About Lions Gate Hotel in
Sacramento, California

In the Beginning...

In the early 1930's the Army at Rockwell Field, North Island in San Diego needed to relocate their aviation general supply and repair operation. Rancho del Paso was selected for the new site. By November 1938, the Depot was shipping supplies from its new facilities. The following year the base name was changed from Sacramento Air Depot to McClellan Field, honoring Major Hezekiah McClellan who died in an airplane crash.

With the outbreak of World War II, and the need for increased military posture, McClellan, the only depot on the west coast, surged up and bore the brunt of air logistics to the Pacific. Between this war and the Korean War, the US Air Force was established; McClellan's activity increased as new units were activated. By June 1950, when the Korean War broke out, McClellan's repair processing time improved considerably due to technological advances and teletype links between Far East Air Force and Sacramento Air Material Area.

In 1952, decentralization of Air Material Command occurred and many additional duties were picked up. In addition to aircraft management, they also managed aircraft auxiliary fuel tanks, electrical generator sets, and print and reproduction equipment. As the Korean War drew to a close, the Air Force cancelled McClellan's B-29 projects and took on more fighters and interceptors. Additional projects and ideas sparked after the Sputnik launch in 1957 - the depot expanded its expertise from exclusive aircraft support to include management of satellite systems.

Since the beginning of McClellan's history, technology has been in the forefront of maintaining and repairing high tech systems. Through the depot modernization efforts of the 1960's and early 1970's into the space age of the 1980's, McClellan took on greater technological management missions such as the F-22, advanced composites, fiber optics, and very high-speed integrated circuits. In the 1990's, McClellan played an integral part in the Gulf War, making history with remarkable accomplishments.

Home of Lions Gate -
A Unique Sacramento Hotel Destination

The McClellan Park Story

McClellan Park, LLC was chosen by Sacramento County to redevelop McClellan Air Force Base because of its solid background in commercial real estate development, its dedication to producing only the highest quality product, its responsiveness to the market and its vision for the future.

Comprised of three entities, McClellan Park, LLC combines the hands-on experience, industry savvy and financial strength necessary to successfully plan and develop more than 16 million square feet of space. Morgan Stanley Real Estate Funds is one of the largest and most successful real estate investors in the world and provides the organization's unparalleled financial depth.

The local management team for the master planned community of Stanford Ranch, which integrated residential, high-tech manufacturing, distribution centers and retail uses into one of the most viable communities in California, is guiding the master planned vision for McClellan Park through the entitlement process. Industrial Realty Group, one of the nation's largest firms specializing in the reuse of industrial properties, is handling the marketing of space and lease negotiations and the creation of a synergistic tenant mix for the corporate park.

Headquartered at McClellan Park, these dependable companies are transforming the base into California's Unique Corporate Community.

Today and Tomorrow

The result of a daring business plan, the Lions Gate Hotel began as an amenity to the tenants of McClellan Business Park and has risen in stature as a warm and unique hotel. On a 3,000 acre campus, our meeting, conference and banquet facilities offer 30,000 square feet if multi-purpose function space.

Set on a tree-lined lane of historic buildings of distinguished character, the Lions Gate Hotel is noted for attentive and friendly charm, traditional hospitality and excellent food and beverage service. Whether planning a business conference, family reunion, or a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, the Club House, Garden Pavilion and Chapel offer choices sure to please the most discriminating tastes.

Blending over 70 years of military service and history with today’s fast-paced business climate, the Lions Gate Hotel philosophy embraces the creative re-use of the former Air Force Base facilities. The vision of tomorrow, aligned with the past has resulted in a completely unique experience for all guests.

Our vision at Lions Gate Hotel continues to be to provide guests with more than expected, with attention to detail, ensuring your ultimate satisfaction and creating wonderful memories.