Thunder Valley Casino Resort is a short drive (-30 miles) north of Sacramento. It was my first time…read morehere - but the reputation of Thunder Valley is well known throughout northern CA. The establishment is huge and easily stands out while approaching. The parking garage has 7 floors with limited electric vehicle charging outlets - that are in high demand. The casino is modern and spread out offering dozens of table games and hundreds of slot machines. Plenty of variety for the selective gambler. There is also a smoke free section and a high stakes section. Thunder Valley offers plenty of eating establishments. Chain restaurants such as Peet's Coffee, Fatburger, Subway, Panda Express, Pizza Hut, etc & nice deli's and restaurants like High Steaks, Dos Coyotes, Thunder Cafe, etc. We ate at Red Lantern (Chinese food) and the ambiance was more consistent with a fine dining experience. The staff were very positive and attentive. Kudos to the manager. Thunder Valley is well-known for their continuous schedule of popular performers. John Legend was recently there. The "Venue" is where the greatness happens. It is an indoor arena that seats around 4,500 fans. It includes concession stand amenities and great acoustics. We went to see K-Pop star Wonho, who put in a good performance and impressive soundtrack. His new album is out July 27 and obviously has a strong fan base. It was a fun and entertaining experience. www.thundervalleyresort.com

Honestly, there's so much to say but my fiancé and I decided to get away for my birthday and be…read morehere from Tuesday to Friday morning. We're not even checked out yet and we've had quite a bit of issues. The rooms are very spacious and nice, but please keep in mind if you are staying longer than a day then I don't think this place is the right fit for you. This place would probably be better for just an overnight stay because it's definitely not the comfort inn suites. The room does not include a microwave, they charge you an extra $10 to bring up a microwave to your room, and then an extra $10 a night that it stays in the room, which is ridiculous so cold food for the week for us. We have already spent over $700 just for the stay in general on top of that, they do not mention that you have to pay an extra hundred to 140 for another holding deposit after u check in. We had to cover three of our friends deposits that day because they had no idea since they already paid their half of the portion or I think they had already paid and most of my friends weren't getting paid until two or three days later so we had to lose a lot of our money that way to cover them. Valet parking was a bit of a mess. Was told that they need my ID and my insurance card and for my name to be on the insurance as well as the car. Which I understand, but as of right now, I am sharing my mom's car until I find a new car so it just was a whole process of that being inconvenient on top of just trying to get our stuff up to the rooms. Our ticket was also misplaced and taken and disposed of so that took an extra 1020 minutes for us to figure out how that happened because one of the new people accidentally took it with them when we were supposed to have it so we didn't get our stuff for awhile on top of the car. Birthday dinner at thunder Café was a bit of a mess TBH. Had to send my Alfredo back because there was no sauce on it, the chicken itself was dry and cold and not cooked all the way. On top of that do not spend $20 on the pasta because they will just give you two scoops of it and leave the rest of the bowl empty. I chose to get the pizza after that, which was fine. I took it to go since everybody was done with their food. Four of us ended up getting sick from the food there mind you I probably had a total of 10 people with me. So the next day a lot of my friends were throwing up in the toilet or stayed in the room all day due to not feeling good from the food. We were also supposed to use the pool to swim for a couple hours. Only to be told that whoever needs to use the pole needs to have ID and has to be specifically staying with us. No outside guest, even if it is for a birthday thing for a couple hours, which was very inconvenient on 103 day. We definitely should've booked somewhere at the comfort inn suites but my fiancé thought it would be nice to do something different and it definitely was the wrong decision. This place obviously just wants money on top of money and wants to make it inconvenient for u by not telling u everything before u check in and after, so I would not waste your time here. Looking forward to leaving tomorrow and not coming back. I wish we could get a refund off of this place considering how much we have spent and dealt with. On top of no cold water here in the bathroom sinks it's only steaming hot water when u wash ur hands or brush ur teeth. Not fun.

