Hotel in Carmel, CA
Jul 15, 2006, 7:26 am
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Hotel in Carmel, CA
I am taking my girlfriend on a long weekend over her birthday to do the coastal drive from San Fran through the Big Sur. We plan on spending an evening in Carmel. Any suggestions on a 4+ star resort or B&B to rejuvenate?
Jul 15, 2006, 12:04 pm
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The truly luxurious resorts are outside of Carmel (20 miles away, in Big Sur). The best is http://www.postranchinn.com/ but I'm rather fond of Ventana (which used to be the best, but has gone downhill a lot in the past 10 years).
Within Carmel the best is probably the Highlands Inn (which is now a Park Hyatt, fwiw); however this is quite a step down from Post Ranch.
As for B&B, there are tons to pick from (and often more expensive than hotels), my favourite is the Tickle Pink Inn (as much for the name as anything, it used to be the estate of Senator Tickle -- and the original Senator's Cottage is the accomodation to get). A neat (and historic) part of the California coast.
Within Carmel the best is probably the Highlands Inn (which is now a Park Hyatt, fwiw); however this is quite a step down from Post Ranch.
As for B&B, there are tons to pick from (and often more expensive than hotels), my favourite is the Tickle Pink Inn (as much for the name as anything, it used to be the estate of Senator Tickle -- and the original Senator's Cottage is the accomodation to get). A neat (and historic) part of the California coast.
Jul 15, 2006, 12:46 pm
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I usually chose Pacific Grove for B&Bs. The Green Gables is nice, if a little too frou-frou, and on the ocean. The nearby Martine Inn is another you might want to consider. It also has a great setting on the ocean. These will run you $150 a night or so, Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur is lovely is you're looking to spend about $650 a night for a non-ocean view and about twice that for a view of the water.
http://www.greengablesinnpg.com/
http://www.martineinn.com/
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http://www.martineinn.com/
Jul 15, 2006, 5:09 pm
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Originally Posted by number_6
...Within Carmel the best is probably the Highlands Inn (which is now a Park Hyatt, fwiw); however this is quite a step down from Post Ranch....
Jul 20, 2006, 6:23 pm
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Originally Posted by letiole
I usually chose Pacific Grove for B&Bs. The Green Gables is nice, if a little too frou-frou, and on the ocean. The nearby Martine Inn is another you might want to consider. It also has a great setting on the ocean. These will run you $150 a night or so, Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur is lovely is you're looking to spend about $650 a night for a non-ocean view and about twice that for a view of the water.
http://www.greengablesinnpg.com/
http://www.martineinn.com/
http://www.greengablesinnpg.com/
http://www.martineinn.com/
Cheers.
Jul 22, 2006, 12:19 am
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Originally Posted by dhuey
This is a very nice place. I think it would be ideal, given the OP's specs.
Jul 23, 2006, 9:06 am
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I've always wanted to stay at the Cypress Inn in Carmel...Doris Day's place. Based on their website, it seems very pricey (at least for a deluxe king room). But it's not that far from the white sand beach.
Jul 24, 2006, 3:54 am
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Recently spent a few days at the Quail Lodge in Carmel Valley (but only about 3 miles in, so very close to Carmel) and it was lovely. Nothing super-over the top, but clearly a 4-star resort and very romantic. Great if you love to golf too.