Tradewinds CarmelvsCypress Inn
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Tradewinds Carmel scores slightly better than Cypress Inn. Tradewinds Carmel is ranked #7 in Central California Coast with accolades from 4 sources including Oyster, Gayot and Forbes Travel Guide.
Tradewinds Carmel
 Forbes Travel Guide
 Jetsetter
 Oyster
 Gayot
Mission Street at Third Avenue, PO Box 3403, Carmel, CA 93921
From $189/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Concierge
 - Free Parking
 
 Recommended
 "Tradewinds Carmel has been owned and operated by the Catlin family since it was built in 1959." Full review
 "Vintage 1950s-inspired digs upgraded in contemporary Cal-Asian style with downtown Carmel’s spiffiest rooms." Full review
Mid-Range
 "Zen vibe throughout the hotel -- from the courtyard, complete with Buddha statues, a small waterfall, and a tranquil fire pit, to the rooms, decorated with Asian prints, stalks of bamboo, and orchids." Full review
 "A soothing, Asian-inspired retreat in a fun, artsy beach town." 
Cypress Inn
 Oyster
 Gayot
 Forbes Travel Guide
 Lonely Planet
Lincoln and seventh, POBox Y, Carmel, CA 93921
From $199/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
Upper-middle-range
 "Set in a lovely Mission Revival building dating back to 1929, the Cypress Inn is a charming upper-mid-range boutique known for being one of the most dog-friendly hotels in the area." Full review
 "Historic hotel featuring classic accommodations near the beach in Carmel." 
 "Cypress Inn is a quaint and historic boutique hotel located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California." Full review
 Top Choice
 "Done up in Spanish Colonial style, this 1929 inn is co-owned by movie star Doris Day." Full review