I was going to see a show at Thunder Valley Casino, but did not want to stay at Thunder Valley. I…read morefound this La Quinta listed and decided to give it a try. This facility has only been open for a year and I found it to be very pleasant. There is an indoor pool, hot tub, small outdoor patio, free breakfast, and free Wi-Fi. I do regret not bringing my swimsuit... There was nobody in the pool. Even the hot tub was not busy the entire time I was there. The patio had a small fire pit on it, but I did not end up being outside to use it. The lobby was beautifully decorated and in the evening, it was very bright inside the lobby when we got back from the concert. There was free breakfast served, but I did not stick around to enjoy any of that. There is plenty of seating though for those who do. Check-in was a breeze. I was able to pre-check in the day before we arrived. That made the process really smooth. When I arrived, I only had to provide my last name ID. It took me under five minutes to get my room key. The room itself was excellent! The bed was extremely comfortable and the pillows provided were too. The room felt squeaky clean. The bathroom size is rather large in my opinion. There's a small refrigerator in the room as well as a microwave. There were plenty of outlets for charging. There was a rather generous amount of small rags provided too. Overall, should I want to see another concert, I would totally come back. This hotel is located near a Walgreens, and a very small strip mall that is easily walked to. There were a couple restaurants in the strip mall, including a Leatherby's. We went there for dinner and found that to be quite pleasant. Check out was a breeze as I was able to do that from my phone. Personally, I don't think I found any faults with my stay there.

A Convenient, Comfortable Stay -- Solid and Reliable…read more Can I stay at this new establishment? Yes. And not just for convenience, but for comfort too. My wife and I stayed here while attending a concert at the casino down the road, and it worked perfectly as a place to get ready for the evening and recharge for the next day. From the moment we walked in, the staff greeted us with warm smiles. The interior was clean, well-kept, and the overall look fit the area and local vibe nicely. One thing I really appreciated was the location -- not only does the hotel occupy a good space, but there are plenty of nearby food options, coffee spots, and family-friendly local eateries within walking distance. We could actually see most of them right from our room window, which was a nice bonus. If you check out the photos I posted, you'll see just how clean and comfortable the room was. One of my biggest hotel tests is always the bed. Is it too firm? Too soft? Squeaky? Anything that messes with sleep is a dealbreaker for me. Happy to report -- the bed passed the test. I slept well, which matters most. The next morning, we hit the complimentary breakfast. It was standard fare: waffles, eggs, potatoes, oatmeal, cereal, juice, and sausage. Nothing exceptional, but also nothing to complain about. And honestly, when staying somewhere like this, it's really about having a clean place to sleep and recharge -- which it delivered on. I gave this stay three stars because it did exactly what it needed to do. It was adequate, comfortable, and convenient -- and I do plan to return the next time we attend a concert at the nearby casino. One heads-up: if you're staying for a concert, chances are most of the guests are there for the same reason, and breakfast the next morning gets packed. If you stay here, leave a review and let me know how your experience compares to mine.

I want to thank Jenny. She was so rude to me when planning and setting up for my wedding that I…read morebegan to see the monster my soon-to-be husband really was early on. I should not have married him, but Jenny was the one who pushed those buttons, and I saw it, and I should have called it off. If you want to see if your man has a hidden monster inside him, definitely work with Jenny; she's so rude and reactive, with no space for adult conversation, your husband will either be the adult or the monster.

We were looking for a small wedding venue and ball room is obviously too big for us. However after…read moretalking to Cathy we decided to use the rose garden and the solarium room at the restaurant. Cathy was very helpful and let us know who to contact and what to expect. We had a great intimate wedding here. I would recommend this place for a large or small wedding event.

Hard Rock Live [Wheatland CA]…read more This review is for the concert venue I recently attended. It was my first time seeing a concert at the Hard Rock Live. The venue is inside the casino and the nearest casino entrance is on the north side of the property. Free self-parking located on site. No valet available. I had a floor orchestra ticket and was actually happy with the seating where I was able to get a good view of the stage. They were pretty comfortable but most of the time people were off their seats dancing anyway. The only thing that may be confusing is that the seats beginning Section 102 were not labeled. You have to kinda count the seats to get you to your correct seat. The sound systems, video, and lighting were great. The performances by the artists were fantastic and enjoyed my experience that evening. The staff were helpful in guiding people to their seats. The concert I saw on 6/6/26 was: THE HUMAN LEAGUE with Special Guests SOFT CELL & ALISON MOYET Review #2056 updated

I came here to celebrate my father and enjoy a family afternoon, but unfortunately, the experience…read morewas very disappointing. The atmosphere was nice and visually appealing, but the food did not match. The crab was extremely salty, while the rest of the food was bland. Even the desserts were disappointing. I also purchased a bucket of beers, but I was unable to enjoy them because I became sick and had to spend a significant amount of time in the bathroom. With only two hours allotted to eat, that really took away from the experience. I thought maybe the casino would make up for it, but that was frustrating as well. After getting a Unity Card, I went to the kiosk where it was supposed to be loaded with $20, but it was not. While standing in line at the bar, I could hear other guests expressing disappointment too, especially about the drinks being watered down. Is Overall, this was not the experience I was hoping for, especially for a special family celebration. Very disappointing.

