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Stilwell Hotel

Name: Stilwell Hotel
Address: San Carlos Street at 5th Avenue P.O. Box 951, Carmel, US

★★★★·9.4/ 10Excellent

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📍San Carlos Street at 5th Avenue P.O. Box 951 · Carmel ↗

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Offsite parking discounted rates availableAir conditioningFax/photocopyingFacilities for disabled guestsParkingPets allowedAll 28 facilities +

Review

Guest scores & sentiment

From 236 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-12

Guests praise the renovated rooms, comfortable beds, gourmet breakfast, and courtyard amenities. Service is consistently highlighted as warm and professional. Complaints focus on small room sizes, noise issues in specific locations, and discrepancies between advertised views and actual scenery.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Rooms9.7

Location9.7

Cleanliness9.7

Wi-Fi9.5

Surroundings9.4

Facilities9.3

Service9.2

Value8.4

＋ PraisedExcellent location · Modern design · Comfortable beds · Friendly staff

－ ComplaintsPoor blackout · Small rooms · Pricey · Street noise

KEYIdeal for design and food enthusiasts. Verify room orientation to avoid noise and confirm views match expectations before booking.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location? What amenities are nearby?＋

Nestled in the city center near upscale shopping and dining, it is a short walk from Ocean Avenue and Carmel Beach, with Pebble Beach Golf Course just a 10-minute drive away.

diningWhat is included in breakfast? How is it rated?＋

A complimentary high-quality continental breakfast is highly praised. The courtyard fire pit with pizza is also popular, though hot food is unavailable after 20:30.

coupleIs this hotel suitable for couples?＋

Highly recommended for couples. Guests praise the prime walking location, modern renovations, comfortable beds, and excellent courtyard ambiance with warm service.

familyAre there any notes for families with children?＋

Children and pets are welcome. Some rooms may be small, so upgrading is suggested. Note potential extra fees for infants and noise in specific rooms, though modern facilities are well-received.

roomWhat are the room facilities and services like?＋

Rooms feature cable TV, hairdryers, and free toiletries, scoring 9.7/10. However, some guests noted insufficient blackout curtains or complex AC controls.

service前台服务时间是怎样的？＋

The front desk has limited hours, not 24/7. Please verify times upon arrival. Overall service scores 9.2/10 for being warm and professional.

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Room types · 16

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Deluxe King Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)33 ㎡up to 2

The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a coffee machine, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a wardrobe, parquet floors, a tiled floor, a carpeted floor and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

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RoomKing Room - Disability Access

King Room - Disability Access

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)33 ㎡up to 2

This room has a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee maker and microwave.

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Suite with Mountain View

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)27 ㎡up to 4

The suite has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a coffee machine, as well as a seating area with a flat-screen TV. The suite offers a TV, a wardrobe, a sofa, parquet floors as well as mountain views. The unit has 2 beds.

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Two-Bedroom Suite

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)27 ㎡up to 4

The suite features a private bathroom, air conditioning, a coffee machine, as well as a seating area with a flat-screen TV. A sofa, a TV, a wardrobe and a patio are provided in this suite. The unit offers 3 beds.

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Suite with Sea View

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)24 ㎡up to 4

This room has a cable TV.

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King Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)23 ㎡up to 2

This room features a cable TV.

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King Room with Balcony

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)23 ㎡up to 2

The double room offers air conditioning, a coffee machine, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. Featuring a balcony, this double room also features a wardrobe, parquet floors and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

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Junior Suite

1 × Sofa bed22 ㎡up to 4

Guests will have a special experience as the suite features a fireplace. The suite has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a coffee machine, as well as a seating area with a flat-screen TV. The suite offers a wardrobe, a sofa, parquet floors, a tiled floor, as well as a TV. The unit has 2 beds.

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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

2 × Queen bed20 ㎡up to 4

This room features a tea/coffee maker and microwave.

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Queen Suite

1 × Sofa bed18 ㎡up to 4

The suite features a private bathroom, air conditioning, a coffee machine, as well as a seating area with a flat-screen TV. The suite provides a wardrobe, a sofa, parquet floors, a tiled floor, as well as a TV. The unit offers 3 beds.

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Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)16 ㎡up to 2

A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a balcony and a private bathroom are featured in this double room. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Carmel Bay Suite

1 × King bed / 1 × Sofa bedup to 4

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa BedBalcony with partial sea views Layout - Bedroom and living roomInternet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Mini-fridge and espresso maker Sleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Iron/ironing boardComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingAccessibility - Grab bar near toiletNeed to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) availableNon-Smoking

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Courtyard Suite

2 × King bed / 1 × Sofa bedup to 4

2 King Beds and 1 Queen Sofa BedPatio with courtyard views Layout - 2 bedrooms Internet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Mini-fridge and espresso maker Sleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Iron/ironing boardComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingAccessibility - Grab bar near toiletNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-Smoking, pet friendly

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Double Queen Accessible Suite

2 × Queen Bedup to 4

2 Queen BedsLayout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Mini-fridge and espresso maker Sleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Iron/ironing boardComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingAccessibility - Tile flooring in roomNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-Smoking, pet friendly

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Junior King Suite with Fireplace

1 × King bed / 1 × Sofa bedup to 4

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa BedLayout - Bedroom Relax - FireplaceInternet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Mini-fridge and espresso maker Sleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Iron/ironing boardComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingAccessibility - Grab bar near toiletNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-Smoking, pet friendly

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Premium Balcony King

1 × King bedup to 2

1 King BedFeatures a private balcony/patio Internet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Mini-fridge and espresso maker Sleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Iron/ironing boardComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingAccessibility - Grab bar near toiletNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-Smoking

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Stilwell Hotel

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 16

Deluxe King Room

King Room - Disability Access

Suite with Mountain View

Two-Bedroom Suite

Suite with Sea View

King Room

King Room with Balcony

Junior Suite

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

Queen Suite

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

Carmel Bay Suite

Courtyard Suite

Double Queen Accessible Suite

Junior King Suite with Fireplace

Premium Balcony King

Facilities · 28

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