Comfort Inn Carmel By the Sea

Excellent location, right across from Carmel Plaza. Free breakfast was great! Had eggs, sausage, waffles, bread, yogurt and pastries. We stayed in the presidential suite which was very spacious and comfortable for 2. Rooms were immaculately clean, shower was nice and hot, and the bed was comfortable. Om at the front desk was lovely and so kind and helpful. I would definitely come back!

When we walked into the office, Om greeted us with a smile and a pleasant demeanor. He was very helpful and informative. Our room was perfect. Soothing colors and nice wood floor. Relaxing and calming. The mini- fridge was nice to have. Shower pressure was fantastic.. the king mattress was so comfy that I got 8 hours of sleep, rather than my usual 6. Complimentary breakfast was fine. There was something for everyone. You could not have asked for more location- wise. Walking distance to Ocean Avenue and Carmel Plaza. I would definitely stay at this " hidden Gem" again. Thanks Om!!!

My husband and I stayed here for several nights at the beginning of December. The hotel is a typical Comfort Inn. When we first arrived, the parking lot was closed due to construction, and there was no street parking out front. We were offered to switch to another hotel due to the noise and parking but we declined. I am so glad we did. We later learned they were having emergency roof repairs, and we were able to park in the lot for the remainder of our stay. Om checked us into a room as far from the noise as possible but later moved us to another room that he thought would be better for us. During our stay, we had a few requests, and Om was able to assist us with each request.  The rooms were clean and the bed was very comfortable. The location is very convenient to all shops and restaurants. There is a grocery store right around the corner. It's a nice little walk to the beach ⛱️, the only downside is the walk back is all uphill. Om made our stay extra enjoyable. If we were to return to Carmel, we would stay here again.  Thank you so much, Om!

This place is a perfect location! Clean rooms! Nice breakfast! Great price!!!! Om and his son are awesome! They were very kind and gave us the room that we had liked in our prior visit. They also gave us early check in and late check out. Worth it to go during the week! We will be back again! Thank you !

What a cute and clean place, located close to all the great restaurants and shops. The gentleman who greeted us, Om, was the kindest host/manager, who made our experience great from start to finish. The newer room was clean and well equipped with everything you need. Thank you Om for your hospitality and allowing us to enjoy Carmel by the Sea.

The host was friendly and helpful with suggestions on making the most out of our trip. The room was clean, comfortable, quiet, and perfectly located within walking distance of the shops. Parking was not an issue and we enjoyed a relaxing breakfast.

Just stayed there for a long weekend. The location was great and very close to the center of the city. Parking is horrible and you are lucky to get a spot near the hotel. Rooms were fine but I would advise requesting a top floor room (only 2 stories) as we heard everything the guest above us did. All in all not bad, just a place to stay.

The front staff was great, front desk friendly, rooms clean, walk to downtown carmel, lovely breakfast area, cute carmel Inn! Would stay here again! Lovely place. |Love the fact park the car and walk every where in downtown carmel. |Love Carmel

Location Location Location is what its about. This Inn is located right on the street with all the shopping and restaurants so you and your significant other can just walk up and down the street and get a bite to eat without your car. There is plenty of fine dining and quick little places to get a cold drink or a cup of hot coffee in the morning. The beach is just a few minutes walk from your front door to. The beds were comfy i thought and we liked the shower. The housekeeper was very helpful and friendly and at the front desk they are helpful. Don't forget to get up and get the breakfast provided i had some hot bacon and eggs with toast. Cold cereal is also provided.

Carmel-by-the-Sea is a place everyone should visit at least once. This Comfort Inn is super convineitn, providing walking-distance proximity to Ocean Ave. No amount of superlatives will oversell the experience of this beautiful, fragrant, charming little village and it's boutiques and restaurants and private beach. I've had two stays here and a generally positive experience both times, with one major caveat. If you're sensitive to noise while sleeping, do not stay on the lower floor as any movement in the room above you will be quite loud. My first stay was top floor and the room was incredibly quiet at night. Second stay we were on the bottom floor the first night below a gorup fo four who were playing cards until after 10PM, which sounded like bags o rocks being dragged around the floor above us. It was impossible to tune out, even with airpods. The motel called the room for us, but at that point you're susceptible to the concern of strangers, and this group did not give a f***. The motel moved us upstairs the following night and the room was silent. Completely different experience. Comfort Inn is reasonably priced and recommended if you avoid staying below another room.

