Luxuriously romantic, L'Auberge Carmel was created for guests to relax, rejuvenate and nurture relationships — a flawless Carmel escape getaway.
EXPERIENCE
The perfect romantic getaway, L'Auberge Carmel has well-appointed rooms to ensure your stay will be cozy and memorable. You'll be amazed by the personal, intimate setting of this beautiful inn and its individually decorated rooms. Comfort, convenience, and intimacy are the hallmarks of this classic property. L'Auberge Carmel also features twice-a-day housekeeping service, and other thoughtful services to make your stay most pleasurable.
Featuring 20 luxuriously appointed guest rooms in a three story building, L’Auberge Carmel's European style architecture focuses around a classic brick courtyard and upper floor rooms offer a peek of Carmel Bay. The interior decor of guest rooms is rich and pleasing; warm jewel tones accent the quaint charm of the architecture. Individually designed guest rooms feature the finest fabrics and linens, enlarged bath areas with radiant floor heating, some with soaking tubs. It is one of Carmel’s few full service luxury hotels offering valet parking, room service and highly personalized guest services.
With farmers delivering products daily to the Aubergine kitchen, the cooking philosophy is built on spontaneity, as staff focus on making the most of the natural, fresh products. Diners have the opportunity to create their own three, four or five course menu at the 12-table, award winning Aubergine restaurant, by choosing from a variety of dishes progressive in flavors. This restaurant also features an underground wine cellar that was constructed beneath the inn's courtyard to house the restaurant's 4,500-bottle collection. The restaurant is a must-do for foodies and is a staple of Carmel's culinary scene. Their highly praised sister restaurants Bouchée, and Cantinetta Luca, are both within walking distance as well.
L’Auberge Carmel is pleased to offer in-room massage and spa services. Take advantage of the convenience and pampering offered by the Serenity therapists who are eager to provide you the ultimate relaxation or rejuvenation experience.
AAA - Four Diamond Restaurant Award - 2009
Conde Nast Traveler - Readers’ Choice Awards, No. 31 Best Hotel in the US - November 2008
Gayot.com - Top 10 New Restaurants in US - November 2008
Travel + Leisure - Top 500 World's Best Hotels List - January 2008
Conde Nast Traveler - Readers’ Choice Awards, No. 29 Hotel in the United States - November 2007
Conde Nast Johansens - Awards for Excellence, Most Excellent Small Hotel in US - February 2007
Conde Nast Traveler - Gold List - January 2007 & 2008
Travel + Leisure - World's Best Hotel List - January 2007
Condé Nast Traveler Magazine - Gold List - 2006
Condé Nast Traveler Magazine - No.42 Readers Choice Award - 2005
LOCATION
L'Auberge Carmel is located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, one block from Ocean Avenue on Monte Verde Street at Seventh and four blocks from world famous Carmel Beach. The quaint village has a population of 5,000 residents. Since its founding in 1906, Carmel has been recognized internationally as an artists' colony.