Hotel Carmel – A Favorite for Families in Carmel-by-the-Sea
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
The Hotel Carmel offers 30 redesigned guest rooms and suites with Big Sur modern and Carmel-by-the-Sea cottage architecture. Choose from rooms with in-room fireplaces, private balconies, or courtyard views. Amenities include pillow-top mattresses, high-thread-count linens, cotton robes, USB charging ports, and STAYCAST media streaming. Pet-friendly Classic Double Queen rooms with balconies are available.
Dining & Drinks
Breakfast includes freshly-baked croissants, yogurt with house-made granola, seasonal fruits, champagne, gourmet coffee, and orange juice, served in the lobby living room. Brophy's Tavern, connected to the hotel, offers local dishes like pork quesadillas and reuben calzones, along with draft beers and a game room. A daily wine hour features vintage cassette tapes in the lobby.
Courtyard & Lobby
The open-air courtyard has a potted succulent garden, hand-painted Spanish tile, and an outdoor fireplace. The lobby includes board games, a firepit, and a Jacuzzi. Free bagels are served in the morning, and a wine reception is held in the early evening.
Location & Access
The hotel is at 4th & San Carlos, steps from Carmel Beach, shops, galleries, and restaurants like Tony's Pizza and The Coffee Bean. Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) is 6 miles away. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, with hiking trails and ocean views, is 3 miles from the property.
Services & Events
The Hotel Carmel hosts retreats, weddings, and corporate events in the courtyard or Brophy's Tavern. Event specialists provide custom menus and audiovisual services. Accessible rooms include roll-in showers and hearing-impaired communication kits. Free high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Off-site car park
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- ATM/Cash machine
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Bowling
- Golf course
Services
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor