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University Inn Chico

2.0 star property

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Premium Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, desk, laptop workspace
Premium Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Private kitchenette | Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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630 Main St, Chico, CA, 95928
  • California State University-Chico
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Chico, CA (CIC-Chico Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

University Inn Chico

Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to California State University-Chico
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a 24-hour front desk and a computer station. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance and a TV in a common area are on-site. Housekeeping is not available.
University Inn Chico offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Premium cable televisions are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Chico hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply).

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at University Inn Chico. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from California State University-Chico. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a computer
  • Just a 1-minute drive from California State University-Chico and 14 minutes from Sacramento River
As a guest of University Inn Chico, you'll find an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly University Inn Chico also features tour/ticket assistance, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a front desk safe. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Chico hotel.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

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Vagabond Inn Hotel Chico
University Inn Chico
University Inn
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University Inn Chico Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 180 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 384 out of 1006 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tajeeik

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Graduation weekend

The hotel was very busy due to it being graduation weekend, but the staff was friendly and helpful. Our room was clean and my family felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms was supper dirty, it looked like they had not sweep the place and the blankets were stained. They should have sign for people not to make noise at 2 am. Woke everyone up
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Darren

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel needs an upgrade

Over half of the lights and plugs were not working. Room a strong smell of pine cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Cynthia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not so sweet, suite!!

Wow! I realize when going to a "college town" during graduation you can expect higher prices and overworked staff. But, when you call a room a "suite" I feel like there's a certain level of expectation that is inferred. Yet, I guess I have pretty high standards. The full size refrigerator in the separate kitchen looked like something they found in the alley behind a frat house. No coffee maker, no clock, no cups, (even in the restroom) no carpet! The floor that was so filthy we had to wash our feet before getting into bed or putting our shoes on. Everything in the room was dated and could use a coat of paint. I'll close with the one positive thing we found; the mattress was comfortable! P.S. The pillows were from 1980.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mychael

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay in Chico !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Shelly, Laguna Niguel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ermelinda

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ermelinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charrissa lloyd

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the university inn was horrible! Everything from dirty rooms, broken ice machines, missing iron, to them taking my whole deposit. They took 100$ because they said my sheets were dirty. ( i guess they haven't heard of a washing machine). I tryed to call and talk to the boss, i was told to call back in 30 min. When i called back they ignored my calls. Untill i called from different number. And still haven't talked to the boss. They dont offer any kind of housekeeping during your stay! Probably the wrost hotel i have ever stayed at...
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ermelinda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

No place like Home (or the University Inn)

Always feels like at home st at the University Inn. Good improvements have been made over the over the last several months management /owners are making sure their customers are comfortable every night, conveniently located close to everything in Chico, reasonably priced
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

JohnPaul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nightmare

Disgusting old ruin. Cold water in shower. Dirty floors, water leaking on floor from fridge. No coffee , not enough parking and noisy as hell in night! All for 130 bucks! DUMP at best
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAWRENCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Polite and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yusuf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good condition.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff were very friendly. The room was very clean. The bed was comfortable. Great price..will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ermelinda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elinda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good spot, right downtown
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elinda

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ermelindan

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025