Name: Cara Hotel
Address: 1730 N Western Ave, Thai Town, Los Angeles, California, United States of America, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, US
Price range: US$164–US$307 per night
Rating: 8.73

What guests think

Cara Hotel draws praise for its warm, attentive staff, stylish courtyard setting and tasty dining, but reviews note compact rooms, courtyard noise late, a water feature instead of a pool, and limited in-room extras like coffee.

The location is handy for Griffith Park, the Greek Theatre and Hollywood/Los Feliz, though several guests felt the surrounding area looked run-down. Many highlight the restaurant and bar for quality food and cocktails, and note the scene can be busy. Overall, expect a design-forward boutique stay with standout service and some trade-offs on space, silence and amenities.

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Facilities

Facilities are stylish but limited: the “pool” is a decorative water feature, valet-only parking adds cost, and there is no elevator. The courtyard bar/restaurant is lively, and several note no in-room coffee with service starting around 7 am.

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Lisa

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable bed and room. Good location. Liked having the secured parking. Only drawback: no coffee in the room for the morning and nothing available as we departed before 7 am.

10

pamela

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is beautiful and the staff is great! It’s very pretty at night to relax in the patio but you should know it is a popular spot for people to come have dinner and drink drinks. So it can be pretty crowded, and a bit loud even in your room because of the courtyard. ALSO: note that is not a pool in the middle! We thought we were checking into a hotel that had a pool to relax by and take a swim, but it is really a very shallow water feature

8

Kaylen

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was a very nice upscale hotel. It was very clean and beautiful. (Besides the floors were not mopped) They are however pricey. Valet is the only parking they have (40.00). There meals are between 25.00 and 75.00. Food looks good. Room is a little.on the small side but works ☻. Pool is right in the middle of the restaurant where people eat. Overall i give it a 4 star.

10

pamela

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel, especially in the evening The food is great, but you should know it looks like there’s a pool, but it is not a pool. It is just a water feature.

10

Johanna

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel. Room was beautiful and comfortable. Staff very nice. Bar had good cocktails and the patio was very pleasant. Valet parking was reasonably priced and convenient. A nice relaxing stay. We were upgraded to a courtyard room from a snug, which was nice as it seemed a good deal more spacious. It’s also a terrific location if you want to be near Thai Town/Los Feliz/Silver Lake or Griffith Park. Only caveat is courtyard rooms open right onto the restaurant, so there’s normal restaurant noise. It didn’t bother us but if you wanted to go to sleep early or sleep in late it could be an issue.

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Elina

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

So this is a very cool hotel. Well designed. Beautiful. But some big misses. No outlets in rooms to plug in phone and devices. And the big issue. No coffee until 7!!! I had to Uber eats Starbucks. For paying 500 a room this was inexcusable!! And I had to make it to a morning TV show. Put coffee machines in the rooms !

10

Ann Kristin

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

5 stars all the way around!! Beautiful hotel and friendly helpful staff. Missing a pool, but we were going to the Greek Theater for a concert, only a 7 min short ride away! Highly recommend!

8

Jacab

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The stay at the Cara was nice however I think they need to update the pictures and clearly denote they do not have a pool.

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Deirdre

24 Jan 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is the quite run-down. There is way too much noise from the courtyard restaurant up into the rooms until late st night. It was very difficult to sleep. The rooms are stuffy and even worse because we were trying to keep the windows closed to keep the noise out. There is no elevator so it’s difficult and unsafe to move luggage up the rickety wooden stairs. There is no bellman to hepl move luggage.

10

Ewan

27 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic hotel. Small but comfortable rooms. Courtyard is an upscale restaurant with great food and pretty reasonable prices. The bar is great. Thankyou Kaitlin for pouring some excellent cocktails. Please be aware that the pool is not a swimming pool which is the only downside I felt. For the money you are paying I did expect a pool. I would stay again though.

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Cleanliness

Most guests find the hotel clean and well kept, with several calling rooms spotless. A few mention lapses like stray hairs, stains, or some bathroom wear.

