Vibe
Sage green millwork, floral prints, and natural jute rugs channel a vintage European inn with effortless California warmth.
“Nostalgic coastal hideaway”
Bespoke bath amenities, fine Italian linens, evening warm cookie delivery, and morning champagne breakfast.
Nostalgia-tinged European B&B interiors with sage green millwork, floral textiles, natural jute rugs.
Rise + Roam Bakery pastries, Marmalade Grove jams, and a daily social hour with regional wines.
On Ocean Avenue in Carmel-by-the-Sea, steps from downtown galleries and a stroll down to Carmel Beach.
Rooms
Beds are dressed in Bellino Italian linens, while select rooms add warm gas fireplaces for chilly coastal evenings.
Backstory
Palisociety transformed the former Getaway inn in 2023, establishing a bespoke bed and breakfast chapter in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Eat & drink
Mornings start with champagne and Rise + Roam pastries, followed by regional wines in the communal lobby lounge.
The neighborhood
Set right on Ocean Avenue, the inn sits steps from village galleries and a scenic walk from Carmel Beach.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.