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Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur

$400 or more
Sponsored
Editor's Pick
California, United States, North America
47900 Highway 1
Big Sur , California
Tel: 831 667 2200
Tel: 800 527 2200
reservations@postranchinn.com
www.postranchinn.com?chebs=concierge_dec08
Concierge.com's insider take:

The hype is true: This place really is spectacular. It sits on a narrow ridgeline 1,200 feet above the crashing surf, and its architecture brings out the best in the setting. The buildings are all made from organic materials such as slate, glass, wood, and rusting metal to blend with the landscape; rooflines are stepped to mirror the distant mountains. Of the 30 rooms available, the best are the five Ocean Houses, whose roofs are covered in wildflowers and whose walls of glass overlook the sea. The seven Tree House rooms, built on stilts in the canopy of hundred-year-old gnarled oaks, are also excellent choices. The Post Ranch is a place to escape in privacy; no one under 18 is allowed, and there are no clocks or TVs in the rooms— although there are wood-burning fireplaces, massage tables, walking sticks, bird books, binoculars, and complimentary minibars. Bathtubs lined with unfinished gray marble and beds with denim bedspreads reinforce the luxe-rustic vibe. The three pools (including a cliff-top infinity pool) are open round the clock, so you can follow up your morning yoga, afternoon guided walk, or evening spa service with a soak.

From the readers of Condé Nast Traveler:
Overall Score: 91.7
  • Rooms: 91.4
  • Service: 89.8
  • Food: 88.9
  • Location: 95.1
  • Design: 93.5
This nineteenth-century homestead is "an unobtrusive, private place" on a cliff above the Pacific. Ten new accommodations, added in 2008, include the Cliff House, which has a garden courtyard and a glass-walled bedroom. Sierra Mar Restaurant, which "literally hangs over the ocean," serves seasonal fare such as artichoke ravioli with summer truffle. The Jade Pool is kept at 104 degrees year-round.

(40 rooms)
—2009 Gold List

Amenities: Pool, Spa

Sponsored description:

Nestled on the cliffs of Big Sur, California, Post Ranch Inn provides the ultimate accommodations for a romantic getaway for those seeking a luxurious escape for a honeymoon, anniversary, or a relaxing vacation. The luxury resort's organic architecture embraces the dramatic beauty of the Big Sur coastline. From here you can explore all that nature has to offer, or take a short drive to the picturesque towns of Monterey and Carmel.

Located off Highway One in Big Sur, this Small Luxury Hotel member is a sanctuary suited to all your needs. Rooms offer a rustic elegance with luxury and comfort. Relax by the pools and take in the views of the Ventana mountains, awaken your senses with an in-room massage, spa treatment, or daily yoga classes. Our award-winning Sierra Mar restaurant offers an awe-inspiring setting overlooking the Pacific Ocean, with stunning views of the Big Sur coast, perfect for a romantic dinner for two.

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