Hotels Davis

I stayed at the Palm Court during a 3-day UC Davis new student orientation session, and found the peace and quiet away from the campus hubbub refreshing. This hotel was clean, updated, with most of the amenities you'd expect in a brend-new cookie-cutter type chain hotel - but with the random charm of an older property. My suite was roomy, comfortable, with a very nice updated bath-shower and separate bedroom and living rooms with individual flat panel tvs and reliable wireless high speed internet throughout. The only thing lacking was a microwave and a stocked minibar, but the refrigerator was useful and there was a wet bar sink/counter in the living area. The sofabed/couch was what you'd expect, not too comfy for sitting, and i didn't test the sleeping comfort. Overall, a quiet, comfortable, clean, and charming downtown hotel, in a safe neighborhood, within walking distance of lots of restaurants and galleries, etc. It's possble to walk to the UC Davis campus, but I wouldn't recommend it except during mild weather (as I found out the hard way). 12-15 minute driving time to central campus, easy I-80 and Amtrak access. I didn't try the bar or restaurant on the property, but they looked inviting. Underground free parking is a big plus. I would stay here again.