Situated with convenient access to Highway 99, the Oxford Suites Chico is a solid home base for exploring one of Northern California’s most interesting small cities. The hotel participates in the AHLA Safe Stay program and holds Clean + Safe Certification from the CHLA, which matters if you’re staying put for a few days during your travels. The 184 non-smoking suites are straightforward and comfortable—nothing fancy, but reliable.

Small to medium-size dogs are welcome here, and the pet-friendly rooms are located on the lower floors, which is helpful if you need quick access to outdoor areas. You won’t have any trouble getting your dog in and out for bathroom breaks or short walks. The location itself gives you easy access to downtown Chico, where you can walk to shops, restaurants, and bakeries along the historic streets. If your dog enjoys open space, Bidwell Park—the third-largest municipal park in the nation—is nearby and offers plenty of trails and grassy areas to explore. It’s genuinely impressive once you start walking through it.

Chico has enough going on to keep you busy beyond just the outdoors. Sierra Nevada Brewing Company is here if you want to grab a beer while someone stays with your dog at the hotel. The historic Bidwell Mansion is worth a visit if you’re interested in 19th-century California history. There’s also the quirky National Yo-Yo Museum downtown, which is the kind of unexpected stop that makes a road trip memorable.

The downtown core is walkable and dog-friendly, so you can leave the hotel and explore on foot without needing to drive everywhere. The Oxford Suites doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it does what it’s supposed to do—provide a comfortable place to sleep while you spend your days getting to know Chico. Just confirm pet policies when you book, since individual rooms may have different arrangements.