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Clarion Collection Carmel By The Sea – reviews, photos

2.0 of 5
NE 5th & Mission, Carmel, CA 93921
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Clarion Collection Carmel By The Sea
Clarion Collection Carmel By The Sea
Clarion Collection Carmel By The Sea
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Clarion Collection Carmel By The Sea
Clarion Collection Carmel By The Sea
Ranked #32 of 34 Carmel B&B and Inns
3.0 of 5 stars 50 Reviews
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Sacramento CA Area
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks, a great choice for touring on the Central Coast and Carmel-by-the-Sea”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2011

Newly updated rooms, very clean, extremely efficient, friendly, and helpful staff, this motel is convenient to everything Carmel-by-the-Sea has to offer. Just 2 blocks off Ocean Avenue, and perfectly located to some of the finest restaurants Carmel has to offer. Whether it is shopping, browsing, or eating and drinking your way through the Central Coast, the Clarion Carmel Oaks offers the perfect location from which to explore. The charm of continental breakfast delivered to your door step in a basket added a touch of charm.

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Denver
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Beware -- no staff at night!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2010

The office closes at 9 p.m.--which was a problem when my key failed to work at 9:20 p.m. I was alone in the cold and the dark. I found a phone outside the office and ultimately somebody from the neighboring hotel came over...with the wrong set of master keys. A little more commotion and a few minutes later he found the correct key. Other elements were troubling as well...the room was small, dark and oddly painted so it looked dirty. I never did find the temperature controls, if there were any, and the TV was confusing to operate. Really a disappointment and I didn't go in expecting much.

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled solo
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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We could have lived with the repaired hole in the carpet, the 19" TV, the dated wallpaper that was everywhere, the towels that weren't as good as the ones we used in our high school gym, the chinzy breakfast, the broken door jamb missing the security device and the windows that wouldn't lock. What really sealed the deal that make this a totally miserable experience is when we had a complaint the manager did not and would not interface with us. He could not be reached by his desk clerk or American Express, our booking agent. In fact, knowing how unhappy we were the management of this hotel never cared to contact us during our stay or after we checked out.

  • Stayed October 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Okay for a short stay”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2009
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A little difficult to find (even with SatNav) but a good, central location in Carmel. Room was adequate, if nothing special. The breakfast basket was not overly enticing so one of the nearby cafes may be a better option.

  • Stayed March 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Below average for the price”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2009
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This place is located in charming part of Carmel. For that reason, i guess it is a decent "budget" option. At least it would be at a slightly lower price point. And if you are just looking for a place to lay your head. This place will not add to the relaxation or pleasure of your trip. (We payed $125 for a queen "suite.") Rooms have views of two different parking lots. Room seemed clean enough though run down-- there were holes in both towels and blankets in the room.

  • Stayed May 2009, travelled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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  • Clarion Carmel
  • Carmel Clarion
Address: NE 5th & Mission, Carmel, CA 93921
Price range (per night):* INR5,881 - 13,050

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