My husband and I stayed here for my birthday and it was absolutely a dream! The front desk lady was so kind and warming. We stayed in a top floor with a balcony in the Gallardo Suite. Will definitely be coming back

We were only in town for a night, but thought that this hotel was a fine choice. It is in close proximity to the main part of town that has all the shops and restaurants (only about a 5 min walk from the center of the main road, and about a 15-20 walk to the beach). Do be prepared that it is at the top of a hill so it is a bit of a hike. The rooms were nice, clean and had been recently renovated. The Inn also offers a complementary breakfast as well as free WiFi with your stay. It is a pretty standard hotel breakfast offering some pastries, cereal, fruit, and a waffle maker. I do agree there is a bit of a noise issue at this Inn, we stayed on the first floor and we're woken up at about 4 am by the guests above us who liked to start their day early. Other than noise, I think this is a fine hotel for the price and it's location, and would recommend for a night or two.

This hotel is perfect for my needs when I am in this area. It's walking distance to downtown and to the ocean. There is great parking. It feels very safe. It is one block away from a corner market and not far from an adorable old-fashioned drug store. It was nice and quiet when I stayed. The front desk is very friendly and there is breakfast. Who could ask for more?

Just stayed here, great little hotel with in walking distance to town. Rooms well appointed and clean. SO impressed with staff, women in office was so accommodating to our group of 13 and watching the housekeepers , they worked so hard.

Location was great, hotel itself, not so much. It's right on Ocean Avenue, near the shops/restaurants and a short walk from Carmel Beach (though beware, the hills are killer coming back!). The room itself was nice, on the smaller side but got the job done. It was clearly renovated (the interiors looked much newer than the exterior), and the finishings were nice enough. The parking leaves something to be desired. It's a small, awkward lot, with not enough spaces for rooms. They say there is street parking right nearby, which is fine but that means you're not guaranteed a spot to park your car when staying here. I also can't tell that they really enforce guests only parking in the lot, though I could be wrong about that. The noise factor is the biggest miss. You can hear everything going on around you. There were slamming doors all throughout the night (maybe not actually slamming, but it sounded like slamming to me), and you could hear people talking out in the courtyard, etc. The hotel is also built into the hill, so there are stairs/slopes/etc. to contend with. It is kind of charming, except when you're trying to schlep luggage to your room. It was a bit pricey, though I get you're paying mostly for the location, but I would think twice about staying there again because the noise factor was pretty bad for me (though I'm a light sleeper, so maybe heavy sleepers wouldn't be bothered as much?).

We have avoided this hotel in the past due to the noise complaints. This time around the hotel program gave us an offer we couldn't refused, so.... The noise was def an issue. You can hear other guests sneeze or chat on the hallway or in the courtyard. If you are assigned to a room on the 1st floor next to the office and the parking lot, good luck! I rather be a B-17 belly gunner flying over Berlin. It also didn't help that our neighbors above liked to stomp and shift furniture throughout the day, and night. By 8 am the door slamming competition commenced as folks shuffled in & out of their rooms for complimentary BF & coffee. Furthermore, locating right on Ocean Ave has its pros & cons. The standard king room was small but looked recently renovated, furnishings were basic. Bed was medium firm & comfy, medium sized pillows were not plush but had good support. Bathroom was pleasant to the eyes even though it was only laminated surface. Shower tub was small but had nice brass showerhead and good water pressure. There was a mini fridge & coffee maker. Being an older hotel in Carmel there was no AC, but there was a tower fan stored inside the closet. We put it to good use drying our swim suites. Out in the courtyard there is a patio deck with 2 large tables and some chairs, you can have BF or coffee there. As with most local hotels parking is limited, I counted 16 spots for the 19 room hotel? You might find unofficial parking on the side street (Torres). Worse case scenario there are meter parking, but the meter mates here are quite astute. Overall the room itself was more than adequate, but noise was definitely an issue for those with low tolerance.

