Overall the brunch for Mother's Day was good. Even though there was little crowd we were seated 15 minutes after our reservation time. The hot food was only warm. The shocker was an automatic 22% gratuity for a serve yourself buffet. Our group was 4 adults and one child. Why because it is Mother's Day is there an automatic 22% tip for a self serve menu?! read more

loved the space, the room, the sea lions protesting across the river! this place has such a cool vibe! The bar food and service was excellent! The valet was easy! on an more serious note: Daniel, the evening front desk attendant went out of his way to make us (two single women ) feel safe and seen after two predatory men tried to gain our attention, who also tried following us to our room. Daniel was so kind and gracious and even personally delivered our food to our room!! thank you so so much for the service and awareness! GO DANIEL! read more

I came with my husband on a Sunday. For being non locals sometimes its hard to know where to go and what the times are for dinner and lunch. You go up the steam boat which is very cool to me and the view of the water and the Ziggurat building in the back. If you sit outside on the deck you can see all this and the sunset behind the famous yellow Sacramento bridge. On this day we even saw sea lions lounging and one swimming around. It was January so it's cold and breezy, so make sure you dress accordingly . Our waitress was funny but it took a long time to get service. Inside the little bar area was full and so we had to go outside. We found out no actual meal until 5pm only apps and drinks. The drinks honestly were ok as well as the appetizers so that made us decide to go elsewhere for dinner. Its a touristy spot with its charm just not great food or drinks. Service is slow. They are also a hotel but we only had drinks. You gotta walk and park in nearby garages as the area is always super busy and very little parking on the street. read more

Stayed overnight December 17th at the Delta King at the waterfront in old Sacramento. Because I joined the Captains Club at the beginning of the year I earned a complimentary night! It's so fun here...we literally can walk to everything! Pilot House upstairs is great for a more casual lunch with cocktails. Indoor and outside seating. I feel SAFE at night because it is well lit with shops and restaurants to walk to. Family friendly! The beautiful 60 foot Christmas tree is right in front of the Delta King! Walk to the Polar Express train! Great shops to satisfy your Christmas list! Thank you again ANGEL...KAREN..and SHARON who were on duty during our visit. They are wonderful ladies that take care of the clientele with class and expert service! A TEAM! Love this place!!! See you next year! read more

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A historic 100 year old ferry boat has been totally renovated from salvage. It was clean, beautifully restored with great food, nice views of the Sacramento River. Quiet, except for barking sea lions lollygagging on a dock across the river. We were pleasantly amused by the squabbling sea lions, but earplugs are provided if the barking bothers you. The desk staff was very helpful with secure parking and storing baggage. Overall, an unexpectedly wonderful retreat. The location is in Old Sacramento. Some shiftless homeless beggers were hanging out on the quay. Therefore, for safety, we emptied the car of everything. read more

We came here this past Sunday after we became parched from all the walking we've been doing. A lot of people were eating lunch when we arrived. Most of the tables outside were taken so we sat inside. I love sitting outside it's so serene. They have a TV in their upstairs bar, but they didn't have the game on, the 49ers were playing. If they had the game on we would have stayed longer. Another couple at the bar were excited for the game being put on when we asked if they got the game, but no on actually put it on. Either way it's a nice place to grab a drink. It's so calming and peaceful being on the Delta King. You have a lovely view of the riverbanks and you're away from the crowds. They also have a women's bathroom upstairs that has two stalls. It's bigger then it looks on the outside. It's to the right of the staircase if you're going down. It's clearly marked. I believe they have a second restroom downstairs for the dining room guests. I ordered a root beer and was surprised on how small a glass it was in. They may have had free refills, but I didn't ask. read more

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We loved it here. It's nostalgic, quaint, and the river views alone will have you coming back again. read more

So I've decided to do one thing off my bucket list each year. One of the these has been to stay overnight on the Delta King for the 4th of July and watch the fireworks. The view of the fireworks was amazing! You could hear cheers from the Oakland A's vs. Giants game as well. I booked the room a few months in advance. This is key as I found out that the same room was going for almost $700 a day before the 4th. I paid $245 before taxes which seemed a bit extravagant for me. Highly recommend the 3rd floor as you get less foot traffic and it feels more private. Parking is valet for $30. We ended up parking at the Amtrak parking lot which allows you to do overnight with the app, it was about half the price but you do end up walking a few blocks. Fortunately the night that we were there was on the cooler side and the delta breeze was cool and strong. We even had to get out the spare blanket! The rooms are surprisingly quiet and the bathroom is quite spacious however the windows don't open. I found the AC to be lacking in terms of temperature and strength so I ended up keeping the door open and using the fan which was provided. The coffee maker in the room tastes horrible but there are plenty of cafes and spots for breakfast within walking distance. You do get two complimentary drinks from the bar with vouchers upon check in - wine, beer, soft drink. The fun part was talking to the other hotel guests! So many people make this a tradition. When folks asked where I was from, I had to sheepishly reply "Sacramento." For dinner, I did DoorDash. They delivered to the lobby and we got a call from the front desk when it arrived. Sitting outside on the patio with a river view and seeing all the boaters was fantastic. Highly recommend! read more

