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The Monterey Hotel

3-star property
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA 1-855-201-7819

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3.3 out of 5
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"Very convenient , nice rooms, but no free parking and loud in the morning with gulls and birds. " More

By a verified traveler on Thu 05 Sep 2019

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Hotel Description

3-star Victorian hotel near Fisherman's Wharf

City center stay

Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Monterey hotel, you'll find Fisherman's Wharf and Monterey Bay. Cannery Row and Monterey Bay Aquarium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Fitness center

A fitness center is featured at this hotel, along with free WiFi in public areas and a fireplace in the lobby. A hair salon, a computer station, and concierge services are also on offer.

Free WiFi, comfy beds

Boasting comforts like pillowtop beds and premium bedding, the 69 guestrooms also offer free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Other amenities include coffee/tea makers, free local calls, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is available on request.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$103* Per night/room Aug 11 - Aug 12

Basic Single Room, 2 Double Beds

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

The Monterey Hotel ratings based on 11 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.3 out of 5 3.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Monterey Hotel

Everyone (7) Couples (2)
1 out of 5
we got there and everything looked good. Got up to the room and the heater did not work. Bellboy came up and started the fireplace and said that you just run the fireplace until you’re warm. In about 20 minutes it was so hot you couldn’t stand to be in the room and the windows did not open. So I turn the fireplace off and we froze for the rest of the night. Woke up in the morning tried to start the fireplace and it did not work. When I checked out I mentioned that the heater did not work. I was told that none of the heaters work. When I said that I was upset about that the attendant was rude and just told me that’s my opinion and opinions vary. I will never stay at that hotel again and I would never tell anybody else too. By far the worst experience I’ve ever had at a hotel.

Posted by on Feb 10, 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

Feb 20, 2020 by Brittney

Hi there, We're sorry you had a difficult time with the heat in your room. It sounds like you may have been in a Deluxe room, where the heat source for the room is the fireplace. Unfortunately, it sounds like our staff did not properly explain how to regulate the heat, as the fireplaces are connected to the thermostat and will turn on/off automatically, based on the temperature of the room. We will share your experience with our staff, to ensure they are all properly trained on the heat system and how to share the operating details with guests, so this does not happen again. We are so sorry about your negative experience.

2 out of 5
The old building has its charm, very nice on the exterior and interior has some old details. Like many others have said the location is great, it's within walking distance to most pubs/bars/ restaurants and even fisherman's wharf. It has that downtown vibe and that's refreshing for us, it's located on the main street and there's a cafe right next door. There are plenty of parking nearby, but for overnight parking there's a structure parking for $7 so that's not too bad. And it's all free on sunday and saturday after 5pm. The windows are old single pane ones, so they do allow a lot of noise and is bad on insulation. If your room is facing the street noise can be a problem. We stayed on the backside facing the apartments so it was alright, even though we could still hear sounds from the main street. The room has tall ceilings typical of historical buildings, but our room was very small. You enter directly into a queen bed and that was rather strange. The bathroom was actually decent, has marble flooring tiles and it looks clean. The exhaust fan was very loud but you definitely need it since our room wasnt very well ventilated and only has 1 small window. The carpet feels dirty and worn, we dont feel comfortable walking on it barefooted. A part of the floors creak loudly as u walk by. The bed is uneven and not very comfortable. The breakfast is ok, but leaves room for improvement. There is waffle but no eggs,sausage or bacon etc.The muffins were covered w/ fruit flies, alarming!

Posted by , from Los Angeles, CA on Nov 19, 2019

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2 out of 5
There are no signs, difficult to locate. Couldn't get staff to help with luggage to check out.

Posted by on Oct 4, 2019

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4 out of 5
Very convenient , nice rooms, but no free parking and loud in the morning with gulls and birds.

Posted by on Sep 5, 2019

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3 out of 5
I love old historic hotels and the rooms are updated and nice. They hold firm to a 3:00 PM check in no matter what and the slightly surly receptionist didn’t make it any more enjoyable.

Posted by on Jul 2, 2019

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Jun 22, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jul 17, 2019 by Concierge

Thank you kindly!

5 out of 5
Room was clean and cozy. Girl at front desk wasn’t very helpful

Posted by on Jan 19, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 21, 2019 by Chelsea K., AGM

Thank you kindly, we hope to see you again soon! I am sorry to hear that you did not find the front desk girl to be very helpful, I will relay your message in hopes to correcting the issue in the future. Thank you again.

2 out of 5
Very old and dirty hotel. The carpet was filthy and required socks at all times. The only real choice for parking was valet parking. When I checked in I asked if retrieval of car would be a problem at 4:30am and was told no problem but to call down to desk 10 minutes before I needed car. I called for 30 minutes and no answer, I went down to desk and no one was there. I rang bell on desk repeatedly and still nothing.......I was worried about missing my flight and turning in rental car. Finally at 4:50am a woman came out of the bathroom and went to go get my car........THIS IS NOT A HOTEL I COULD EVER RECOMMEND TO ANYONE.

Posted by on Dec 2, 2018

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5 out of 5
It was a beautiful hotel, right in the heart of Monterey. Within walking distance to a lot of things to do as well. We stayed in a historic room, which was beautiful, with a great view of downtown Monterey!

Posted by on May 29, 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jun 1, 2018 by Chelsea K., Assistant General Manager

Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay with us. We hope to see you again soon!

3 out of 5

Maid?

Found a dirty Tee Shirt under the bed while checking to make sure I didn’t leave anything behind. Hello is there a maid? who cleaned this room?

Posted by , from lemoore, Ca on Feb 23, 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

Mar 16, 2018 by Front Desk

Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. I will bring this incident up with our housekeeping staff to ensure it does not occur again. My apologies for the trouble. Thank you again.

About the The Monterey Hotel

Location 407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA 93940

Property Features

As a guest of The Monterey Hotel, you'll find a fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The Monterey Hotel also features concierge services, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a fireplace in the lobby. This Victorian Monterey hotel is smoke free.

  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1904
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • 1 conference room
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Airport: Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) (5 km / 3.1 mi)

Room Amenities

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. This Monterey hotel provides 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.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Climate control (heating)
  • Ensuite bathroom

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them in the special requests field on the booking page after selecting your room.

  • Accessible bathroom
  • Roll-in shower
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, 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.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.00 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per stay.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

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

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitizer

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out 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.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Number of children who can stay free - 2
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property, but they may vary based on length of stay or the room booked.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Offsite parking fee: USD 7.00 per night (0.1 mi 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 25.00 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Hotel Monterey
  • The Monterey Hotel Hotel
  • The Monterey Hotel Monterey
  • The Monterey Hotel Hotel Monterey
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.