My wife and I stayed in the Palm room of the Green Lantern over the Labor Day Weekend. Contrary to earlier reviews, we did not notice any unpleasant smell in the room, nor did we find used bed linen, nor was the room too small -in fact the bathroom was huge, with a refrigerator and a full length bathtub!
The room is located on the second floor of the main building, with the door facing the back. The place is like a converted attic, with a low ceiling, and requires opening all the windows and the front door to let out the afternoon heat. It helps to be short, as one has to bend down to go around the roof rafters to the other side of the room.
Parking is tight, with only 12 spots for 18 rooms, although one can park around the block on the 7th avenue side.
The breakfast was very satisfactory, with at least one hot cooked dish, such as french cinnamon toast, or egg souffle, in addition to the usual cereal, oatmeal, sliced fruits, bagels,toast, raisin bread, muffins, and fruit juice.
The daily afternoon appetizers include lemonade and iced tea, sliced fruit, salsa, tortilla chips, crackers, cheese, sliced salami, chocolate fudge, and vanilla wafers.
Each room has its own outside patio with patio tables and chairs, under a garden umbrella, facing the sun.
The series of cottages are located within walking distance of the beach and multiple restaurants in downtown Carmel. Lighting at night on the side streets can be a problem, so bring flashlights.
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