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It's a boutique hotel with ~75 rooms; if rooms are no longer available when you book, there are plenty of other options very close by. 4pm check in, $$$$
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As John's favorite travel guru Gwyneth says 'this is the first bed-and-breakfast by Palisociety, occupying two properties down the street from each other in downtown Carmel: one on Ocean and the other on 8th. There’s breakfast in the lounge and a well-curated happy hour. We do prefer the 8th Street location, which has a darling stony courtyard where you can hang in the sun eating caviar and chips.' 3pm check in at Ocean location; 3:30pm check in at 8th Street, $$$
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This is the closest option to La Playa - a 3-minute walk away - where wedding festivities will take place. We haven't stayed here but, to quote Chat GPT, "Normandy Inn is a simple, no-frills option with a great location in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea. The rooms are quaint, there’s a seasonal pool, and breakfast is included. If you’re looking for something convenient and reasonably priced, this is a solid choice." 3pm check in, $
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Also very close to La Playa - 3 minutes away. Looks a little kooky but definitely convenient! "A charming and historic inn nestled in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, just steps from the beach and downtown...the inn offers cozy cottage-style accommodations..." 3pm check in, $$
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Also very close, 5-minute walk to La Playa. 4pm check in, $$$$