The Monterey Hotel

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cannery Row
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(93 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(71 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Monterey

The Monterey Hotel puts you in the heart of Monterey, within a 20-minute stroll of Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and concierge services. Plus you'll find a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and a fireplace in the lobby. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Downtown Monterey hotel include Monterey Bay and 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, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Turn 12 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Plumes Coffee House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rosine's Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Monterey Hotel

Victorian hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
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.

  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1904
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
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.

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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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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: USD 25.00 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

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 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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. Air conditioning is not provided. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Monterey Hotel?

The Monterey Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Monterey Hotel?

Yep, The Monterey Hotel has valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 30 per day.

Are there any beaches close to The Monterey Hotel?

Yep, The Monterey Hotel is a short 15-minute walk from San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and kayaking.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Monterey Hotel?

No, The Monterey Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Monterey Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at The Monterey Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Monterey Pines Golf Club is a short 1-minute walk away.

The Monterey Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 633 out of 1394 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 1394 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 223 out of 1394 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 1394 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1394 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

8/10 Good

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aircon would be great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

DeeDee

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

Great

Great location with easy free Trolley service, 2.5 blocks from Starbucks and fine dining Cibo(fabulous). Since valet parking is $30/daily, I used the wonderful trolley to get around. Staff was very welcoming and polite. The only downside, for me, was the super early morning (5:40a, 6:30a 2nd morning)loud noises…construction? housekeeping moving all kinds of furniture? I really enjoyed how close it was to everything I wanted to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service is top notch! We had a great stay and will be coming back soon. It is a beautiful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Nice location and good service.

Overall everything with our stay went well. We were in the older side of the hotel, which is a bit dated, but not different than we expected. The room was small but clean and everything was in good working order. We were a bit concerned about parking options as we were hoping not to valet, and once we arrived the front desk provided us with nearby parking options. We parked on the street overnight (free for 90 minutes and from 6pm-9am). For the second night we parked in a lot about a block away, which was also free from 6pm-9am, and you could pay using the Park Mobile App, which made covering daytime hours conveinent and reasonable. It is in the heart of downtown which makes it an easy walk to local eateries and the wharf. Since we were there on a Tuesday, there was even a farmers market right outside in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel, North Hollwood

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, carpet is a bit worn. Not a lot of style for an old hotel but it’s in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sylvia

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is old, staff is not friendly. One great employee helped up with our bags to the room. The place was dirty the room door latch is unsafe.
The latch for the hotel rooms door is broken and unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a cool place to stay for a night. Birds are really noisey all night long, m
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Santiago

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pretty
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought I’d relax and watch something my last night there. No signal so no good. Ended up just reading instead. Not a big deal, but would be nice to have when I wanted it. The door to the room stuck so I had to force it open and closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michele

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is an old property that needs updating for noise control. Double pane windows is a must given its location. Unless you are a naturally heavy sleeper, I would not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

samantha

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Josie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
“Old style” Hotel, right in the middle of town, so much to do and see. Great restaurants right next to the hotel, I chose to park across the street, in the public parking structure, easy in and out. The room was basic but clean, very small tv, clean sheets, bathroom was small but clean and nice. No complaints at all, it’s priced right, for what you get, in this area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

It was only ok

No refrigerator, no microwave, no desk, no chair. Fire alarm went off because of steam from hot shower. Room was small.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivaylo

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

6/10 Okay

Liane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a very noisy place to stay. Windows barely kept out noise (street, seagulls, etc). We stayed on the 4th floor in the historic section and there was a skylight in the bathroom where the seagulls hung out and called all night long which echoed down the skylight. Slept horribly because of the noise. Bring ear plugs to sleep. Bed was okay. Could hear person in a different room snoring. Not very sound proof.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025