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I came here hoping for a cute waterfront dinner moment with my boyfriend and my 4-year-old... and somehow ended up on an episode of "figure it out yourself." We got there early for our reservation (like they ask), but stood at the front for a solid 5 minutes being completely ignored while servers walked by us like we were invisible. I finally had to ask if we were supposed to seat ourselves or just... exist there. We chose to sit outside for the vibe--which was honestly the best part of the night. We got water, ordered pretty quickly, and then waited over 20 minutes for our food... just for it to come out cold and bland. Like no seasoning, no love, just vibes. My boyfriend got Cajun pasta (heavy on the "where's the Cajun?"), I got a steak pasta that tasted like it gave up halfway through, and my son got chicken quesadillas that he...being a 4-year-old....refused to eat. I mean the fries were coo??? That alone should tell you everything. We even moved inside just to be more comfortable eating, and still nobody checked on us. Our waiter seemed to be in a committed relationship with the bar and only visited our table for special occasions. When he finally came over (after we were basically done), I told him the food wasn't great and asked for a box and the check. No apology, no reaction... just "I'll be back." Spoiler: he was not back. After another 15-20 minutes, I got up, found the to-go boxes myself like I worked there, packed my son's untouched food, paid, and left. $100 later... for small portions, cold bland food, and service that required a scavenger hunt. We ended the night at a taco truck and somehow that was the highlight of the evening. Moral of the story: come for the water view, eat literally anywhere else. read more

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It's a real novelty staying on an old-fashioned boat like that. . I think it's fine for a night or maybe two but we get all kind of quickly after that walls are kind of thin. There's people always walking by your door. The street traffic is right there by your door for a few amenities no pool no gym very small screen TV very little air-conditioning with all that said it was fun for tonight read more

I was recently on the Delta King with a large group from a conference and was there for the Murder Mystery event. It was my first time, and the experience was confusing at first but fun. (I wasn't sure what the expect) The actors really stayed in character and put on a great performance. I had small bites and hors d'oeuvres were served, and we had access to both the first floor of the boat and the outside dock area, which was a nice even the weather was beautiful that evening. The Delta King definitely has old charm, but could use a deep cleaning to freshen things up. With a lot of people on board, it did get stuffy. Overall, a fun and entertaining experience if you're interested in the Murder Mystery event! read more

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My boyfriend took us to the Delta King for Mother's Day brunch and I was not sure what to expect. We had the best waiter staff who kept us with drinks and cleared our table. The food was delicious and a good variety of food. Hearing the seals barking out in the background was added entertainment. The ambience was lovely and I'm so glad we went there. read more

NIce atmosphere, a little formal. Great service. Mushroom appetizer was very good, drinks were good. We split the Cajun Linguini, and it was good, but more salty than it needed to be in our opinion. We did split the meal and it was enough to satisfy both of us. read more

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So far, I rented two rooms and made a dinner reservation for four for 5:30, it'snow 5:45. There are four staff running around and no one asking why we are standing at the entrance. Yes, of course the old boat is great. I happen to live on a sailboat and travel, so sure it's a cool old boat, but it only gets a customer so far. The STAFF is what will make or break a trip and the stuff plain and simply sucked. They weren't interested in helping customers, they appeared to be inadequately trained, if AT ALL. read more

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We went to Mother's Day brunch and was greatly disappointed! The only food available was prime rib and dessert...and nasty looking breakfast food. The prime rib was overcooked and tasteless. They charged over $400 for the four of us and we all ended up having to eat something else, because we were still hungry! read more

We have been coming here since our first date and it's always amazing. We love it here and also the murder mystery is the best. Tonight we had Mariah as our waiter and she was the best! Ask for her. read more

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The location is stellar. It's in the heart of Old Sac right on the river. There is a parking garage + lots nearby. Also, there is street parking available. The boat itself is rustic yet slightly renovated and modern. There is a large bar onboard with a restaurant. The deck outside is very nice and has tables to sit at. On a nice evening, the views cannot be beat. The sunset hitting the water is one of the most memorable experiences you will have. The food and drinks were pretty good. The complimentary bread was delicious. I have no input on the hotel rooms aboard but I heard some are haunted Bottom Line/TLDR: amazing experience. read more

