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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 pier extending over calm water with boats docked nearby.
A formal living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and a chandelier.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk

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 Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(112 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(103 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Monterey Hotel

Along with a fitness centre, 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 a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones 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 centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Monterey Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Fisherman's Wharf. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a gym and a meeting room.
  • Free WiFi
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Fisherman's Wharf and Monterey Bay
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
As a guest of The Monterey Hotel, you'll find a fitness centre, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Monterey Hotel also features concierge services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a lift. Parking is available for a fee.

This Victorian Monterey hotel is smoke free.

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 39 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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: USD 35.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. 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.
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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. 805 out of 1724 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 427 out of 1724 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 279 out of 1724 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 137 out of 1724 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 1724 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

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

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

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

Christi

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Anastasiia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect — quiet and peaceful. I really liked everything!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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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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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6/10 Okay

Alexander

Disliked: Cleanliness
Was an ok stay, rooms need more light and sone updating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

Ilce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was amazing! Location was also fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Scott

Location was great. Room was comfortable and clean. Not sure how you can get a room for this price in Monterey!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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