Hubby and I try to get to Carmel/Monterey about once a year. We were going to spend a night in San Jose, but due to Covid-19, and not many restaurants and bars being open we cancelled our hotel in San Jose and decided to just come on down to Carmel. It was short notice, and the hotel we normally stay at was booked, so I searched Yelp and found the Comfort Inn Carmel. We were lucky they had a room. The pro's- The hotel is close to the very heart of downtown Carmel. Very close walking distance to shops and restaurants. Many are open now with social distancing in place. The room was clean and very cozy. The bathroom was surprisingly large. The outdoor area was nice, lots of pretty flowers. The cons: Parking is a bitch. Seriously a bitch. Very few parking spaces, we were lucky enough to snag one but the lot was so small I held my breath pulling in and out as almost hitting another car was a possibility. The room itself was nice but small. You have to go outside to change your mind....lol. No artwork on the walls. The furniture was way too big for the size of the room. But the bed was very comfortable. Due to Covid we didn't have to deal with the "Waffle Nazi" as other people have stated. No breakfast served due to the virus, but they did give us a bag of granola bars, pastries, and orange juice for our morning breakfast. I thought that was nice enough. Not fancy, but a nice gesture nonetheless. It's a strange, quirky little place but we enjoyed it. If on a budget, and wanting to stay near downtown Carmel, I would highly recommend the Comfort Inn. Loved the "Mr. Ed door.

Clean rooms, nice staff., and in the heart of downtown. You can walk out to many local businesses from the hotel. We went to the farmer's market on Thursday which was across the street. They serve free breakfast. They go above and beyond to make you happy.

We stayed at this location for 2 nights and it was really great. Gita at the front desk was very friendly and helpful. The location is perfect, you can literally walk out the door and be in the heart of the town in minutes. The room was very nice and VERY clean. We stayed in the sunshine suite and highly recommend it if it's available. Breakfast was of good quality, there is a waffle maker, and also eggs and sausage. There was also the usual assortment of breads/bagels, pastries and of course, coffee and juice. I saw some other reviews complain about parking, but it was really a non-issue. The hotel is relatively small, so it doesn't need a lot of parking and there are more than enough extra spots right on the street out in front. Overall, we would not hesitate to stay here again!!

Noise is terrible!!! You hear everything in all nearby rooms. Showers, toilets, snoring, talking, walking, doors shutting. Every. Single. Noise. Don't stay here if you value peace and quiet and sleep. The workers also are moving carts loudly (which rumbles loudly over you if you're on the bottom floor) before 6:30am.

Recently renovated rooms located within a short walkable distance to some of Carmel's best restaurants and tasting rooms. Comfortable beds/pillows, good quality towels, and a pleasing shower. Free WiFi was easy to connect to but slow or didn't work at all. This place has lots going for it so why only 3-stars? The noise. You can hear every footstep above, voices and vehicles outside, and every door close. I didn't remember it being so noisy when I've stayed here in the past but maybe the upstairs rooms are less noisy?

This is a good hotel in an amazing location! Rooms are basic. Not large but big enough. Definitely gets a little noisy at times and the walls are a little thin. The room was very clean and the shower was amazing! They give you a goody bag instead of breakfast due to Covid. There are some nice outdoor seating areas as well. Super close to restaurants and shopping and a twelve minute walk to the beach. Staff were lovely and helpful! It was one of the more affordable places in town and it was definitely a good choice. We will be back.

We stayed here for two nights during labor day weekend. Overall, a pretty clean and nice place to stay in Carmel. Its right off Ocean Ave, so an easy walk to downtown. It would not be my first hotel choice for future Carmel trips, but would be an acceptable third or fourth choice. Pros: * Bathrooms are spacious, clean, and powerful shower and toilet. * Bed mattress is soft and comfortable. * Rooms are equipped with lots of storage cabinets, along with fridge and microwave. * Free and fast Wi-Fi * Hotel free breakfast is actually decent, with lots of variety (2 waffle flavors, hard-boiled and scrambled eggs, yogurt, pastries, cereal and granola). Cons: * Parking is very limited, and the spaces on Torres St are shared with the public. This is a big minus for me, as there should be enough guest parking with enforcement - log the make and/or license plate! * No AC - although they have a tower fan you can prop up on the desk. * Awkward bedroom arrangement - the bed and the TV cabinet leave maybe a 12-18 inch gap to maneuver around. * Moderate level of noisiness - the room is next to a common patio area along with stairs leading to the upper level.

