This 38-room German-chalet-style boutique hotel is unique for multiple reasons. First, it actually has a few on-site facilities, including a well-kept (and attractive) heated pool and two saunas. Although rooms are rather bland and dated, with empty walls and old tube TVs, they're clean, large, and have plenty of natural light; some even have private balconies and fireplaces. While there aren't any dining options on-site, the hotel's location is perfect for parking the car and walking to the downtown Carmel area. Being that the hotel was built on a hill and stands four stories tall (most in Carmel are no more than two), the viewing deck, balconies, and even some rooms, offer glimpses of the beautiful Pacific.
This 38-room German-chalet-style boutique hotel is unique for multiple reasons. First, it actually has a few on-site facilities, including a well-kept (and attractive) heated pool and two saunas. Although rooms are rather bland and dated, with empty walls and old tube TVs, they're clean, large, and have plenty of natural light; some even have private balconies and fireplaces. While there aren't any dining options on-site, the hotel's location is perfect for parking the car and walking to the downtown Carmel area. Being that the hotel was built on a hill and stands four stories tall (most in Carmel are no more than two), the viewing deck, balconies, and even some rooms, offer glimpses of the beautiful Pacific.
Set in a lovely Mission Revival building dating back to 1929, the Cypress Inn is a charming upper-mid-range boutique known for being one of the most dog-friendly hotels in the area. Its 44 rooms are cozy and elegant, with subdued Mediterranean-style decor, Moroccan details, and a soft earth-tone palette. Some units have furnished balconies or fireplaces, but those on the ground floor may get some street and courtyard noise. The restaurant is popular among locals and dog owners, and has a lively atmosphere, with live music some days plus courtyard seating. Rates include great freebies such as Wi-Fi, breakfast, parking, and in-room snacks. Those looking to stay in a dog-free property may want to compare rates at the Carriage House, which features elegant interiors and a quiet vibe.
Set in a lovely Mission Revival building dating back to 1929, the Cypress Inn is a charming upper-mid-range boutique known for being one of the most dog-friendly hotels in the area. Its 44 rooms are cozy and elegant, with subdued Mediterranean-style decor, Moroccan details, and a soft earth-tone palette. Some units have furnished balconies or fireplaces, but those on the ground floor may get some street and courtyard noise. The restaurant is popular among locals and dog owners, and has a lively atmosphere, with live music some days plus courtyard seating. Rates include great freebies such as Wi-Fi, breakfast, parking, and in-room snacks. Those looking to stay in a dog-free property may want to compare rates at the Carriage House, which features elegant interiors and a quiet vibe.
L'auberge Carmel is a 20-room upscale boutique hotel in downtown Carmel, California, a 10-minute walk from the beach. This intimate property stands out for its charming European feel, lovely courtyard, and thoughtful touches such as an excellent free breakfast and an evening turndown service that includes milk and cookies. Rooms are elegant, if sometimes showing a bit of wear, and are equipped with Bose audio docks and Nespresso coffeemakers. There's no fitness center or pool, but the hotel can arrange for in-room massages. The fine-dining restaurant, Aubergine, offers eight-course tasting menus and optional wine pairings from L'Auberge's 2,500-bottle collection. While this is an excellent, sophisticated choice for a small hotel, travelers may also want to consider the less expensive Cypress Inn, another historic boutique that dates to 1929.
L'auberge Carmel is a 20-room upscale boutique hotel in downtown Carmel, California, a 10-minute walk from the beach. This intimate property stands out for its charming European feel, lovely courtyard, and thoughtful touches such as an excellent free breakfast and an evening turndown service that includes milk and cookies. Rooms are elegant, if sometimes showing a bit of wear, and are equipped with Bose audio docks and Nespresso coffeemakers. There's no fitness center or pool, but the hotel can arrange for in-room massages. The fine-dining restaurant, Aubergine, offers eight-course tasting menus and optional wine pairings from L'Auberge's 2,500-bottle collection. While this is an excellent, sophisticated choice for a small hotel, travelers may also want to consider the less expensive Cypress Inn, another historic boutique that dates to 1929.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Carmel River Inn is a delightful, small rustic inn overlooking the Carmel River, a five-minute drive from Carmel Beach. The inn has no breakfast or on-site restaurant, and facilities are limited to a small year-round outdoor pool, but its peaceful river-facing setting make it a pleasant spot for rest and relaxation. The 42 guest rooms and cottages lack AC and some older units are dated, but they have a bit of charm. All come with TVs (some are tube models), coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. Cottages have microwaves, and some have fireplaces and/or jetted tubs. The inn is very pet-friendly, and the hotel provides free amenities such as bowls and washing stations. Travelers who want accommodations in the center of Carmel might consider the Carmel Lodge, but it's often more expensive.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Carmel River Inn is a delightful, small rustic inn overlooking the Carmel River, a five-minute drive from Carmel Beach. The inn has no breakfast or on-site restaurant, and facilities are limited to a small year-round outdoor pool, but its peaceful river-facing setting make it a pleasant spot for rest and relaxation. The 42 guest rooms and cottages lack AC and some older units are dated, but they have a bit of charm. All come with TVs (some are tube models), coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. Cottages have microwaves, and some have fireplaces and/or jetted tubs. The inn is very pet-friendly, and the hotel provides free amenities such as bowls and washing stations. Travelers who want accommodations in the center of Carmel might consider the Carmel Lodge, but it's often more expensive.
