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The Monterey Hotel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Lobby
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 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
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
$170
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

Explore the area

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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
(11 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
(36 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 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
(31 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
(91 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(65 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.

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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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. 596 out of 1304 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1304 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 1304 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1304 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1304 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jorge

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Deanna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My boyfriend and I stayed for 3 nights for the local music festival that was happening. I usually don’t leave reviews for hotels but this one was just unacceptable and I would not want another person to experience this either. The second night I had woken up with a bite mark I didnt think much of it because I am prone to get mosquito bites. But it wasn’t until the 3rd night when I woke up when we were cleaning up to check out I noticed I had so many more bite marks and when I was cleaning up the bed I saw a black
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

diane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Positive (+): 1. Friendly, courteous, and helpful staff. Katie, Juan, and the young bellman were all very polite and supportive. 😊 2. Comfortable bed. 👍 3. Great location. 👍 4. Easy and affordable parking. 👍 Room for Improvement (-): 1. Dark black carpet stain in Historic Room 310. 2. White tile in Historic Room 310 has visible black stains in grout. 3. No wardrobe to hang clothing in Historic Room 310. 4. No light in shower in Newer Room 417. 5. No towel racks in Newer Room 417. 6. No blackout shade in Newer Room 417. These items could be easily improved.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

8/10 Good

Angelica

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa, Marietta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Although the motel is historic, it could really use some upkeep. There was mold on the ceiling in our bathroom and we could hardly breathe when we took a shower. The toilet took 3 flushes, and was so very loud it would wake up anyone. The location is excellent though and the staff was very friendly. It may benefit them to offer breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nico

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel ok, quite some homeless people around though
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Walter

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is not clean, no dining services,no maid services, no bellmen,no water pressure in face bowl and no vanity in bathroom. The room phone did not work I will never come here again and would not recommend that anyone else comes here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quite and clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jazz

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Blane, Sonora

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cool hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Great location. Good vibe
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elexis

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

Charming Historic Hotel

This historic hotel was a charming and unique place to stay! The location in the heart of Downtown Monterey was perfect--within walking distance of many local food establishments and attractions-- we even walked to the aquarium from here--an easy 30 minute walk on a paved, safe coastal trail for pedestrians and bikers. The architecture and the interior design and furniture really showcased its early 1900s charm--they really don't make them like that anymore! The room we booked was the cheapest one and as such, it was pretty small. The bed was RIGHT there once you open the door. I did appreciate the vintage furniture in the room--truly beautiful. There was one window that looked out onto the neighboring apartment complex--not the best view and not the best for natural light, but we did get a nice breeze with the window open! Not complaining about these things, just sharing observations. My one complaint, though, would be that I wished that our room had a mini fridge in it. As mentioned earlier, delicious local eateries abound, and I am someone who often cannot finish an entire entree. I would have loved to have a fridge so that I could save my food to eat the next day instead of letting it go to waste. Overall lovely, though and would stay again! I think next time I'll pay more for one of the nicer rooms, though.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely victorian property and room. The antique furniture was beautiful. Enjoyed opening my window and looking over the farmers market. I felt like i was in France. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Guy

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I've stayed here before with mo issues, this time I checked in at 4PM and the room wasn't ready even though the check in time is 3PM, so noisy outside that I didn't sleep until 2 AM, very disappointed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacob

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location and staff were fantastic. Valet parking is a blessing, parking in area is scarce. Overall Hotel is a little dated. Beds not very comfortable but other than that it was cool
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property close and walking distance to restaurants and brewery. It's an older place so stairs creak when you walk which is somewhat nostalgic. Did hear a dog bark a few times in the morning. No fridge.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

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

Historic with great location

Location is excellent for restaurants & night life! Front desk cordial & hard working.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shuib

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for everything is it very nice place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason, THE VINES

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel was in a great location and great staff, but rooms are tuning and the bathroom way too small - not great for romantic get aways
Stayed 1 night in May 2025