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Portola Hotel & Spa At Monterey Bay

2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940
Portola Hotel & Spa At Monterey Bay
Real Traveler Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 537 reviews from 4 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 537 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    ""Great Hotel" with friendly staff I would recommend the Portola Hotel and Spa in a heart beat." source Hotels.com

    "The hotel was very nice, very accomodating and all in all a great experience." source Travelocity

    "Great hotel, staff is very helpful." source Expedia

    "I definitely recommend this hotel for vacation and business travelers." source Travelocity

    "We had a great stay and will definitely be returning." source Travelocity

  • Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "Good points- room clean with nice amenities and bell hop staff very nice." source Travelocity

    "the location was great and our room was neat & clean." source Travelocity

    "Very clean, great location, and friendly staff." source Travelocity

  • Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "Friendly staff and you can't forget about their cookies." source Travelocity

  • Location: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "Walking distance to the wharf." source Hotels.com

    "Loved the location - in the heart of downtown, short walk to wharf, and just off the trail that takes you to Cannery Row and the beach." source Travelocity

    "You canÂ’t beat the location (right on the wharf) - can easily go out to the wharf for food." source Expedia

    "They upgraded our room from the street side to the middle area to try and calm our disassppointment." source Travelocity

    "The location was excellent. As I said, right by FishermenÂ’s Wharf and the little downtown Monterey." source Expedia

  • Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "Very nice hotel lobby, comfortable rooms including high-quality bed sheets and large bathroom." source Orbitz

    "All the rooms in the second building facing the pool and ocean also face one of the bussiest streets in Montery and at it's entrance/exit point to a tunnle." source Travelocity

    "The extra money that we spent for a room with a view was a waste of money. We paid extra for a room with a balcony, but were unable to use it, as other guests were smoking, and the smell came right into our room." source Expedia

    "We could hear the guests in the next room from 1-4:30 in the morning. Our room was against an alley between shops." source Travelocity

    "the location is great but the room wasnt that great." source Expedia

More information on Portola Hotel & Spa At Monterey Bay

The Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay is a luxury hotel in the middle of everything that is the Monterey Peninsula. Our 369 guest rooms and 10 executive suites, some with bay views overlooking the Pacific Ocean, offering all the comfort, security and luxury a discerning guest may wish. We are just steps away from Fisherman's Wharf and Monterey Bay, adjacent to the Monterey Maritime Museum and just minutes from the Monterey Airport, one hour from San Jose, two hours from San Francisco and close to Pebble Beach, Big Sur and Luguna Seca Raceway. Our beautifully designed and luxurious rooms come with an array of amenities, including high speed internet access (DSL), coffee makers, hairdryer, bathroom scale, upgraded towels, 2 phones and pay-per-view movies. For dining pleasure, we feature the finest in California style cusine at our restaurant, Jacks, Peter B's brew pub, Jacks bar and room service. With over 50,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, the Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay is the only choice when planning your next meeting.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1200

Year Renovated:

2002

Total Rooms:

Standard Double:Spacious and attractively furnished rooms featuring two Full-Size beds and relaxing overstuffed chairs to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Escape the hustle and bustle and dream away in the super comfortable beds for a good night sleep.Standard King:Spacious and attractively furnished rooms featuring a king size bed and relaxing overstuffed chairs to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Escape the hustle and bustle and dream away in the super comfortable bed for a good night sleep.Deluxe Double:Luxurious accommodations with two Full-Size beds. These rooms feature garden and courtyard views. A warm color decor and designer furniture complete the contemporary look of these rooms.Deluxe King:Luxurious accommodations with a King bed. These rooms feature garden and courtyard views. A warm color decor and designer furniture complete the contemporary look of these rooms.Premium Double:These guest rooms are located on the 5th & 6th floors of the hotel and offer an enhanced room decor that includes upgraded wall coverings, flat screen plasma televisions, iPod docking stations, luxury bath amenities and granite-topped bathroom vanities. Each room offers a view of Monterey Bay and the sounds of local sea life. Enjoy complimentary breakfast for two each morning in Jacks Restaurant.

Total Floors:

3 floors.

Rooms:

Standard Double:Spacious and attractively furnished rooms featuring two Full-Size beds and relaxing overstuffed chairs to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Escape the hustle and bustle and dream away in the super comfortable beds for a good night sleep.Standard King:Spacious and attractively furnished rooms featuring a king size bed and relaxing overstuffed chairs to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Escape the hustle and bustle and dream away in the super comfortable bed for a good night sleep.Deluxe Double:Luxurious accommodations with two Full-Size beds. These rooms feature garden and courtyard views. A warm color decor and designer furniture complete the contemporary look of these rooms.Deluxe King:Luxurious accommodations with a King bed. These rooms feature garden and courtyard views. A warm color decor and designer furniture complete the contemporary look of these rooms.Premium Double:These guest rooms are located on the 5th & 6th floors of the hotel and offer an enhanced room decor that includes upgraded wall coverings, flat screen plasma televisions, iPod docking stations, luxury bath amenities and granite-topped bathroom vanities. Each room offers a view of Monterey Bay and the sounds of local sea life. Enjoy complimentary breakfast for two each morning in Jacks Restaurant.

Directions

The Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay is a luxury Hotel in the middle of everything that is the Monterey Peninsula.

Area

MONTEREY, CA, US, 93940

Attractions

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Dining

California GrillServes - CaliforniaPete BServes - Pub Style

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