The Monterey Hotel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
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Lobby
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace
Shopping centre

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, Monterey Convention Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Golden State Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(95 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(75 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

  • Monterey Convention Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Golden State Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Munras Avenue - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cannery Row - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Turn 12 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Plumes Coffee House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬1 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.

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)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1904
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 666 out of 1461 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 1461 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 237 out of 1461 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 108 out of 1461 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1461 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Daniela

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location was very good, but the hotel is quite old and expensive for what we got.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 1 night on the historic side, which I’m glad about. There was a great little coffee shop/cafe on the same corner, which was nice (hotel also serves complimentary coffee by 7am, but we were up early to go backpacking). Walkable to restaurants and Cannery Row, sites, etc. Staff was friendly. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

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

Family Wedding

Hotel is in a great location. Close to many restaurant and walking distance to the wharf. Parking garage across the street is adorable. Great classic hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Min

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good. Parking fee is high and was higher than I was informed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eduard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aircon would be great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Maryvette

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great location. Also very unique!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

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

You really MUST stay here!

Lovely historic hotel. Upgraded beautifully. Friendly staff, clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and how clean it was. People were very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and great location. Our go to place to stay at in Monterey
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sorouralsadat

Business traveller

Inconvenient stay

My stay at this hotel was disappointing due to several issues. First, the rooms do not have AC, which made the stay uncomfortable. Second, my room key card constantly stopped working—I had to go back to the front desk every time to have it reactivated, which was very frustrating. Finally, the elevator is not directly accessible from the first floor; you must climb half a floor by stairs to reach it, which is very inconvenient, especially if you have luggage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

matthew

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazingly convenient in the heart of downtown. 6 min walk to the wharf, lots of eateries and shopping. Friendly reception, comfy bed, clean. A very pleasant stay. Thing to note is that this is a historic hotel and rooms may be smaller than you might expect. If you want space to sprawl out, you might want to check their suites rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful thx
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kailtin

Liked: Staff & service
Nice staff. Does not have basic ammenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Curtis

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, historic hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Neal, San Rafael

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor service and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025