8.3avge. of 221 reviewsLa Playa Hotel
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Why stay here?
- Weekends / Short Breaks
- Outdoor pool (all year)
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Free Wifi
8.3 Very Good
Average score from 221 Reviews
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Just 5 miles from Monterey Bay Aquarium, this luxury Carmel hotel offers a complimentary champagne brunch each morning. Guests will enjoy the outdoor pool complete with loungers. All spacious rooms include free WiFi.
A flat-screen TV with cable is featured in each amply furnished room at La Playa Carmel. A minibar and coffee-making facilities offer beverage options. Select rooms boast ocean views.
Guests can enjoy a gourmet breakfast in the library lounge showcasing views of the Pacific Ocean. The menu includes fresh pastries, fruit and a variety of hot entrees. All-day dining is available.
Carmel La Playa is 4 minutes’ walk from the beach. Monterey Airport is 5 miles away.
- Restored & Re-storied - $20M Renovation completed Fall 2023
- Tastefully enhanced, all while preserving the quiet eclecticism for which this historic institution is known.
- Once a luxurious mansion built in 1905 by an artist as a gift to his wife, a member of the Ghirardelli family, for over 100 years La Playa Hotel has been known as the “Grande Dame of Carmel.”
- The renovation carefully covered all aspects of the hotel, from the welcoming lobby to the commodious corners of Bud’s bar and the luxuriously appointed guest rooms with sunfilled windows beckoning the ocean breeze.
- HD Design Award Winner
- Featured in Vogue, NY Times "T List," Travel + Leisure, Dezeen & Condé Nast.
Renovation highlights:
- Air Conditioning in all Guest Rooms
- Custom Barmoire in all Guest Rooms — Offering a specially curated cocktail experience.
- Three 1-Bedroom Suites
- King Beds in all Single Bed Rooms
- Updated Guest Bathrooms
Important Information
Free parking is available but limited, on a first come-first served basis.
A one-time, non-refundable pet fee of USD 250 is applicable for guests bringing pets.
As per policy California Section 4.6 section 11362.3, it is illegal for any person to smoke marijuana in a public place.
Group policy: 10 or more guest rooms is considered a group and follow different deposit and cancellation policies.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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Check Info and AvailabilityLa Playa Hotel - Room Options
A selection of room types are usually available at La Playa Hotel, including;
- Double Room
- Ocean View King Room
- Queen Room - Disability Access
- Room with Ocean View
- Standard Room
- Standard King Room
Standard Room (Double, Sleeps 2, 1 Bedroom)
Equipped with a minibar and coffee-making facilities, this luxurious room includes free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with cable. Please note: Bedding for this room is based upon availability.
View Prices Room Price : from ＄276 to ＄790
Room with Ocean View (Double, Sleeps 2, 1 Bedroom)
Showcasing ocean views, this luxurious room is equipped with a minibar and coffee-making facilities. Free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with cable are included.
Double Room (Sleeps 2, 1 Bedroom)
The spacious double room features air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box and a TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.
Queen Room - Disability Access (Double, Sleeps 2, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom)
Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a minibar, a coffee machine, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.
Standard King Room (Double, Sleeps 2, 1 Bedroom)
The air-conditioned double room offers a minibar, a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box. The unit offers 1 bed.
Ocean View King Room (Double, Sleeps 2, 1 Bedroom)
The double room offers air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, as well as a TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room (Sleeps 2, 1 Bedroom)
The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, as well as a TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.
La Playa Hotel Useful Info
- 49 Rooms
Arrival and Departure
- Check In from 16:00
- Check Out to 12:00
Hotel Facilities
COVID-19 Precautions
- Cashless payments
- Cleaning chemicals effective against Coronavirus
- Rooms disinfected between stays
- Safety Protocols followed
Cleaning
- Daily housekeeping
Sanitization
- All tableware sanitized
Sports & Outdoors
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Hiking
- Outdoor pool (all year)
Travel & Transport
- Parking
- Street parking
Business & Internet
- Free Wifi
- Meeting/banquet facilities
Food & Drink
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Wine/champagne
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour security
- Dry Cleaning
- Express check-in/check-out
- Ironing
- Key card access
- Luggage storage
- Pets Allowed
- Safety deposit box
- Terrace
Room Facilities
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Higher level toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Outside
- Garden
Hotel
- Non-smoking throughout
- Smoke alarms
- Lower bathroom sink
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor fireplace
- Fire extinguishers
- Security alarm
- Visual aids: Braille
Rating and Reviews
La Playa Hotel has been assigned a 4 Star rating by our partner; this is an unofficial rating for ease of comparison, and you should be sure the property suits your needs before booking.
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