Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown Arena
300 J Street, Sacramento, CA
650 Capacity
$250 to $6,000 for 50 Guests
Nestled in the heart of Downtown Sacramento, Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena places your guests steps from the city's most iconic attractions, including DOCO - Downtown Commons, Golden 1 Center, Old Sacramento Waterfront, the California State Capitol, and the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. Whether you're planning a conference, gala, wedding, banquet, government meeting, training seminar, reunion, or celebration, our experienced events team delivers seamless service from start to finish.
With more than 13,000 square feet of flexible event space, the hotel accommodates everything from executive board meetings for 12 to conferences and receptions for up to 1,000 guests. Our signature 16th-floor Sierra Ballroom offers breathtaking 270-degree views of Downtown Sacramento, the Tower Bridge, Capitol, and Sacramento River—creating an unforgettable backdrop for receptions, meetings, and special events. The versatile 8,700-square-foot Grand Ballroom divides into multiple configurations, allowing customized layouts for conventions, trade shows, banquets, and multi-day meetings.
Guests enjoy 359 comfortable guestrooms, on-site catering customized by our culinary team, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout meeting space, modern audiovisual capabilities, Cyprus Grille restaurant and bar, an outdoor pool, fitness center, and convenient on-site parking. Sacramento International Airport is just 15 minutes away, making arrivals easy for attendees traveling from across California and beyond.
Whether you're hosting a board retreat, statewide conference, fundraising gala, holiday party, wedding weekend, or milestone celebration, Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena combines an unbeatable downtown location with flexible event space, exceptional hospitality, and memorable views to create an experience your guests will remember long after the event ends.
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown Arena
300 J Street, Sacramento, CA
650 Capacity
$250 to $6,000 for 50 Guests
Nestled in the heart of Downtown Sacramento, Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena places your guests steps from the city's most iconic attractions, including DOCO - Downtown Commons, Golden 1 Center, Old Sacramento Waterfront, the California State Capitol, and the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. Whether you're planning a conference, gala, wedding, banquet, government meeting, training seminar, reunion, or celebration, our experienced events team delivers seamless service from start to finish.
With more than 13,000 square feet of flexible event space, the hotel accommodates everything from executive board meetings for 12 to conferences and receptions for up to 1,000 guests. Our signature 16th-floor Sierra Ballroom offers breathtaking 270-degree views of Downtown Sacramento, the Tower Bridge, Capitol, and Sacramento River—creating an unforgettable backdrop for receptions, meetings, and special events. The versatile 8,700-square-foot Grand Ballroom divides into multiple configurations, allowing customized layouts for conventions, trade shows, banquets, and multi-day meetings.
Guests enjoy 359 comfortable guestrooms, on-site catering customized by our culinary team, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout meeting space, modern audiovisual capabilities, Cyprus Grille restaurant and bar, an outdoor pool, fitness center, and convenient on-site parking. Sacramento International Airport is just 15 minutes away, making arrivals easy for attendees traveling from across California and beyond.
Whether you're hosting a board retreat, statewide conference, fundraising gala, holiday party, wedding weekend, or milestone celebration, Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena combines an unbeatable downtown location with flexible event space, exceptional hospitality, and memorable views to create an experience your guests will remember long after the event ends.
Event Pricing
Meeting Room Rental
10 - 1,000 people
$250 - $5,000
per event
Full Day Meeting Package
10 - 1,000 people
$100 per person
Holiday Party Packages
10 - 500 people
$46 - $53
per person
Baby Shower Packages
20 - 600 people
$30 - $50
per person
Celebration of Life Receptions
10 - 1,000 people
$34 - $50
per person
Outside Catering Events
30 - 650 people
$30 - $60
per person
Graduation Packages
10 - 350 people
$34 - $52
per person
Reunion Packages
20 - 650 people
$34 - $52
per person
Corporate Reception Packages
10 - 1,000 people
$38 - $75
per person
Awards & Banquets
10 - 650 people
$40 - $110
per person
Birthday Celebration Packages
50 - 650 people
$50 - $60
per person
Prom & School Banquets
30 - 650 people
$50 - $110
per person
Afternoon Meeting Package
10 - 1,000 people
$80 per person
Morning Meeting Package
10 - 1,000 people
$80 per person
Ruby Wedding Package
50 - 300 people
$90 per person
Emerald Wedding Package
50 - 550 people
$105 per person
Diamond Wedding Pacakge
50 - 550 people
$120 per person
Complete Meeting Pacakge
30 - 1,000 people
$160 per person
People Often Ask
Yes. On-site parking is available in our attached parking garage. Discounted event parking options are available for many groups and catered events. Your Event Manager will review the best parking option based on your event size and schedule.
We host everything from corporate meetings, conferences, holiday parties, and training seminars to weddings, galas, reunions, baby showers, graduations, birthdays, and celebration of life gatherings.
Our flexible event spaces accommodate groups from 10 to 1,000 guests with multiple room configurations for meetings, receptions, banquets, and conferences.
Yes. Our culinary team offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, receptions, plated meals, buffets, hors d'oeuvres, beverage service, and custom menus for virtually any event.
Yes. Approved outside caterers are welcome for select cultural and specialty events. Our team will coordinate hotel services to ensure a seamless experience.
Absolutely. Discounted guest room blocks are available for weddings, conferences, reunions, sporting events, and social gatherings, making it easy for attendees to stay just steps from your event.
Most events include tables, chairs, floor-length linens, china, glassware, flatware, setup, teardown, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Additional audiovisual equipment, staging, and specialty enhancements are also available.
We're within walking distance of Golden 1 Center, DOCO, Old Sacramento Waterfront, the California State Capitol, SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, shopping, dining, museums, and Sacramento's entertainment district.
Of course! We encourage every planner to schedule a personalized site visit to explore our event spaces, guestrooms, catering options, and downtown location.
Contact our Sales & Catering team through Eventective or submit an inquiry online. We'll confirm availability, prepare a customized proposal, and guide you through every step of the planning process.
Event Spaces
Recommendations
Sweet Sixteen
— An Eventective User
from Sacramento California
Most of the time parties are expected to be at cray locations in places you didn't even know existed but when it came down to making my daughters sweet sixteen happen I didn't have to look any further than a local hotel. Of coarse I mean a local Holiday Inn I rented a fair sized room, a little bigger than a conference room but not a ballroom and everything worked out perfectly. When planning the Employees and management showed me nothing short of complete respect and kindness and they held that respect and kindness all the way through till the end of the party. You can choose to rent the room by the hour or you can pay a flat rental rate,( I chose the latter since I don't like telling people to leave) and let you decorate the room to your liking you can choose several other services that you have to pay for like cleanup, and service. The party turned out wonderful the service was very quick and responsive all the guests were shown the most respect and kindness and the whole thing didn't put a dent in my wallet and at the end of the day I don't think my little girl could have been happier.
Additional Info
Neighborhood
Venue Types
Amenities
- ADA/ACA Accessible
- Full Bar/Lounge
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- On-Site Catering Service
- Outdoor Function Area
- Outdoor Pool
- Outside Catering Allowed
- Waterview
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
- Max Number of People for an Event: 650
- Number of Event/Function Spaces: 13
- Special Features: Park once and explore Sacramento on foot—steps from DOCO, Golden 1 Center, Old Sacramento, the Capitol, dining, shopping, and entertainment.
- Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 13,268
- Year Renovated: 2017