The Monterey Hotel

Property class: 3

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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

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$176
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct

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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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(124 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Monterey

The Monterey Hotel places you in the centre of Monterey, within just a 15-minute stroll of Fisherman's Wharf and Monterey Bay. 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. .With a stay at this 3-property class Downtown Monterey hotel, you'll be 1.4 km (0.9 mi) from Cannery Row and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Monterey Convention Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Golden State Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Monterey Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cannery Row - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Turn 12 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Manasiri’s Crepes and Sandwiches - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Monterey Hotel

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 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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 and Diners Club. 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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Monterey Hotel?

As of 18 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Monterey Hotel on 19 Oct 2026 start from AU$176, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Monterey Hotel?

Yep, The Monterey Hotel has valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 39 per day.

Are there any beaches close to The Monterey Hotel?

Yep, The Monterey Hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Monterey State Beach. 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.

The Monterey Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 828 out of 1818 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 441 out of 1818 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 305 out of 1818 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 150 out of 1818 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 94 out of 1818 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do NOT book the Monterey Hotel! Albeit, the Monterey Hotel is somewhat historic, the amenities and feel need serious attention. The staff was helpful, but it appears that the ownership is negligent in keeping the hotel is a condition that most travelers or tourist expect. The room we were g did not have simple amenities such as a rack to hang clothing, the luggage stand was broken, the mattress was collapsing and the carpet was filthy. The toilet seat was excessively worn, some goo was coming from the bathtub faucet, and the place didn't seem clean at all. Walking past other rooms, they appeared to be in similar condition. If you look at the photos of the website, the room that we were given did not appear to be the same in amenities, and condition. Not sure why this was... Since we were in town for only one evening, we toughed it out... NEVER AGAIN! I recommend that Expedia either drop the Monterey Hotel, or perhaps the hotel can be a bit more forthcoming on the actual condition of the hotel (based on our experience).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very run down facility, small rooms but bed was comfortable. Just passing through, quick overnight but part of group. Hairdryer didn’t work, maintenance immediately brought replacement
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice and kept property. Not attentive staff. They did not mention that we were to stay in the historic part of the hotel. Less amenities. No mini fridge for instance. Thin walls could hear everyone else. Lots of noise from the street outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Be careful booking this place; watch 4 bait & switch. T’We booked a king room, expecting to have a refrigerator in a microwave, and it didn’t even have a chair in the room. When we inquired, they told us these items came with the deluxe king. Thankfully, we were able to switch the 1st night for an extra $20… But that was only for one night of our two nights. There are no air conditioners in this hotel and some of the windows don’t open. The floor fan in the deluxe room was dirty… And it was the only airflow we had all night. Paint chipped, not well-maintained furniture, and far less than I expected for the price…pay the extra $ and stay at the Marriott like we did for the 2nd night. The spa, jacuzzi and ice are in a creepy basement. I would only do due the winter if you are considering it. The redeeming factor was the Staff were responsive and nice..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. Breakfast bar needs improvement.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The historic part which is where we stayed was very quaint but for today’s needs there are no usb type connections for devices and the older wiring was a bit dicey to use cables for power to our phones. We should have had the plug in adapter and it’s a fair chance it was my charger that wasn’t charging but I think the older wiring may have contributed. It’s a historic building ! What do you expect ? The room was in the smaller side but again historical building is not what we are used to. Just the same it was a lovely place to stay and convenient for location in terms of getting to the sites. Only down side is no parking but you can unload and go to the public parking lot and uber. Otherwise it’s 1 hour parking 9-6.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room was clean and the bed comfortable. This is an older property so you have to realize some parts are historic and don’t have amenities you might find in most newer properties. Our room didn’t have a/c. They did have fans and we could open the window. It was cooler outside so our room never got too hot. The historic portion might require some stairs off the elevator where a luggage cart can’t go. The staff were friendly and helpful. There was coffee, tea & hot cocoa available in the morning in the parlor off the lobby. The lobby had couches, a little book lending library. There was a table & chairs if you wanted to play games. We only wished it had a TV to watch the Workd Cup. The price was right for our budget. It was conveniently near the ward, the plaza, restaurants, bars and a great walking path.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We canceled our stay after finding visibly soiled bedding
