L Auberge Carmel

The restaurant servers were terrific: friendly and good senses of humor. Everyone at the front desk was friendly and accommodating. The dining room and sleeping rooms were nicely appointed. The restaurant’s dinner was outstanding and worthy of more than just 1 Michelin star.

The senior restaurant guy was socially awkward and pretentious. The bedroom was on the small side and a bit cluttered. And to have to pay extra at breakfast for oatmeal and cappuccino at these prices, when “breakfast is included” seems a bit ‘nickel and dime’-y to me... Add $10 to the room rate and let me order what I want; I’ll feel better about my stay.

The location, the service and the food.

Suite 9 is above the restaurant and those wishing total quiet will want a different suite.

Friendly staff, location and cleanliness.

Breakfast that was included was not healthy! All simple carbs (bread and croissants or muffins), gluten and sugar. The eggs were the only thing that was worth eating and what was offered at cost was very expensive. We chose to eat our breakfast elsewhere every morning and spoke to others staying at the hotel who were doing the same.

Fabulous location. Raven (?) who checked me in was terrific, and a wealth of information re: dinner, etc. With my early morning departure, I appreciated the extra effort to prepare a breakfast "to go" for me.

I was in Room #24. Didn't love all of the steps to get there, but other than that, my room was small, but delightful.