The Darling Hotel

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The Darling Hotel

Hotel · Visalia

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210 N Court St, Visalia, CA 93291

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Art Deco hotel in former courthouse with posh rooftop bar  

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210 N Court St, Visalia, CA 93291 Get directions

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210 N Court St, Visalia, CA 93291 Get directions

+1 559 713 2113
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"A single-residence guesthouse located just off the city's main pedestrian shopping street, curated by a creative design studio and furnished with classic Danish pieces—such as an Arne Jacobsen Egg chair, a Septima pendant lamp by Poul Henningsen, and a Finn Juhl desk—offering a fully shoppable interior so guests can take the design aesthetic home with them. The property is an ultra-central, design-forward option for travelers who appreciate iconic Scandinavian furnishings." - Lyndsey Matthews

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"While on-site dining is on hold for now, The Darling has pulled out all the stops with its takeout offerings. Choose from a list of hot and cold to-go cocktails, date night packages (complete with wine and table decor), and holiday specials." - Vox Creative

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9annetted

Google
This hotel is an absolute standout! It’s beautifully appointed with a nostalgic charm that’s both tasteful and timeless. Every detail—from the spotless cleanliness to the thoughtful, relevant design—shows how well maintained the property is. The tall ceilings in every room add a sense of space and comfort, while the beds and linens are incredibly cozy—some of the best I’ve experienced. And let’s talk about the shower: the water pressure is outstanding, truly one of those small luxuries that makes a big difference.||||Although it’s comparably priced to the usual chain hotels, the experience here is far more memorable and personal. I honestly can’t wait to return!

ginawcali

Google
I walked into the 1920s! This hotel will give you Gatsby vibes and the feels of a fun destination experience. Our king room was perfect for my husband and I. We were pleasantly surprised to find complimentary water and snacks and a pool with fun inflatables. The bathroom was HUGE with exquisite tile work. You will appreciate all the natural light the vintage windows give. I appreciated the extra fan for us to use and stay comfortable in our corner room. Definitely get the B&B add-on, it won't let you down.

478danw

Google
I have always wanted to stay at the darling hotel, and finally got the chance. I was pleasantly surprised on how very nice the interior was. This building has a lot of history and it was nice to check out everything they had posted on the walls. The room was extra comfortable and very nice. I even got to eat breakfast at the Alderwood on the fourth floor overlooking the city. If you’re looking for a great place to stay with a lot of history, this is the place for you.

R Jackson

Google
Unique former courthouse, transformed into a boutique hotel worth visiting at least once. Rooftop restaurant was very nice, attentive staff, and the bar was in theme of classic Art Deco. Be prepared for traffic sounds. This hotel is on a major street with single pane glass. Free parking across the street. Just climb the stairs or call the desk for elevator access. Overall, bathrooms were clean, towels were amazing, and daily water bottles were wonderful touches. Go for the history, and don't miss out on the pool.

Li On

Google
Beautiful Art Deco Hotel – Great Location for National Parks We had a great stay at this beautifully renovated Art Deco hotel. The location is perfect for visiting Sequoia National Park. The building has real character, and our room was clean, quiet, and tastefully decorated. Amazing bathroom! Do note that you need to check in first before receiving the code for the private parking area at the back of the hotel. You can temporarily park in front of the entrance (located on the first floor) to unload your luggage. Breakfast on the rooftop terrace was a lovely way to start the day, and the on-site restaurant was cozy with friendly service and good food. The bar is beautifull and serves good cocktails. Highly recommended for travelers looking for charm, comfort, and easy access to the national parks.

Daniela T

Google
Just a heads-up, all queen rooms are in the basement, which was a big surprise. I never would’ve paid $550 for two nights if I’d known that. There’s no mention of this anywhere when booking, and the photos even show a bathroom window, which is super misleading. Their website says the queen rooms are on the first floor, but when I was standing in the room, my head was at least two feet below ground level. Honestly, it feels like false advertising. Really disappointed with the experience.

Camilla Magyary

Google
The Darling is a fantastic example of how to restore a historic building-what they've done with this 1935 gem is truly impressive. The attention to detail throughout is outstanding. The in-room amenities, including Bodrun cattle with quality tea and coffee, really make you feel at home. The staff were fantastic-always attentive and helpful. The rooftop restaurant is a must-visit, packed with locals every day and serving incredible food. It really adds to the overall experience. One small area for improvement is the shower. While it looks great, is a bit high, so the water flow and the pressure could be better. However, the private parking is a big plus for those traveling by car. Overall, highly recommend this hotel!

wendivich

Google
Old school charm, great quality appointments!! We stayed after a visit to Sequoia and Yosemite! Rooftop dining was beautiful and food was delicious! Room and bathroom were very comfortable and beautiful! We highly recommend this “Darling” boutique hotel for your stay in Visalia!
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Jason R.

Yelp
The best view in the area My go to spot when I visit my grandparents I love the atmosphere and the drinks here I haven't tried the food yet but it's on my list
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Dan W.

Yelp
I stayed at this hotel and enjoyed breakfast in the morning on the rooftop deck. The food here is great. The service is over the top as they make sure you have everything you need and keep checking on. You The hotel is also great. The rooms here are very nice and well put together. Parking is at the back and there is a gate you can get through so I feel safe parking my car here.
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Reid H.

Yelp
Great hotel. Clean, absolutely fantastic staff, and nice rooms. Ceilings and windows after surprisingly high in rooms, bathrooms are classy, sheets are cold. Both sides of the pillow will be cold. Hotel had a pool thag we believe to have likely used to be a fountain as there is water being shot into it. At first it was inconvenient but then it was pretty fun. floaters and beach balls at pool. Has a private gated in parking area in the back. Used to be an old courthouse, that was tore down and rebuilt. Imagine having your parents custody battle here years ago and coming back and staying in the same room!
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Nausicaä B.

Yelp
There was many delicious rat tails in my bed. I ate them all. Thanks for the snack. the service was horrible tho. Very rude workers. I would recommend room 9, the demons were very nice. But room 8 was horrible. Fun snack tho (loved the rat tails, they were very delicious.) one b-word tried to break into my hotel tho and he was screaming "capitalism!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" So i beat him up. Very bad stay but nice demons.
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Kris L.

Yelp
The Darling is beautifully restored with period appropriate and in some cases original details, such as the original elevator and lighting in the lobby. The bath rooms are lovely with spacious showers and plenty of room, though I wish there was a bit more storage space for toiletries near the sink. The mini fridge and tea pots were very useful for making a light meal or snack and the tea bag style coffee in the room was excellent. Be aware that if your room faces Court street, you will near traffic outside so bring some ear plugs, especially if it is a weekend. I had noise canceling earbuds and didn't hear any noise sleeping with those. We stayed three nights and paid for an upgraded large room on the top floor which faced Court street and it was quite loud on a Saturday night, so our last two nights we asked to move to a quieter room. This second room faced the opposite direction and was very quiet, though not a large as our original room. I didn't get to use the heated pool as it was rainy and cold on the day that I was free to use it, but it looked lovey and clean, with fountains on both sides and the water was very warm. The workout room as also very clean and the staff were attentive, pleasant, knowledgeable about the history of the hotel and the area and very helpful in moving us between rooms. Overall, I would stay here again.
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M W.

Yelp
Great service absolutely delicious food. We r in Visalia and stopped in the Darling hotel roof top.. The biscuit and gravy was delicious. The Hickory Smoked Bacon hash was so so delicious. It is also a large size so sharing is good. A must have to stop in and enjoy breakfast brunch. Our server Jesse was a very professional attentive service very pleasant. We will be back. Such a Jem of a discovery
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Shadi S.

Yelp
I stayed here for one night to support teachers in a neighboring school district and I loved everything about this hotel! It smells good, the vibe is sweet and elegant, and the rooftop restaurant was amazing! There's a cute pool area and the high ceilings and cozy beds made the room really chic and lovely! Plus the little town area it's located in feels like a little slice of Stars Hollow! I'll definitely be back!
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Gina D.

Yelp
I had a reservation for 10:30am me and my party arrived on time and we were seated and forgotten about for 40ish min while others were seated and served drinks. I had to ask a worker if someone was going to take our drink order soon. Then I believe a manager came out and offered us free apps and discount drinks ect. It still took awhile to be served before others. We didn't receive our drinks until an 1jr and 3 min later which was frustrating. Also when the check came they didn't comp the appetizers like they claimed they would. I had to remind them, which was a terrible experience. We usually don't have service so horrible but today was a whole new level. I'm not sure why we were forgotten about and dismissed and mistreated.

Kino S.

Yelp
Long over due review My wife and I got married at The Darling Hotel on 12/12/24. This was the THIRD venue we had gone through after having to cancel one during Covid, and the other just not being the right fit.. so we were DEFINITELY ready to get married. We booked with KYRSTAN MARTIN (director of sales) 9 months prior, which in wedding terms, is not a whole lot of time. We decided to go with the pool area for our ceremony, and booking both sides of the in house restaurant (Elderwood) for our reception. We didn't have any vendors, photographers, dj's, wedding coordinators etc. you get the idea.. we had nothing booked yet! Kyrstan was so reassuring and patient and did what she could to refer us to vendors and lead us on the right path to get everything set up. Kyrstan referred us to our wedding DJ (DJ SAL) from bliss entertainment.. BEST DJ EVER! As the date got closer, she was definitely on it! Making sure we had everything we needed. She brought us in to go through the menu, the placement of chairs and decor styles, photographers and dj's... she nailed EVERYTHING. Even the little things that we forgot! We also booked the "his" and "hers" suites for the wedding. I stayed in room 210(?) and my wife in 430(?). I might have gotten the room numbers wrong but mine had the cool walk in closet that used to be a giant safe (pretty cool!) and my wife had such a beautiful suite that over looked the pool. Most of the family and friends who attended from out of state/town were able to reserve rooms with the room blocks that The Darling were able to provide. I'm not even kidding when I say LITERALLY THE ENTIRE STAFF AT THIS HOTEL.. from the restaurant staff, the front desk, the maintenance engineers, and the housekeepers.. from top to bottom, went ABOVE and BEYOND with the most exceptional service to make sure all of our family and friends felt welcomed and had everything they needed. Even family and friends who were staying at near by hotels were treated so well while they were on the property! Elderwood staff: our guests were RAVING about how good the food was and how the restaurant staff were so accommodating! From the appetizers, the main course, desserts and drinks, everything was 5 STAR RESTAURANT QUALITY AND SERVICE! Bottom line: The Darling Hotel is not a HUGE venue or property, but it was PERFECT for us. We had a very small and intimate wedding (80-100 ppl). Surrounded by the most important people in our lives in attendance. As most people know, weddings are never on time, things don't go according to plan, and it can be chaotic. Our day couldn't have been more perfect and it was all possible because of Kyrstan and the awesome staff at the darling hotel. From setting up flowers, chairs, and the restaurant.. you made our wedding day the most amazing day of our lives! We will continue to visit the darling and it will ALWAYS hold a special place in our hearts.. not because of the beautiful property.. but also because of wonderful staff and how we were treated on one of the most important days of our lives! Photographer and video: SB PHOTOGRAPHY (Sal & Eddie) Wedding DJ: Bliss Events Group (DJ Sal)

Gina Lenee P.

Yelp
Just as promised, we returned to The Darling to celebrate our 1st Anniversary on New Year's Eve. We were greeted with warm hospitality, and champagne awaited us in our room. We enjoyed a beautiful dinner in the main dining inside and received superior service from their entire team. They put a lot into making every guest feel special and we highly recommend The Darling for a fabulous date night, wedding or any celebration. It will be worth remembering for years!
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Katrina S.

Yelp
Not the best hotel I've stayed at. It's the cleanest you'll probably find around the area other than the Marriott across from the hospital. And that's kinda saying a lot. Despite all this, I would stay here if I wasn't staying with a friend or family member. It is near some god coffee shops and Visalia downtown. Convenient location.
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Katelynn B.

Yelp
We held our reception of 110 people at The Darling Hotel, on their North Courtyard. We love Visalia & very glad we made the decision to stay local! The Darling staff worked with us so well & made our day run so smoothly! Our set up was beautiful & everyone enjoyed their time! We are looking forward to our next celebration at The Darling Hotel!
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Nicolette D.

Yelp
Very nice atmosphere. I can see losing track of time. The food was great. Employees were very nice.
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Dian H.

Yelp
Yes! Great hotel in downtown Visalia.... who knew!! Staff were very attentive and responsive! Will definitely go there again!!!
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Di R.

Yelp
We spent 3 nights there. Very cute, refurbished, quaint old building. Very clean & great bed. The room we stayed in was very small. No desk or place to put on makeup. I had to sit on the floor in front of the full length mirror. The bathroom was very cute but had no counter space. They definitely had men designing the interiors. I felt like a mouse in a maze rolling the cart to our room. Or anything with wheels for that matter, You had to take two elevators. Check-in & out was fine but not overly friendly. Which I thought was interesting because I pictured a more animated employee in that position. The Housekeepers were friendlier. Not that we came to watch tv but it kept freezing, which was annoying. Soooo.... It's a toss up, between 3.5 & 4 stars when rating this hotel because it had great points & not so great points but I leaned more towards the positives because it was a good memory & a much needed vacation! & our daughter recommended it. But the no place to put makeup on or work from if you were on a business trip, was definitely an issue.
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Jennifer C.

Yelp
The Darling Hotel is very charming! We decided to stay here for our trip to Sequoia, because it was the nicest looking place to stay based on our research, plus we got to explore the town. The room we stayed in was spacious, the ceilings were very high, and it made the bathroom look super grand. We stayed on the second floor (same floor as the lobby), and my only complaint is the outside can see through the windows in the bathroom so you really have to adjust the curtains to ensure it is closed all the way. They have a parking lot in the back that is gated. They don't have any chargers so if you have an EV, you'd have to drive a few blocks down to a different parking lot to charge.
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Michael R.

Yelp
We stayed at The Darling Hotel in Visalia in early April and enjoyed our two-night stay. The staff were friendly and the rooftop restaurant and lounge was very nice. We loved the retro architecture and our experience could not have been better. If you stay here try Dimples Restaurant (named for the dimples of the owner's granddaughter). JKust 12 miles away in Exeter are over 30 beautiful wall murals that re beautiful artworks.
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Gary H.

Yelp
The darling hotel is truly darling. It has high ceilings and comfy beds. The people working there are all so nice and will do just about anything to make your stay at The Darling perfect. If you have little kids do not stress about renting another room they have a little cot that you may keep in your room. The decor has a wonderful touch of old timey. The pool is also a wonderful place to go cool off after a hot day. This place is amazing definitely come by. Luci age 11
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Thalia A.

Yelp
I've been to both brunch and dinner. My favorite is definitely brunch! The mimosas are delish and I love their French toast. Go on a nice day you'll enjoy the views.

Mark R.

Yelp
If I could give 0 stars I would... The place beautiful, it could be a really nice place for cocktails but the staff is horrible. We are locals and have attempted to have a nice night out with some cocktails in their bar multiple times. Every time we go for cocktails the bartenders are extremely rude and act like we are a burden for coming. We decide to try this place again last weekend, we had a group of 5 and wanted to try multiple drinks. (Like we do everywhere we go) We were told only we could only order 3 drinks. Personally I was ready to leave but I brought out friends who were visiting from England and they wanted to try some other drinks. We ordered 3 more and were told we had to order food in order to stay. What kind of place does this?? Once again Every time we have been it has been a very cold and an unwelcoming time. Don't waste your time on this bar. There are many other places that are happy to have you and your service.
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Sue M.

Yelp
This is our getaway. We have not been away from home in over a year and this is IT for us. Going to a wedding in Three Rivers, we wanted to treat ourselves to a nice weekend for some R & R. This hotel is beautiful, art deco decor, and tastefully decorated. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Our room is beautiful, high ceilings, comfortable bed, beautiful bathroom, with lovely architectural detail. The hotel itself is quiet, however, cars revving their engines all night, all morning, road racing, all with what seems to be cars without mufflers... awakened all night long. Truly disappointing when sleep is something my husband and I both lack due to our work schedules. Of course, this is something the hotel can't help, it's just the nature of the beast. My solution is purchasing earplugs for tonight's slumber.

Clint A.

Yelp
My reservation wasn't ready on time. Room was rushed and a lady's pressuring device was left in the room. We didn't notice it while we were in the room. We were called back to retrieve some personal items after we had checked out. I was handed a clear back with a phone charger, my wife's glasses and the previous guest's vibrator. I should have known by the laughter on the phone when they called. Professional? No. Funny? Yes. The roof top bar is fancy, the food, not so good. Room was noisy. Overall, terrible way to spend a 5 year anniversary.
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Maribel T.

Yelp
Drinks recommendations by our waiter were spot on! They did not disappoint We ordered several appetizers but the one that stuck out the MOST (like won't be able to find anywhere - finger licking good) the pork belly! So Rich, juicy and full of bold flavor! The texture was addicting crunch with tender insides. Drink recommendations: the darling (if you like sweet!) it comes with a beautiful rose made of ice! Authors note was my favorite! :) it had several layers and a Citrus that wrapped it all perfectly! Sparrows delight! Was the waiters favorite and it did not disappoint the salmon dish was for dinner! It was cooked to perfection but could have used more flavor ... I would take two orders of the pork belly over the main course but that's just me!
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Tara J.

Yelp
What a great hotel. Located in Downtown Visalia amongst other unique shops and businesses. This restored vintage courthouse has a new life as a small, chic boutique hotel. The space feels very authentic yet modern. I went with my partner and our son for a quick weekend getaway. We were in town to see the Sequoias. The Darling hotel is a quick 1 hour scenic drive from the park. We selected this hotel as it offered more of a luxury feel as opposed to some of the more rustic hotels near the park. I mainly saw couples and groups of women that appeared to be on a girl's getaway trip. My son was the only child that I saw while visiting the property. This is totally fine and I love the fact that this property os an option for more of an adult getaway. We ate at the rooftop restaurant on site and the menu was exceptional with gourmet cuisine featuring local seasonal ingredients. The rooms were comfy and I caught up on some much needed rest while I was there.
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Emma B.

Yelp
recently reviewed the "Elderwood" restaurant, but the hotel itself is gorgeous. stayed here now twice with a super accommodative and supportive staff. our first stay we had an error with our reservation and the women helping us was extremely helpful and kind, we were able to figure it out & they upgraded our room! our second stay was amazing, super comfortable beds, gorgeous bathrooms, great amenities (including gated parking which was perfect)!! great stop for a long california road trip!

Kevin S.

Yelp
Amazing little gem in the Central Valley. Great Staycation hotel if you're looking for something that takes you back in time and makes you feels like your in another place. Great location and is within walking distance from Visalia's downtown. The roof top restaurant and bar are really nice. The pool area is a little bland but nice if you need to get out of the Valley heat. I would definitely recommend this hotel if you're looking for something different than your normal hotel.

Andrew J.

Yelp
Great architecture, rooms and staff. Original 1930s architecture/style is preserved. Room was well designed. Bathroom was top notch. Staff were extremely friendly. A memorable stay.
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Peter R.

Yelp
A 4th floor elegant cocktail bar and restaurant with tasteful art deco splendor. The most delicous rye Manhattan I have ever had. C'est magnifique!

Dennis W.

Yelp
The Darling is a darling among boutique properties. Its one-of-a-kind style and the building's time-tested architecture transports guests to a different place. The lobby aroma, text interactions and other touchpoints exude positive vibes. Service was personable, accessible and responsive to questions. The photos from the hotel's website are a very fair representation of what you can expect. Whether on Yelp, via TripAdvisor, in regional news coverage or otherwise, the reviews of The Darling rightly glow! Properties like this are a welcome addition to any locale and the phrase "instant classic" feels appropriate here. Notes: *With only 32 rooms + suites and at least half a dozen room types, each is unique in placement and features; the property is anything but cookie-cutter. It's hard to imagine going wrong with any room, but getting the right fit could definitely elevate one's stay. Room 428 (a deluxe accessible king), for example, was perfect for a staycation-like overnight and featured a truly elevated shower experience and thoughtful accessibility enhancements, but didn't offer a workstation or the natural light that a room with more than one window might have. *There's a small charge to park in the hotel's gated lot (at least for those whose rate doesn't include parking) but Downtown Visalia has abundant, free parking, including options around the hotel. That the charge was disclosed up front and not upsold was the first of several things that I appreciated about The Darling's way of doing business. *After booking, there are several add-ons available to enhance a stay, whether you're planning a staycation, a romantic outing or looking for a memento to take home. Again, reasonable pricing and clear disclosure earned kudos. *Even with the property nearly sold out, I didn't hear much in the way of sounds from other guests during any part of my stay. There was occasional mechanical noise that felt like it might've been unavoidable due to the building's age though (e.g. water knocking in pipes, electrical whirring from an outlet, the elevator operating). While I would stay again without question, it might be something to ask Guest Services about when selecting a room if you're a particularly light sleeper. *Elderwood, the rooftop restaurant and speakeasy-cool bar, is a must-visit. Lots of hotels make that claim about their in-house dining, but The Darling backs it up with a lobby filled with local brunch-seekers/local date-nighters and lovely views of downtown and the nearby mountains.

Richard S.

Yelp
We came to hear author Craig Johnson (best-selling author of the Longmire mysteries and Netflix TV series). Absolutely charming establishment, close to the magnificent trees of Sequoia NationalPark. Visalia is a surprisingly vibrant community in the heart of California's Central Valley. The Darling reflects the wealth of a prosperous agricultural community of a century ago, but nicely modern. Mr. Johnson stayed at the Darling, also, so this must be THE place to stay.

Vicky H.

Yelp
Great hotel. Great customer service. Very clean. My kid has a gymnastics competition next to the hotel. It's walking distance from the competition convention center.
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Fabian G.

Yelp
Brunch was amazing and all of the Bar Staff are friendly and attentive. Highly Recommended
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Kelsie C.

Yelp
If you want to have a 5-star dining experience, visit the Elderwood Restaurant at the Darling Hotel. The drinks are to die for, not to mention that the bartenders Max and Jacob are amazing at their job and made our experience so much better! We got drinks and the Tuna appetizer and we will definitely be back! (Ignore the half eaten appetizer, it was too good to wait to take the picture)
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Joseph L.

Yelp
Great hotel experience overall. Only things were a lot of noisy cars passing by and we couldn't quite figure out the thermostat in our room so we were a bit hot at night. Other then that we loved the stay and would definetely be back.
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Nick G.

Yelp
The Darling Hotel is BEAUTIFUL 1930s Art Deco style hotel located in Visalia CA. I've wanted to check this place out for a wile and I'm glad we made the trip down from Fresno. Unfortunately we only had dinner at the restaurant and weren't able to spend the night. But we will be soon haha. Everyone at the hotel was friendly and helpful and im looking forward to staying a little longer next time
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Jennifer O.

Yelp
Reserved several rooms for a private event at the hotel. Art Deco decor, tall ceilings, comfortable beds, and unique amenities in each guest room. Observant staff, customer service focused--
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Jennifer K.

Yelp
This hotel is a breath of fresh air in downtown Visalia! The building (once the old courthouse) is beautiful and thoughtfully upgraded/preserved. The beds are really comfy, the rooms are stylish, the location is wonderful, and parking is gated. We weren't able to try the food this trip, but the cocktails were delicious! OH and they provided coffee steeping bags by local favorite, Component Coffee. So good! I loved that staff prioritized Covid safety measures as well. Can't wait to find an excuse to stay again!
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Gibo M.

Yelp
The one reason I know to visit Visalia, combine this with there roof top restaurant (don't miss the sunset!) Also the place to be for those who want to relax in style before running around the National parks. Or right after. Very classy, I'm surprised that Visalia could have such a top notch place. Prices are also quite reasonable, at least for city slickers used to high prices. Really a gem, rarely do I give reviews of hotels, this one is special.

Justin K.