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Kaylen

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was a very nice upscale hotel. It was very clean and beautiful. (Besides the floors were not mopped) They are however pricey. Valet is the only parking they have (40.00). There meals are between 25.00 and 75.00. Food looks good. Room is a little.on the small side but works ☻. Pool is right in the middle of the restaurant where people eat. Overall i give it a 4 star.

8

Sydney

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay, loved it. I wish the bed sheets and towels were a bit softer though. Valet cost was high considering there was no self park option. As well, there was a hair not belonging to us upon entering our bathroom and a brown stain that seemed to be from someone’s period. These were small blemishes but still, not nice to see.

10

Grace

18 Sept 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

I had an amazing time here! It was beautiful, clean, and the staff was super friendly. The restaurant is delicious as well!

10

Tyler

17 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very friendly, hotel was clean, and location was great!

10

Rena

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very unique property with excellent staff and good options. Clean

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Hsu-Nan Eric

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The photos look amazing but in person the interior renovations look very beat up, old, and not well designed. We booked the higher tier room with balcony on the 2nd level with courtyard views. Bathroom is small, has poor water pressure and no power outlet; also not the cleanest. Room itself is small and has little space for luggage. The restaurant at the hotel is noisy all the way to midnight. Poor sound-proofing. We were lucky we were staying at this hotel for just 1 night out of our 5 day vacation and 1 night was about all we could stand. The hotel staffs were great and friendly but the hotel isn't comfortable.

10

Joan

20 Jul 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We did not eat there but the place was hopping each night with restaurant guests surrounding the spacious beautiful courtyard. They also served breakfast in the same space. There is no elevator but two sets of stairs to the second floor where we stayed. Our room was spotless, efficiently appointed and cleaned daily. The staff was helpful and friendly. The noise and music from the restaurant could be heard but was not bothersome. Parking was expensive and hard to come by so we did not use it. We would stay there again.

10

Nancy

14 Jun 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was beautiful and clean. The resturant food was excellent. All staff were friendly and courteous. I could walk to everything I needed. I plan to stay here again.

10

Nancy

11 Nov 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

I have stayed at the Cara twice and I will be staying there in December. All the staff are friendly, helpful, professional and responsive to requests. The food is excellent. The location is central to all the tourist places to visit. Besides, the hotel property is beautiful and very clean. I highly recommend this hotel.

10

Cathleen

1 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was gorgeous, clean and safe. Received exemplary service from professional staff. Area around the property rated average because all of Los Angeles is gross.

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Rooms

Rooms are small and simply furnished, with limited storage and often no desk or chairs; some have balconies over the courtyard. Comfort is generally good, but thin walls and courtyard-facing layouts mean noticeable noise for light sleepers.

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Lisa

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable bed and room. Good location. Liked having the secured parking. Only drawback: no coffee in the room for the morning and nothing available as we departed before 7 am.

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Charles

19 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable room but no drawers ,only open hanging area and shelf. Nothing to place suitcases on except bed. Others have complained of noise from the dining area but we didn’t experience any problem. Great bedding and towels.

8

Andrew

21 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff! The room was so small though, there’s not enough room for two people to comfortably stay in the room. The hotel bar was nice.

8

Gillian

15 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect place for those who prefer an intimate boutique with an emphasis on design. It’s quirky and missing some of the little things of luxury hotels, such as in-room coffee maker and the vanity items in bathrooms (q tips, cotton pads and the like). The rooms are very small and bathrooms even smaller with not a lot of space to put things. The walls are thin (I heard my neighbor’s alarm go off), and noise from the courtyard and halls does carry so also not for the light sleepers. Beds and linens are all top of the line, and everything is comfortable and well-appointed. I was very grateful for the in-room charger, which most luxury hotels have yet to include. The restaurant and lounge are gorgeous, and the food and drinks are great. I had clients meet me at the restaurant multiple times and all were impressed with the food, drink and ambiance. Service was a bit spotty, but everyone tried to super serve and make me feel welcomed and cared for. Cara is a great find for the traveler who favors intimacy, design and ambiance over convenience, quiet and luxury.

