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La Playa Hotel

8th Avenue & Camino Real, Carmel, CA, USA, 93921
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About us

Once a luxurious mansion built in 1905 by an artist as a gift to his wife, a member of the Ghirardelli family, for over 100 years La Playa Hotel has been known as the “Grande Dame of Carmel”. Located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, La Playa Hotel is just two blocks from the beach, village shops, art galleries and restaurants. Anchoring Carmel’s most prestigious residential neighborhood, guests of the 75-room La Playa Hotel are treated to commanding ocean views and the sounds of the Pacific, award-winning gardens, intimate patios, secluded courtyards, and a tranquil swimming pool. And with over 6,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space La Playa Hotel is the premier hotel for meetings, retreats and social events in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1905
Renovated2012
Total meeting space6,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms75
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Awards

Industry awards
La Playa Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel anchoring one of California's most prestigious neighborhoods. We are the recipient of numerous industry awards, including Best Resorts of the U.S. by Today, Readers’ Choice Award by Condé Nast, and the Travelers’ Choice Award 8-years running from TripAdvisor. Detailed information regarding our awards and accolades may be found at laplayahotel.com/news-accolades.

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (ocean or water)

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
6,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,160 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
8
Second largest room
2,000 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
1,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
200
Seating capacity
150
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Hollow square
704 sq. ft.
32 x 22 sq. ft.
9 ft.
50
16
36
50
-
24
22
20
270 sq. ft.
18 x 15 sq. ft.
8 ft.
10
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10
-
2,160 sq. ft.
54 x 40 sq. ft.
8 ft.
200
50
150
200
150
70
60
54
345 sq. ft.
23 x 15 sq. ft.
9 ft.
20
10
16
20
15
8
-
12
1,000 sq. ft.
-
-
75
-
50
75
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750 sq. ft.
-
-
50
-
36
50
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2,000 sq. ft.
-
-
150
-
75
150
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
75
Suites
4

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 6 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Street parking

Local Attractions

Ocean Avenue

Ocean Avenue

Shopping
5 mins
Conveniently located steps from your door, enjoy dining and shopping at world-class restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, and wine tasting rooms.
17-Mile Drive

17-Mile Drive

Recreation
3 mi
Travel along a picturesque road, and experience sweeping ocean views and intriguing mansions.
Carmel Valley Wineries

Carmel Valley Wineries

Recreation
13 mi
Spend a day touring the local wine country, and sample some of California’s highly acclaimed varietals.
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Recreation
3 mi
Just three miles from La Playa Hotel, discover the wilds of California with spectacular ocean views, diverse wildlife, and unparalleled hiking trails.
Highway 1 / Point Lobos
CA 93923
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Carmel Beach

Carmel Beach

Recreation
4 mins
Wander along Carmel Beach to soak in incredible views of the Pacific Ocean.
Ocean Ave & Scenic Rd
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
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Carmel Plaza

Carmel Plaza

Shopping
1 mi
Centrally situated in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Plaza features the most prestigious collection of stores on the Monterey Peninsula.
Ocean Ave & Mission St
PO Box 4814
Carmel, CA, US 93921
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Carmel Mission Basilica

Carmel Mission Basilica

Museum
1 mi
Over 220 years old, this historic Catholic church is located just one mile from La Playa. Through its five museums, the Carmel Mission showcases the history of one of California's most important heritage sites.
3080 Rio Road Carmel
Carmel, CA, US 93923
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Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Recreation
7 mi
Discover the marvels of the Pacific Ocean and its sea life, located just 15 minutes from La Playa Hotel. The Monterey Bay Aquarium was founded in 1984 and is located on the site of a former sardine cannery on the shoreline in Monterey. It has an annual attendance of 1.8 million visitors.
886 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA, US 93940
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Pebble Beach Golf Course

Pebble Beach Golf Course

Recreation
10 mins
Since 1919, the exquisite beauty and unique challenge of Pebble Beach Golf Links have thrilled golfers and spectators alike. Designed by Jack Neville and Douglas Grant, the course hugs the rugged coastline, providing wide-open vistas, cliffside fairways and sloping greens.
2700 17 Mile Drive
Pebble Beach, CA

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Experience grand events in an intimate setting. From executive retreats to events up to 200 attendees, La Playa Hotel offers enchanting surrounds with state-of-the-art facilities, unparalleled cuisine and attentive service.

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La Playa Hotel Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated La Playa Hotel's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does La Playa Hotel have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is La Playa Hotel and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to La Playa Hotel's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at La Playa Hotel developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does La Playa Hotel clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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