The location is excellent in downtown Carmel.

The breakfast was very basic with little choice. The room would benefit from some modernisation but had a lovely ocean and hillside view. Unfortunately an error was made with our request for a room change and, despite having received a confirmation for the new room back in February 2025, we were advised only one day before our arrival in August that the new room would not be available for the duration of our stay. Thankfully the original room we had booked was still available but was somewhat of a squeeze for 3 people.

The building is older but very well maintained. The flower boxes show their attention to detail. The breakfast was basic but included eggs and sausage which met our needs. The pool was warm and fun to swim in. The pool bottom has some plaster separation, but maybe I just noticed it because I swam along the bottom with goggles on. Other people I was swimming with didn't notice. The location is about a block from Ocean Avenue, which has shops and ends at Carmel Beach. The hotel upgraded us from a king room with a rollaway to a double queen which was very much appreciated. The room had a large patio (table with 4 chairs and 2 lounge chairs) with a great view of the bay and ocean.

A few times the wait for the 1 elevator was long. The hotel is terraced so the first floor and pool are at street level and the 4rth floor is also at street level. Parking for the 4rth and 5th floors is at the 4th floor street level, so we only needed the elevator to get to the lobby and pool.

We had a room on the 5th floor with a balcony and a fireplace. The balcony had two chairs and an end table and we could sit and view the ocean! The sunset the one night without an ocean layer was spectacular! Our gas fireplace flames looked like a real wood-burning fire. The room was spacious and the bed was comfortable with nice linens. There were TWO comfortable chairs.The complimentary breakfast was very good. They always had eggs and meat (bacon or sausages), fresh fruit, danish, bagels, juice and great coffee.

The toilet was very low and my husband (81) and I (73) found it challenging getting up and down!

The property is located a few blocks from Ocean Avenue, which is the Main Street that goes through Carmel. As a result it is quiet in the evenings and the view from some of the rooms is truly incredible. The room we had also had a fireplace, coffee maker and an adequate refrigerator. The king size bed was very comfortable, and we woke up well rested. Breakfast was included, and their coffee was surprisingly good. The staff was friendly and helpful, and we couldn’t have felt more at home.

My wife and I genuinely have no complaints.

The Hotel was overall very nice and comfy. The free breakfast was a nice add on. Sure the options were limited but it was for free. The little fireplace in the room gave it an extra cozy vibe. The room were comfortable and had everything needed. Very well located too.

The fireplace worked with gas. So there was always a little flame burning. You could extend the flame with a switch on the wall. It would have been nice to get an info during the check in or have at least an info note in the room about it. The fire is behind a metal curtan that can easily been opened. Also we were told that other customers had tried to blow out the flame which would be very dangerous because of the gas. So in order to avoid irritation a note about it would be very helpful.

Location is excellent; shopping, restaurants, etc. are all within walking distance. The heater worked properly, the bed was comfortable, the shower was great (I want that shower head in my bathroom at home!) and no dust bunnies anywhere. Also liked the fact that the maid service was by request (call by 11:00 if you needed more towels, toilet paper, etc.) which meant that the room was only accessible during our stay by my husband and myself. No worries about locking things up or having access to our room at any time and not having to think about whether the maid service was in the room when we needed to be. This was a change from a prior stay we had there last August and we felt it was actually a positive thing (might not be so convenient if a stay is longer than 3 nights).

The TV control was very confusing and it seemed to be impossible to get from one channel to the next. Some written instructions would be helpful. This is a little thing to complain about but the soap dish on the sink was impossible to use; once the soap was wet it stuck to the bottom of the dish. More hangers would be helpful as well; 5 weren't quite enough.

This is a very nice well established Inn in Carmel right in the hub of things, all restaurants, galleries and shops are minutes away. The rooms are on multiple levels and you can, from the top two floors, see the sea! Our room was large had a wrap around veranda with 2 sun beds and an outside dining table which was a nice touch for a sunny Californian day! The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The bed was excellent and the bathroom large with lots of hot water. Private on site parking helps when travelling through. The noise level between rooms was minimal (which is something you often have to consider with older Inns) : all in all a very well managed property. The price to quality ratio very good.

Breakfast buffet was in a dedicated space which could easily have been made more attractive. The breakfast selection was OK but only offered paper plates and plastic cutlery … (impossible to spread butter or cut bacon with!!) : sadly it all felt a little ‘temporary’ and rushed. I think without too much effort this could really be improved

I can’t say enough about this place. It was so cute! The front desk staff were amazing. We got an ocean view king room on the 4th floor, and you had to drive around to the back street to access the unit (on a big hill), which was super convenient because we didn’t have to use the elevator or stairs. We had room 405 and it had a HUGE balcony with private sitting area, beautiful ocean view. Perfect for watching the sunset. The room was really spacious with a fireplace, no A/C unit, but if you know Carmel, you know you don’t need it because there is a constant cool breeze. There’s also a window that you can open with a screen to let the breeze in. The bed was very comfortable! This place was so close to everything. A few blocks away from downtown. So much to do in this adorable little town. We were here for our honeymoon and it was amazing. We also loved the pretty flowers that were in hanging baskets all over the inn. Such a nice touch! Will definitely be staying here again. Very affordable and so cute! There’s also a little grocery store right next door, which is convenient.

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Location is awesome!!! The rooms are spacious and clean. The service is good and staff very nice and helpful. Nice swimming pool open 9am-7pm. Truly recommend!

Breakfast was not very good and there was very little room to get seated, but overall this is a minor disadvantage - the location beats everything 😁

Fireplace was lovely. Room was clean and attractive. Soap and hair products were very nice. Location was wonderful with restaurants, grocery and a park with in a block or two.

The air vent in the bathroom was very noisy. A separate switch would have been helpful. Needed better light in the bedroom. It was very cold and the space under the door could have better sealing to keep out cold air. very limited parking available.