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Hsu-Nan Eric

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The photos look amazing but in person the interior renovations look very beat up, old, and not well designed. We booked the higher tier room with balcony on the 2nd level with courtyard views. Bathroom is small, has poor water pressure and no power outlet; also not the cleanest. Room itself is small and has little space for luggage. The restaurant at the hotel is noisy all the way to midnight. Poor sound-proofing. We were lucky we were staying at this hotel for just 1 night out of our 5 day vacation and 1 night was about all we could stand. The hotel staffs were great and friendly but the hotel isn't comfortable.

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JoAnn

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean. The staff was great. There were no amenities in the room such as lotion. The room had no chairs. The bathroom lacked a towel rack, or shelves to put your toiletries. The room was located above the bar and courtyard. The noise was too loud to sleep. The TV was pay to watch. No live Tv.

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Erica

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Cara was a lovely oasis tucked away in East Hollywood. The rooms were simple but chic, quiet and comfortable, with a nice balcony to enjoy a morning coffee overlooking a gorgeous courtyard. Had breakfast and dinner here and both meals were delicious and staff attentive. I'll definitely be staying here again.

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julie

6 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great design Just a little noisy as all rooms are open to atrium

8

Thomas

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean Room but NO desk and very small with only a bed and not even another chair

10

Ewan

27 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic hotel. Small but comfortable rooms. Courtyard is an upscale restaurant with great food and pretty reasonable prices. The bar is great. Thankyou Kaitlin for pouring some excellent cocktails. Please be aware that the pool is not a swimming pool which is the only downside I felt. For the money you are paying I did expect a pool. I would stay again though.

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Service

Service is a standout: staff are repeatedly described as friendly, attentive, and accommodating, with smooth check-ins and helpful support. Occasional issues like slow restaurant pacing or a reservation delay appear but are not common.

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Caleb

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff and the service was first class!!!!

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Sharon

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All staff were very friendly and helpful.

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Cynthia

11 Sept 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff were naturally friendly. They were genuine and provided high level service. I really appreciated the vibe and service oriented culture. Great job from valet workers to all staff and management.

10

Robin

17 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A great small hotel, very trendy feel about it. Staff were brilliant all round with special mention for Brian on the front of house team - he always seems to be in the “right place, right time” when we needed assistance. Area feels run down and a bit seedy, but that’s Hollywood I guess!

10

Vanesa

1 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved this hotel! The staff is so friendly and welcoming, especially Alex at the front desk, and Alex the manager, as well as Mathias. The facility is beautiful and food is delicious. Definitely one of my favorite hotels in La!

10

Ruby

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location! Staff is awesome!

10

Sara

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff made us feel like we were family or guests inn their home. Incredible service. Beautiful hotel. Excellent experience. Wish we could have stayed longer.

10

chris

15 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The best think by far about The Cara is the staff. They are all so friendly and helpful. I can’t fault any of them.

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Carol

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was very pleasant, staff very helpful.

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Nancy

11 Nov 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

I have stayed at the Cara twice and I will be staying there in December. All the staff are friendly, helpful, professional and responsive to requests. The food is excellent. The location is central to all the tourist places to visit. Besides, the hotel property is beautiful and very clean. I highly recommend this hotel.

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Location

Convenient for Griffith Park, the Greek Theatre, and Hollywood/Los Feliz, making it practical for concerts, hikes, and sightseeing. Several guests caution that the immediate neighborhood feels run-down.

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MIKAL

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to Greek Theatre

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Julie

26 Nov 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome. The room was so nice and the outside dining area was special. I would highly recommend this property for stays near Hollywood and Los Feliz nature trail. We loved our hike to the Observatory, too.

10

Bruno

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very close to Griffith Park , great atmosphere

10

Jen

28 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely place and staff! Area isn’t the most interesting but it’s safe and a 20 min walk to los Feliz and a 10 min walk to griffith

10

Tamara

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect for traveling alone for business! I was close to Downtown LA and my friends in Los Feliz without having to stay in a rough part of town and the price was super reasonable per night.

10

Kristin

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Cara was a small but well curated property. The staff was friendly and the restaurant very tasty. We loved the pillows/bedding in the room. Great location

10

Darin

23 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed one night but the staff was very pleased. The great thing is the restaurant is excellent. Minus is the area surrounding the hotel but not the hotels fault.