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I have really struggled to write this review. We stayed here last week for 2 nights in the Captains Quarters. For parking you can either park in one of the 2 parking garages (will have to walk a few blocks with your luggage) or valet park. Right in front of the hotel is the valet parking and Timothy was very friendly. It is $30 a night but you do have in and out privileges. Apple and her staff run the hotel and they are all very helpful and friendly. Check in was easy and quick. They have ice and some drinks for sale available at the front desk and someone is there 24/7. We were on the 5th floor and walked up the stairs, however they do have an elevator in the lobby. The Captains Suite is a larger room with a private balcony. Of course this is an older ship and although the other rooms have been updated, the captains suite has not, it remains as original as can be. The biggest issue is the shower. This is really an old fashioned bath tub converted to add a shower head, however to get in you have to step up and over the tub which is about 2 1/2 feet tall. This may not seem hard but in reality it was difficult. There is not much to hold on to so getting in and out was a struggle and very uncomfortable. Once inside, the shower head does not actually work, you have to use the hand held one which makes it hard to wash your hair with one hand. It is also very small and there is no place to put any bottles of shampoo or soap. Overall this was a very bad experience. In addition, the toilet is still the old fashioned pull handle from the ceiling mounted tank. It is very loud and does not flush with 1 pull, you have to flush twice. There are a lot of windows in the second story, where the ships wheel is) however they have no curtains, so the room never really gets dark and in the morning there is a lot of light coming in early. The bed was smaller than a queen and very uncomfortable. You can only see the TV from bed, not from the chairs in the sitting room. The room is also very slanted so you are either walking up or down hill to move about the room. There is a drip coffee pot but no microwave or fridge. Anyone from the street can walk around the ship as there is nothing preventing them from entering the area, like locked doors. We saw 4 people who walked on from the street and were sightseeing around the ship. They can come to your windows and doors. I did not really feel safe at night after seeing this. If there is anything happening on the main street (we had a marathon and a latin dance festival) it is very loud. In our case the marathon people started setting up at 5:30 in the morning on Saturday and the music from the dance festival went on until about 10 pm. It is nice to be able to stay so close and just walk around Old Town without having to drive or park if you are just there to hang out. read more

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We really enjoyed this unique experience while visiting old Sacramento! We had the opportunity to dine on the deck boat. The food was decent and the view was excellent. The fish and chips was our favorite. read more

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We're going to Sacramento. Reaction: ok. And we're staying on a River Boat! Reaction: No way! How cool! And it was. Happy Hour welcome cocktails on the deck watching the sunset while the sea lions bark across the river. Meeting German tourists and walking distance from the comedy club I came to perform at. This was a great choice for accommodation and a memory we'll keep forever. Thanks to the friendly staff who arranged for us to check in a little early so I could prepare for my show! read more

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I recently booked a surprise party for my daughter at one of the venues on the Delta King and highly recommend booking here. Rachel, my event coordinator, and her staff were absolutely amazing. From the communication, the ideas, and the service before, during, and after the party I can"t thank them enough for what they did! My daughter and guest can't stop raving about it The views, food, and services were unbelievable. I would definitely book here again read more

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First of all, valet service was excellent -- fast, friendly, and easy. We arrived at the check-in counter on 10/25 and were greeted by one of the least friendly front desk employees I've ever encountered. Oddly enough, the housekeeper nearby was the one who said "welcome," not the front desk staff. The employee who checked us in seemed completely uninterested and unhappy to be there, which really set a disappointing tone for our arrival. We stayed on the river side, where they provide earplugs because of the sea lions across the river. They are loud but didn't bother us at all. The room itself was clean and typical for the Delta King--nothing fancy, but comfortable. We also attended the Murder Mystery Dinner. It was fun, interactive, and the actors did a great job with the storyline, though a few parts felt a bit rushed. Dinner service started around 7:00. The salad was okay, though the lettuce pieces could have been cut smaller. I ordered the steak but wish I'd chosen the chicken--it looked much better. The steak was just okay; the mashed potatoes and vegetables were disappointing. Dessert was a simple chocolate pudding. Overall, the experience would have been more enjoyable if our tablemates had been more engaged. Only two others participated in the fun, and most of the table left before the show even ended--which was strange. Why come to a murder mystery dinner if you're not going to join in? read more

