Highlands Inn, Carmel Highlands
The Highlands Inn is a historic resort hotel located in Carmel Highlands, California, established in 1917. A portion still operates as a hotel, the Hyatt Carmel Highlands, while the rest of the property is a timeshare marketed as Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn. HistoryIts overall architectural style is from the turn-of-the century Arts and Crafts movement.[2] The Highlands Inn was completed in 1917, with an official opening taking place on July 28, 1917.[3][4][5] In 1922, Devendorf sold the Highlands Inn to Edward H. Tickle, later California State senator for Monterey.[6] In 1925, the articles of incorporation of the Highlands Inn Co., were filed in the County Clerk office.[7] The Highlands Inn was sold in 1981, to a group of investors.[8] In 1984, the Highlands Inn won first place in the historical renovation category of the Project Design Award presented by the American Society of Interior Designers.[2]: p146 The renovation of the Highlands Inn was completed in May 1985. Will Shaw won a Top Honor Award from the American Institute of Architecture for the design.[1] Hyatt assumed operation of the resort on May 18, 1999, renaming it Highlands Inn - A Park Hyatt Hotel.[9] A portion of the resort still operates as a hotel, today known as the Hyatt Carmel Highlands, while the rest of the property is a timeshare marketed as Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn. [10] Gallery
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