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The Monterey Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian hotel near Fisherman's Wharf

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Lobby
Lake

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cannery Row
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(92 reviews)
  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(66 reviews)
  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Monterey

Downtown Monterey stay.With a stay at this Downtown Monterey hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Fisherman's Wharf and 2 miles (3 km) of Cannery Row. Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Fisherman's Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cannery Row - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Lovers Point - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Carmel Beach - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles

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
  • ‪Monterey Crepe Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rosine's Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Monterey Hotel

3-star Victorian hotel near Fisherman's Wharf
As a guest of The Monterey Hotel, you'll find a fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Monterey Hotel also features concierge services, a fireplace in the lobby, and an elevator. Parking is available for a fee.

This Victorian Monterey hotel is smoke free.

  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1904
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.1 miles (USD 24 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Things to do

  • Gym

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

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.

Optional extras

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

  • 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

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

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
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. Air conditioning is not provided. 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. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Monterey Hotel to the airport?

The Monterey Hotel is 3.2 mi (10-min drive) away from the Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Monterey Hotel?

As of Sep 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Monterey Hotel on Oct 7, 2025 start from $111.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Monterey Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Monterey Hotel.

How close is The Monterey Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Monterey State Beach and 15-minute walk from San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Monterey Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Monterey Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Monterey Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Monterey Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Monterey Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 30 per day.

Does The Monterey Hotel have a pool?

The Monterey Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Monterey Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Monterey Hotel to downtown Monterey?

The Monterey Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Monterey.

The Monterey Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 602 out of 1322 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1322 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 207 out of 1322 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1322 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1322 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jay

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

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Amenities
The room is a bit small with no refrigerator. Parking is on the street
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ninevetch

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
old building but maintained. nice staff, clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Dwayne

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is really centrally located in Monterey. The staff was excellent; however, the property is really showing wear. Pet friendly rooms should be designated and not available for those who do not what to stay in a pet friendly room!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cheri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We chose this hotel because it's located quite near the Monterey Bay Aquarium (less than a 10 min drive) and the Alta Bakery (5 min walk) and Starbucks (2 min walk). The Expedia price was considerably lower than what was quoted to us when we arrived and asked at the front desk, so we sat in the lobby and booked thru Expedia. Our room offered exactly what we needed -- a bed and a bathroom. We were on the side of the building where we could hear the city "wind down" on Sunday night and "wake up" Monday morning, which meant lots of loud talking as people walked by ... music blaring from car-equipped radios stopping at the light ... the grinding and crashing of trash trucks first thing in the morning. We could also hear the sea gulls, and we were able to open the window to enjoy some fresh ocean air. All things considered, we'll be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel, great location. Staff were very friendly. The only bad thing about the hotel was no air conditioning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our college aged kids had a last-minute field trip to Monterey Bay aquarium, this hotel was safe and assisted them upon arrival, even though it had to be late at night. Really the customer service and the overall support of my children was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quaint property. Old charm to it. Clean room and bathroom. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Isaac

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the ambience and vibes of the hotel are nice, it is very outdated and I probably won't be back. The bed seemed decades old, plus the outlets were very loose and could cause a fire hazard.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great but the hotel not so good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valeri, Berkeley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very conveniently allocated in the downtown, very close to the Monterey pier and all the usual attractions. We had a spacious room with a seating area: table with two chairs. Everything in the room was in order, and the room was clean. We had nothing to complain about indeed. We stayed for two nights.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Genero

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the historical part of the hotel and the staff were absolutely amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Adalberto

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I enjoyed the old Victorian style building. The history of the place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was super stuffy... we were in the 4th floor needs more fans. Water pressure was pretty bad
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dmitrii

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Monice

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean , convenient to fisherman’s wharf and the farmers market. But the room was hot and stuffy , no AC just a room fan. Overall good with all basic needs. Location is fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

ANGEL

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Don't stay on the historical side. Super basic, historic I mean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Disliked: Amenities
It’s okay, location was great. It’s a very old hotel and I had to pay 30.00 for parking. Now I knew going into it the hotel was old and I would probably pay for parking. The picture does it wonders. It truly sold me but I would not stay there again. It was not very special at all.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

In Hwan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel is centrally located in downtown, which made it easy for my wife and me to walk to places we wanted to visit, such as Old Fisherman's Wharf and nearby restaurants. I was initially concerned about parking since the hotel doesn’t have its own parking facility, but there were plenty of options nearby, including street parking and and public parking garages. I parked at a public parking garage on Calle Principal, where the all-day parking fee was $8. Since it operates on a pay-by-space basis, I was able to leave and return without any issues.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in May 2025