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The Carlton - SLO's Luxurious Historic HotelMonday, November 27, 2006Imagine a trip to the vineyards of Tuscany, where you will drive through a sun-drenched region with vine-clad hillsides, stopping off to visit wineries where fascinating local craftsmen toil at their labor of love.Now imagine driving just a few hours from Los Angeles or San Francisco and finding much of the same experience. The Paso Robles Wine Country is fast becoming just such an alternative for sophisticated travelers who are often surprised to find such an exquisite getaway so close to home. And, happily, Cary Ordway at CaliforniaWeekend.com discovered the perfect complement to touring the local wineries - an extraordinary hotel called the Carlton that has just been completely refurbished and re-opened for business in March 2005. This hotel is in the heart of wine country, taking up the better part of a city block in quaint downtown Atascadero. The Carlton originally opened in 1929 and was a magnet for celebrities. With its recent renovation, the hotel has such features as marble bathrooms, deep whirlpool baths, oversized bath towels, high thread-count cotton sheets - well, you get the picture. For information, visit www.the-carlton.com or call 805-461-5100. Tags: San Luis Obispo Central Coast Golf Wine |
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