First negative, then positives. As many others mentioned in their reviews, there's not much sound isolation on the walls and floors between rooms. When my neighbors checked in at 3 AM, it was a constant noise close to an hour. Bring good quality earplugs. Management should put a note in rooms to be quiet between 11 PM and 3 AM. Here are the positives. Location is amazing, the beginning of the Ocean Boulevard shopping area starts at the edge of the hotel, and beach is only 10 blocks away, and it's really fun to walk to beach from the hotel. Rooms are very modern, and they were very clean. There is a fridge, TV with good number of channels. Wireless did not work well, so I used my own wireless data. Because of Covid situation, they do not offer breakfast, however they provided snacks for breakfast in brown bags. One thing bothered me is that office employees only wears mask when somebody enters. If they do not want to wear masks, they should at least keep the door open. Parking is limited, however I found space at the adjacent street. There is also a nice market right behind the hotel, good for shopping. I liked the bathroom because it was very large.

We just stayed a week here and booked again for next month. The beds were so comfortable. The rooms are clean. The best staff and friendly service. It's a beautiful place. They take such good care care of the grounds. And it's walking distance from everything. We parked our car and let it sit all week. Our favorite restaurants and shopping are just right around the corner.

Wow! I was thrilled that the price was so good and the location was perfect. This isn't your typical Comfort Inn. The location in Carmel is wonderful you can just walk to the downtown. Here in Carmel nothing is cheap so I was shocked that we can get such a good deal at this location. We know what to expect with the comfort inn but the location just floored me. The breakfast is what was expected , warm breakfast, juice , and coffee. There was a negative review that the lady at the front desk she wasn't the friendliest. I would say she's more shy than anything; she was wonderful, absolutely wonderful.

This hotel was booked last minute because we got last minute passes to the pro-am golf tourney. All other hotels were booked. At $290, we got a tiny room with a toilet tHat wouldn't flush. The hotel is beiing renovated, and like so maNy other hotels, they are making the mistake of putting in hardwood. Therefore, if you're on the bottom floor you can hear every single movemet of your upstairs neighbor; Including, but not limited to every coughing fit, how badly they had to pee at 1am, and every flush or faucet turned on. It's an old building, needs more than new fixtures and floors. Bed was very hard. The location was fine, walking distance to restaurants. If you are a heavy sleeper who likes to gear the goings ons of your neighbors aardvark hate a room with a view, this is the place for you.

The location was great. It's about a 3 minute drive down the street to the beach or a 20 minute walk there (just be prepared for downhill and uphill walking). The room was pretty clean and newly renovated. The bed was comfy too. So 2 stars for the room and location. We checked in around 6:30pm and we called in prior to our arrival to let them know we were on our way. We walk to office where the door was propped wide open and nobody was at the front desk. We rang the bell 3 times and waited in the lobby for about 10 minutes. Then a guy coughing outside emerges, walks in without a mask, goes to the back office to put one on, and checks us in. Not exactly the best first impression when arriving. I worked at a hotel for 3 years and I totally understand having to step away from the desk when there was one employee there, but the wait was a little long. Not even a "we'll be back" sign. The noise insulation is TERRIBLE. The walls are extremely thin, you can hear your next door neighbor's snoring, talking, and yawning. You can easily hear the conversation going on to the left, right, and above our room. Our first night there, the people next door were having a loud conversation until almost 1am. It really takes A LOT from me to complain about anything, but the talking was very unbearable and we called in a noise complaint to the front desk. We heard their phone ring and still continued to talk loudly. Then 10 minutes later, their phone rings again - I'm assuming it was their other next door neighbor complaining and they finally quiet down. You can also hear the water running every time the next door neighbor showers, runs the facet, flushes, etc. At check out, I stopped by the front desk to ask if there was any nearby ATMs to leave a tip for housekeeping, but again, front desk staff nowhere to be found.

We stayed here three nights, escaping the Bay Area smoke. It was a last minute decision, and at first we made a reservation for two nights, then asked the manager to add a third night. She wasn't able to let us stay in the same room for the third night, but she was wonderful about letting us check out late from the first room and enter the second room early. The rooms are small, but clean and comfortable. Bed is comfortable, good pillows and a nice blanket, and no bed bugs as far as we can tell (yay!) Breakfast is OK. We eat low carb, so our options were limited to very bland scrambled eggs, OK sausage patties, hard boiled eggs and peanut butter eaten with a spoon. If you don't mind carbs, there are waffles, pastries, bread, bagels and cream cheese, and flavored yogurts. There's a microwave and toaster. The coffee, sadly, is really bad. Very weak and flavorless. Brown water, basically. :( Based on previous reviews, we came armed with earplugs, and I'm glad we did. The walls are indeed quite thin. But with earplugs, we slept well. If you plan on visiting in the summer, be aware that there's no air conditioning in the rooms, only radiant heat. Location is great. We walked everywhere - to the beach, to restaurants and shops. Overall, you get what you pay for - this is Comfort Inn, not The Ritz - but with the added bonuses of a good location and friendly service. So as long as you're OK with a 2.5-star hotel, I do recommend this one.

