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The Delta King

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" No mini fridge in room, so bring a cooler! "

" The Delta King has a tilt to it, gets some getting used to. "

" Busy parking as it’s in old sac. on the river. "

" The Captains Quarters are perfect for a special occasion "

" Don’t expect good sleep or quiet time on the deck "

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THE DELTA KING $136 ($̶1̶8̶7̶) - Updated 2024

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Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

Delta King - Pilothouse Restaurant

Great for scenic views

• Good for special occasions

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• Dining style Casual Elegant
• Price $30 and under
• Cuisines Californian, Contemporary American, Steak
• Hours of operation Breakfast Daily 7:30 am–10:00 am Lunch Wed–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
• Phone number (916) 441-4440
• Website http://www.deltaking.com/
• Payment options AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
• Dress code Casual Dress
• Executive chef Rudy Balch
• Catering Complete catering facilities with 8 banquet rooms. Contact James Tokuno at 916-441-4440.
• Private party facilities Private parties up to 10 guests can be booked through the restaurant. For larger groups please contact the catering department. Contact James Tokuno at 916-441-4440.
• Private party contact Crystal Roshmann: (916) 379-5051
• Location 1000 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
• Neighborhood Sacramento
• Cross street Front & K Streets
• Parking details Valet - Restaurant Guests (with validation) $8 - Validated city lot parking also available
• Additional Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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All Aboard $19.00

Two Eggs any style, Smoked Bacon or Honey Cured Ham or Link Sausage, Herbed Country Potatoes Fresh Baked Muffin or Toast, Fresh Orange Juice and Coffee or Tea Service

Delta King Omelet $19.00

Three Eggs Scrambled, stuffed with Mushroom, Spinach, Cheddar Cheese, Herbed Country Potatoes. Served with a Fresh Baked Muffin or Toast. Choice of Link Sausage, Ham, or Bacon

Breakfast Sandwich $17.00

Toasted Brioche Bun, Scrambled Egg, Cheddar Cheese. Choice of Bacon, Sausage or Honey Cured Ham

California Breakfast Burrito $15.00

Flour Tortilla filled with Scrambled Eggs, Salsa, Herb Potatoes and Cheddar Cheese with a side of Sour Cream and Guacamole. Choice of Link Sausage, Ham or Bacon

Classic Eggs Benedict $17.00

Two Poached Eggs, Canadian Bacon on a Toasted English Muffin topped with Hollandaise Sauce. Served with Herbed Country Potatoes

French Toast $16.00

Our Classic French Toast made with Sliced Brioche, Fresh Sliced Strawberries, and Whipped Cream

Pancakes $15.00

Three Fluffy House-Made Pancakes topped with Melted Butter

Biscuits and Gravy $17.00

Two Eggs any style, Buttery House-Made Biscuits smothered with our Creamy Sausage Gravy

Two Organic Eggs, Any Style $8.00

Applewood-smoked bacon $7.00, honey-cured ham $7.00, link sausages $7.00, herbed country potatoes $6.00, biscuit and gravy $9.00, yogurt & granola $7.00, cup of fruit $6.00, coffee or hot tea $4.00, fresh orange juice $5.00, apple juice $4.00, cranberry juice $4.00, tomato juice $4.00, cappuccino $5.00, latte $5.00, mocha $5.00, espresso $5.00, mimosa $8.00, bottomless mimosa $18.00, bloody mary $12.00, what 1,818 people are saying, overall ratings and reviews.

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1000 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

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Delta King Hotel

• 100% Smoke Free:
• Check-In Time: 4pm
• Check-Out Time: 11:00 AM
• Handicap Accessible: 2
• Total Guest Rooms: 44
• Cable/Satellite Television:
• Central HVAC:
• Coffee Maker
• Data Ports:
• Flat Screen TV:
• Hair Dryer: In Room
• High Speed Wireless Internet:
• ADA Accessible:
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• Average Dining Cost: $$
• Number of Private Dining Rooms: 8
• Private Dining Room Available:
• Type of Food: Contemporary American
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• Miles From Convention Center: 1
• Miles From Downtown: 1
• Miles From SMF Airport: 12
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• Largest Room 160
• Total Sq. Ft. 10000
• Reception Capacity 200
• Theatre Capacity 110
• Banquet Capacity 200
• Number of Rooms 8
• Sleeping Rooms 44

Mark Twain Salon

• Total Sq. Ft.: 2420
• Theater Capacity: 200
• Classroom Capacity: 111
• Banquet Capacity: 160
• Reception Capacity: 300
• Total Sq. Ft.: 954
• Theater Capacity: 70
• Classroom Capacity: 50
• Banquet Capacity: 64
• Reception Capacity: 70

Chrysopolis

• Total Sq. Ft.: 285
• Banquet Capacity: 12
• Reception Capacity: 15

Fort Sutter

• Total Sq. Ft.: 300
• Theater Capacity: 30
• Banquet Capacity: 30
• Reception Capacity: 40