My 25th round yesterday. April 2026. Played with two guys who didn't know the course. I got to be…read moretour guide. The guys were 25+ handicaps. Whitney was a bit too challenging for them. They lost a LOT of balls, They seemed to enjoy scrambling around in the thick brush, marsh areas and the stands of trees searching for their balls and finding others. By ball scrounging they were net positive on the ball count by hole #18. No groups behind us so the ball collecting forays were not a problem. Whitney Oaks putting greens are wicked difficult. Not just the hard fast surfaces but from the roly-poly topography. Severe elevation changes on most holes. There isn't a flat green on this golf course. So if you are up for a challenge, come on down. As an indicator of the course difficulty the black tees at the tips have been closed. The blue tees are plenty diffiicult even for scratch golfers. Despite the challenge here, I love this golf course. It's scenic, woodsy, the air smells fresh. I always finish the game 4.5 hours later with a relaxed smile no matter how well or poorly I played.

Was in town for softball practice and a few of us parents needed some to hang for a few hours…read more Great food and drinks at clubhouse with exceptional attentive service from staff

This was my first time staying at a Home2 Suites under the Hilton umbrella. I recently made the…read moreswitch to Hilton after being a Diamond member with IHG, so I've stayed in my fair share of hotels. The staff here was incredibly friendly and outgoing, which I really appreciate. I'm usually on the road alone for work, so a welcoming smile at the front desk genuinely makes a difference. I did run into a small issue with the app during check-in, but the team handled it quickly and professionally. My room was spotless, and the furnishings were comfortable and well-maintained. Based on the condition of everything, I'm assuming this is a relatively new property. The downside to this property is the snack bar is highway robbery. I think they are trying to compete with the airport and the most expensive I have ever seen. If work brings me back to the area, this hotel will definitely be on my list. Great experience overall.

We chose to stay at Home2 Suites by Hilton for our Team Building Event. For the most part…read moreeverything was fine. We did run into a few hiccups along the way. Upon arrival we had 2 of our rooms not ready for check in, which was not a big deal, we could put their stuff in others rooms until we were done with our dinner plans. Upon returning to the hotel in the late evening 2 of our executives had to get their rooms now that they were ready. One was assigned an already occupied room, which made a really award situation for one of our team as he entered a room after 11pm to find someone else in bed. The rooms were clean and well maintained, they had a nice patio outside the lobby and a snack area at the front desk where you can purchase.

Last year I stayed in Marriott brand hotels 310 days , the one thing that I personally require is a…read morecomfortable bed , I can only speak to room 422, check in was smooth , there is good food nearby, plenty of parking. The hotel was very clean and the staff was friendly, the bed in specifically room 422 was in my top 10 of most uncomfortable beds I have slept on and my number one most uncomfortable bed for 2026, squeaky , stiff, in need of replacement, lucky it's a double queen room , I removed all the bedding from one bed , which was uncomfortable also, and put all the bedding on one bed .i woke up stiff but made it through the day . Room 422 also faces the highway and the windows allowed a lot of road noise in. The on ramp to the highway is not far away . I did notice that there were quite a few service members staying at this hotel, "thank you for your service ", it bothers me to think that when these valued members of our nations military are staying in these conditions when they are not protecting our nation. I cannot recommend this place until an upgrade is made and I revisit this hotel, I am a lifetime Silver Marriott member.

Hotel is clean and spacious. Room is a mini suite with a full kitchen. That's a plus. Lots of…read moreparking and it's good to know they have EV charging stations. Walking distance to local eateries and coffees Breakfast is included but very basic. Like the freshly self made waffles.

"Yes" we slept so well. When we first walked in our room it was Amazing so large and the Bathroom…read morewas so "Shining Clean" then we went downstairs to get a coffee which was nice n hot. Then went back to our room and watched all the Wonderful Channels. But this morning got up to Shower and I "Give the Shower a 110 % AWESOME" !!!!!... it was Very Hot and the Pressure was so Great !!!!.. and this is the 3 Floor. And we just came from a Disneyland Hotel and the pressure was Diffidently Not like this !!!!... just saying. We're here for two night and just love this place.

The hotel appears to be spotless.. smells fresh and new!! When I took one of the towels from the…read moretowel rack to place it on the counter.. a long hair fell into the sink.. I know it wasn't mine because I'm bald, the elevator wasn't working correctly.. it would take forever to go between floors, but was repaired. There is a full size washer and dryer that's available to guest. Great features .. but something but occurred that made me uncomfortable.i was acted by at least 3 associates "is that a service dog".. I think once is appropriate, twice is cautious, third is harassment. I offered to show proof she was each time and got no reaction.