The Delta King vs Larkspur Landing Sacramento

Both Delta King and Larkspur Landing Sacramento are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Delta King scores significantly higher than Larkspur Landing Sacramento. Delta King comes in at #2 in Sacramento with positive reviews from 8 publications including Oyster, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.

The Delta King

Tripexpert score:

8 / 10

Location: 1000 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Price:

From $119 /night

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge
Free Internet
Free Breakfast
Concierge
Restaurant
Business Center

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Expert reviews:

Frommer's

"Permanently moored in Sacramento since 1984, the riverboat is now a somewhat gimmicky but charming hotel." Full review

Fodor's

"The best staterooms of this grand old riverboat, permanently moored on Old Sacramento's waterfront, are on the river side toward the back." Full review

Rough Guide

"A 1926 paddle-wheel riverboat now permanently moored on the waterfront. Although the rooms fail to justify their “stateroom” advertising, the vessel makes an enjoyably unusual place to stay."

Michelin Guide

"During Prohibition, this "floating pleasure palace" ran from Sacramento to San Francisco. Today the red paddle-wheeler remains on the Sacramento River in Old Town."

Gayot

"Like the Delta Queen, its sister hotel moored on the Mississippi River, an onboard stay conjures images of Mark Twain and the romance of the Wild West."

Oyster

Upper-middle-range

"The Delta King is an old river boat turned hotel with a giant, red, rotating paddlewheel...provides excellent access to a number of historic sights." Full review

Afar Magazine

"I'm not gonna lie, the hotel itself isn't to die for, but how often do you have the opportunity to sleep on a historic steamboat? When in Sacramento." Full review

Lonely Planet

"It's a kitschy treat to sleep aboard the Delta King, a 1927 paddle wheeler docked on the river in Old Sacramento. It lights up like a Christmas tree at night." Full review

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