Ive stayed here a few times for a few reasons #1 it is the ONLY place in Carmel-by-the-Sea that will rent for a one night stay and #2 it is less than $200 for a night. I've only stayed in the updated rooms, the first time we booked 2 king premium rooms, one was the basic hotel room with bed, tv stand and bathroom and the other was more of a suite with a small kitchen area, king bed, chair and tv stand. A few other times I've booked the cottage- updated, 2 bedroom (2 twin, 1king and sofa bed) 1bath and a sleeper sofa in the living room.
Ive been to Carmel many times and usually stay in the high end boutique hotels that are $500+ per night and worth every penny in my opinion. Those that are new to Carmel usually expect the boutique experience at the Comfort Inn price and that just wont happen. Carmel is small, old and very European- therefore, rooms are small, expensive and out of date. You pay for what you get- the Carmel Lodge has nice clean and livable rooms with off street parking, decent customer service and a good location. You wont find better for the value of this hotel. I recommend staying here if you are trying to do Carmel on a budget.
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