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The Monterey Hotel

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel within walking distance of Fisherman's Wharf

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Front of property
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Lobby
In the heart of Monterey, The Monterey Hotel offers a warm welcome with a fireplace in the lobby and free in-room WiFi. Take advantage of the gym, explore nearby Cannery Row and Monterey Bay Aquarium, or pamper yourself at the hair salon - previous guests rave about its central location and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Fitness centre
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Reception fireplace
  • Meeting room
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lift

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(91 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(64 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA, 93940

What's nearby

  • Fisherman's Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cannery Row - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Lovers Point - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Carmel Beach - 8 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 10 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 33 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 34 min drive
  • Salinas Station - 25 min drive
  • Monterey Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Turn 12 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Monterey Crepe Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rosine's Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Monterey Hotel

When you stay at The Monterey Hotel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium. Guests can enjoy the fitness centre, and hiking/biking trails, kayaking and mountain biking are nearby. This Victorian hotel is also a short five-minute drive from Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row. The helpful staff and central location get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 69 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • On Tuesdays the street in front of the hotel closes for a local event, which prohibits vehicle access to the hotel’s main entrance. Guests planning to arrive after 2:30 PM on Tuesdays must contact the property in advance to receive directions to an alternate hotel loading zone.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 23 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site valet parking (USD 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Off-site parking within 656 ft (USD 24 per night)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1904
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Fitness centre
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 30 per day with in/out privileges
  • Parking is available nearby and costs USD 24 per night (656 ft away)

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

Also known as

The Monterey Hotel Hotel
The Monterey Hotel Monterey
The Monterey Hotel Hotel Monterey

Frequently asked questions

Does The Monterey Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Monterey Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Monterey Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 23 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Monterey Hotel?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 30 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Monterey Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Monterey Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as cycling, hiking and kayaking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. The Monterey Hotel also has a fitness centre.

What's the area around The Monterey Hotel like?

The Monterey Hotel is in Downtown Monterey, a short 19-minute walk from Monterey Bay and 6 minutes' walk from Fisherman's Wharf. The local area is popular for its beaches and our guests say that it is very central.

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The Monterey Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location
Parking
Bed
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Historical
Piers
Bathroom

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Great place
Michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location
Laura, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful hotel. Wish there was free parking nearby.
Debra, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Not many amenities, average rooms, great service, great location.
Darrel, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I stayed here many years ago and it hasn't changed everything is great the staff was very friendly and helpful bed was very comfy and there a lot of close dining places
angie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Friendly staff
Randy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location many places right outside hotel Beds were great Was worried about no AC in room but weather was so cool we were fine with just fan provided
Juan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The customer service is top notch! We had a great stay and will be coming back soon. It is a beautiful hotel.
Alma, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Loved the historical part of the hotel and the staff were absolutely amazing.
Benjamin, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

was very historical and beautiful
Tammy, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location. Happy with my stay!
Alyssa, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful vintage feel
Emily Rose, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Enjoyed the location in downtown Monterey. It is a historic hotel. Comfortable, no housekeeping service, but able to request towels as needed. Staff was nice!
Linda, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I enjoyed the vintage vibes throughout the whole hotel. Good food spots around the corner and quiet safe location. Would book again !
JESSICA NALLELI, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

good hotel
Jazz, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Really enjoyed the location.
Felicia, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The staff was great the receptionist was awesome.
Anatoly, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

The hotel does not have parking. We found street parking near by. We enjoyed the stay that walkable to coffee shop and restaurants.
Yuko, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Great location. Public parking lot just down the street. Lovely old hotel.
Tonia, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Location and proximity to transportation and activities.
Arthur, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff are all kind gracious and helpful.
Jenny, 2-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Great location… needs to be renovated. Unhelpful staff at desk. Great valet service.
Lori, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great experience I will be back
Daniel, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Convenient location and friendly staff.
Stephen, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

The hotel was conveniently located in the touristy area of Monterey so if you like that it's a good deal. But the hotel itself is worn down and needing an update. It IS clean though and feels safe. The staff were friendly and professional too.
Sara, 2-night trip