L'Auberge Carmel Luxury Hotel & Restaurant Offers "Lovers' Carmel Escape" Package

(Above, a quaint downtown Carmel scene)

With Valentine's Day around the corner, L'Auberge Carmel & Restaurant , ideally located in the heart of Carmel, and a pleasant four-block walk to famous Carmel Beach, has created a romance package for couples traveling to the popular Northern California village-by-the-sea.

The "Lovers Carmel Escape" package includes:

two-night stay in thoughtfully appointed king guest room
house-made, natural fresh fruit essence water at check-in
in-room welcome amenity of chilled half-bottle of Champagne
couple's massage in the privacy of your guest room
one night's dinner with selected wine pairings for two at the critically
acclaimed Restaurant L'Auberge Carmel, recently named #20 best
restaurant in the USA by Gourmet magazine
one night's steaming scented bath service
a CD of romantic music (your choice of three select artists)
nightly truffle turndown service
daily European style breakfast for two
all service fees, gratuities and taxes included

Rates for this special offer are $1395* for Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday arrivals, and $1695 for Friday and Saturday arrivals. The "Lovers' Carmel Escape" is subject to availability throughout 2007 excluding holidays and special events.

L'Auberge Carmel is a renovated historic hotel dating to 1929. Its
recent restoration reconfigured all of the 20 guest rooms, the
entrance, and landscaping. Throughout, the ambiance of the hotel and restaurant is luxurious and romantic, combining modern with old-world charm.

The decor accents the quaintness of original coved plaster
walls, French windows and antique doorknobs with flat-panel tvs and
wireless internet access. Individually designed enlarged bath areas
feature antique travertine tiles with radiant floor heating, some with
soaking tubs, artisan sinks and custom bath products.

Guest room walls feature original black and white photography by Helmut Horn, and offer comfortably furnished seating areas. Luxurious designer beds are topped with romantic linens and cozy down bedding. L'Auberge Carmel is one of the village by the sea's few full service inns offering guests valet parking, room service and highly personalized guest services.

At the 12-table restaurant L'Auberge Carmel chef Tim Mosblech creates a dining experience designed to be a gastronomic journey. The multi-course meal begins with explosive bright and complex flavors, as the menu progresses the flavors become more pronounced with European influences and a respect for tradition.

Travelers interested in booking the "Lovers' Carmel Escape" package, or to inquire for further information may telephone (831) 624-8578 or visit www.laubergecarmel.com.