Located in the Sacramento Old Town waterfront, the Delta King Hotel is convenient to absolutely everything. In the shadow of the Tower Bridge, accompanied by the sounds of sea lions and many small birds, is a charming period place to stay. If you like wainscoting and highlights of brass and tile, the historic floating hotel will be right up your alley. All the amenities of Old Town are steps away, and there is a full restaurant and a bar / grill aboard ship for later evening eats. The service staff were friendly and knowledgeable and made checking in effortless. Use the valet parking instead of risking getting parking tickets from the city. The only item of which to be aware is the Wi-Fi throughput is incredibly uneven around the ship. I had to use a mobile Wi-Fi strength / throughput detector app to get usable bandwidth. Romantic, convenient, and picturesque! read more

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The murder mystery dinner was fun; we shared lots of laughs. The food was very tasty and filling. The website says to dress in business casual or you can dress according to the theme of the dinner. Ours was a 1920s murder. A lot of people dressed as characters; I would definitely do this again with a group of friends. read more

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Came for new years eve dinner. Fantastic service and delicious food. I loved that the waiter came by a few times to ensure the food was as we liked it. The prime rib the first time was medium and my buddy wanted it medium rare. They came back with a new plate exactly as ordered. We loved that the waiter was extremely kind and attentive. We also got both lava cake and cheese cake. I believe they were only ok. Its always fun to see the lava on the chocolate cake but that didn't happen. No biggie - still delicious. There was also a roaring 20s event on the boat where you could dance and play casino. Complimentary 500 monopoly bill to play tables and win raffles. Syper fun. Loved it! Will definitely be back next year of they hold another amazing event. read more

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Staying here felt like I stepped back in time. The room is very cute and small yet it was very comfortable and the bathroom was much bigger than one would expect and very clean, plenty of hot water and the pressure was great. And the bed was comfortable too. So cute that they provided earplugs on the nightstands but it was pretty quiet and didn't need them. We were given complimentary drinks which was a very sweet welcome and of course, we headed to the bar/dining area to enjoy a glass to start off our evening. I had a glass of Riesling that I enjoyed. The dining area was adorable, lots of windows with views of the water. Friendly staff and registration person. Loved our stay here. read more

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This is a must stay for the experience. You are staying on an old ship in old town Sacramento. You are going back in time when everything was smaller and simpler like small doorways and toilets that flush from above by pulling a chain. We had a view of the water and were walking distance to the A's stadium which was fun. They gave us drink vouchers and I believe they even have a murder mystery improv show! In the morning was able to witness the steam engine train. If I was a kid I would lose my mind at how awesome Delta King is. As an adult I'm losing my mind at how cool it was! read more

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We came to Delta King with family and friends to enjoy lunch. The staff were friendly and attentive. The food was delicious. We enjoyed our meals and the view. The fried calamari was tasty as were the entrees. There is plenty of seating inside and minimal outside. Overall great place to dine. Enjoy! :) read more

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Went for a wedding party dinner and it was great food. Loved the boat aspect and very nice to be on the river. Got the short rib which was excellent! read more

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First, if you want a romantic staycation this is NOT the place. It's noisy, there's no regulating who comes on and off the ship and there were multiple incidents of random people (who weren't even guests) coming up just to take pictures or have drinks outside our room. Walls are paper thin so they could hear you and you could hear them. Including some young kids who came on the ship to knock and run as a prank at 3am. Pros: Location and the ship offers a unique experience, great views, and a great history. Nice front desk staff with snack and drink options. Food at the restaurant is high quality. The manager Janna (probably spelled her name wrong) was the most professional (and provided us the best experience during our stay). Cons: Noisy, uncomfortable beds, no room service, very expensive with very few amenities, staff used the excuse multiple times that they were "understaffed" and often forgot to do what they promised such as picking up or dropping off items. Servers at restaurant on two separate occasions had an attitude and the second time left us sitting for 20 mins without service and when I requested assistance, yanked the menu out of our hand. Wife had a disability so this made for a very strong message. Also, this was supposed to be our wedding anniversary. I regret staying here. I recommend staying at the Kimpton Sawyer instead which was where I was going to go. I will never return here again and I'm going to tell my friends, family, and colleagues to never go here either. Rooms: 3/5 | Service: 3/5 | Location: 5/5 Rooms Clean, quaint, noisy, great views, over priced for such a subpar experience. Nearby activities Old time photos, restaurants, bars, train museum and train rides, etc. Safety No security; Very unsafe, woken up multiple times to drunks, some of them using our room door to balance themselves, pranksters, and yelling by homeless people on the street nearby. Walkability Great walking distances to multiple activities. Food & drinks Great food and drinks onboard ship as long as you don't mind poor service and slow wait times. Noteworthy details Historical ship with great views; small rooms, paper thin walls, extremely noisy, the general public helps themselves to something you paid good money to enjoy. Many times we would want to go out on the deck outside of our room and there would be people (who I would overhear saying that they would love to book a room here, so they weren't guests) hanging out, taking selfies, and being extremely loud. Hotel highlights Great view read more

