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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
Lobby sitting area
Indoor spa tub

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

  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Monterey Hotel

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. 550 out of 1200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 1200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1200 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

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to many restaurants and breweries. Hotel is old but clean and great for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amethyst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeff, Spokane

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wouldn't stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Y

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice to walking sightseeing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

We will be back!

The hotel was perfectly located in the historic Monterey area and an easy walk to the Ward! It’s a super fun and quite different! A mini fridge would have been helpful, and the little heater knob is a bit tricky to find if you’re not sure what to look for, but nothing to worry about. We loved it and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location. Friendly staff. Clean linens.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am over 70. Walked to the Monterey Hotel in the dark from the transit station about 4-6 blocks away with a rolling suitcase. People on the street were kind and helpful. Felt PERFECTLY safe and sound. Amazing for a downtown environment! Lost my phone on the train. The people at the Monterey Hotel gave me Amtrak's number, and took messages for me from my family for 2 days. So if you are like me, online, looking for a safe great place to stay for a reasonable price, this is your place. Nice coffee and fruit set up in the morning. The only noise I heard were the seagulls squawking in the morning! The lady at the desk gave me a wonderful recommendation for a breakfast place, and directions for public transportation. Went to Lover's Point and Cannery Row for the day, and had a marvelous town. Monterey is an awesome place to visit with kind, helpful and courteous service people from the bus drivers to the restaurants, tourist places, and hotel. Thank you Monterey and The Monterey Hotel for providing me with such a lovely stay. Grandma Mimi
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Chrystal

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Bill

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cristina

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Britannia

Sad and pathetic
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina

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

6/10 Okay

Jordan

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean but very basic. They've tried to keep it nice and updated paint. It was economical and convenient, which was what was needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

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

Just a little loud.

Beautiful historical character but it wasn’t very quite with older single pain windows. We heard every truck, people talking annd even one sneezing. Before you ask, yes the winders were fully closed. Also the parking was a little different with the self park being public parking. Just something for you to know before staying.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Erin

Liked: Staff & service
The property is very outdated but in a great location in downtown Monterey. So that is a huge plus. There is no air conditioning but they do provide an in room stand up fan. I just stayed there over this past weekend in a very cold February 2025. Outside was very cold but in the room it was extremely warm even with both windows open and the fan running. I definitely wouldn't stay here during the summer unless they put air conditioning in. The building itself has a lot of history and character. Just wish the owner would invest in some much needed updates. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. One other thing is that the breakfast was just coffee and a little bit of fruit that was gone by 9:15am. I suggest planning to have breakfast somewhere else. Oh and the property also has apartments attached to it. So that can be a little weird when you're trying to find your room and make a wrong turn. This property could be absolutely amazing with some much needed updates to it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Emmanuel

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This building is extremely tired I would'nt know where to begin with updates. There are no amenities the lobby is the entrance hallway its a maze to find rooms it has that smell of an old dank building. Not even close to worth the money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Teryn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025