First, you can simply ask other people who have been to that hospital before. You may have had friends or family that have been to the hospital. Make sure that you have asked around your own network of friends, because one thing that you know for sure is that they will be honest.
You should make sure that you also have your questions ready. Find out what things are most important to you and ask about them. Vague questions like "what is it like?" will rarely get you the answers that you seek.
The other source of people you can ask is other patients. You can either actively seek them out (ask your doc for other patients to talk to) or be a little more passive and simply ask other patients in the doctors waiting room. You are likely to find other patients who have been through the hospital there.
Secondly, if you still want answers, you can go and visit the hospital. That will give you a first hand look at what the place is like. You can also talk with the staff and see how they operate first hand. Remember though, that you cannot always look at every place in the hospital. For example, the OR's will (and should be) out of bounds to the casual visitor, but there is nothing to stop you visiting the public areas or the wards.
Next time I'm not sure what I'll talk about. But rest assured there will be a next time. I do have a few ideas, but if you have any suggestions, let me know. Until then, stay well:)
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