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Laurel Inn Motel

Laurel Inn Motel

2 out of 5
801 West Laurel Dr. Salinas CA
  • 28 min walk from National Steinbeck Center
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salinas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
6.8/10 (1,513 reviews)
The room was fabulous. a fireplace, two separate bedrooms and was upstairs. no elevator but the room made up for that clean quiet main room has a fold-out couch. stuff was wonderful

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Laurel Inn Motel
Steinbeck Lodge

Steinbeck Lodge

2 out of 5
109 John St Salinas CA
  • 10 min walk from National Steinbeck Center
Stay at this hotel in Salinas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions National Steinbeck Center and Aguila Cultural Center ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (102 reviews)
Clean, good maintenance, nice people

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Steinbeck Lodge
Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
187 Kern Street Salinas CA
  • 12 min walk from National Steinbeck Center
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salinas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (708 reviews)
It’s good place to stay by overnight. I like it they have fresh waffles for breakfast I love it. The mattress was pretty comfortable. Water pressure it was great.

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
  • 23 min drive from National Steinbeck Center
Book a stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,887 reviews)
Beautiful property, very nice staff and excellent location.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal Monterey CA
  • 23 min drive from National Steinbeck Center
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,478 reviews)
Amazing hotel, staff were super helpful and lovely. Hotel location is right in the middle of town with loads of eating and wine bars next to it.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

The Monterey Hotel
Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

4 out of 5
120 Highland Dr Carmel CA
  • 36 min drive from National Steinbeck Center
Book a stay at this spa resort in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (845 reviews)
we stayed in a junior suite & fell

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
  • 23 min drive from National Steinbeck Center
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,515 reviews)
Room was clean. Carpet in hallways look wore out and dirty

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
  • 23 min drive from National Steinbeck Center
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,418 reviews)
Spacious rooms, friendly staff, tucked away at the end of Cannery Row so not quite as much traffic. Easy walk to all the shopping and attractions.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1400 Del Monte Blvd Seaside CA
  • 20 min drive from National Steinbeck Center
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seaside. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,190 reviews)
Nice bed, good TV, great shower

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG
Mariposa Inn & Suites

Mariposa Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
1386 Munras Avenue Monterey CA
  • 25 min drive from National Steinbeck Center
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Monterey ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,442 reviews)
Very good location - nice property! We will defiantly will be back!

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Mariposa Inn & Suites
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
700 Munras Ave Monterey CA
  • 24 min drive from National Steinbeck Center
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,683 reviews)
Location is ideal. Quiet and close to town by walking.

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4 out of 5
One Old Ranch Road Carmel CA
  • 29 min drive from National Steinbeck Center
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (778 reviews)
Very helpful staff from check-in to check-out. The restaurant staff especially were so good with our small child. The facilities were fantastic, can't recommend the lap pool enough. We were upgraded to a vineyard view room with an outdoor soaking tub which was incredible.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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