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Had a great dinner on the delta king for date night. Had a couple drinks at the bar then went out on the deck for dinner. Bartenders were friendly. Daniel was great. Dinner was very good. Get the clam chowder. So good with the bread. Got the beet salad, which was good. Would have been a 10 if they were fresh beets. Got the special which was a butterfish (melt in your mouth) with perfectly cooked asparagus and delish mashed potatoes. Enjoyed the breeze and watching the boats go by. Ended the night with watching the fireworks. read more

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Once again, the amazing Ms Apple greeted me at the front desk. As in the past, I was made to feel very welcome. She was great at helping me simplify my bill for checkout ahead of time for when I go. I am so grateful that she was here. She gave me such good service. Historic ship and a wonderful history that goes with. It is in little presentations all around the ship. They have a very very nice bar that looks up the river or you can sit outside and they have a very nice restaurant as well with fine dining. The menus are wonderful. They don't seem to lack for anything on the food is so delicious. The rooms are old tiny and you have to expect that they are not going to be Hilton standard but they if you understand them are very historically correct. They're small and no amenities, but they are comfortable and clean and all have a room of either the city or the river. It's such a pleasure to come back here and stay. I love this and what a special Mother's Day this was for my wife and our daughter. They have two rooms that to join with a extra bed if you have somebody that's traveling with you. read more

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We booked the "captain's quarters" super fun and full of character. Fit the whole family.

The ambience was pretty chill, but the server was mad slow. The Pan Seared Petrale Sole was very delicious, and the crab cakes were equally as flavorful. The shrimp cocktail was decent too. It's a nice place to enjoy good seafood on the water. read more

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My daughter and I always enjoy eating on the Delta King. Their wait staff is always very helpful. The food is always delicious!

Myself, my now fiancé, and our best friends had dinner here on 9/9. I was told it was for our friend's birthday, but it ended up being the most memorable dinner of my life when my partner said "We have another announcement everybody!" & took my hand & got down on one knee and asked me to be his wife! I've never been to the Delta King before so this is a beautiful first memory and we will definitely be back to celebrate more amazing memories with you all! The staff was amazing, the food was delicious, and the views were fantastic! We got some amazing pictures afterwards out on the deck to document this epic night! Thank you all at the Delta King for being apart of our engagement! read more

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Great experience, well maintained for the age of the hotel with great views. Found out about the history of the boat after booking the hotel after experiencing sounds last night outside my door and waking up to a puddle of water just outside my door with no trail.... read more

Only stopped by for a drink and its the first time Ive ever seen them charge for a $4 cubed ice in each drink we ordered. Claimed it created more of a pour but that is false if you measure out the liquor shot. Get outta here. Also the bartender did not seem he liked his job. read more

We stayed here for a quick trip with some other co workers. 10/15-10/17. The staff were very friendly and accommodating! Our room was clean and the perfect size or my husband and I. We had the room right when you walk in. 320 or 302. It has a beautiful view of the bridge and the delta. They give you a complimentary drink when you first get there. The bar dining area is beautiful. The location of this hotel is amazing. It can't get any better. We will definitely be back if we head up that way again! The main question is ....is it haunted. We didn't see anything but our friend who stayed above us didn't sleep due to a random clunking in the bathroom! read more

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This review is based on their Thanksgiving Day Lunch Buffet. The reservation and check-in process were awesome. The presentation of the food was also great and our service was top notch. Unfortunately, the quality of the food was disappointing. The temperature of numerous hot dishes was, at best, luke warm (our reservation time was half an hour after they started serving). The green beans weren't cooked fully and were barely edible (patrons at a nearby table also commented on how undercooked they were). The gentleman working at their carving station was very nice, but had no concept. You barely got any meat at all because it looked like he was using too dull of a knife and/or had never cut meat before. The ham came out about a half hour late, but at least that caused it to be temperature hot. The turkey and prime rib weren't hot at all, and tasted poor as a result. Their salmon, potatoes, stuffing, and yams were all decent, but again not warm. The mac and cheese was substandard and cold. Salads and desserts were good, but it's pretty hard to mess those up. If it wasn't for our awesome waitress (Sladjana), I would give this one star. Just serving hot food would go a long way! It was very poor food experience for us. read more