L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux, Carmel-by-the-Sea

L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux - A Historic 1929 European-Style Hotel with Two Michelin Stars and Forbes Five-Star Restaurant

Located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, this historic Carmel-by-the-Sea hotel features 20 individually designed guest rooms with antique furnishings from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. L'Auberge Carmel's rooms include radiant floor heating in bathrooms, walk-in showers, flat-screen TVs, and music systems. The property's centerpiece, Aubergine restaurant, holds two Michelin stars and a Forbes Five-Star rating, where Executive Chef-Director Justin Cogley and Executive Pastry Chef Yulanda Santos create ingredient-driven regional cuisine. The hotel provides valet parking, room service, and Aubergine's signature breakfast. A French-style courtyard offers a sheltered outdoor space. L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux stands four blocks from Carmel Beach and within walking distance to local art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants.

Pros

Historic 1929 architecture with European-style design elements

Underground wine cellar houses 2500-bottle collection

Personal concierge services with preferred vendor network

Complimentary local car service in house Volvo

Cons

Limited ocean views from property

9.5 miles distance from Monterey Peninsula