I celebrated my milestone birthday in our favorite Carmel-by-the-Sea and was our first time in Tradewinds Carmel. In a nutshell, 5star experience!!! The staff (esp. Christine who was so nice!) was all kind and accommodating. Booked a King with balcony but was generously upgraded to the best room in this awarded 28-room boutique hotel, which was the Serenity Suite. Aside from the beautiful aesthetics of the place, both inside the rooms and esp. the courtyard, the daily breakfast in a basket added a charming effect to our getaway. (Not to mention the seemingly homemade baked chocolate chip cookies given as we checked-in... it is the little things!) Location was strategically located, walkable to great restaurants, as well as downtown (Ocean Ave), but far enough to have ample parking. (We had a dedicated spot!) To sum it up, Tradewinds Carmel is definitely one of the best places to stay in Carmel! We shall definitely come back and keep on raving about this beautifully charming home away from home!