Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

The bed wasn’t super comfortable, but fine for just one night. The shutters in the sliding door were a little busted and the slider didn’t lock. Considering the balcony faces the street the slider should lock.

I was in Carmel for my son's wedding in early April. Months ago I made several reservations for family members who would be attending. Four rooms total were reserved. note: The hotel was renovated within the past few months. No issues with cleanliness, fixtures, water pressure was great, etc. Location was ideal for doing walk-around to restaurants and shopping. We only needed the car for going to Point Lobos, 17 mile Drive, Cannery Row, Fisherman's wharf, etc. Basic breakfast is provided, but there are at least four great breakfast/brunch spots within a four minute walk of your room. (Recommend the Swiss Cafe and Katy's, Katy's is cash only, btw) There's a local supermarket within about two blocks. Nice deck/seating area on the second level. Weather was too cold/windy but it would be a perfect place to sit if you're putting a plan together for the day or waiting for someone to get ready. The other three couples told me I'd made a great choice.

The are of the hotel was great. Close to downtown with lots of shopping, art galleries and restaurants easy to walk to. The hotel was relatively easy to find and the parking was ok, just really small spaces. The front desk attendant was nice when checking us in. The room itself was clean and organized when we first walked in, however there were holes in the wall, screws sticking out of the walls in the bathroom and the phone wasn’t even hooked up or plugged in. There was a laminated paper with all the number and extensions but no functional phone. The blinds on one of the windows was also broken and basically falling off. The bed was squeaky but overall comfortable. The listing said that room service and housekeeping were both included except when brought up he said they were the same thing so just housekeeping the breakfast was ok just a small container of dry cereal, granola bar, milk and an apple and banana. Overall the people seemed nice and the area was good but I won’t be staying at this hotel again.

The room we stayed in is very outdated, the bathroom door didn’t close, the wall were patched in certain places but not painted afterwards and the carpet was filthy. The only positive was the location, it was close to the Main Street where all the shops and restaurants are.

The location is perfect for walking anywhere and everywhere in the heart of downtown Carmel. The breakfast delivered to our door was an added bonus and much appreciated. We had the King Suite and there was one tiny bathroom, no full length mirror, no closet, and the tv was outdated and small. Those are my major complaints. For the price, it is fine, but not somewhere I’d pick again.

The rooms are small and cozy. Everything was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. Great location. If you need disability accessible parking, there is none. One spot is in front of the office, but you can’t utilize it, for it blocks other parking spots. Breakfast consist of a measured out cup of cereal, individual milks, a banana and an apple. Staff was very nice, friendly and helpful. The desk man was a gem of a personality.

Everything was great! Very close to all the restaurants and shops. Room was clean and the bed was comfy. They even brought us an adorable breakfast in the morning to our door! We would definitely stay here again.