The tiny Svendsgaard’s Inn is located on the northern edge of Downtown Carmel, within easy walking distance to restaurants and shops. It has 35 spacious and bright rooms with iPod docks -- but decor is a bit outdated (think flower bedspreads and worn carpets), and some feature tube TVs. However, most have fireplaces and big jetted tubs, and there a number of great freebies, including Wi-Fi, a hearty breakfast delivered to your room, off-street parking, and homemade cookies in the lobby every day.
The tiny Svendsgaard’s Inn is located on the northern edge of Downtown Carmel, within easy walking distance to restaurants and shops. It has 35 spacious and bright rooms with iPod docks -- but decor is a bit outdated (think flower bedspreads and worn carpets), and some feature tube TVs. However, most have fireplaces and big jetted tubs, and there a number of great freebies, including Wi-Fi, a hearty breakfast delivered to your room, off-street parking, and homemade cookies in the lobby every day.
The two-pearl, Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea, is a misleading name, in that it isn't all that close to the beachfront. It is, however, near the heart of historic downtown Carmel, right off of Ocean Avenue near countless restaurants, bars, shops, and art galleries. The quaint motel-style building is surrounding by a pretty garden and there's an outdoor patio, plus free breakfast and Wi-Fi throughout. Most of its 18 guest rooms have a cramped layout, but also Dutch doors that add local flavor and fresh air. It's worth comparing rates at the nearby Best Western Plus Carmel Bay View Inn, but travelers looking to save and who don't mind a drive should check out the Carmel Mission Inn, which has a pool, but it's outside the downtown area.
The two-pearl, Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea, is a misleading name, in that it isn't all that close to the beachfront. It is, however, near the heart of historic downtown Carmel, right off of Ocean Avenue near countless restaurants, bars, shops, and art galleries. The quaint motel-style building is surrounding by a pretty garden and there's an outdoor patio, plus free breakfast and Wi-Fi throughout. Most of its 18 guest rooms have a cramped layout, but also Dutch doors that add local flavor and fresh air. It's worth comparing rates at the nearby Best Western Plus Carmel Bay View Inn, but travelers looking to save and who don't mind a drive should check out the Carmel Mission Inn, which has a pool, but it's outside the downtown area.
With an aesthetic reminiscent of a European country home and a quaint setting among other historic inns, the three-pearl, boutique Normandy Inn is charming all around. There’s plenty to love about the historic property, from the way it brims with Old World decor without feeling archaic, to its convenient location within walking distance to Carmel Beach and the area’s main drag of shops and restaurants. The 48 rooms are well-maintained, and some offer partial ocean views and/or fireplaces, but most are on the small side, with thin walls and no air-conditioning. Cottages are larger, with several rooms and separate kitchens. Features are also limited, but freebies include breakfast and parking, and an inviting outdoor pool. The nearby Cypress Inn also has historic appeal, but for slightly lower rates.
With an aesthetic reminiscent of a European country home and a quaint setting among other historic inns, the three-pearl, boutique Normandy Inn is charming all around. There’s plenty to love about the historic property, from the way it brims with Old World decor without feeling archaic, to its convenient location within walking distance to Carmel Beach and the area’s main drag of shops and restaurants. The 48 rooms are well-maintained, and some offer partial ocean views and/or fireplaces, but most are on the small side, with thin walls and no air-conditioning. Cottages are larger, with several rooms and separate kitchens. Features are also limited, but freebies include breakfast and parking, and an inviting outdoor pool. The nearby Cypress Inn also has historic appeal, but for slightly lower rates.
Consistently ranked among the top properties in Carmel, the upper-middle-range Carriage House Inn is as quaint and romantic as it gets. Rooms are elegant and cozy, with excellent king beds topped by quality linens, working fireplaces, window seats, jetted tubs, and a soothing earth-tone palette. Though this 13-room boutique lacks most of the amenities expected of larger hotels -- such as a restaurant, pool, and spa -- it offers a wonderful array of freebies that add charm and value: a hearty breakfast delivered to the room, evening wine and hors d’oeuvres, freshly baked cookies, outdoor parking, and Wi-Fi. Still, rates are some of the highest in town, so travelers on a tighter budget may want to consider sister property Svendsgaard’s Inn, located a bit farther from restaurants and shops along Ocean Avenue.
Consistently ranked among the top properties in Carmel, the upper-middle-range Carriage House Inn is as quaint and romantic as it gets. Rooms are elegant and cozy, with excellent king beds topped by quality linens, working fireplaces, window seats, jetted tubs, and a soothing earth-tone palette. Though this 13-room boutique lacks most of the amenities expected of larger hotels -- such as a restaurant, pool, and spa -- it offers a wonderful array of freebies that add charm and value: a hearty breakfast delivered to the room, evening wine and hors d’oeuvres, freshly baked cookies, outdoor parking, and Wi-Fi. Still, rates are some of the highest in town, so travelers on a tighter budget may want to consider sister property Svendsgaard’s Inn, located a bit farther from restaurants and shops along Ocean Avenue.
