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The Monterey Hotel

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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

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Standard Room, 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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

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)

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. 663 out of 1454 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 377 out of 1454 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 236 out of 1454 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 107 out of 1454 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1454 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of character. Excellent location near the water. Great staff. We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Patticoa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Erica

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Frank, Chula Vista

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location. However, it is in very bad condition. The carpet is very old and smelly, the beds mattresses were worn out. It was not sanitary in my opinion. We left as soon as we arrived and saw the conditions of the room and common areas. We had to find another hotel to stay for the 3 nights we had booked at the Monterey. One of the worst experiences I had in recent years.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jessie

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

Great location, excellent value

I stayed for 6 nights and this spot met all my needs. Not a ton of amenities (but they did have a hot tub!) but it's so walkable right downtown on Alvarado street. Weekend nights were noisy, but overall it's a good value for the price and location. Street parking or public garage parking was easy - no need to pay for valet.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

Great location and vibe

This is a no-frills yet charming place to stay at a great price, in a PERFECT location. Easy walk tot he Warf or the water, and right in the middle of the downtown stuff. Parking garage is also super close.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

Hidden gem

A little get away trip off the cuff, landed us in this quaint & beautifully furnished hotel. The staff was very helpful & valet parking is needed. There is a handicap lift avaiable inside the hotel where there are a few stairs. Very Walkable neighborhood & on Tuesday evenings, there's a wonderful farmers market right outside the door! Loved it. Great little street that offers food & convenience options. The hotel only serves coffee, tea & hot chocolate. A great surprise was a private jacuzzi you can sign up for by the hour. It's first come first serve & there are cameras to prevent couples from using it for other purposes. Transportation on a free shuttle that takes you to the cannery..just a great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jay

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. No ac! Windows open in room with a dozen flies!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

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

Awful, small and extremely loud.

Our room had no air conditioning and as a result needed a window open to provide some cooling. With the cars and motorcycles revving their motors all night this was terrible experience. We checked out the next morning and moved to another hotel. We requested a refund but were told no. The room was very small, less than 200 sq ft. Stay somewhere else, not relaxing and no sleep. Room had cracked bathroom counter and buckled carpet. Not even any decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Francene

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worse hotel in Monterey

the room was very small, hard to move around. No A/C and no screen on windows to open windows. mold on baseboards, rust on bathroom fixtures. They wouldn't work with us at all since we booked through hotels.com. They brought a fan to a room that you could barely move around in. I sat on the toilet and could do my hair since the sink was that close (not sure legal by building codes). When we voices our concerned they asked if we wanted to leave. At night there was this much space on both sides of the door (in picture). It was like they discriminated against us because we booked through Hotels.com. I love Monterey and have a long family history there so this is very disappointing,
this is what you see on both sides of door at night when its shut
tub/shower faucet all rusted
mold on baseboards
door right up against the bed couldn't even bring in luggage cart with our items on it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alexis

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall an amazing place with friendly service. One thing that could have made our stay better would be air- conditioning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bushra

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

Excellent

The service was great, room clean, location excellent. Close to the Ocean, many restaurants around the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Harumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
some furniture as chair was old and sunk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MORRISON

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025