I love to travel, preferably without a backpack. A perfect day of travel includes museums, exploring new places on foot and ending the day with a nice place to stay.
July 18 2007: The La Playa is called the Grande Dame of hotels in Carmel, and for good reason. This spanish style hotel is right in the heart of Carmel by the Sea. Blocks from the beach, you couldn't be in a more central location.
The rooms are fine, nothing out of this world or unusual very comfortable. We stayed in the main building, but there are cottages which may be more attrative for a couple looking for a romantic escape.
The gardens are beautifully kept which makes this beautiful resort even more beautiful. We enjoyed having an evening glass of wine in the gardens.
Carmel is a great walking town and you couldn't pick a better location or hotel for a perfect hotel experience.
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BOUTIQUE FULL SERVICE HISTORICALYEAR BUILT 1905 YEAR REMODELED 1997ADDITIONAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION HISTORICALLLY RECOGNIZED BY NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION. FULL SERVICE BOUTIQUE HOTEL IN A RESIDENTIAL SETTING, JUST 2 BLOCKS TO THE BEAUTIFUL WHITE SAND BEACH OF CARMEL BY THE SEA. AWARD WINNING GARDENS IN THE COURTYARD SURROUNDING THE POOL CREATE A PRIVATE VILLA ENVIRONMENT OF PEACE AND SERENITY. FABULOUS TERRACE GRILL RESTAURANT OFFERS AL FRESCO DINING ON THE TERRACE, OVERLOOKING GARDENS AND A GLIMPSE OF THE OCEAN. FIVE FUNCTION ROOMS WITH 5000 SQUARE FEET OFFER FLEXIBLE FLOORPLANS FOR ELEGANT CATERING OR PRODUCTIVE MEETINGS. FULL SERVICE GROUP AND CATERING STAFF. BUILT 100 YEARS AGO AS A PRIVATE MANSION. TODAY LA PLAYA OFFERS ELEGANT SURROUNDINGS WITH THOUGHTFUL SERVICE FOR GUESTS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING UNIQUE AND MEMORABLE.
July 18 2007: The La Playa is called the Grande Dame of hotels in Carmel, and for good reason. This spanish style hotel is right in the heart of Carmel by the Sea. Blocks from the beach, you couldn't be in a more central location. 
