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The Monterey Hotel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Indoor spa tub
Lobby
Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Lovers Point
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • 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

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Monterey

A stay at The Monterey Hotel places you in the heart of Monterey, within a 5-minute drive of Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Monterey Bay and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Fisherman's Wharf - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cannery Row - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Lovers Point - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Carmel Beach - 16 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 8 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dust Bowl Brewing Tap Depot - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Turn 12 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Revival Ice Cream - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Monterey Hotel

Victorian hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
The Monterey Hotel offers 69 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 69 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include a fireplace in the lobby and a banquet hall.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 24 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 30 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 24 per night (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Air conditioning is not provided
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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.

Property is also known as

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

The Monterey Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 534 out of 1165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 183 out of 1165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1165 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great stay & walking distance from just about everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and great location for dining and night life.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Barak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming!

This is a charming hotel. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pretty Darn Good!

It was a nice unique hotel. The staff was wonderful when you stepped into the hotel. It seemed like you were walking into the past of a great classic movie. I have never been welcomed and treated so well upon an arrival at the hotel. The room was quaint, attractive and comfortable. Though I did upgrade the room it was a little smaller than my expectations. I would definitely stay in the same room again did I mention that it was very clean. My wonderful girlfriend is very picky and does the house cleaner test, and it met her expectations. Which is very hard to meet. I was aware of the parking situation before arrival so I was ready for the valet parking. The hotel was very close to restaurants and shopping. Plus the wharf is a short walk away. I had to get my clam chowder in a bread bowl. Brought back great memories from long ago! I can’t wait to stay here again when we visit the area soon
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Historic room was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived the staff was pleasant and respectful, the room was really nice a
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Being able to walk to some shops was convenient. The hotel staff was nice but the water pressure was terrible so showering or even washing our hands was a hassle. The parking situation at this hotel was a nightmare.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Tyler

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a charming hotel with a great location if you want to walk around downtown. Unfortunately, the street nearby was incredibly loud. There was some issue on the road and every time a car drove by there was a loud banging sound that woke us up. While this isn't the hotels fault, it did affect our enjoyment of the facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Chrisneil

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Janel

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Friendly staff. Convenient location. Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Elsa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Santiago

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Never again

Toilet had flushing issues took 3 hours to bring iron no ice machine bed was uncomfortable and room above us was so loud all night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Lupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room looked great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, lots of character, friendly staff. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel Monterey

The hotel was beautiful! Right at the middle of downtown Monterey bay. We loved how we were surrounded by so many food choices within a walking radius! The room we stayed at was also nice. It was a historic room, so seeing the whole setup of it alongside the design of the furniture, fireplace and even picture frames of certain historical pieces, were a really awesome touch! I do suggest, if you do decide to go, park at the parking structure on the same street that is right across the hotel. It is $8 per day from 9AM-6PM then after 6 PM, parking is free. This. Was. A. Game. Changer. As I didn’t want to pay $30 parking for valet at the hotel, their only option, per day. Overall, I would recommend staying at this hotel and I’d definitely consider coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Hampus

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dated property with paperthin walls - Not worth it

While the hotel looked charming in photos, the reality was disappointing. The property feels run down and dated, lacking the appealing character that can sometimes come with historic buildings. The rooms appear to have gone without updates for decades, giving off a neglected rather than vintage atmosphere. The biggest issue was the complete lack of privacy due to paper-thin walls. We could hear every detail from neighboring rooms, and at 7 AM, fellow guests' conversations were as clear as if they were in our room. To make matters worse, cleaning staff began vacuuming adjacent rooms at 8 AM, making any chance of rest impossible. On a positive note, the front desk staff, particularly one helpful employee, provided friendly service. However, this couldn't make up for the substandard accommodations and poor sound insulation. This hotel needs significant renovations to meet basic comfort expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Loueta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This lovely little hotel is a welcoming stop in an extremely beautiful area. Staff could not have been more friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025