Hillstone Inn Tulare, Ascend Hotel Collection (Tulare, USA)

The air conditioning is very efficient and the Wi-Fi works well.

If hunger pangs hit you, just pop next door to Apple Annie’s restaurant. The food is superb!

There is plenty of parking at the hotel for every size vehicle, even trucks and SUVs.

It’s difficult to know where to start, there’s so much that’s amiss. The carpet is soiled, holes are in the walls, non-smoking rooms smell like smoke, furnishings are broken and soiled, linens have stains, and that’s just some of the mess you will find. Don’t be surprised to discover old food under the bed. You can expect  visits from critters like bedbugs and cockroaches. There are only a few stations on the TV, and appliances like the microwave and mini-fridge are old and need repair. The place is simply a mess and quality is below standard.

If you think you’re going to get a continental breakfast out of this joint, you will be very disappointed. What’s more, the free coffee and tea cuts-off at around 11pm when the lobby closes.

You will find shady people hanging around, walking around, and talking loud at the hotel. If possible, request a room on the upper floor, the first floor is just too loud. Don’t be surprised to find drug paraphernalia in your room like a meth pipe. Overall, it’s the type of place you want to avoid, unless you have no other choice for accommodations.