Hillstone Inn Tulare, Ascend Hotel Collection

A lovely room with a big bed! Me and a friend were sharing to keep the costs low so the large bed was really appreciated. Because it was so cheap, I was expecting less but I was pleasantly surprised! Clean, comfortable, came with a fridge and a microwave plus a little coffee maker, towels of various sizes plus shower gel/shampoo/conditioner. Breakfast was simple but better than expected. Teas, coffees, juices, cereals, breads, muffins, bagels, eggs then a rotation of pancakes/sausages/french toast etc... Oh and they have a couple of waffle machines! As a vegetarian I was catered for.

Tastefully remodeled. Clean colorful and functional room. Detail of remodel was remarkable. Rarely have I seen paint, molding, fixtures so well done. The bathroom was very modern and sliding doors to the shower where 1st rate and smooth to slide. Showerhead was updated, but water flow was reduced. Probably due to district water restrictions in summer. USB outlets and a useful alarm clock. Lots of towels. Eight small pillows for a king bed.. Air conditioner was only thing old school. A little loud - but at least it offered to turn on fan Automatically or always on, we chose to leave it running to drown out some surface street noise. Breakfast was excellent, with 2 kinds of eggs - cheese w/ bacon 🥓 or straight up scrambled. French toast sticks w/ syrup. Waffles and cereals muffins too. And fruit. Surprised me all around.

Loved the design of the room, features, and modern finishes. Wood shutters as window coverings, mirrors, towel shelves, smart phone connection ports, bathroom sink & vanity, and lots of usable table space, and underneath space -- Awesome! And a fridge and microwave in addition was great. This type of room would be good for people who need extended stays.

Perfect stop for a night on a road trip. Very clean, funky decor, helpful staff, and easy walk to pick up convenience store basics. Had a fun energy when we arrived, lots of people from all over checking in late, but was quiet all night and morning.

Apart from the heat, which was in no way the hotel's fault, we had a wonderful stay. The room was clean and quiet, the breakfast had a large selection and the food was good. The location was close to our family that we were there to visit.