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The Cypress Inn, in Carmel, is a 3 star budget hotel. What travelers said they loved: "the place", "the room", and "the staff". Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "comfortable" and "great". Other local places to consider are Pine Inn and The Tradewinds at Carmel-by-the-Sea.
This charming hostelry has a sterling reputation for catering to pets in general and pooches in particular. For their owners, the downstairs features a bar and library---a living shrine, of sorts, to Doris...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Enjoyed our stay very much. We got the smallest/cheapest room because we were traveling through and wish we could have stayed longer with a bigger room. I loved the little gifts, robes to lounge in,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The historic Cypress Inn owned by famed 1950's Hollywood Actress Doris Day is not quite what I expected...very homely on decor and a little dated in design, I was expecting more of a restored site...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very enjoyable stay here. Half of the guests brought their dogs. Fun, relaxed environment. Chillin' with the pups. Large sitting room. Full bar where they do know how to pour a cocktail. Fresh cut...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is a restaurant in here, but I have not eaten there. This is a review of the hotel.No better first thing to do at a hotel than to pour a glass of sherry from the decanter in the room, and this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In my view the Cypress Inn is the best hotel in Carmel. The location is great, the hotel itself very charming. The staff are nice. They have a GREAT tea every afternoon (book ahead). The restaurant is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
People that travel with their dogs have their own set of idiosyncricities and they show prominently in the Cypress's owners, customers, and yelp-infested world of dogs. Not all of it is a bad thing....
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Supposing I had actually stayed in this hotel my review may be different. I tried to book a room to celebrate my first wedding anniversary since the recommendations are so high. I was told there is a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the most charming hotels I've ever stayed at! The lobby is filled with sweet well-mannered dogs (and owners). The staff's attentiveness was beyond gracious and the rooms feel like a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends were not kidding when they said we were going to a doggy bar. Well they said "dog friendly" but they might as well have said: must bring dog to come in. I mean seriously, everyone had...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great spot to enjoy a cocktail and a small plate with your friends and dog. One of the best hamburgers in town.
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Full of charm and character and I love the Moorish architecture at this place. I called last minute to make reservations so was pleased they had a room available...but they did warn me it was a room...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't stay there..although I would like to one dayI made reservations for tea, and their phone service was really great making the reservation. We decided not to go that morning, and so I called to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What do you do if you want to celebrate the New Year's with your dog?Go to the Cypress Inn in Carmel. 831-624-3871...http://www.cypress-inn.../They'll put on an informal New Year's Eve party tonight...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Didn't stay there, didn't go to the bar, but enjoyed the meal at restaurant upstairs.The emphasis of the menu was small plates and seafood. Since I don't eat much in a single setting, I'm always happy...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was our last stop on our Weekend Getaway with the Pooches. Lisa and I had been talking to our Innkeeper about things to do with our dogs, and he suggested coming here for Tea. Lisa was so...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE TEA! Oh the high tea is marvelous! OH YES! Go and get your egg salad, cookies, and caffeine on! Bring the dog, too, they'll lick the egg salad off the floor. :)
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We loved this place for lots of reasons...it was priced pretty well, for Carmel, it was in a great location, both to walk to the beach or shopping/downtown etc and also the rooms were just right, NICE...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I went here on two occasions during out weekend stay in carmel:1. Bar for a drink on a Friday night: Bartender was friendly, efficient and knew how to make a good lemon drop. People...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cute little hotel, conveniently located. Good price, but worth it in many ways. One of my favourite properties in Carmel!
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love it! It's a bit pricey, but worth it. Its a good inn for doggies too. The newer units are really posh where you could enjoy a fireplace and jaccuzi. The food is great too. There is a outdoor...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is our favorite place to stay when we go to Carmel! It's very pet friendly...the rooms are big and always clean! The service is excellent and the best thing is that they serve afternoon tea!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to bring your dogs! Great friendly staff and excellent service. My husband and I went here for the 4th of July weekend and we just had a blast. Our 9 months old puppy just loved...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Cypress Inn for two things: it's pooch friendly and they serve afternoon tea. I've had afternoon tea there on a few occasions, including for my bridal shower. It deviates a little from the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Doris Day is incredible. She gets two thumbs up for taking care of all the visiting animals to Carmel-by-the-Sea.Victoria NapolitanoHopelessly Romantic Magazine
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so sad that my recent stay at the Cypress wasn't as great as I'd hoped. I've stayed before and loved it! The first room my pooch and I shared there, was upstairs on the second floor in the back....
