Hotel Diamond is a cute hotel with a boutique feel located in the heart of town, close to campus, with excellent walkability to shoppes and a great steak restaurant. It is a great updated classic historic hotel. Guests report excellent service and very friendly bar and hotel staff. The onsite restaurant and grill area receive recommendations, with a delightful breakfast that was more than expected, though it lacked vegan options. The establishment offers exceptional quality time and design elements.
However, experiences with the rooms can vary significantly. Some guests received complimentary upgrades to nicer rooms when their original room was unavailable. Others found their room to be the smallest they had experienced at the hotel, with furniture described as janky, majorly knicked up, and in poor repair, including issues with cabinet doors and knobs. Pillows were sometimes too thick for comfort. The hotel charges for early or late checkout and for massages at prices described as insane for the area, akin to a big city, which some feel is not welcoming for Chico. The bar, operated by separate owners, is considered very pricy for Chico, with cocktails costing fifteen dollars each, though the hotel sometimes provides vouchers.
A little on the expensive side for a room with minimal amenities but its a classic unique place to stay in the heart of downtown. If you plan on spending time downtown it's a great spot to stay. We enjoyed staying here.
September 2025
We always choose the Diamond Hotel when we visit Chico. The quality of the rooms and service is superior, and the downtown location is perfect!
September 2025
Perfect spot to stop on our road trip! A cute hotel right in the heart of Chico. Lots of cool shops and restaurants in walking distance. Also there was a night market on the Thursday we were there with lots of cool vendors.
