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.
History
Its overall architectural style is from the turn-of-the century Arts and Crafts movement.The Highlands Inn was completed in 1917, with an official opening taking place on July 28, 1917.
In 1922, Devendorf sold the Highlands Inn to Edward H. Tickle, later California State senator for Monterey. In 1925, the articles of incorporation of the Highlands Inn Co., were filed in the County Clerk office.
The Highlands Inn was sold in 1981, to a group of investors. 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. 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.
Hyatt assumed operation of the resort on May 18, 1999, renaming it Highlands Inn - A Park Hyatt Hotel. 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.