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The Monterey Hotel

406 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940
The Monterey Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 144 reviews from 5 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
Room: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 144 reviews
from 5 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "Location is good and hotel itself okay but I would not stay here again." source Travelocity

    "Right now, I would recommend, if youÂ’re not looking for a room with a view and donÂ’t mind the small rooms." source Expedia

    "The Monterey Hotel was a wonderful place to stay and we plan to stay there again when next in the area." source Expedia

  • Clean: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "Breakfast was good, staff was really nice, and the room was clean and comfortable, albeit a little small." source Hotels.com

    "It was very clean, I have to give that to them." source Expedia

    "the room was very small, but it was cute and clean." source Hotels.com

  • Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "Very friendly staff and very relaxing atmosphere." source Orbitz

    "Attentive service and reasonable price." source Hotels.com

  • Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5

    "There isn't a better location if you want to experience the real Monterey: historic tours, fantastic and diverse restaurants, charming shops, fisherman's wharf are all outside the door." source Orbitz

    "Very charming and well located so that you can walk to many restaurants with character." source Hotels.com

    "A great, historic place, tucked away in downtown Monterey. Easy walk to most attractions in the area." source Expedia

    "However, you SHOULD stay here if you want a charming historic hotel in a great area, walking distance to the fisherman's wharf and Cannery Row." source Orbitz

    "The only real issue here is parking because of the downtown area." source Hotels.com

  • Value: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "It is an old hotel but for the price it is worth it." source Orbitz

    "I can appreciate the historic value of the hotel, but I don't enjoy living like I am back in 1904." source Hotels.com

  • Room: Rating of 3.8 out of 5

    "Due to age rooms are somewhat small and tight with old, period furniture but otherwise a nice facility." source Orbitz

    "room was very pretty and cozy." source Hotels.com

    "2) Some rooms (the one we got) are small and dark with one small window, and are next to the noisy staircase." source Travelocity

    "The rooms were so small that the wardrobe hit the bed when opened and." source Expedia

    "I was very pleased with the room, staff and the breakfast was very nice." source Travelocity

More information on The Monterey Hotel

We are located in the heart of downtown Monterey, only 2 blocks from Fisherman's Wharf, one block from the Convention Center and a short distance to the world famous Montery Bay Aquarium on John Steinbeck's Historic Cannery Row. Close to many shops, restaurants and outside activities. The 17-Mile drive, Carmel, golf courses are just a few of nearby attractions easily accessible from the Monterey Hotel. The hotel has been part of the history of Monterey since 1904. Amenities included with each room are free in-room wireless Internet and continental breakfast. Our convenient location, meeting facilities, and friendly, knoweldgeable staff are just a few of the services we have for our special guests. Valet parking is available for $17.00 per day from 7am-11pm daily. Our professional staff is available to provide you information on our area, maps, directions, dinner and attraction accomodations. We are committed to provide you the most enjoyable experience. WE DO NOT HAVE ELEVATOR ACCESS, DUE TO THE HISTORIC NATURE OF THE PROPERTY.

Check-in Time:

3:00 PM

Check-out Time:

11:00 AM

Year Built:

1996

Year Renovated:

1996

Total Rooms:

39 rooms.39

Total Floors:

4 floors.

Rooms:

39 Total Rooms

Cancellation Policy

72 hrs

Directions

1 SOUTH, TAKE FISHERMAN S WHARF EXIT DOWNTOWN MONTEREY, MAKE RIGHT ON MUNRAS AND A RIGHT ON ALVARADO. -- Directions -- From the North: FISHERMAN S WHARF EXIT DOWNTOWN MONTEREY, MAKE RIGHT ON MUNRAS AND A RIGHT ON ALVARADO. From the South: FROM HWY 1 SOUTH, TAKE FISHERMAN S WHARF EXIT, GO STRAIGHT AHEAD TO THE STOP LIGHT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT, YOU WILL BE ON FREMONT STREET, GO STRAIGHT THROUGH PASS TRANSIT PLAZA, THE NEXT INTERSECTION WILL BE ALVARADO STREET. From the East: TAKE HWY 68 WEST TO HWY 1 SOUTH, TAKE FISHERMAN S WHARF EXIT, GO STRAIGHT THROUGH THE STOP LIGHT AT THE BOTTOM, YOU WILL BE ON FREMO

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Attractions

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Dining

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