The Exchange – Curio Collection by Hilton is a luxury boutique hotel created through the adaptive reuse of the historic California Fruit Exchange Building, located at 1030 8th Street in downtown Sacramento. Originally constructed in 1914, the Beaux-Arts-style structure was transformed into a 100-room hospitality destination that preserves its architectural integrity while offering contemporary accommodations and amenities. The project incorporates upscale guest rooms, a rooftop lounge, ground-floor retail, and event spaces—all integrated within a meticulously restored historic envelope. The Exchange enhances Sacramento’s hospitality offerings while reinforcing the city’s cultural and architectural legacy. Its design reflects a sensitive balance between historical preservation and modern luxury.
Completed in 2021, the project has been recognized with multiple honors, including the 2022 California Preservation Foundation Design Award for Historic Rehabilitation and Sacramento Business Journal’s “Best New Developments” recognition. These accolades affirm the project’s success in heritage conservation, urban revitalization, and sustainable development. As a key contributor to the city’s downtown resurgence, The Exchange supports both tourism and the local economy. It reactivates a long-vacant site with renewed purpose, offering visitors a unique opportunity to connect with Sacramento’s past while experiencing modern hospitality. The hotel now stands as a model for responsible redevelopment in historically sensitive urban cores.
History Reinvented—Boutique Luxury at the Heart of Sacramento’s Heritage
The vision behind The Exchange was to revitalize a dormant historic landmark and convert it into a premier hospitality asset that celebrates local identity while advancing downtown Sacramento’s economic development goals. The project aligns with broader urban renewal strategies by repurposing underused heritage assets into productive spaces that serve both visitors and residents. By honoring the city’s architectural lineage and agricultural roots, the hotel reinforces cultural pride and supports a thriving urban core. The project also broadens the city’s hotel inventory with a design-driven, boutique offering that appeals to tourists, business travelers, and locals. In doing so, it contributes to a more vibrant, walkable, and economically resilient downtown.
- 100 luxury guest rooms with curated interiors and art deco-inspired finishes
- Rooftop bar and lounge offering panoramic views of the Sacramento skyline
- Ground-level café and boutique retail space
- Adaptive reuse of historic façade and original structural details
- Flexible event spaces equipped with modern audiovisual infrastructure
Located in downtown Sacramento, The Exchange sits at the crossroads of major civic, cultural, and entertainment nodes—including the Golden 1 Center, the State Capitol, and DOCO (Downtown Commons). The site’s proximity to transportation, dining, and public events enhances its accessibility and year-round activation. The original building’s Beaux-Arts architecture adds richness to the surrounding streetscape and urban fabric. During design and construction, the team collaborated with local preservation agencies to ensure fidelity in the restoration of exterior and interior details. Modern interventions were designed to be seamless and complementary, reinforcing the building’s historical character.
- 2018 – Historic evaluation, entitlement approvals, and design development
- 2019–2020 – Construction, façade stabilization, and interior redevelopment
- 2021 – Completion, grand opening, and operational launch
The Exchange integrates a sustainability-forward approach by retaining and repurposing an existing structure, thereby reducing demolition waste and embodied carbon loss. Energy-efficient HVAC systems, low-flow plumbing, and sustainable interior materials support operational performance and guest comfort. Innovative structural reinforcement techniques allowed for the preservation of historic materials while upgrading to modern code standards. The project aligns with smart growth principles by maximizing downtown land use and supporting walkable, transit-connected development. These elements demonstrate that preservation and sustainability are not only compatible but mutually reinforcing.
The Exchange has contributed significantly to the revitalization of downtown Sacramento by attracting high-value visitors, supporting nearby businesses, and promoting cultural tourism. It brings new life to a prominent historical asset while offering community-oriented spaces for events and social gatherings. The hotel serves as both a hospitality anchor and a storytelling platform for Sacramento’s agricultural and architectural history. As a flagship adaptive reuse project, it sets a precedent for preserving heritage structures while fostering economic growth. Its success has encouraged further investment in downtown redevelopment and historic preservation initiatives.
Project Awards:
- 2022 California Preservation Foundation Design Award – Historic Rehabilitation
Recognized for excellence in adaptive reuse, architectural preservation, and sensitive modernization of a landmark historic structure. - Sacramento Business Journal – “Best New Developments”
Awarded for outstanding contribution to downtown revitalization, economic impact, and high-quality urban development.
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