The economy is what it is and the hotel industry is affected. I hope the Citizen does well. Joie de Vivre's good reputation will help them, and also the Citizen's uniqueness factor. There's nothing else like it in Sacramento.
That said, the Citizen would probably do even better if it was a few blocks further east, at 15th or 16th and J instead of 10th. The Citizen location does feel a little isolated from "the action" and the walk up J Street past the Convention Center isn't especially scenic or interesting. I picture taxicabs sitting in front of the Citizen, ready to spirit visitors away.
When Citizen was conceived a lot more development was anticipated in the immediate area. Thankfully the Elks Building and McCormick and Schmick's are kattycorner from the Citizen. Those two have good synergy and will help each other.
If the old Senator Hotel at 11th and L hadn't already been converted to offices I think JDV might have put their boutique hotel there. Restoring an old hotel to contemporary standards probably would have cost a lot less than converting an office building did.
I hardly ever eat at "nice" restaurants but I intend to try the Grange soon. That will give me an excuse to see the hotel and be my way of saying "Thank you" to Joie de Vivre for bringing the Citizen to Sacramento.
Last edited by Phillip; Dec 12, 2008 at 12:57 AM.
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