Very bad service from the receptionist, I wanted to play golf at the Pebble Beach course and she told me that they couldn't go outside, and if you can, I had to make the reservation myself, the breakfast was very bad, they took my raw omelette and he never came back, I went without breakfast.
February 2024
Beautiful hotel with fantastic customer service. Love the heated bathroom floors!Nearby activities: There are many places to go that are very close to the hotel.Walkability: We were able to walk to a variety of 5 star restaurants from the hotel.
January 2024
We stayed for 2 nights. The rooms are very cute and clean with some nicer amenities like robes, slippers, espresso machine, sparkling water, candies, etc. The included breakfast is fantastic. Their location is awesome for walking Carmel by-the-sea. We valeted the car and just walked everywhere in town. I would absolutely... read full comment
About the restaurant and décor: This tiny, enchanting restaurant with just nine tables is situated inside L'Auberge Carmel, a luxury inn originally built in 1929. Exposed wood beams bring a cozy feeling to Aubergine's intimate space. Private parties can be arranged in the underground wine cellar, salon with fireplace or out on the idyllic courtyard. About the food: Executive Chef-Director Justin Cogley's creativity with top-tier, seasonal and local products, especially from the sea, leans towards the playful and beautifully executed. Spot-on pairings bring out the best in food and wine --- it's Fred and Ginger dancing on the palate. The chef's eight-course tasting menu ($185 per person) changes frequently and features an enviable grocery list of ingredients (uni, caviar, rib-eye, etc.) for Cogley to prepare according to his whim. The possibilities can be both adventurous and deceptively familiar. There's an international tour-de-force of cheeses carefully selected from the cave just inside the front door. And dessert? Pastry Chef Yulanda Santos might devise a sweet ending composed of smoked chocolate, marshmallow and cocoa. Aubergine also hosts special themed dinners, as well as savory and pastry classes.About the wine: The globally sourced and terroir driven wine list comprises approximately 2,500 bottles, with a spotlight on Monterey County and France. Pairings are available for $155.
