Hotel Diamond Chico

Year Built - 1903 Year Remodeled - 2013
Additional Property Description -
Heralded as the jewel of Chico California/ The Hotel
Diamond is changing the face of downtown and setting
the standard for Californias finest accommodations in
this charming college community. The copper topped
cupola calls out from atop the grand building and can
be seen from many vantage points around town. Embracing
history doesnt have to mean sacrificing luxury. The
Hotel Diamond has been completely reconstructed from
the ground up. Every contemporary convenience upscale
travelers demand has been installed in the hotels 43
rooms and suites. Fine craftsmanship has been a pivotal
driving force in the hotels reconstruction. Original
style crown moldings/ fine walnut cabinetry/ custom
made and designed especially for the hotel artisan
furniture combine to create a warm/ rich and inviting
environment. Just steps from Chico State University/
Chico/ the hotel is superbly accessible. Guests can
enjoy gourmet comfort food in the hotels locally owned
and operated Johnnies Restaurant and Lounge. Shopping/
dining/ jogging trails and the acclaimed Bidwell Park
are within easy strolling distance. Relax in the lap of
luxury at The Hotel Diamond in Chico California. The
Hotel Diamond opened for business on September 3/ 1904/
as the only strictly first-class house in Chico/ and
the superior of any North of Sacramento. Built by James
Franklin Morehead/ the three-story hotel offered 56
rooms and a commodious dining room accommodating 200
guests at one time. The 1904 Chico-Record newspaper
describes in great detail/ the lay-out/ deluxe
furnishings/ and state-of-the art mechanical systems.
The hotel had both gas and electric light fixtures/
steam heat/ and private baths with hot and cold water.
The hallways were wainscoted in lincrusta and each room
laid with velvet carpet of high grade. T