It’s right in the center street of downtown Monterey, a lot restaurants and shops, only thing is there isn’t AC in the rooms, only a fan in there, I was too hot to fell asleep.
3 stars
The Monterey Hotel
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Overview
This budget hotel provides value for money, and is only 5 minutes from Monterey Conference Center and Monterey Institute of International Studies. It is also a brief car trip from Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row.
A variety of premium services are available for guests of The Monterey Hotel, such as a concierge and valet parking. It also provides massage services, a safe and laundry facilities.
The comfortable rooms at The Monterey Hotel include a refrigerator, a ceiling fan and free wireless internet access. They are also fitted with a microwave, a hair dryer and cable/satellite channels.
The hotel is within a short walk of Old Fisherman's Wharf. Guests can also visit the Monterey Museum of Art.
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Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.
Amenities at The Monterey Hotel
- Fitness centre
- Free Wi-Fi
- Coffee machine
- Valet parking
- Business centre
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Free toiletries
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Linens
- Towels
- Fan
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Body soap
- Air-conditioned
- Dustbins
- Conditioner
Accessibility and suitability
- Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
- Disabled access
- Roll-in shower
- Lift
- Shower chair
- Hypoallergenic
- No smoking
- Toilet with grab rails
- Upper floors accessible by lift
General
- Fireplace
- Seating area
- Telephone
- Carpeted
- Tile/marble floor
- Storage available
Services and conveniences
- Business centre
- Wake-up service
- Concierge service
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Express check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Private bathroom
- Walk-in shower
Media and entertainment
- Radio
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- TV
Parking and transportation
- Parking
- Valet parking
- Private parking
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry service
- Iron and ironing board
Dining
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Coffee machine
Things to do
- Eco tourism
- Beach access
- Bicycle hire
Bedroom
- Alarm clock
- Wardrobe or closet
Pool and spa
- Hot tub
Health and safety
- Safe
Fitness
- Fitness centre
Reviews of The Monterey Hotel
7.5
Good
1905 verified ratings
Wonderful
535
Very good
401
Good
390
Okay
196
Fair
164
Mediocre
94
Poor
125
Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests appreciated the great location and friendly service, particularly highlighting the proximity to Fisherman's Wharf and various restaurants. However, many reviews pointed out issues with room size, cleanliness, and noise levels, with some rooms described as outdated and musty. Breakfast options received mixed reviews, with some guests enjoying it while others suggested improvements. Overall, the hotel offers a charming historical experience but may not meet expectations for comfort and amenities.AI-generated from customer reviews
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Vintage charm but rooms are so basic they miss the opportunity to make it special.
- Carpets haven't been washed in years (so the ground is covered in the oils left by others feet) - Rooms are incredibly small - Bad water pressure - Sink didn't drain well - Paint is chipping - Water randomly leaked in the middle of the night - Access to the hotel meant crossing a bridge between the newly updated Monterey hotel and the historic building. - Pillow cases smelled of perfume from a p...
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Location, location, location! Close to fisherman’s wharf, on a Main Street with multiple food options. Easy to walk the dog. Only thing missing was AC, the room was a bit stuffy, even with both windows open and a fan (provided in the room) going.
Pros (+) Smallest room I ever stayed in. Staff was rude. Breakfast was bad. Rooms outdated
Cons (-) Everything
Pros (+) Friendly, helpful staff. Great location, close to Fishermans Wharf and lots of restaurants.
Cons (-) Mattress was too firm for my liking
Pros (+) The staff were SO amazing! They were helpful and kind and their customer service was just so outstanding! The lobby was very pretty and the spa and other facilities were absolutely perfect! The locationn was nice; five minutes from he wharf and downtown. I’ve never been that close before so it was nice.
Cons (-) The fan on the ceiling so loud I couldn’t sleep and too hot to turn off. The room smelled very bad and nothing helped. It was very very small for the price. The bed was incredibly hard. The socket in the bathroom didn’t work so I had to find an alternate one and all the others were awkwardly placed so it was hard to get ready in the morning. I was beside the stairs and I listened to loud noisy peo...
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Cons (-) They in the process of adding more room. But when they put you in the "historic" part of the hotel, it seems ancient. We were put above a cafe, very noise until 10:30.
Pros (+) Beautiful Downtown, close to Fisherman's Wharf, and well-preserved and maintained building and rooms. Rooms are older and bathroom fixtures & layout could use updating, but the furnishings are antique, the bed was comfy, and the room was clean and neat throughout, and the place was quiet. It is located conveniently close to many differing restaurants, and of course the real touristy hotspots are o...
Cons (-) So the closest parking they refer you to is 4-blocks away and there is no guarantee that you'll park closer even at check-in as they have no "dedicated" on-street parking/loading nearby. There are stairs everywhere, so even if you ride the elevator up, once you get to your floor it's the old-fashioned "wandering" hotel with weirdly set up hallways and you go out of one building into others, and th...
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Pros (+) Good location, in heart of downtown. Parking can be an issue. Hotel could use an update.
Location
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA 93940
What's nearby
- Larkin House249 m
- Monterey Maritime Museum302 m
- Museum of Monterey315 m
- Wharf Theater0.4 km
- Fishermans Wharf0.5 km
- Sano Spa0.5 km
- Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo0.5 km
- Monterey Bay Whale Watching Cruises0.6 km
- Elysium0.6 km
- Dennis the Menace Park0.7 km
- Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada0.8 km
- Cannery Row1.8 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00 |
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Cancellation/pre-payment | Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider. |
Essential information about The Monterey Hotel
Low season | April |
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High season | April |
Average price (weeknight) | $406 |
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Value for money | 7.5 |
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Distance to city centre | 0.1 km |
Nearest airport | Monterey Regional |
Distance to airport | 5.1 km |