Hyatt Regency
1209 L St., Sacramento; (916) 443-1234; www.sacramento.hyatt.com

Located across the street from the state Capitol and Capitol Park, adjacent to the Community Center Theater and just a block or so over from the Convention Center, the Hyatt Regency has 503 guest rooms, two restaurants—Vines, an award-winning brunch spot, and Dawson’s, for cocktails and chophouse cuisine—a fitness facility, heated outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool.