The Darling, Visalia
About the Hotel
Sophisticated Hotel Rooms
The Darling Hotel, formerly the Tulare County Courthouse Annex, has 32 rooms and suites that combine Art Deco design with modern amenities. Each guestroom features 12-foot ceilings, oversized windows, and marble bathrooms with Bigelow(R) bath items. Room amenities include TVs with online streaming, mini refrigerators, and complimentary craft coffee and tea. A select number of King Suites and Executive Suites include a small desk. Ironing facilities, heating, and air conditioning are standard. Double and quadruple rooms are available, and suites offer separate living rooms.
Rooftop Restaurant, Elderwood
Elderwood, the hotel's rooftop restaurant and lounge, highlights Central California's seasonal ingredients and offers cocktails. The menu is New American cuisine. It provides views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and downtown Visalia. Elderwood is Visalia's only rooftop dining venue. Tables are reserved for hotel guests. The restaurant also offers room service; orders can be placed by phone. Tiki Tuesdays feature tropical cocktails, and Wine Down Wednesdays offer discounts on select wines and light bites. Dueling Bartender Thursdays showcase mixologists competing to create new cocktails.
Events and Activities
The Darling Hotel has unique event spaces for gatherings of up to 150 guests. The Rooftop at Elderwood provides 360-degree views. The Gallery, an indoor space, has 12-foot ceilings and an 85-inch LG Smart TV. The North Courtyard and South Courtyard Pool area are also available for events. Special events include summer pool parties, murder mystery nights, and New Year's Eve celebrations. Guests can watch DJs at pool parties. Muir Grove, The Lakes Trail, and Tokopah Falls are less touristy sights to explore. The hotel offers a fitness center with cardio equipment and free weights.
Visalia Location & Proximity
Located in downtown Visalia, The Darling Hotel is within walking distance of the Visalia Convention Center. The Visalia Municipal Airport is 15 km away. Sequoia National Park is about 45 minutes by car. The hotel provides gated parking; guests must list their vehicles on the registration at check-in. Alternative complimentary parking is available at The Darling Hotel's lots on Court & Oak. Landmarks near the hotel include the Visalia Rawhide Baseball Club, The Fallen Monarch, and the ImagineU Children's Museum. Sights such as Moro Rock, General Sherman Tree, and General Grant Tree are within driving distance.
Hotel Services Offered
The Darling Hotel provides courteous service, ensuring guests feel welcome. A lost and found service keeps items for up to fourteen days, excluding perishables, in a secure location. The hotel is PCI Security Standards Council managed. License plate information is gathered at check-in for security. Room blocks are available for events. The hotel offers audio-visual equipment, event coordination, tables with linens, and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Service dogs are allowed. The property offers accessible features such as an accessible concierge desk, exercise facility, restaurant, and parking. The hotel welcomes corporate meetings and has spaces for events.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Location
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