We've stayed at The Darling a few times now as we have family in the area. We tend to gravitate…read moretowards boutique hotels beyond "big box" properties and The Darling definitely fits the bill in that regard. The rooms are always clean, the Elderwood is an ice touch, and the vibe is always fun. During this trip, all was fine when what sounded like the HVAC system above our room started to knock. It's an old historic building so, things happen. The knocking though quickly turned into a roar. We contacted the front desk and this is where the true professionalism of the hotel crew, and particularly Maria, shined through. Maria quickly came upstairs, assessed the situation, triaged with other teams inside the hotel, and identified a solution within 20 minutes. Given the scope of the repair was unclear at the time, she moved us to another room and even upgraded us (even though she didn't have to!) for the inconvenience. Things happen, that's not an issue for us, it's how the team addresses them when they come up. The Darling team rose to the occasion with flying colors so seamlessly in this situation, especially Maria. So for us, just underscores a series of positive experiences at the hotel. This isn't an ultra luxury 5-star hotel, so don't come here expecting that. But it's a great place to stay in Visalia with a premium, boutique vibe, great restaurant, and clean well apportioned rooms. We will be back.

I had a good 1 night stay. Hotel is centrally located with lots of restaurants and a Starbucks in…read morewalking distance. Check in was quick and easy. The room was clean. Room service was good quality, appropriately priced and arrived quickly. The only reason I couldn't give this 5 stars was there was no internal secondary lock on the door which made it feel a little unsafe as a solo traveler and also there were not clear instructions about how to enter the gated parking lot upon checking in. Otherwise I had a good stay and would consider visiting again just to eat at the restaurant.

My stay here was awesome. The front desk was extremely accomodating and friendly. The included…read morebreakfast was awesome! I'm definitely coming back!

we stayed here for a couple days while visiting Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks. It's a…read morelittle difficult finding your location due to the entrance and parking is OK. The staff are friendly and the breakfast food is what you would consider from a Hampton Inn, breakfast buffet experience nothing to write home about but something good enough to get your stuff started on your way to the park. Whirlpool was nothing to brag about nor the pool and the rooms were decent. Would I stay again, maybe but there are many options to consider in that price range in the Area area.

I had been looking to an alternative to the more pricey Marriott family of hotels so booked this…read morehotel. No complaints whatsoever - parking was free, the bed was comfortable and the breakfast was equivalent. Overall, I saved around $60 for my one night stay. I'll definitely book Holiday Inn Express again in the future!!

It's after 10pm and the person above us has been stomping back and forth nonstop for over an hour…read more When you've got an important day ahead and need solid sleep, this kind of noise quickly becomes a nightmare. The shower situation didn't help. The tub spout simultaneously pours out more water than the showerhead, so while you're trying to shower, the tub starts filling up due to a slow/clogged drain. Check-in was quick and friendly, which I appreciated. However, we were given incorrect information about the nearest EV supercharger. There are two chargers in the parking lot, but they're extremely slow. If they're occupied in the evening, expect those cars to sit there overnight because they'll just be left there. Let's call it the overnight special. UPDATE NEXT MORNING: "Lead foot" upstairs kept going well past midnight, then started up again around 6am. We were getting up anyway, but still. Lesson learned: request the top floor if you stay here. On the plus side, the continental breakfast was decent. Standard options (eggs and sausage) plus a few extras like a pancake maker, warm cinnamon rolls, and biscuits and gravy. Also nice choices for folks on the go, oatmeal packets, Chobani yogurts, hard boiled eggs, etc. Also worth noting, the Tesla destination chargers are free, which is a great perk if you can grab one. The fitness room was well equipped with treadmills, an elliptical, rowing machine, weight benches, and dumbbells. There's also a water refill station in there, which is convenient if you have a bottle with you. Would we stay here again? Sure... just on the top floor next time. 3.5 Stars.

First time staying at this hotel. It is clean. Parking was packed due to a convention. Parking was…read more$15 per day. Pet fee was $50 per day. I appreciate the area for dogs to pee on grass. The station offered poop bags too. The amenity is greatly appreciated. The room was clean. I enjoyed sleeping on the mattress. Not too firm. Not too soft. The design is somewhat modern and maybe a thing or two looked outdated. But clean! Unfortunately someone made a mess at the ice machine near the elevator and all the ice got all over the floor. Since there was a convention at the time of my visit, the vibe was pretty lively.

Visited a buddy who was staying here and we were able to walk to a few close bars and a great…read morerestaurant with live music for dinner. The bar inside the lobby here was great too

Last minute stay, we rolled in very late at night and landed the last room available. Very clean…read moreroom and grounds, friendly housekeepers and staff, comfortable bed, cold A/C and fluffy eggs for breakfast-- such a pleasant experience we really couldn't have asked for more in the few hours we were there. Cute town with many cute old bungalows and charm.

Gabriela is such an angel and so kind. I lost my phone somewhere in the hotel when I was having…read morebreakfast. My bf and i were driving for ages the previous day and i was super tired and my head was not working. Gabriela was so helpful, she alerted the front desk and even helped me call my phone. With her help I traced back where I misplaced it. She's so amazing and so kind to do that! I appreciate it so much. I was so frantic since we are so many miles away and going on a trip to Sequoia and without my phone we would definitely be in a lot of trouble. Thank you so much, you are such an amazing wonderful person!!

