La Playa Carmel, Carmel-by-The-Sea

La Playa Carmel is a 75 room historic luxury hotel, newly restored to preserve its turn-of-the-century charm while updating it to modern-day standards. Located two blocks from the beach and village shops, art galleries and restaurants, the boutique hotel is situated in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea and anchors its most prestigious residential neighborhood. The private grounds encompass cascading gardens, intimate patios, secluded courtyards and a tranquil terrace swimming pool. Having recently undergone a complete $3.5 million restoration, the new La Playa Carmel features stunning guest rooms with spectacular ocean, garden and estate views. Unlike any other Carmel hotel, each room is as unique as its storied past, yet updated to meet the standards of today??s sophisticated traveler. Reflecting a warm Carmel Bay beach cottage styling, the rooms are airy and welcoming. Guest rooms feature ultra-plush platform beds, luxurious pillow-top mattresses, high-thread count linens, modern bathrooms, flat screen TV with cable, and high-speed Wi-Fi Internet access. A gourmet Champagne Brunch breakfast is provided complimentary each morning to guests of La Playa Carmel.