The Monterey Hotel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Lobby
Lake
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(89 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(60 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Monterey

A stay at The Monterey Hotel places you in the heart of Monterey, within a 5-minute drive of Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Monterey Bay and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Fisherman's Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cannery Row - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Lovers Point - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Carmel Beach - 8 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 8 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dust Bowl Brewing Tap Depot - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Turn 12 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Monterey Hotel

Victorian hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1904
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

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. 576 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1255 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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was absolutely amazing and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The facility was very convenient to the location of my meeting. There were restaurants and shops very close by the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always prefer to be downtown, walking distance to the bay and food. Fun old place with neat antique furniture
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Beth, Albuquerque

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia, San Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love that it’s walkable to restaurants and historical sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hillary

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

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Monterey Hotel

We had the deluxe queen suite. The setup was awesome but needed the amenities of the regular double queen rooms with fridge and microwave. The rooms we had needed chairs to sit on other than just the bed. But over all it was great. Plenty of restaurants and attractions close by. The fisherman’s wharf was minuets away walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pranay

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jerrod

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

Nice place

Great location, nice room. It was a tiny bit warm. They don't have their own parking, but public parking is very convenient and very affordable. Definitely worth the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff are very helpful and nice, everything that one would want to do in Monterey is within walking distance so it’s very convenient, and the Deluxe rooms are very cozy!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell, Fayetteville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable restored property. The windows are thin and the streets were noisy so ear plugs are beneficial. Fantastic, attentive staff!! Walkable to the Old Fisherman’s Wharf and Cannery Row. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very historic property , very walkable to nearby restaurants and the old fisherman’s ward
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Historic hotel

It was great, the room.was nice and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Zero parking. Not advertised that they do not have parking. No fridge inside room. Had to get ice and keep things cold in bathroom sink., so? Brushing teeth in bathtub. No outlets. Had to make coffee on the floor. No shampoo . All kind of weird to be honest
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Matilde

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A higher review would have been warranted had it not been for the lower level room window not secured. We could not lock the window. You can easily slide the glass window from outside to open it. It wasn't broken but management neglected to see that it had no lock mechanism available. We did not leave the room with our personal belongings in it. We informed the Front Desk. How long has it been this way.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

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

Love the charm

This hotel has lots of character and antique charm. It’s located walking distance to the wharf and lots of food nearby. The staff was all super friendly and cheerful. The topper on the cake was that they are also dog friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby, Turlock

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying at The Monterey Hotel. The fireplace suite is my favorite. We stay here every time we visit Monterey,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zahir

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Abby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is perfectly located downtown and a good value. It’s a step above a motel, but on par with some big chain hotels like La Quinta or best western. The property could use a little updating, and they don’t offer daily room tidying. Overall I’d stay here again because the location cannot be beat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We’ve stayed at this property a few times. This time things were a bit ‘Sketchy!’
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rooms are pretty bad

Rooms are bad. Mine was an interior room with no windows to outside. My windows instead were to a hallways with lots of light the blinds could not keep out. And a lot of noise came in including the sound of seagulls early in the morning. The air conditioner heater dial was manual and not precise, so the room was far too hot the whole night. They need to fix these issues. Had horrible sleep :(
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025