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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Carmel, USA

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Located in downtown Carmel, Carriage House Inn is within 10 minutes' drive from Pebble Beach and 17 Mile Drive. A free continental breakfast tray and newspaper are delivered to guest suites daily.

Featuring a fireplace, each elegant room provides a free snack basket, a flat-screen satellite TV, free Wi-Fi and a mini fridge stocked with free drinks at the Carriage House Inn. Select suites feature a two-person spa bath or two fireplaces.

Breakfast and service exceptional. Quiche was beyond expectations and staff in the lobby made an oat milk cappuccino for me!

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9.4
Superb
212 reviews
Price from
£403
per night

Located in downtown Carmel in a walking distance to shops, art galleries and restaurants, the Candle Light Inn features free WiFi, free off-street parking and a common area with outdoor fireplace.

A flat-screen TV, a safe and a small fridge are provided in each guest room at Candle Light Inn. A work desk is also available. Some rooms boast a spa bath and fireplace.

excellent for Carmel Beds very comfy and staff delightful In the middle of town close to all amenities Very friendly people

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9
Superb
474 reviews
Price from
£250
per night

This boutique hotel in Carmel-By-The-Sea, just 1 mile from Carmel Beach City Park, features a stone courtyard. Each uniquely-decorated guest room at the hotel offers a fireplace and modern amenities.

All rooms include an en suite bathroom, modern design and breakfast in bed daily. Sherry, coffee, free Wi-Fi and plush bathrobes are also provided in each room.

extensive breakfast menu was presented at checkin. Excellent food was delivered to our room at the time chosen. A lovely touch to have breakfast included!

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9.2
Superb
41 reviews
Price from
£395
per night

Located within 5 minutes' walk to shopping and dining locations in Carmel Village and 12 minutes' walk to Carmel Beach, this inn features guest rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen cable TVs.

Each room at the Briarwood Inn has a compact or full-size refrigerator, coffee maker and private bathroom. Most rooms feature a gas fireplace, handcrafted furniture and off-street parking space. Select rooms are pet friendly.

Cute and comfy house with almost everything you need.

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8.1
Very good
1,040 reviews
Price from
£144
per night

Just 5-minutes’ walk from restaurants and shops in Carmel city centre, Hofsas House Hotel features a heated outdoor pool and a continental breakfast with fresh pastries. Free WiFi is included in all rooms.

Big clean room, table for breakfast outside in fresh air, delicious breakfast, friendly staff.

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8.2
Very good
1,578 reviews
Price from
£186
per night

In close proximity to Point Lobos State Park, and short distance to Big Sur, this hotel offers relaxing activities and exploration of the California coastline.

High speed internet featured in all rooms and throughout the property. Outdoor Heated pool, Jacuzzi, and fitness room

Very nice and comfortable Lobby area and lounging area in front of hotel and pool area. Very nice room comfortable bed loved the bathroom and shower. Excellent customer service upon arrival and throughout. Very clean property. Will definitely come back!

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8.1
Very good
1,953 reviews
Price from
£213
per night

Located in scenic Carmel, this B&B features rooms and suites with free Wi-Fi and a wood-burning fireplace. Pebble Beach is 3 km away. Free guest parking is available.

A flat-screen cable TV and a DVD player are provided in each guest room at Carmel Garden Inn. A refrigerator is also included in each room. En suite bathrooms come equipped with a bath or shower and a hairdryer. Select rooms have a garden view.

Beautiful location, tastefully decorated, cozy and well equipped room.

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8.6
Fabulous
848 reviews

Located 1 mile away from Carmel Beach, this hotel features a hot tub and serves a daily continental breakfast. It offers free guest parking and rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi.

A 40-inch flat-screen TV is provided in each room at Horizon Inn. Guest rooms also include a gas-burning fireplace, a microwave, a refrigerator, a coffee maker and a breakfast counter. Select rooms include ocean views.

Everything! Location, comfort, staff.. all amazing

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8.5
Very good
438 reviews
Price from
£238
per night

Just 5 miles from Monterey Bay Aquarium, this luxury Carmel hotel offers a complimentary champagne brunch each morning. Guests will enjoy the outdoor pool complete with loungers. All spacious rooms include free WiFi.

Location is perfect, Staff are so friendly. I recommand to stay as long as you can to enjoy the hotel and the facilities

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8.2
Very good
242 reviews

Homemade cookies are available daily at this downtown Carmel inn. Rooms feature a flat-screen satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.

The spacious rooms featuring unique furnishings offer plush bathrobes for guest use at Wayside Inn. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are provided in all rooms. Most rooms feature a fireplace.

The bed was like a cloud!!! The room felt traditional yet updated! The staff were so helpful with us arriving late. There were nice little touches everywhere (like leaving music on when we arrived), coffee & water in the room, a small breakfast, etc. And the location was perfect to walk everywhere!

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8.5
Very good
314 reviews
Price from
£224
per night

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.
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    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 433 reviews
    The motel is designed with love to a „Zen Style“ with a land- and aquascape that pleases the guest.
    Arnold
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £193.56
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,578 reviews
    great location, designated smoking area, perfect hotel for the price
    Alberto
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £470.29
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 526 reviews
    Lovely good quality pastries, fruit, eggs etc at breakfast and fantastic location. Gorgeous decor. Lovely toiletries.
    Jayne
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £470.29
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 526 reviews
    Very welcoming , excellent location, great interior design , comfortable rooms , intimate almost feel home service
    Barbara
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £395.33
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 41 reviews
    Great space and interior design. Very pretty courtyard.
    A
    Anonymous
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £470.29
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 526 reviews
    The included meals. A lovely touch having evening complimentary canapés and drinks with local vendors. Great location and beautiful design
    Thangavel
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £220.38
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,190 reviews
    Unimpressively mediocre room for a ridiculous 5 star boutique hotel prize. I come frequently to Carmel and check out new locations to stay. This place will become one of the more unpleasant memories.
    Richard
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £713.60
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 244 reviews
    Amazing. luxury rooms, amazing food and facilities, stunning views and location we will stay again.
    Jenny
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £470.29
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 526 reviews
    Spacious, well-designed, comfortable room. The gentleman at check-in was welcoming and offered great service. Breakfast basket with quality breakfast items was a wonderful surprise!
    Jocelyn
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £470.29
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 526 reviews
    great location and great design, the renovation was very well done! Overall the facility was very clean and confortable
    CELINE
    Young couple

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