WHERE TO STAY Sacramento

RESTAURANT-LED HOTELS CHAMPION THE FARM-TO-FORK ETHOS OF CALIFORNIA’S STATE CAPITAL

- RICHARD FRANKS

Kimpton Sawyer 

Sacramento hovers under the radar thanks to its proximity to San Francisco, but the city is worthy of a stay, not least for the food. Its culinary prowess shines brightest at restaurant-led boutique hotels. Leading the pack is Kimpton Sawyer. With its mid-century furnishings and alt-pop lobby playlist, guests might feel like they’re checking into the latest vintage-themed Arctic Monkeys music video. It’s effortlessly cool, with velvet seating and scattered plants reflecting downtown Sacramento’s thriving arts and agricultural influences.

The 250 rooms and suites impress with soft curves and rich woods. Request the top floor for skyline views, and a king suite with a balcony for a real treat. You’ll overlook Tower Bridge and the Wild West-themed Old Sacramento district, less than a 10-minute walk away.