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ok, never thought i'd have such a pleasant time eating dinner at a place full of dogs! well, there are no dogs in the restaurant, but the hotel in general is dog friendly. guests kept them well...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four stars based on the bar only. I've never stayed in the Cypress, but the wife and I got pretty smashed there. The place is a throwback to the 30's or40's with a really cool vibe. There are dogs all...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have a great bar in the lobby that you can take your pooch to. Service is nice , full bar, the atmosphere is all about the dogs
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had a terrific visit at the Cypress Inn, and yes, dogs, dogs, dogs! We brought our 4 month old puppy and he behaved better than most older dogs... There's a designated area for people w dogs; the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since I haven't actually stayed here, it's not fair for me to give 5 stars to this place. But since I have been to the bar twice, I feel the yelp-urge to let people know about this gem. The Cypress...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
(I'm only reviewing the bar)This was Doris Day's place and she wanted a place where people with dogs would be welcome. It's the type of place that would never be built today in such a luxury...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've stayed here a couple times with my husband and our dog. The hotel is old, though they have a new wing. Both times I've stayed in the same room just by chance - it's in the older wing...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and their dog stayed here this weekend and they met Barbara Streissand's dog! No wonder celebrities and their dogs stay here because it's just as Kristina's review states--pets welcome,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful place to stay! Perfect location to enjoy the Carmel By the Sea shopping and eating as it is right in the middle of all of these. Have stayed several times and each time visits have been...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Our second favorite place to stay in Carmel, the Cypress Inn costs less than the Tradewinds Carmel -- we paid $250 for a Queen Fireplace room $30 for our dog. The downside is they've got strict...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since we grew up in the area, I never actually stayed at the Cypress Inn, so I'm sorry that I can't yelp to that part of the experience. Being crazy dog people, however, we did come to the Cypress...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're a dog lover, the Cypress Inn is for you.In celebration of our wedding anniversary, and our desire to have our dog join in our fun, we chose the Cypress Inn as our accomodations. Margaret,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is Doris Day's baby. She has owned the Cypress Inn forever, and has made it her own by adding special touches that reflect upon her personality as an elegant woman and devoted animal lover.Pets...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2006
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Cypress Inn is a quaint hotel in Carmel that allows (o.k. they cater to) dogs. Surprisingly, the rooms do not smell like dog. The dogs do need to be on leashes but they get a ahppy hour, too. The hotel is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2006
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The Cypress Inn is the best combination of location and charm. The rooms are very nice and cozy, each different and all nicely decorated in colonial Spanish style. The staff are very friendly, there...
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"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Cypress Inn in Carmel, California. Check the weather, and locate additional...
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This gorgeous hotel is owned by Doris Day who is a well-known pet-lover. Hence, pets are allowed at the hotel and made to feel very welcome. It's a $25 non-refundable fee for one pet, and I...
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We paid $$195 plus tax for a king room (room 104). Upon checking in, the lobby and room smelled like...
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I had not stayed in the Cypress Inn for many years. This was the first time I was traveling with my dog....
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Concierge service and a well-informed staff; full bar; afternoon tea; located in the heart of the village.
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When Doris Day became part-owner of this inn in 1988, she added her own touches, such as posters from her many movies and photo albums of her favorite canines (pets are welcome in most rooms here). In nice...
nytimes.com - user review
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If you want to go on a vacation with your dog, then stay at the Cypress Inn! Our dog had a wonderful...
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Having enjoyed Cypress Inn in 2002, we returned this June. Some of the Inn's charm is intact, but our...
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My fiance and I just finished our first trip to Carmel and had booked a room at the Cypress because we...
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Nestled between immaculate Carmel Beach, nostolgic Carmel Plaza and hundreds of fine boutique shops and...
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We'd been thinking about returning to Carmel with our dog for years-specifically to stay at Doris Day's...
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After reading the reviews here, we booked a queen room at the Cypress Inn for our wedding anniversary....
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Cypress Inn, Carmel by-the SeaMay 7th through May 10thThose of you who are visiting Northern California...
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This is THE place if you are travelling with a dog. The staff and for that matter the entire town is...
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The decorating style here is luxurious but refreshingly simple. Rather than chintz and antiques, there are wrought-iron bed frames, wooden armoires, and rattan armchairs. Some rooms have fireplaces, some hot...
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This hotel has all the ambiance that a seasoned traveller looks for-extremely comfortable with a very relaxed and comfortable atmosphere that makes a visitor feel "at home". Very European...
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