Location is great for walking to restaurants, the beach, and shopping. Room was clean and modern, seemed too small at first but it was just enough room. King bed was great. Shower was great. One drawback was the WiFi is very spotty. I was working from the room so that was problematic. The place is rickety and ramshackle in the outside. The materials all say "Comfort inn is smoke-free, but the building posts signs indicating smoking is allowed on the premises ‍and it's weird that there's only like 15 rooms but room numbers are 50-65 or something similar...what's that all about LOL.

Okay when you stay at the Comfort Inn you kinda know what to expect. For the price and location this place is exactly what we wanted. It was 10 min walking to the beach. We never had to move our car while shopping, walking, eating and drinking in Carmel. Brunos deli/grocery is next door as well as the Surf and Sand spirits. The bed was comfortable, the pillows were comfortable and the water pressure was great for showers. With complementary breakfast every morning, you can't go wrong. The rooms were not that outdated. There is no air in the room so be prepared to use the fan in the closet which we found the day we left or open the windows. The walls are thin, however it was quite at night and the location was perfect.

The rooms are nicely furnished and clean, which is why I'll give 2 stars instead of 1. Though the rooms look nice, they are very small and uncomfortable. The staff were rude to everyone in our party (we had 4 rooms). Each time one of us checked in for a room, we came back to report the lady at the front desk had given us nasty looks and seemed to be annoyed with our presence. My sister-in-law asked to use a restroom prior to check-in and was abruptly told she could not. There is no air conditioning due to how old the building is, but there are plug in fans. I would recommend staying a little further away from the beach if you're looking for a good deal on a quality room.

Wow. Cute place in a great location. I'll give it that. Worst shower I've ever had. Like 5 streams of water actually worked. The toilet was running very loud at least twice an hour. The NOISIEST place I've EVER stayed. Put us in a room between the housekeeping closet and a room they were apparently remodeling. So first thing in the morning there was a ton of banging and glass breaking. So much banging our sink was shaking. When I complained when we left she told me that wasn't the case because she booked people in that room. Yet I saw workers going in and out with tools. Don't lie on top of everything. Take my advice and DON'T STAY HERE!!

The Comfort Inn, Carmel was a very good choice for us. It was right around the corner from downtown Carmel so we could walk anywhere. The beds were so comfortable so we slept really well and the entire room was clean and very well maintained. I also read some reviews and they said the walls are super thin and you could hear noise. This is not true and we stayed here for 5 days and slept very comfortable every night. I'd recommend this hotel to anyone who wants easy access to the downtown area. We will definitely be staying here again when we come to Carmel.

Great location for walking around Carmel. Small rooms, tight parking but very cute, clean and well appointed at bargain rates. Terrific value and friendly staff. Been coming back for years. Plenty of nicer places at thrice or five times the price but no better bang for the buck.

Convenient to downtown and walk to beach. Room was clean and nicely decorated. Breakfast had lots to choose from and fresh. Mini fridge in the room is very noisy, just turn off, dial inside back wall. Cable didn't work, reported to lady at front desk, she said she'd be down to reset it, she never showed. Fortunately hubby is "the cable ready guy" tinkered a bit and got it going! The rooms lack sound insulation, so be prepared with ear plugs and sleeping pills! :) Outside sounds in the courtyard resonates - so be courteous to others. We'll keep searching for "our place". $150 per night Travelocity

During an awesome belated birthday (my boyfriend's) getaway, me and my boyfriend and our couple of couple friends stayed here for the station of proximity in Carmel. Situated at the top of Ocean Ave, just before you enter the town, this cozy little inn will meet the expectations of one of the least expensive places to accommodate. Our room was quaint but featured a lot of pluses. If you looked hard enough you will find extra pillows and blankets; a fan; safe; mini-fridge; iron/ironboard; coffee maker, etc. - Necessities of any hotel stay. And their bathrooms look small but seem to feature enough room to be comfortable and not claustrophobic. And they have an awesome Continental breakfast with make-your-own waffles, muffins, bagels, cereal, fruit, juices, and coffee. The minus was the service quality but it was a shared dime and to be realistic I wasn't staying in a high-end place. And it sucked that their vending machine didn't even work and I had to resort to drinking out of tap for awhile. But despite that, I would love to stay here again.

great value!! loved having a mini fridge not filled with liquor bottles and crap. Bfast was great. But thin walls as we heard two different set's of couples having relations and more. Walls so thin that within 5 min's I heard moaning, toilet flush, snoring. Still a fan...

