Carmel-By-The-Sea
L'Auberge Carmel
Photo: Courtesy of L'Auberge Carmel
Carmel, CA, 93921, United States
The whitewashed interiors of this 1929 luxury hotel channel a Greek Island hideaway, despite the hotel’s location in California’s Carmel-by-the-Sea, a posh, oceanfront town along the Pacific, just 120 miles south of San Francisco. All 20 rooms are furnished with French windows, antique doorknobs, and original black-and-white photographs from hotelier (and amateur photographer) Helmut Horn, while the property itself is arranged around a courtyard and stone fountain. Located just 15 minutes from the Carmel Valley wine region, the 12-table on-site restaurant, Aubergine, has a 4,500-bottle wine cellar, curated by the hotel’s own wine director. The perfect dish? Braised lamb shoulder with charred scallion, garlic, and spinach, paired with a glass of Pierce Ranch Grenache from Leojami Wines in nearby Monterey County.
Room to Book:
Room 30, with a king-size bed, has panoramic views of Carmel Bay and a freestanding bathtub overlooking the hotel's flower-filled courtyard.
Insider Tip:
All stays include complimentary continental breakfast (including a fruit plate, fresh pastries, and two eggs served any style) at Aubergine. Call ahead to have the meal delivered to your room.
Amenities
Open / Closes- Adults Only
- Accessible by Public Transportation
- Babysitting
- Celeb-Spotting
- Dry Cleaning
- Golf
- Gay Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible
- Historic
- Horseback Riding
- Luxury Boutique Hotel
- Laundry Service
- Maid Service
- Parking Available
- Room Service
- Tennis
- Valet Parking
- Wine Hotel
- Water Sports
- WiFi
Number of Rooms: 20
Year Opened: 1929
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