Hotel Diamond

Hotels
9.5 (428 reviews)
220 West 4th Street , Chico , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Excellent food
Cons:
Overpriced
Noisy rooms
Some service issues

Categories

Cleanliness
9.35
Rooms were clean as mentioned in positive reviews, but issues with heat were noted.
Service
9.82
Staff was friendly and attentive, as noted in several reviews.
Location
10
Multiple reviews praised the excellent downtown location.
Room Quality
8.86
Mixed feelings; clean but some noise and discomfort in heating.
Amenities
9.31
The breakfast included was noted positively.
Value for Money
8.84
Guests felt it was overpriced for the experience provided.
Food and Beverage
9.8
Food quality was highlighted as excellent in many reviews.
Overall Experience
10
Overall positive experiences highlighted by multiple reviewers.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:00

Property Description

Historic Charm with Modern Amenities

Located just a short walk from Chico State University, the Diamond Hotel, built in 1904, seamlessly blends historic charm with modern amenities. Each guest room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, satellite channels, and an iPod docking station. Additionally, guests can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, tea/coffee making facilities, and a fridge in every room.

On-Site Dining and Entertainment

Indulge in a culinary delight at Johnnie’s Restaurant, located within the hotel, offering a diverse menu of American favorites such as tri-tip, chicken piccata, and chicken Marsala. Unwind at the on-site bar with a wide selection of beers and cocktails to choose from.

Convenient Location

Explore nearby attractions like the Sierra Nevada Brewery just 2 miles away or take a leisurely stroll to Bidwell Park, only a 10-minute walk from the hotel.

Come experience the perfect blend of history and comfort at the Diamond Hotel. Book your stay now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Please note: The property offers breakfast vouchers/credits per guest. Contact the property for more details.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CIC

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 428 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.35
Service: 9.82
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.86
Amenities: 9.31
Value for Money: 8.84
Food and Beverage: 9.8
Overall Experience: 10
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Randy couple us
10
2026-09-06 via Nuitee
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Tyler extended_group us
9
Pros:

Awesome staff and location

Cons:

Water pressure a little low

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Jennifer extended_group us
9
Would recommend this hotel.
Pros:

Beautiful hotel. Very clean and well maintained. Very friendly and helpful reception at check-in. Comfortable room and beds/linens.
Nice restaurant with good service.

Cons:

Staff in the morning were involved with each other and never acknowledged us until we stood in front of them several minutes.
Would love to have had fresh coffee at 7:00; had to go to coffee shop nearby.

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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janetgU2672ZJ Family San Clemente, California
10
As always I absolutely recommend staying at Hotel Diamond.
Pros:

Absolutely love to stay at Hotel Diamond. As always my experience was amazing. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. And the rooms are beautiful. If you’re going to Chico definitely need to stay at Hotel Diamond.

2026-08-19 via Tripadvisor
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Dean extended_group us
8
Enjoyed Chico. Nice town.
Pros:

Location was great. Love old hotels.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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DayTrip676901 Family
10
A Gem of a Hotel!
Pros:

My husband and I have enjoyed many wonderful stays at the Hotel Diamond! The Hotel Diamond is a gem! The staff is very professional, accommodating, friendly and helpful. The rooms are well-appointed, comfortable and very clean! I love the high-end products that are provided! The soaps and lotions, robes and linens are wonderfully luxurious! The beds are extraordinarily comfortable! The overall feel of the hotel is very welcoming and inviting. The bar is awesome, it has a great ambiance! We enjoy the restaurant as well. We always have a fabulous stay at the Hotel Diamond! We love the location of the Hotel Diamond, it is in the heart of the town, and it is extremely walk-able to restaurants, parks and all that Chico has to offer! The Hotel Diamond stands out as being one of the greatest treasures of the town!

2026-08-07 via Tripadvisor
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Y9670HQdavidm Business
10
Hotel Diamond delivers on what you expect from 1st Class hotel
Pros:

I've travelled on business to Chico for 3 years and Hotel Diamond is a premier class hotel. Well located and consistently excellent service in all areas. Rooms are always clean and food and beverage service are top notch as well as hotel staff. Highly recommend.

2026-08-07 via Tripadvisor
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V1961XFangies Business
10
Hotel Diamond is a Wonderful Choice
Pros:

I’ve stayed at Hotel Diamond more than 10 times, and it’s the only place I stay whenever I’m in Chico. It truly feels like a home away from home.

The hotel has so much charm, the rooms are always comfortable, and the location couldn’t be better. What keeps me coming back, though, is the incredible staff. They are consistently warm, welcoming, and go out of their way to make every stay special.

After so many visits, I can honestly say the quality and service have remained exceptional. It’s rare to find a hotel that’s this consistent.

If you’re looking for the best place to stay in Chico, I can’t recommend Hotel Diamond highly enough. I wouldn’t stay anywhere else.

2026-08-06 via Tripadvisor
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Alisa couple us
10
Comfortable and quaint
Pros:

Location

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
6
690marleens Couples San Francisco, California
4
Thin walls and unhelpful front desk
Pros:

We did not have a great experience. The hotel has charm and the room was nice. However, my husband and I were both unable to sleep for hours due to noise coming through the walls. I initially thought it was a TV upstairs. I tried ringing the front desk. Nobody picked up. I tried twice. Then around midnight, after hours of this noise, I went to the front desk clerk and explained the problem. He tried calling the room above us but nobody answered. I asked for a room change. He said he could not authorize this. He did nothing to actually try to identify the source of the noise (which ended up being the people next door to us talking loudly into the night). A couple of hours later he finally agreed to to allow us to move, but made us pack up all of our things in the middle of the night, which was ridiculous. The manner in which this situation was handled was not good and it ruined our stay.

2026-07-30 via Tripadvisor
B
Brian Paciotti couple us
10
Historical, Clean, Downtown
Pros:

Perfect historical hotel in the heart of Chico. Clean, great staff, and awesome rooms. It is a must stay place if you go to Chico

Cons:

It was perfect -- no complaints

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Steve extended_group au
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Patricia couple us
10
Wonderful place for an exceptional hotel experience!
Pros:

Everything! Hotel diamond is an historic building that has been renovated. I believe it was built in the early 1900s but it has been completely upgraded and renovated in the classic style of that period. It’s very beautiful! They have a lovely restaurant attached and as a hotel guest, you get a very generous “coupon” to eat dinner at the restaurant. The staff are very pleasant and exceptionally helpful. They really want your stay to be special!

Cons:

I liked everything about this hotel!

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Excursion21768080006 Family Oroville, California
6
Better than most but, less than expected
Pros:

Even though there were few guests on Monday July 6, we were assigned room 208 with an ugly view!!! The room was very small, but well appointed. The shower was quite nice, however the bathroom door needs attention, paint and molding chipped, and the tile floor was clean but discolored, like it needs more than just a mopping. The staff was friendly, however, the breakfast was the highlight of our stay---the scramble was very good, and the potatoes were yummy!! Compared to the other two times we stayed at Hotel Diamond, this is below par.

2026-07-10 via Tripadvisor
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Donald family_with_children us
10
Wonderful location to meet, share, and rest.
Pros:

Staff were amazing

Cons:

no issues

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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jenminto Couples San Jose, California
6
Won’t be returning
Pros:

For $200 a night we were very disappointed. Hotel diamond appears very nice on the outside but on the inside it feels like a best western. I don’t think it has been redone since it opened about 20 years ago. The finishes felt cheap, dated and rundown. When we first got to our room, the hot water didn’t work so we had to request to change rooms. For Chico‘s downtown boutique Hotel I expect a lot more. And I won’t return or recommend it to a friend until they spend the time and money making this the unique experience people hope for when booking.
Please note this review is for the hotel only. The restaurant and bar adjacent to hotel diamond is fantastic and we highly recommend!

2026-07-01 via Tripadvisor
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Mary solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple us
10
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Gary couple us
10
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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DANIEL solo_traveller us
7
2026-06-22 via Nuitee