Post Ranch Inn
COST: $$$$$
The hotel opened in 1992 and is made up entirely of small buildings set on a ridge high above the Pacific. In 2008 Post Ranch added 10 new sculptural structures, spiraling Pacific Suites, cantilevered Peak Houses, and Richard Serra-esque Cliff houses clad in torques of rusted steel. Staying in a Pacific Suite, wherever you stand you are exposed to the ocean and the sky but unseen by other guests. Even the tiled bath, big enough for two, has a commanding vista, and a floor-to-ceiling window that opens to let in Pacific breezes. The walls are paneled in redwood salvaged from old wine barrels and sheet metal art adorns the bathroom. Sierra Mar, the hotel restaurant will pack you a lunch to take down the Pacific Coast Highway in a Lexus convertible that guests can borrow for free. The mini-bar is complimentary, so take advantage on your balcony overlooking the ocean.
As Featured In...
From Travel + Leisure, Jun 2008
“The rooms are so thoughtfully laid out and well-constructed it took a while to register the architectural style—organic craftsmanship at the highest level....” MORE>>
From Travel + Leisure, Sep 2006
“The Pacific Coast's craggy cliffs and coves make this stretch of Highway 1 a dramatic drive, but you can do even better: Take it all in from an aerie at the Post Ranch Inn...” MORE>>
From the T+L 500
Dramatic redwood-and-slate cottages (10 new ones are opening this month) set on 100 acres overlooking the ocean.
- Stats:
- 40 rooms; 1 restaurant; 1 bar.
- Competitive Edge:
- Environmentally sensitive design with extensive activities, from yoga to guided hikes.
- Rooms to Book:
- The new Cliff House rooms, with decks suspended over the Pacific Ocean.
- Don't Miss:
- A Native American shamanic session at the spa.
lastArticle = 6/2008 and lastAward = 01/2008