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not enough amenities (?), only coffee on the morning. Could put a few microwaves in the downstairs, there’s a huge room there, basically not being used. Every time I went out for the day and came back to my room, the key card wouldn’t work. I had 6 of them when I left. Parking was nonexistent, street—always packed, as well as the parking structure they recommended. Other structures nearby, but
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The ‘historical’ side of the hotel is very basic, and the carpets may be original: old and stained. Location is fantastic, hotel less so.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did not like that there were no fireplace as shown on the website. The room was extremely small. No room for an open wheel chair! We asked for a room just a little bigger than room 311 and they said sorry there’s nothing else available. There was a stained decorative pillow on the bed. There was such bulky furniture in that small room!. We only came to realize we were set up in the oldest part of the hotel. We just stayed there due to it being the 4th of July weekend. We were not wanting more hassles. Room for an open wheel chair would have been great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique hotel for a night stay in a quaint seaside harbor City. With interest and realistic historical rooms for a seaside city. Ensure the weather is in the chiller side if you are used to modern hotel rooms. Lots of shops and things to do in the area and very nice and friendly hotel staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic rooms, no breakfast available, AC was not available for control in room. Parking cheap nearby at public garage down the street. Good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Personally, not my cup of tea. It had its old charm and everything, well kept and right in the middle of shops and restaurants, but that was also the downfall. No parking (street parking, or the parking garage that you had to pay extra for) and it was very noisy from the busy street crowded. Our room was nice, a beautiful bay window, bed was not too bad..no plugs for your phone near the bed, we had to move the furniture around..it was more work than necessary after a long drive..the staff was very nice .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was not a good experience, and I would not stay at The Monterey Hotel again. The hotel is extremely outdated, and it often felt like the word “historical” was being used as an excuse for basic maintenance issues. There were signs explaining that the elevator was historical and could break if the door was held open too long, that the toilet was historical and could clog, and other similar warnings. I understand that it’s a historic property, but that should not mean guests have to expect things to malfunction. The valet experience was also frustrating. Valet parking costs $39, but there was no valet waiting outside and no clear signage explaining where to go. Since most of the surrounding street parking was already packed, we did not want to risk using the off-site self-parking. We first pulled up to the front of the hotel and were told by a lobby staff member to drive around to the back entrance. Once we got to the back, there was still no valet there, so we had to walk back into the lobby and ask someone to retrieve our car. For a $39 valet service, guests should not have to go looking for the valet themselves. The check-in experience was not much better. The employee who checked us in, a woman with dark hair and glasses, was neither welcoming nor particularly friendly, and she never told us which floor our room was on or explained that our “historic” room was located past an open-air section of the hotel. We took the elevator up, couldn’t find our room, and had to come
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They tried hard with nice towels. Old furniture was not antique, but knock-offs. Shower over tub was particularly steep, with no security bar. I had to request shower matt. Shutters and fireplace nice, for which I chose and paid extra for a deluxe room. No convenient parking. No luggage assist. Entrance to hotel has no loading zone and is several stair steps below elevator level. Hotel should e-mail guests and advise that rear entrance is more convenient on Calle Principe, although then you must leave your luggage vulnerable, and far from the reception desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
I had a great visit to Monterey, CA. The weather was incredible and being close to Monterey Bay was so nice. I enjoyed my stay at the Monterey Hotel. The staff was very nice and it is within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and the walking path up and down the bay. The hotel was built many years ago and is positioned to catch the nice breeze that Monterey Bay offers. Great food and beautiful scenery all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice if you are looking to stay downtown. Parking was a pain and most parking decks you had to pay. There was only two places to park and unload your luggage. We had to park down the street and carry luggage down the street to the hotel. I would recommend staying outside Monterey for a much less expensive hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Clean carpets and low water pressure
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located right in the heart of Old Monterey this historic building is close to shops and the beach. Very helpful staff and a very unique building.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old condition. Need renovation. Felt like late 60's motel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s close to Fisherman’s Wharf and there are a lot of restaurants nearby. We stayed in one of the “historic rooms” . Very bare bones. A bed, tv and a desk with a coffee maker. Thought it would feel haunted but no. We were on the fourth floor in a room facing the street. It felt like we were sleeping in an active construction site filled with angry seagulls. Looking out the window, there was no construction going on so not sure where all of that noise was coming from. Long story short, glad we only stayed there one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The area surrounding this hotel is located in a very convenient and accessible location with many things to do. However, does hotels also very inconvenience with no refrigerator in the room, no microwave in the room as well as no ice machine on the floors. Not recommended for families
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, which is most important. But…hotel reception not friendly or welcoming. Hotel carpet is gross…stained and had feathers and leaves on it. Lots of odd stairs and an odd walkway to get to historic part. The cold water went out a few times during my shower in the historic part which nearly burned me. Paint was chipped on cabinets. Windows to street let in every noise. All in all…this hotel is easy past its prime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026