I found a small cockroach in my bathroom in the middle of the night!!…read more The hotel overall was not the best for me and my friends. We stayed 3 nights here for our hiking trip and the hotel looked nice on the outside. However, there were some things that could be changed 1. The elevator: It was very slow and we had to wait for a while to get to our floor. 2. Smells: There was weird smells coming from the hallways and the elevator. I also smelled weed in the lobby as well which was not pleasant. 3. Roach: YES! I saw a cockroach in my bathroom. It was a tiny one and I managed to kill it and flush it down but beware of them if you stay here. 4. Breakfast: Free breaksfast was nice but alot of my friends stomachs were not happy afterwards! Alot of their food is very mid and not the best quality. 5. Beds: The pillows were like bricks, my friend had a hard time sleeping on them. My other friends also faced stains on the bedsheets, making me question if I also slept on dirty sheets too. 6. Orange water: The lemon water in the lobby was solid. If there was one highlight, it would be that. 7. One water fountain: Finally, there was only ONE water fountain on floor three and not even on the bottom level. There wasnt even water in the free breakfast. I feel like that should be the bare minimum!

We stayed 2 nights over the weekend Pros:…read more -Clean and decent suite room. Loved that they had 2 queen beds & pull out couch suites. Included a microwave, coffee maker, fridge, 2 TV, centralized AC. Beds were comfy. -Sequoia shuttle service right across the street at the convention center -Weekend staff was welcoming and nice (didn't get the guys name at the front desk in the evenings but he was awesome) -Complimentary early breakfast buffet 5-930am -Free garage parking Cons: -Only 1 very slow elevator for 4 floors -Weird smell in the hallways upstairs but not in the room luckily -car reving their engines at night in the parking garage for no reason?? lol -when we checked in they didn't give us breakfast tickets so we weren't aware we were supposed to have one but we were told it was free and where it was located. On Sunday they didn't ask for tickets but on Monday they did and we were confused. I only had key cards to show and the lady was nice/understanding and let us eat anyway

Let me start by saying the service was amazing. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming…read morethroughout our stay. The complimentary breakfast each morning was decent, and I loved that they offered freshly baked cookies at the front desk. The only downside was that the property, or at least the room I stayed in, could use some updating. On the plus side, the location is very convenient, with several restaurants nearby, as well as a gas station and coffee shop right next door. Overall, the excellent service and convenient location made for a pleasant stay despite all the other inconveniences. Plenty of parking and at no extra charge.

Alex Miranda is a exemplary employee of the Marriott Chain…read more I'm a 100% Disabled Vietnam era Veteran and he went out of his way to make me as comfortable as possible. I'm Gold Elite and he also got us in for early check in. I look forward to my next visit, but Alex probably gone to running Marriott.

3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars…read more I was in town for a Filipino debut party. Best Western Town & Country Lodge was the nearest location to the event, safe neighborhood, and that was rated more than a 2-Star. For a 3-Star hotel, they meet the standard amenities. They even have an outdoor pool and hot tub. The hot tub was out of service at the time of my visit. PROS -Self parking on the premises with cameras. -Near my event with restaurants nearby. -Reasonable price. -Free breakfast. CONS -Noise at night from the busy road. -Walls are paper thin. -I smelled Coffee at 6 AM! Why? -No blackout curtains. -Loud AC unit made random clicking sound. Overall, my stay was fine for one night. If I was to stay more than one night, I would ask for the a room in the back of the premises because I was woken up a couple of times by sirens and loud noise. I'm also a light sleeper. My room was on the second floor near the front desk. Although the room is dated, I can tell it was recently painted and upgraded with new furnishings. Well maintained and clean. The room is spacious and had all the basic amenities, plus a microwave! Complimentary breakfast 6-9 AM daily with a good variety. Coffee, tea, juice, waffle maker, toaster with bread, bagel and muffin, cereals and hot items like scrambled eggs, sausages and biscuits and gravy. I didn't have much interaction with the staff but they seem friendly.

Great place to stay after a long day on the road. Amenities include a clean pool/hot tub, small…read moregym, laundry room and free breakfast. The rooms were clean and the bed was comfortable. My one critique is I was traveling with a baby so I wasn't looking at the time. I made sure she had enough food during breakfast but at 9AM sharp the doors to the cafeteria were locked and shut so I lost track of time and therefore lost the ability to get myself a plate. A 5 minute warning would of been great but otherwise a great place to stay.

I have been here several times for events, but never had the pleasure to actually stay in one of…read moretheir rooms. Decided to have a staycation for New Years Eve this year and stay locally. This place was the cheapest and the highest rated. Checking in was a breeze and I was able to do it the night before all online. I got there walked up and they handed me the keys, probably one of the quickest check-ins I've had ever in and in my room within 5 minutes. I got a King Room no smoking. The place was very clean, decent sized and the bed was super comfortable. I expected to have a horrible night's sleep considering that is my usual experience at hotels, but was pleasantly surprised to enjoy my night. Honestly no complaints.

Sequoia Shuttle stops right in the front of the hotel so you can just take the shuttle to Sequoia…read moreNational Park without having to drive there yourself. The shuttle fee includes the entrance fee for the park which I think it's a great deal. The hotel is kind of outdated. The housekeeping staff do not come to make up your room. You have to request for it 24 hours in advance. With over $100 per night, I think they should at least provide free coffee even though they do not include free breakfast. The AC is working well. Hot water in the shower too. The small hotel right next door has free EV charging but not Wyndham. It would be a nice thing to add to their property.

Stayed here for a night and it was not too bad. It is newer so that is nice. Kind of annoying to…read morepay for parking when this isn't even close to downtown at all. Definitely all the way west near Plaza. No breakfast included either. Staff were fine and room was decent.

I have stayed here at least 10 times and I have never had any issues. Sometimes you can hear the…read morefreeway noise but it isn't super loud. I like that it is a commuter hotel so there is not a lot of kids running around and being loud. Front desk staff is nice. The bar/restaurant is ok. They tend to be out of stuff a lot and it's overpriced but it's decent. The location is convenient with some chain restaurants and gas station across the street.