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The Monterey Hotel

3.0 star property

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A historic hotel with arched windows and a classic facade.
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A hotel room with two beds, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the outside.
A formal living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and a chandelier.
A marina with numerous boats docked, calm water, and a mountainous backdrop.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $181
$159 nightly
$181 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19

Explore the area

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407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, Monterey Convention Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Golden State Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium King Room with Fireplace

A hotel room with a bed, a red sofa, two lamps, a small table with a bottle and glass, and a framed picture on the wall.

Premium King Room with Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room With 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a dresser, and a window with blinds.

Superior Room With 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard King Room

A room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, and a window with blinds.

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a small table, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

A hotel room with two beds, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the outside.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(113 reviews)
  • 190 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(104 reviews)
  • 182 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

A hotel room with a bed, a red sofa, two lamps, and large arched windows.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a dresser, and a window with blinds.

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Monterey

With a stay at The Monterey Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Monterey, a short 6-minute walk from Fisherman's Wharf and 11 minutes by foot from Monterey Bay. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Cannery Row and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Monterey Convention Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Golden State Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cannery Row - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 9 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Turn 12 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Captain + Stoker - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Manasiri’s Crepes and Sandwiches - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Monterey Hotel

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.

Stay in one of 69 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include a fireplace in the lobby and a banquet hall.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

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 39 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: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 35.00 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 39 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 24 per night (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 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. 808 out of 1739 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 427 out of 1739 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 285 out of 1739 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 142 out of 1739 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 1739 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location and the views from our room, will definitely be staying here on upcoming visits to Monterey!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Devyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location and great value for the money.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying in the older hotels and the location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Oindrila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was cheap and good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place and location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Friendly staff!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yadira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room staff is very nice alot of near by shops and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and right down the street. The coffee was very good!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is an older hotel but with lots of character. Great downtown location. Easy parking access.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great location, friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint , good location , staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place, clean, comfortable room with a great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff treated us exceptionally well, we enjoyed our room and location! On a great street for walks, restaurants, and convention center!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean old timey hotel. Close walking distance to wharf and aquarium.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place. It’s my go to when I’m in Monterey. Great location, very comfortable rooms and an excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Josefina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is centrally located to restaurants, bars and the Convention center
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

St Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff and centrally located.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vintage hotel, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Gagandeep Singh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, room is a little small, but sufficient, overall would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming older hotel. Clean room, very nice staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good, staff was chill and helpful. Would go again👍
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great best location. Hotel was clean staff very friendly near great restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ilce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was amazing! Location was also fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing! I love the staff! So helpful and accommodating, location is great! In the heart of the main drag and close to everything. Will definitely be going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026