The Monterey Hotel

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

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Experience the classic charm of the Monterey Hotel's historic facade, featuring a symmetrical design with multiple windows and a central entrance.
Compact kitchen area with microwave and dishwasher.
Boats docked in a serene marina, surrounded by hills and mountains.
Relax by the fireplace in this elegant room, featuring a grand staircase and comfortable seating area.
Relax in a classic room with an arched window, dark headboard, and bedside lamp.

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
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cannery Row
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(56 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

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dust Bowl Brewing Tap Depot - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Turn 12 - ‬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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Monterey Hotel on Aug 3, 2025 start from $329.0, 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. 574 out of 1249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1249 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

SARAH

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a unique place and the location was great. It was a quiet hotel. Our room was quaint, but clean. We loved the shutters for fresh air and light. Lots of restaurants in the neighborhood and short drive to aquarium, Fishermans Wharf and Lovers Point Beach. We had no problems with parking, there is a public lot across the street on Alvarado we used with the ParkMobile app to pay and 6pm to 9am free parking. We felt safe here. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Felicia

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Really enjoyed the location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pranay

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jerrod

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

Nice place

Great location, nice room. It was a tiny bit warm. They don't have their own parking, but public parking is very convenient and very affordable. Definitely worth the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff are very helpful and nice, everything that one would want to do in Monterey is within walking distance so it’s very convenient, and the Deluxe rooms are very cozy!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell, Fayetteville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable restored property. The windows are thin and the streets were noisy so ear plugs are beneficial. Fantastic, attentive staff!! Walkable to the Old Fisherman’s Wharf and Cannery Row. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very historic property , very walkable to nearby restaurants and the old fisherman’s ward
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Historic hotel

It was great, the room.was nice and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Zero parking. Not advertised that they do not have parking. No fridge inside room. Had to get ice and keep things cold in bathroom sink., so? Brushing teeth in bathtub. No outlets. Had to make coffee on the floor. No shampoo . All kind of weird to be honest
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Matilde

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A higher review would have been warranted had it not been for the lower level room window not secured. We could not lock the window. You can easily slide the glass window from outside to open it. It wasn't broken but management neglected to see that it had no lock mechanism available. We did not leave the room with our personal belongings in it. We informed the Front Desk. How long has it been this way.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

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

Love the charm

This hotel has lots of character and antique charm. It’s located walking distance to the wharf and lots of food nearby. The staff was all super friendly and cheerful. The topper on the cake was that they are also dog friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby, Turlock

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying at The Monterey Hotel. The fireplace suite is my favorite. We stay here every time we visit Monterey,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zahir

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Abby

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is perfectly located downtown and a good value. It’s a step above a motel, but on par with some big chain hotels like La Quinta or best western. The property could use a little updating, and they don’t offer daily room tidying. Overall I’d stay here again because the location cannot be beat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We’ve stayed at this property a few times. This time things were a bit ‘Sketchy!’
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rooms are pretty bad

Rooms are bad. Mine was an interior room with no windows to outside. My windows instead were to a hallways with lots of light the blinds could not keep out. And a lot of noise came in including the sound of seagulls early in the morning. The air conditioner heater dial was manual and not precise, so the room was far too hot the whole night. They need to fix these issues. Had horrible sleep :(
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Remant

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel nice and clean and the front desk staff was very friendly. Hotel is conveniently located around restaurants and shops. The only problem is the noise inside the property. You can hear all the noise and footsteps from the next rooms and floor. The rooms are not properly insulated from noise. We couldn’t sleep because of that.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Araceli

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

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

The Monterey hotel stay

Great location to downtown Monterey. Staff was very friendly. The hotel was built in 1909, it kind of had a cool spooky feel to it. Would definitely stay again on my next visit. My only complaint is the valet price is high and you really need to valet. It didn’t feel safe to leave our car on the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephany

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025