Fall 2024

New Stilwell Hotel Now Welcomes Carmel Visitors B Y R ENE E B R I NCK S T he May opening of Carmel-by-the-Sea’s Stilwell Hotel marked a milestone for owners Susan and Mark Stilwell and their three children. Each contributed as they transformed an existing hotel—originally three separate inns built in different decades—into a modern get- away set blocks from the family’s Tradewinds Carmel property. “It’s a legacy project for Susan and I. We want it to stay in the family. The kids all grew up in the business,” Mark says. Stilwell Hotel’s 42 rooms and suites were fully reconstructed and outfitted in Free^y, coastal colors. Ansel Adams prints and local art grace the [alls. 7ome rooms have fireplaces and balconies with city or bay views, and guests can use yoga mats, beach chairs and picnic baskets during a stay. Daily breakfast is included. The property serves sustainable, small-batch coffee and has two hydration stations pouring sparOling, still or hot [ater refills. 8here are four electric vehicle charging stations. Courtyards [ith sculptures, fountains and fireside seats connect various hotel buildings, and the chef maOes [ood-fired pi^^as in the central court - yard. Here, Ice Cream Sundays events feature house-made scoops. “Our focus is on the guests and their ability to sociali^e around the fire pits, get a snacO or light dinner, and just have good conversation and good company,” Mark says. For more information, visit www.larkhotels.com/ hotels/stilwell-hotel. SHORT CUTS BUSINESS The Stilwells have recently completed an extensive renovation project, resulting in the sleek new 42-room Stilwell Hotel, located on San Carlos and Fifth. 78 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • F A L L 2 0 2 4 Photo: Robert Miller