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La Playa Hotel, known as the "Grande Dame of Carmel," is a historic artist’s home-turned-hotel that originally began as a luxurious mansion built in 1905. Following an extensive $20 million renovation completed in Fall 2023, the hotel now offers a modern luxury experience intertwined with historic charm. This award-winning property, featured in publications like Vogue and Travel + Leisure, is located in Carmel's prestigious Golden Rectangle, just steps from the Pacific coastline's white sands and the renowned shops, galleries, and restaurants of downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) is approximately 5 miles (10.4 km) away.
The hotel features 75 tastefully enhanced guest rooms, all of which are air-conditioned and include a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and minibar. Each room also boasts a custom Barmoire for a curated cocktail experience, electric kettles, and complimentary tea and instant coffee. Updated bathrooms offer bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. King beds are provided in all single bed rooms, and three 1-bedroom suites are available. Select rooms offer expansive ocean views. Daily housekeeping is provided.
Guests can enjoy recreational opportunities such as an outdoor pool with loungers, a terrace, and bohemian gardens. The lobby features a cozy fireplace. Dining options include Bud's at La Playa restaurant and a bar/lounge for evening entertainment. A complimentary gourmet champagne brunch is served each morning, featuring fresh pastries, fruit, and hot entrees, often enjoyed in the library lounge with Pacific Ocean views. All-day dining is also available.
La Playa Hotel provides a range of services including complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, wedding services, and shuttle amenities to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Additional conveniences include a 24-hour front desk, express check-out, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Complimentary on-site parking is available. The hotel also offers 3,475 square feet (323 square meters) of event space, including conference and meeting rooms. For the comfort of all guests, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel.
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