Amenity highlights: In addition to two restaurants, including a fine-dining bistro and a casual lobby restaurant specializing in regional cuisine, the Hyatt Regency Sacramento offers an outdoor pool and spa tub and extensive fitness facilities. Guests can use a 24-hour business center with high-speed Internet access (surcharge); wireless Internet access is available in public areas (surcharge), including the hotel’s convention space and meeting areas.

Insider tip: The Hyatt is located across the street from a 40-acre park surrounding the California Capitol buildings. The park is known for its statuary and collection of trees from all 50 states. Guided tours of the Capitol buildings are offered year-round.

What to expect: Adjacent to US-80, this boutique hotel is set on seven acres of landscaped grounds. Along with views of the surrounding foothills, travelers appreciate easy access to corporate offices in the nearby communities of Roseville, Auburn, and Rocklin. The European-style ambience also makes it a popular site for wedding parties. The hotel occupies two adjacent buildings.

Amenity highlights: Spa LaLé offers makeup application, waxing services, sugar body polishes, aromatic salt glows, and couples massage. The hotel includes an outdoor swimming pool, a spa tub, a sauna, and a putting green. Wireless Internet access is complimentary in public areas.

Insider tip: Six miles from the hotel, Placer County Fair and Events Center hosts a four-day summer fair. Also on the calendar are gem-and-mineral shows, model-railroad displays, country arts and crafts, and other events.

What to expect: Situated on 17 acres with a large manmade lake, this Radisson offers a wealth of amenities and activities for those attending conferences on site or events at the Cal Expo, just one mile away.

Amenity highlights: The Radisson Sacramento features a manmade lake with paddleboat rentals and a fountain. The hotel offers bike rentals, ideal for exploring the scenic American River Parkway, just a half-mile away. A seasonal outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center are additional ways to unwind after a busy day.

Top-name musicians perform during summer months in the outdoor amphitheater (surcharge). The Crocodiles lounge offers dancing and other entertainment. Basil’s Restaurant on the Lake features California and Northern Italian cuisine complemented by water views.

The marble lobby of this 12-story, smoke-free hotel features several seating areas, a fireplace, and colorful modern-art displays. Located in the Point West business district, one mile from Six Flags Waterworld and within five miles of the Sacramento Convention Center, the hotel attracts a mix of business and leisure travelers.

A marble lobby with a grand piano and potted palms greets guests arriving at this modern, suburban hotel. Corporate travelers appreciate its convenient location in the Point West business district and easy access to downtown via I-80. Families and leisure travelers return for spacious rooms, a resort-style pool, and the hotel’s proximity to Arden Fair Mall and Six Flags Waterworld amusement park.