"Nicely restored building. Great parking.
Rooms are small, but very nice. Everything is new and crisp. Great bed, sheets and towels.
ADA folks should
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Within a 5-minute walk of this Visalia hotel, you'll find Visalia Convention Center and Visalia Fox Theatre. Visalia City Hall and Imagine U Children's Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
Dining, fitness center
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Enjoy the gym and perks like free WiFi. Self parking, a terrace, and a garden are also offered.
The Darling Hotel ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews
Review Summary
3.0
out of 5
3.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness3.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition3.5 out of 5.0
Guest reviews for The Darling Hotel
Couples (1)Family (1)
2 out of 5
The hotel is cute, good remodel of a historic building, darling until it isn't ... arrived after a long drive only looking for a clean, quiet place to sleep and recover (pretty low bar). Upon arrival the bed has ripped sheets, suspicious white stains on a blue velvet pillow, red lipstick like stains on the pillows, ripped towels. I asked to be moved room and the staff kindly did and I appreciated. Then the next con arrived, I was moved to a room in the first floor by their lobby facing the street. It was SO loud, with cars racing, loud trucks and machines, got woken up throughout the night, woke up exhausted. In addition, if you are trying to be COVID safe, this is not the place for you. If you are placed in the first floor you have no option but to go through the desk of the "host" which manages the entrance to their upstairs restaurant and refuses to wear a mask properly, keeping it on his chin and not covering either mouth or nose plus restaurant guests waiting to be let upstairs wait in the lobby which is steps from the door to the rooms aren't required to wear a mask. The front desk said that they are trying to find a solution for the loudness of the street facing rooms and that issues with the dirty/broken linens has to do with the hotel utilizing an outside vendor but still there should be some level of quality assurance on their end... and not sell rooms on that floor until they fix the issue. Gave it 2 stars for the cuteness/style of the building but not stay again.
Posted by DIANA, from Elkhart on Jan 16, 2022
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Comment from Hotel Management
Jan 17, 2022
by Claire Caviglia, Hotel Manager
Dear Diana,
Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay. We are so sorry to hear that your stay did not live up to our Darling standards. Your feedback has been communicated to our housekeeping and restaurant teams as well as upper management. As an older renovated building, we do have single pane windows that were kept to preserve the property's integrity. Management and ownership are working on a solution best fit for our property.
We hope we get the opportunity to provide the elevated service we are known for during your next stay.
Please do not hesitate to contact our hotel and ask to speak to me personally if you would like to speak further about your stay.
4 out of 5
Nicely restored building. Great parking.
Rooms are small, but very nice. Everything is new and crisp. Great bed, sheets and towels.
ADA folks should consider another hotel.
Light bulbs in room lamps are horrible, that very bright blue hue is not nice.
Overall a very good pick in hotels. Suggest king size room.
Road noise is higher than it should be, especially on a Saturday night. Noise quieting measures are needed to get to the highest ratings they deserve.
Restaurant food and service excellent. Outdoor seating on roof deck, very nice. Good views. They probably need more umbrealls, but the hotel is only 4 months in operation. I sincerely think they will improve every day. Not far to go to get it absolutely right.
Posted by Tom, from Carmel Ca on Sep 13, 2020
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Comment from Hotel Management
Sep 19, 2020
by Guest Services
Dear Tom,
Thank you for your constructive review! As a new hotel, we are working hard every day to improve our guest experience. Your feedback is very much appreciated, and we look forward to giving you a five star experience next time!
The Darling Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Darling Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and a front-desk safe. For a fee, parking is available. This 3-star Visalia hotel is smoke free.
32 guestrooms or units
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Front desk (24 hours)
Front-desk safe
Terrace
Garden
Elevator
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Dining venue
Family Friendly Amenities
Family property
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Free WiFi
Soundproofed rooms
Internet
Available in some public areas:
Free WiFi
Parking
Self parking (surcharge)
Transport
Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge
Room Amenities
The Darling Hotel offers 32 accommodations with safes and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
LED television
Satellite channels
Electric kettle
Luxury bedding
Shower
Rainfall showerhead
Cribs (surcharge)
Housekeeping (daily)
Local calls (free)
Hair dryer
Safe
Designer toiletries
Telephone
Iron and ironing board available
Sound-insulated rooms
Climate control (air conditioning)
Ensuite bathroom
Unique furnishings
Unique decor
Free tea bags/instant coffee
Wardrobe or closet
Toothbrush and toothpaste available
Food & Drink
For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
The Elderwood Restaurant - Onsite restaurant. Reservations are required.
The Elderwood Bar - Onsite rooftop bar. Open daily.
Nearby Activities
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Handrails in stairways
Wheelchair accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Hotel Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Check-in time ends at anytime
Minimum check-in age is: 18
Special check-in instructions:
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Check-out
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per stay.
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per stay.
Pet Policy
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Policies
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; masks are required in public areas. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
Masks are compulsory at the property
Temperature checks are not available to guests
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Contactless check-out is available
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Staff wears personal protective equipment
Protective clothing is not available to guests
Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Staffed front desk
Social distancing measures are in place
Contactless check-in is available
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Smoke detector
Debit cards
No gap period between guest stays
Fees
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15–22 for adults, and USD 15–22 for children
Uncovered self parking fee: USD 12.00 per night (in/out privileges)
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per stay
Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per stay
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Darling Hotel is 6.5 mi (8-min drive) away from the Visalia, CA (VIS-Visalia Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Airport shuttle services are not available at The Darling Hotel.
Free breakfast isn't offered at The Darling Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 15 and 22 for adults, USD 15 and 22 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
No, there is no casino at this hotel.
Check-in is from 3:00 PM - anytime.
Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 12.00 per night.
The Darling Hotel features an outdoor pool.
Yes, there is a restaurant on site.
There are no spa services available at this hotel.
*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
