Park Hyatt Carmel Highlands Inn Hotel - Page 2

This is truly a wonderful get-a-way. Nestled in the hills of Carmel the Highlands Inn is a true departure from the norm. The views are sweeping, the rooms decadent, and the hospitality is unsurpassed.

The rooms are high end and decorated in deep warm tones. The spa tubs are a centerpiece in the room. Yes, a centerpiece. You can relax on the deck high above the Pacific Ocean while checking out the multi-million dollar homes.

The only thing better is the on-site restaurant, The Pacific Edge. It is a special place. It's not cheap, but you don't leave feeling like you overpaid. You feel like you've had a special dining experience. If you are a wine lover, you'll be amazed at the wine selection. My husband could spend hours just enjoying the wine book. The wine cellar is supposedly an amazing thing as well and is always something my husband tries to get a sneak view of. The views are amazing from the restaurant as well.

We actually had a room that allows dogs. I believe they really only allow small dogs. I say, define small. We pushed the limits, but no one seemed to mind.

They also have a nice little breakfast or lunch spot on site as well. Once up the hill, you don't really want to make too many trips back and forth.

The cost is expensive, but they do have deals and, for us, we are fortunate to have a family member that works for Hyatt.

Maybe our expectations were too high, but I left here feeling "under-whelmed". The room we stayed in felt stuck somewhere between the lodge's historic past and now. Plaid upholstery on the couch, bare wood walls, old tube-style TV, brass fixtures, you get the picture.

The Pacific Edge restaurant is a phenomenal venue and that has to be pretty highly weighted in to your "value" for dinner or you may come up short, not to say the food or wine (4000 bottles in the cellar) are not superb. It's just that for $150-$200 per person (after wine/liquor) this has to be a pretty fabulous dinner.

Don't try walking to Los Lobos State Reserve, the road is too treacherous. The park however is a treasure, make sure you get there.

Carmel is surprisingly short of great hotels, but I would recommend trying the new Auberge instead of the Highlands Inn.

Amazing views & accomodations in Carmel. This is truly a wonderful get-a-way. Nestled in the hills of Carmel the Highlands Inn is a true departure from the norm. The views are sweeping, the rooms decadent, and the hospitality is unsurpassed. The rooms are high end and decorated in deep warm tones. The spa tubs are a centerpiece in the room. Yes...a centerpiece. You can then relax on the deck high above the Pacific Ocean while checking out the multi million dollar homes. The only thing better is the on-site restaurant, The Pacific Edge. It is a special place. It's not cheap but you don't leave feeling like you overpaid. You feel like you've had a special dining experience. If you are a wine lover...you'll be amazed at the wine selection. My husband could spend hours just enjoying the wine book. The wine cellar, which I have not been to myself, is something my husband always wants to check out. The views are amazing from the restaurant as well. We actually had a room that allows dogs. I believe it's small dogs. I say...define small.:-) We pushed the limits but no one seemed to mind. They also have a nice little breakfast/lunch spot on site as well. Once up the hill you don't really want to make too many trips back/forth. Cost is expensive but they do have deals and...for us...we are fortunate to have a family member that works for Hyatt.:-)

This is an historical, famous hotel. The upgrading and the modernization of the facilities have been well done, keeping the original as much as possible. Both restaurants have high standards in food service. The lobby area and the adjoining bar have wonderful views.

This hotel was absolutely beautiful! We had fantastic views from our room. The decorating was lovely and the service was wonderful! They have friendly and accommodating service personnel. It's comfortable and convenient, quiet and private. It was very expensive, but worth it! Everyone should stay there at least once. You will want to go back!

I stayed in a very nice room that was a bit small but very clean and nice.

We own a timeshare at this property and have our week during the Monterey Jazz Festival. We always enjoy staying there and the property is kept up quite nicely.

This hotel made me feel pampered: Staff was always available to answer questions, provide assistance, & generally very attentive and personable.