Rooms are like any other Comfort Inn , breakfast was good and the location is ideal for shopping or 15 minute walk to the beach . No need to move your car which is good because parking is limited , there is a shortage of spaces . If you arrive after 5 pm you'll have to find a parking spot on the street away from the hotel . This was sort of a minus for me as the hotel should have parking for all paying guests.

The room was nice except for a very big problem that should have been addressed in our booking. They were renovating which meant that there was just noise all morning long and working going around, some without masks. For this price it was not what I would have expected. At least some kind of warning that they were mid renovation or price drop would have been nice. A guest was partying until 1 in the morning and management was unhelpful and unsympathetic. Rooms were fairly large and location is good, but only stay here if absolutely necessary. Sad to say no part of this experience included comfort.

Quaint, old school hotel by the sea. Rooms are small and have a bit of the Bates motel feel to them, but are surprisingly comfortable for a comfort inn.

This place is awesome!!! Cheapest in the area but not on quality. It looks like a million buck inn. . My wife and I was blown away. We will come back.

The noise of slamming doors and maid carts starts at 5am and is relentless throughout the day. It will rattle your nerves.

Nice location. Walking distance to shops & restaurants. Comfortable beds, but small rooms. Customer service was ok. The front desk lady was on her phone on a personal call throughout the whole time I was checking out. Thought that was unprofessional of her.

Loud banging, you can hear all the neighbors being very obnoxious, limited space in rooms, no place to refill water.. they don't value the customer. Poor experience here

Stayed there over the weekend. Nice location, clean bathroom & bedding. NOT happy with the dirty carpet though. Wore white socks while in the room..walking around and when I took off my socks for the night.... GROSS ! They were almost black. Please clean your carpets, the rest of the room & visit was great.

My husband and I stayed here over the weekend nice hotel but walls are thin you can hear neighbors conversation next door and doors slammed every time Someone shuts the door Parking is a battle here, and no A/C they have a fan but I think they should have the option for both. We will not be staying here again because of the noise and the fact that we couldn't sleep good.

A great place to stay in Carmel by the Sea. We were stopping for the night on Thursday November 12, 2020 and it was truly a wonderful surprise. We had a king size bed for a great deal. The room was decorated beautifully the bathroom was a great size and had a great shower period a wonderful place to stay for a great price, just right across the street from the plaza and the rest of the Town perfect location. Thanks for a wonderful stay!! We will definitely be back.

I stayed in this hotel in October 2020. I have stayed in hotels in Manhattan that were quieter than this place. The walls are paper thin so you can hear every faucet, sneeze, word spoken, etc from adjacent rooms. Then at 5:00 AM some sort of construction or industrial work started up next door. NO city would permit that type of activity before 7:00 AM. If the management of this hotel cared about the comfort if their guests they would raise hell with the city to modify the permit. Or they would file a complaint to enforce a proper permit. When I complained to the front desk they could not have cared less. Do not stay at this property if you want a good night's sleep.

We enjoyed our stay at the Comfort Inn in Carmel. We stayed in the Sunshine Suite above the lobby. It is very roomy and has a fireplace. There's a nice little sitting area outside the room which overlooks their colorful, well-kept grounds. It's good to note that the Sunshine Suite is at the end of the building closest to Ocean Avenue (traffic). The "pro" of Comfort Inn's location is that it's ideal for walking to shops, restaurants and wine tasting rooms -- all within a few blocks. The "con" to the location is that it's on the corner of Ocean Avenue so there is a good deal of early morning traffic (delivery trucks, service trucks, etc.) coming into town. The Inn was cozy and comfortable. There was a nice array of breakfast foods which was included in the room rate.

