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The Monterey Hotel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

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

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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
(9 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
(34 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 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
(26 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
(85 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(50 reviews)
  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Monterey Hotel

3-star hotel in Downtown Monterey
Along with a fitness center, this smoke-free hotel has valet parking and a meeting room. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

The Monterey Hotel features a fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Victorian hotel also offers concierge services, a fireplace in the lobby, and an elevator. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

The Monterey Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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

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
  • Elevator
  • 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
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

Property 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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 554 out of 1219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1219 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a good stay. Clean affordable. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Erika

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

8/10 Good

jack

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Leonida

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Monterey

Great spot
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historic Hotel Room

The person at the check in had poor customer service with the two customers in front of me and the supervisor came out to help and checked me in. They tried to charge a current guest who was extending his stay another deposit fee. Then when the customer left the desk the employee ignored us standing in the line, the customer in front of me had to ask if we could check in after a couple of minutes of waiting to be called forward. The employee said she was waiting for a customer to return but could help us while they waited. There is a parking garage about a block away you can park in for free from 6pm to 9am. If you are just staying overnight that is a great option. Valet parking is $30. I didn’t see anyone for valet on the side of the hotel we pulled up so I drove around to the other side and there was no on there. When I called the front desk they said to parking in the 3 minute loading zone and check in. They will get your keys at check in and valet your car. I just used the free garage instead. The two rooms we had were in the historical portion of the hotel. You can take the elevator up to your floor but then we had to go outside to cross over to our building and there were about 5 stairs we had to use. If you need an accessible room be sure to avoid the historical rooms. The rooms were clean and comfortable. They offer coffee in the lobby in the morning. Checkout went much smoother than checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will say the staff was AMAZING and so helpful during my stay. My room was facing the main road above the entrance and unfortunately it gets VERY loud at night with yelling, cursing, cars speeding and fights happening outside. The walls are very thin so if you’re a light sleeper, this isn’t the place for you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything is what we expected except not having internet connection.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

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

10/10 Excellent

NORDEAN, SARATOGA

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel in downtown Monterey. Easy access to Cannery Row, Fisherman's Warf, etc. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Karla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Monterey. Easy access to shopping, dining and other attractions. The hotel is older and does not have air conditioning or was not in service during our stay. Made the rooms a little stuffy and hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic hotel with great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Able to check in early, great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome value. Friendly staff. Spotlessly clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julissa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and close to everything fisherman’s wharf restaurants and stores
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandyce

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

Charming and comfortable

Charming and comfortable small hotel. Super helpful and pleasant staff. Great location, it was a 30 minute scenic walk to the Aquarium and Cannery Row and a five minute drive. Great restaurants are steps away. My room was small but comfortable and pretty. I was in the historic side. It was slightly inconvenient getting to the elevator but worth it for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sue

Traveled with group
Threadbare carpet. Noisy room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here is incredibly kind and professional, we have had an amazing experience and cannot wait to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Phillip, Tulare

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is older with a historic feel. If you like a more rustic style, you will enjoy this place. But if you are looking for something more like the Plaza or Portola, this place might not be right for you. That being said, here are some things to know. The staff is amazing! They are very attentive and friendly. They want your stay to be the best experience possible. This makes up for some of the pitfalls. For starters, self parking is not available. But valet parking is available for a fee. So if you are going to self park, you have three options. There is a public parking structure across the street on the backside of the hotel. There is also a public parking structure across the street on the frontside and to the west of the hotel. The first structure (backside) has above and below ground stalls. Which is good for oversized vehicles. And when it comes to the below ground structures, your height is pretty much limited to 6’8”. The final option is park on the street. Which has various rules depending on the location. The other disappointment is the continental breakfast. They use to have a nice little breakfast nook for guests to get a cup of coffee and a pastry, fruit or cereal. Yet, it is now limited to coffee. That little extra touch meant a lot to me during my first stay. Anyhow, all in all it’s a nice little gem in the downtown area of Monterey. If you give it a try, I hope you enjoy it as I have on a couple occasions.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025