Capital City Room

• Total Sq. Ft.: 1002
• Banquet Capacity: 60
• Reception Capacity: 100

Capital City Deck

• Banquet Capacity: 40
• Reception Capacity: 50
• Total Sq. Ft.: 513
• Theater Capacity: 40
• Classroom Capacity: 24
• Banquet Capacity: 32

Delta King Theatre

• Total Sq. Ft.: 1408
• Theater Capacity: 115

Paddlewheel

• Total Sq. Ft.: 2173
• Theater Capacity: 132
• Classroom Capacity: 70
• Banquet Capacity: 150
• Reception Capacity: 200
• Total Sq. Ft.: 2400
• Banquet Capacity: 140

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Sacramento, California, United States

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• Easy access to Sacramento’s bustling Old Town
• Hotel converted from an early-20th-century riverboat
• Decks surrounding the boat are accessible from rooms
• Breakfast included in room price
• Valet parking
• Rooms are a bit old and creaky and can be noisy
• Plumbing can be quirky
• Some have noted problems with the Wi-Fi
• Access can be difficult for mobility-impared guests

Bottom Line

The Delta King is an old river boat turned hotel with a giant, red, rotating paddlewheel. It's moored in the Sacramento River, in the center of Old Town, and provides excellent access to a number of historic sights, including the Railroad Museum and the Crocker Art Museum. Guests have commented that the rooms are full of charm and also comfortable, but that they can get a lot of outside noise at night.

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The Delta King has a bustling atmosphere, particularly on the weekends. The three-story boat dates to 1927 and is moored in pedestrian-friendly Old Sacramento. Every floor of the Delta King is encircled by a large deck with seating and there are historic photos related to the boat’s history in the various common rooms.

In the middle of Old Town Sacramento

The Delta King is situated in the center of Sacramento's main tourist area, Old Town (or Old Sac), known for its distinctive Gold Rush architecture, souvenir shops, and restaurants. It's within walking distance of the California State Capitol building and modern-day downtown. It's a five-minute walk to the Railroad Museum and only about 10 minutes to the Crocker Art Museum. The airport is a 15-minute drive away, or about 40 minutes on public transportation via a single bus line.

Small and quaint, but clean and well-maintained

The cozy, carpeted rooms here don’t have a lot of frills, but do retain a certain amount of charm. Bathrooms are small, but some have old-fashioned pull chain toilets and pedestal sinks. Many guests have noted that the floors in the rooms slant enough to be noticeable, and that while riverside rooms are more scenic, on hot summer afternoons the city-side rooms get more shade. All rooms have air-conditioning, which can act up at times.

Two restaurants with lots of seating, as well as meeting rooms

Many guests have had great things to say about the breakfast here, which is included in room rates. It's served in the Pilothouse, a formal, wood-paneled dining room in keeping with the historic nature of the property. While the Pilothouse is open for all three meals, the other on-site restaurant—Delta Bar and Grill—is open only in the evening. The hotel has modestly sized meeting rooms for business purposes, free Wi-Fi, and not much else in terms of facilities.

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Delta King Riverboat

The historic Delta King riverboat is a completely renovated, historic 1920s riverboat that plied the Sacramento River between Sacramento and San Francisco from 1927 to 1940. The Delta King and her sister ship the Delta Queen were the finest paddle wheelers of the day; offering charm, grace, elegance, fine dining, and live entertainment.

In addition to being one of the premiere Sacramento hotels, The Pilothouse restaurant boasts of the best offerings that Sacramento restaurants provide in fine dining, outstanding river views, an expansive wine list, and entertainment.

Whether you are looking for the ideal site for weekend getaways, weddings, business conferences, entertainment or vacations, the Delta King will delight you.

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The Delta King

Following extensive restoration and renovation, the Delta King is now permanently moored in Sacramento, California. The Delta King is a 285-foot riverboat that was originally built in Glasgow, Scotland and Stockton, California. The King and her identical twin, the Delta Queen, were christened on May 20, 1927, and began their daily river voyages between San Francisco and Sacramento in June of that year. At 6:00 p.m. each evening, the grand monarchs of the Delta left their docks for the 10.5 hour trip that included prohibition era drinking, jazz bands, gambling, and fine dining. Today, this authentic sternwheeler riverboat offers a 44-room hotel, two highly-praised restaurants, two professional theaters, a wine school, and unique facilities for events and meetings.

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" No mini fridge in room, so bring a cooler! "

" The Delta King has a tilt to it, gets some getting used to. "

" Busy parking as it’s in old sac. on the river. "

" The Captains Quarters are perfect for a special occasion "

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Create an experience that goes beyond the ordinary along the waterfront. With unmatched views of the river, events, and places to eat, on the docks is where it rocks!

Delta King Hotel

Identical to the Delta Queen, sister ship the Delta King is moored in Sacramento, California. It is also a riverboat hotel and can offer 44 beautiful high-class rooms with b reakfast for each adult. Delicious food in the rewarded restaurant and cold drinks in a bar. It even has its own theater. You can find out much more about Delta King here .

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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