Just stayed here again (last time was a few years back), and they are just as friendly as ever. Booked two rooms for one night, both on IHG free night certificates (looks like this may not be possible anymore). They re-tooled some things - some notes below:

• I called in advance, knowing that valet parking is probably suspended. The location of their separate garage is on 700 Wave Street (nearby). I saw a lot of guests in the very cramped drop off area and would advise for a short stay...just self park right away and walk over. Good news, they dropped the parking cost to $25 per night, unlimited in/out. I think a lot of people were annoyed about the parking situation for the going rates at this hotel...
• Extremely well kept interior - rooms still looked very new, extra amenities stocked. Clean sheets, wonderful (if slightly soft) bed. Not sure if these are the same mattresses used at the ICSF, but it was still nice. 4P late checkout for both rooms. One room was upgraded to partial ocean view, which was nice.
• Restaurant and bar are closed - but we knew this going into it. They did allow both rooms to use a $20 minibar credit, but we had to ask since they had no AMB welcome letter. 600 points in lieu of drink voucher (no bar anyway).

Usually, for the price point of this hotel, we decide to stay elsewhere in Carmel Valley or Napa/Sonoma where there is a real pool. It was still a nice one night getaway and there are many things to eat and do nearby. I must say the Cannery area was very crowded. Great use of the IHG free night cert.