We stayed in a great room, the Junior Mountain View suite, and had a great time. Yes, you do have to walk back up the hill to get home from downtown and especially the beach, but Carmel is so beautiful and quirky it doesn't matter. Don't expect a whole lot from the breakfast, but it will get you going. And the hot tub was perfect. The staff was friendly, and the hotel is in a quiet location, although you will hear cars and trucks stopping at the bottom of the hill (but again, that's true for all of Carmel). In any case, I would stay here again without question.