Beware of the Waffle Nazi!!!!! Let's start off with the positive side. The place is nice a cozy and reasonably priced for Carmel. The reason I'm giving this place 2 stars is because I stepped in the lobby for breakfast. The lady at the front desk aka "The Waffle Nazi" treated me like a child. She literally watched me the whole time and condescendingly told me what to do and yelled at me when I spilled little droplets of syrup in the floor. " "you see, you put too much syrup and now spilled some on the floor! Now we have to clean it up." Well sorry lady I just have one arm. Is it my fault your too cheap to buy bigger plates for waffles? If it weren't for the waffle Nazi then my stay would have been more pleasant, but beware of the Waffle Nazi.

Once again, Yelp reviews were helpful. This place most definitely deserves 4 stars but the "Waffle Nazi" made our trip horrible. I would additionally like to give her a new moniker: "Snoopy Lady" because by God she was extremely interested in our business. Our whole ordeal started out the day before. We planned a last minute getaway to Carmel as we had stayed at the inn next door last year - The Village Inn. However, Comfort Inn blows The Village Inn out of the water. Mostly because of two things: (i) Excellent rooms, & (ii) Free breakfast. First, for the Positives: Like I mentioned above, this place has newly renovated rooms with tasteful furniture, fixings, furnishings, flat screen TV, cable (with tons of Comcast channels), free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, free parking and a fantastic location. Breakfast consists of bagels, muffins, freshly made waffles, juices, 2 types of cereal, coffee, tea, milk, hot chocolate, and a variety of fruits. You can't beat that for the price of FREE. Their website mentions "Complimentary daily USA TODAY Newspaper", however we did not get any. Not that it matters much in this day and age of always-on Internet...but just saying! Free parking with an impeccable location (at the heart of downtown) is also a breath of fresh air. Parking is scarce though, but we got a spot within 5 minutes of our arrival. Their in-room amenities include: - Coffee Maker - AM/FM Clock Radio - Iron/Ironing Board - Hairdryer - 25" TV w/ Cable, Phone - In Room Microwave & Refrigerator (especially nice because we had leftovers) Yes, all of the above was there and in good functioning order. However, in our room, the thermostat cover was broken. A quick call to front desk resolved the problem, and the heater was back in working order. Apparently, the thermostat cover was broken, but the unit itself was working just fine. Now, for the Negatives: As most other people have mentioned here, the main issue is with "Waffle Nazi" or as I call her, "Snoopy Lady". I believe it might be a cultural thing, but it comes across as extremely condescending. During breakfast, she asked me if I needed help with the waffle maker. When I said yes, she helped me out. But her tone sounded as if she was ordering you around. She was super concerned on how much breakfast you were putting on your plate. I avoided eye contact and watched TV in the lobby while preparing waffles and toasting bread. Seeing that we were not going to eat in the lobby, and take the food back to our room, the "Snoopy Lady" asked if we had a baby or teenager in our room. I said no. She had no business asking us if we had any babies or children if we did not request a rollaway or crib. I understand when people check in to a King Room with an extra person (or two) and then request for a rollaway bed. It is perfectly justified for the front desk to tack on an extra charge at that time. "Snoopy Lady's" attitude issues started even before we booked our room. The day before our trip (we had a last minute getaway) I called the hotel to check whether they had a AAA rate. I was unable to get a AAA rate from their website reservation system (it somehow does not show you that option if your trip is within 24-48 hours, go figure). She asked me to call back as she was "busy." I called back again in 45 minutes, and she said she had a AAA rate for a King room. I requested her to book that room for me. She said "Are you sure? There is no cancelation!" She additionally stated, "Take your time and figure out if you really want to book it and then call back." After some time I called back again, and we went through the same set of questions. I finally said that I was absolutely certain that I would not have to cancel (and that I understood the cancelation policy). She asked me if there were any kids or teenagers with us. I said no. At the day of check in, she asked me again if I had any kids or teenagers. I said no. She said if I was sure? I said yes. Finally, at breakfast she asked if we had kids or teenagers because we were going to take the breakfast and eat in our room! Are you serious? Another thing that struck me is that "Snoopy Lady" called at 11:03 AM in our room to tell us that "it is check out time." Check out time is 11:00 AM and I completely understand that you have to clean the room before another party checks in at 3:00 PM. But at least give your guests an extra 15-20 minutes to get their luggage out. How's that for customer service? We finally grabbed our bags and left the room at 11:10 AM. Went down to the lobby to check out and settle our bill. Seeing that there were only two of us, "Snoopy Lady" had me sign the check. As soon as we exited the lobby, she rushed (I should say ran) towards our room to check whether there was an extra person hanging out (or hiding to get in our car). Driving in front of our room, we saw "Snoopy Lady" loitering around our room to see if a third person would magically appear and get into our car. Are you serious?