Yelp
It's a cute experience to try! Popped into Visalia for the night for a friends birthday plus a walk down memory lane (my husband and I met and lived in Visalia and would spend Friday/Saturday nights in Downtown plus drive by this building when it was abandoned). Overall, pleasant. The ambiance of the buildings history and physical property is beautiful. We splurged for the executive suite with the tub. I say splurge because the $404/nightly rate that came prebundled to include breakfast, plus the added $30 early check in fee plus the $10 late check out fee make this almost SF/LA pricing. We tend to stay at boutique, non chain hotels so this seemed right up our alley. Pros: + Room was beautiful. Really loved the tall ceilings and the tub was so relaxing + By the tub was bath salts and bubble bath which was a nice touch + The ability to text questions prior and during our stay was helpful + Gated parking behind the hotel felt secure with plenty of spots + Robert at the front desk was a rockstar in answering questions and for his hospitality Cons: - Check in could use some better clarifying. No explanation on parking until asked about their lot and the many elevators/stairs to take from lobby, to lot, to room. We learned after setting in there was a parking pass to display so we had to go down to the car again. - No microwave in room. There was a very cute coffee/tea cart with a kettle. But when I think high end boutique, the Sysco prebundled packs of powdered coffee creamer (which oddly was called whitener) and basic sugar doesn't cut it. Would be great to have liquid creamer. In regards to Elderwood... it's a mixed bag experience. We visited for a nightcap at the bar, for dinner and for brunch. - The blond hostess the three times we went up wasn't friendly prompting just a "What's your name" upon walking up the stairs. When asked if we could sit on the other side of the rooftop for our last visit, just to see every angle on our three visits, it just seemed like we were inconveniencing her when there were plenty of tables and we had reservations each time. - Room Service: took three calls just to get an order going because items were no longer available or out of stock. We opted to just have a mimosa flight plus two other drinks sent to the room. One drink wasn't even what we ordered and everything tasted watered down after the 25 minute wait. - Drinks overall: we ordered ten different drinks to try a variety. We only liked one as some had interesting taste profiles and we normally like everything. - Dinner: Was just ok. The pork belly and Caesar salad were the highlights. The sea bass was in a sauce with ravioli that took away from the crispy exterior. Most of the raviolis had little filling, two had no filling, just noodle. - Brunch: Chicken and waffles were good. Normally I've seen a thick chicken breast, but this was more of a pounded flatter chicken. Eggs Benedict, meh. The eggs were over poached so no runny yolk and it seemed like it went from pot to plating as you could taste a little vinegar on the ham. I'm also allergic to asparagus, but asking the server if I could get a little thing of arugula as a replacement took a long time to get across after the initial "we don't have arugula" when they had it in other menu items. Would we stay again? Perhaps if the price is right and service improves. Talking to other patrons next to us at tables and bar top, the consensus was the same all around. Fun experience, but a little lackluster after all the hype.

Angelica P.

Yelp
Beautiful Hotel with a gated parking lot, on site restaurant, and excellent amenities! The rooms are bright and clean, the bed is comfortable, and the decor is perfect for the venue. Clearly a lot of time and effort was put into this remodel. I'd highly recommend.
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Brenda C.

Yelp
Adorable.... Nice quaint place downtown with rooftop dining and friendly staff. Rooms are cozy and comfortable. Conveniently located with easy parking and great dining

Jackie G.

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We had a great stay at the Darling Hotel! Loved all the attention to detail and decor. Such a unique experience would definitely stay there again! Staff is super friendly too.
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Delfino E.

Yelp
Great Hotel. Check out my review in this YouTube vlog: https://youtu.be/QV33zVh-bK8
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Michelle W.

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Delightful, tasteful, and surprising are the three words we decided best describe this gem. My husband and I had a wonderful overnight stay at The Darling Hotel. This is one my favorite hotels I have had the pleasure of staying in. We were immediately impressed by the restoration and beautiful decorated rooms. The staff went above and beyond to be professional and accommodating. At every turn of our stay we enjoyed the thoughtfulness and quality of the accommodations. The roof top bar and restaurant, which we ate at twice, pushed this experience over the top. I only wish we had more occasions to revisit.
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Elizabeth E.

Yelp
We had dinner here for one of my good friend's bday. It was lots of fun. We had dinner on the roof top. So cool! I'd totally go again and again!! Yum! I highly recommend this place. The staff are also very nice and super fun.
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Kimberley M.

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This was an amazing experience. The food was beautiful and very good. The service was over the top. I can't wait to go again.
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Sarah M.

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My husband and I stayed here after a trip to Sequoia. The hotel was clean and very stylish! It has a nice pool, a small fitness center, and a gorgeous rooftop restaurant with really friendly staff and unique, delicious cocktails! Our room was elegant with soaring ceilings and a chandelier. If you're in the area and need a place to stay, I would highly recommend the Darling!

Hannah K.

Yelp
The staff is so friendly and kinda honestly they all deserve a raise especially Bella I'm going through a hard time and she reminded me there are kind people in this world still
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Elvie D.

Yelp
. The food & drinks were great, the ambiance & the part of the hotel we walked through to get the the restaurant were superb & the view to die for! And the staff was beyond amazing and welcoming. The only issue I had was that it takes quite some time to get the food & drinks. So if you're visiting the restaurant, make sure not to do so on a empty stomach.