La Gran Fira de Fresno

There were construction boards etc outside our door but no workers. The breakfast was blah! But the people were nice, tv was great and the bed was comfy! We only stayed one night passing through.

I think these are my only (minor) complaints: - There are always a few sugar ant ‘scouts’ roving around. - The bathroom exhaust fan seems to run continuously, no matter what you do. - You may hear muffled voices or footfalls from other guests, varying by location. Pros: - Convenient location within walking distance of shops and restaurants. My favorite is actually just Pollo Loco next door; the Mexican food’s great, the people are down-to-earth, and they try to be accommodating of dietary needs. - Site and buildings are laid out in a ‘pocket neighborhood’ that feels both private and communal. Constant DIY improvements add to the charm. Guest rooms each have a private exterior entrance. The vibe this creates is tremendously restorative. - Outdoor seating, stream and pond, and lawn with games all feel so welcoming. - So is the main building, which has a communal kitchen and comfy living area with fireplace, seating, books, resident cat, and a garage door open to the lawn when it’s nice out. This creates no-pressure opportunities to compare tips with other visitors — which can be helpful and loneliness-curing for solo travelers. Spend your money here instead of at a corporate hotelier! Lots of young hipster skiers and backpackers stay here. I’m not one but they seem nice. :)

Kitchen was loud early morning when we were trying to sleep above the kitchen. Breakfast was terrible. Tasted bad, not many options. The entire room to serve yourself and eat, was extremely hot. I couldn’t be in there for 5 minutes without sweating!!