I would give this hotel high marks if it weren't for the lady at the front desk. The rooms are modern, cute, clean, & comfortable. The outside of the hotel fits in the Carmel fairy tale mold. The location is AWESOME! It's right on Ocean Blvd. which provides a multitude of charming restaurants, shops, and art galleries and a pleasant walk to the beach. The free parking at the hotel is priceless and very convenient. I chose this hotel because the price was super reasonable for Carmel and it offered continental breakfast. Breakfast would have been much more pleasant however if it weren't for the lady at the front desk who became to be known as the "Waffle Nazi" because she watched everyone at the waffle machine like a hawk and no one escaped without being treated like a child or worse. Overall, she was argumentative and very rude to all the guests we saw her interact with. Waffles are really the only good thing about the breakfast though so you have to be nice to her to avoid a "no waffle for you" type situation which I was dangerously close to my first morning. In summary, it really is a lovely, inexpensive place to stay in the heart of amazing Carmel. When you go, my hope is that the "Waffle Nazi" will have moved to stalk breakfast elsewhere!

The Comfort Inn is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Carmel. The hotel was easy to find on the corner of Ocean Ave, where the charming downtown area starts. It is a 10-min walk to the beach form the hotel. The hotel has free off-street parking, which is always a nice find in Carmel, where parking can be difficult. We loved the cute patio with lots of flowers and plants. We were greeted by a friendly receptionist. The checking in process was a bit slow, and it took a long time to have us all set up (although we had made reservations). The rooms were small, but large enough to hold a king size bed, a big cabinet with TV, microwave and fridge, and a desk. The furniture had a great contemporary, clean look, which we loved. The bed was very soft; I would have liked a harder mattrass. The walls were very thin, and in one of the adjacent rooms people were watching television all night long, but luckily they did not turn up the volume too much. The fridge made a lot of noise too, so we unplugged it. Unfortunately, there were two boxes with leftover food from the previous guest (or the one before that???) in the fridge, so that started to smell pretty bad. The bathroom was sparkling clean, with everything we needed. Breakfast was included and it is served every day in the lobby. There was a surprisingly good selection of bagels, donuts, fruits, and cereals, and you can make your own waffles or toast. Overall, we were very happy with this hotel. We got it through Expedia, with a nice discount, and we were very satisfied with the great location in downtown Carmel. Despite the fact that it is right on busy Ocean Ave, it is on a quiet corner. The patio and buildings were beautifully decorated with lots of flowers and plants, and the rooms were clean and comfortable.

Agreed, this place is kind of a steal! I was in town to do some epic shopping (saving fiance the torture), so I didn't need anything super fancy or "romantic". I've tried both of the Best Westerns in town before -- this place is comparably priced and *much* nicer (the bathroom had an actual tub, the Best Westerns both had showers only). Yes, the walls are thin (hello I can hear all of you banging your luggage down the stairs in the morning), but that happens at most inexpensive hotels. The place is just a wee bit up the hill before the main shopping district but that's easily doable walking distance.

I'll start with the good, as it'll be quick. Room was clean, fairly recently decorated. Building is sweet looking. The end. Now the bad. It's so noisy. You can hear people walking, showering, flushing in the rooms above and either side. We were unlucky enough to get room 54 which is also next to linen cupboard which gets used at 7.30 am by the cleaners. Service is not great, pretty short and to the point. During the whole of our breakfast the receptionist was on a long distance call to India which acted like the soundtrack to restaurant. Some actual background music would have been nice. Don't ruin your trip to Carmel by staying here.

This hotel was great in many ways Let's start with the pros. Pros: Location is perfect close to shops, dining and ocean. Clean, cute, cozy, and great water pressure. Also affordable. Cons: Paper thin walls. I could literally hear the neighbor snoring, and every single conversation the other neighbor had. If you have a neighbor who doesn't go to bed at a decent hour you'll be up all night! Other than the noise it's a great hotel! I would find somewhere else that was hopefully quieter, before staying here again. But if I had to I would stay.