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Stephen

29 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hotel although the neighborhood is not exactly upscale. Rooms are comfortable but on the small side. Evening activities create some noise issues.

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Robin

17 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A great small hotel, very trendy feel about it. Staff were brilliant all round with special mention for Brian on the front of house team - he always seems to be in the “right place, right time” when we needed assistance. Area feels run down and a bit seedy, but that’s Hollywood I guess!

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John

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Interesting drive up and entry was a little hard to find from the street. Very close to Greek theatre and Griffith Park. Beautiful, boutique style hotel. Excellent and comfortable room, just a little small, but convenient, right next to pool and outdoor dining area. Excellent restaurant and bar. Minor complaints: bartender wasn’t really friendly at all (but the bar back Noland was great), and music was a bit too loud. Corkage fee at restaurant was exorbitant ($60), double to triple what I’ve paid at other nice restaurants.

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Dining

Dining is a highlight, with many praising delicious breakfasts, dinners, and cocktails in the courtyard. Some note occasional slow service or crowded peak times.

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pamela

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel, especially in the evening The food is great, but you should know it looks like there’s a pool, but it is not a pool. It is just a water feature.

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Adriana

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Food is excellent. Any meal we had there was very good. Service is a little slow but other than that we really like it! The bed was not as comfy as the first time we were there 2 years ago :( The mattress needs to be refreshed. One side was deeper than the other.

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VINCENT

8 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

What a fantastic 1st experience at the Cara! A gem of a find in that hood with a quaint boutique ambiance, amicable, helpful and service oriented staff from the valet, ALEX at the reception and all around team lead, Oscar and others at the bar, and wait staff at the fantastic restaurant where the dinner we had was excellent! I will be back!

10

Lorie

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The food was excellent. Enjoyed the scallops at dinner and the fresh fruit on the chia pudding. My husband had the mushroom omelet and it was delicious at brunch. The bar was cool. Easy check in and check out.

10

Brooke

20 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay! The staff was incredible! Loved the bar and restaurant.

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Erica

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Cara was a lovely oasis tucked away in East Hollywood. The rooms were simple but chic, quiet and comfortable, with a nice balcony to enjoy a morning coffee overlooking a gorgeous courtyard. Had breakfast and dinner here and both meals were delicious and staff attentive. I'll definitely be staying here again.

10

Nancy

11 Nov 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

I have stayed at the Cara twice and I will be staying there in December. All the staff are friendly, helpful, professional and responsive to requests. The food is excellent. The location is central to all the tourist places to visit. Besides, the hotel property is beautiful and very clean. I highly recommend this hotel.

10

Nahil

9 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful boutique hotel! So tastefully designed. Friendly staff. Love the bar area and the dining area by the pool! Beautiful ambiance. Will definitely return

10

Susan

5 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had a quick stay at The Cara after attending a show at the Greek Theatre. The hotel has a cool, lounge vibe. It is bright and airy and is super clean. We enjoyed delicious late afternoon cocktails on a patio with lots of plants, and the people who work there couldn’t have been nicer.

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Ewan

27 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic hotel. Small but comfortable rooms. Courtyard is an upscale restaurant with great food and pretty reasonable prices. The bar is great. Thankyou Kaitlin for pouring some excellent cocktails. Please be aware that the pool is not a swimming pool which is the only downside I felt. For the money you are paying I did expect a pool. I would stay again though.

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Month	Average price
January	US$257
February	US$269
March	US$254
April	US$240
May	US$254
June	US$257
July	US$265
August	US$242
September	US$269
October	US$263
November	US$253
December	US$238

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $223	17 $250	18 $249	19
20 $165	21 $164	22 $166	23 $189	24 $186	25 $307	26 $191
27 $186	28 $185	29 $211	30 $186

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $186	2 $234	3 $232
4 $185	5 $188	6 $194	7 $185	8 $186	9 $216	10 $264
11 $184	12 $186	13 $210	14 $210	15 $186	16 $254	17 $187
18 $206	19 $182	20 $185	21 $182	22 $182	23 $230	24 $229
25 $182	26 $188	27 $189	28 $186	29 $186	30 $197	31 $186

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