the Monteverde Inn is in a terrific location. A couple blocks from the beach and right in town. There were pro’s and con’s with our stay.

Pro’s
1. Dog friendly. Our pooch was welcome which is always a necessary Pro.
2. Location. Right in town and by the beach. We walked to everything.
3. Room was cute. Little sitting area with a table.
4. Little breakfast basket was delivered to our room with o.j, muffins and yogurt.
5.Staff were very friendly.
6. Some rooms have a kitchenette which would be great!


Con’s
1. Price. I have to remind myself that this is Carmel and prices here are higher than other places. But $165.00 on a Sunday night was too high in my opinion for what we had. The room was cute but in need of updating.
2. Bathroom No bath and a tiny, tiny little shower. The light/fan was very loud.
3. I could hear my upstairs neighbors.
4. No central area or common room. I always like having a little area with a dining or sitting room, maybe even a computer to use.
5. Needs a little bit of a facelift, or maybe just some b&b botox.



We LOVE Carmel and has a lovely time but next time I think we will try another place. For the price, I think we can find something a little bit better.

We checked into the Monte Verde Inn only after checking out of another hotel that didn't live up to its reviews. Monte Verde is in the heart of Carmel By-The-Sea. It's a 5 minute walk to just about anything in town, including the beach. Don't be fooled by others who say they're near the beach. Many are not. Monte Verde really is. We found many of the so-called 4 star hotels to be 1960's style converted motels and really kind of run down. Monte Verdi isn't that. The room was Spanish-loft style, with real comforters on the beds (not the generic hotel bed spread), classy lighting, and beautiful furniture. We had a full kitchen (not just a kitchenette), and a sun-room. Someone with real taste and class did the interior design and it shows. This is a cozy, classy place. The service was great and the complimentary breakfast (simple cereal, coffee, juice etc...) was a perfect start to the day. Open your window and you can hear the ocean. We'll be back for sure.

The Monte Verde Inn has a charming exterior and a nice location, close to the main tourist area in Carmel and to the waterfront, but it's run like a motel. It is more affordable than other places in town and it clearly shows. Pride of ownership typically found in an inn-type property just is not there. The linens and toiletries are no-frills motel quality, and the breakfasts include stale baked goods and your basic cereal/coffee. I don't think tea is even an option. Best Western has a better breakfast. To top it all off, the owner is extremely snooty. Oh, and I was charged a different price than I was quoted on the phone. But it's a clean place to spend a night.