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The Monterey Hotel

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

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Located in central Monterey, The Monterey Hotel welcomes guests with a lobby fireplace and free in-room WiFi. Enjoy a fitness center, on-site hair salon, and proximity to Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Guests love the convenient location and attentive staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Fireplace
Crib/infant bed
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Fireplace
Crib/infant bed
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Fireplace
Crib/infant bed
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(93 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Crib/infant bed
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(73 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Crib/infant bed
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Ceiling fan
Crib/infant bed
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Ceiling fan
Crib/infant bed
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Crib/infant bed
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Pillowtop mattress
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA, 93940

What's nearby

  • Fisherman's Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cannery Row - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Lovers Point - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Carmel Beach - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Turn 12 - ‬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

Hotel near Fisherman's Wharf
Located close to Cannery Row and Monterey Bay Aquarium, The Monterey Hotel provides a fireplace in the lobby and a gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), 1 meeting room, and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 69 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and housekeeping

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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 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
  • 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: 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

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 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Monterey Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Monterey Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 30 per day.

What time is check-in at The Monterey Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Monterey Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Monterey Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Monterey, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fisherman's Wharf, Cannery Row, and Monterey Bay. Monterey Bay Aquarium and 17-Mile Drive are also within 3 mi (5 km). Monterey Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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The Monterey Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 644 out of 1419 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 373 out of 1419 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 230 out of 1419 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 1419 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 1419 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

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rigoberto

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place enjoyed are stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historic hotel with clean, comfortable and quiet room.. Friendly, helpful staff and and many restaurants in walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk lady was beyond pleasant and helpful. Made the stay a very good one.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Disliked: Amenities
Staff was friendly & shared good tips.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very quaint property with excellent staff that shows genuine interest in the quality of your stay. The proximity to the warf, shopping, and restaurants is exactly what we needed for this trip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The historic room was great! Very comfortable and the location was within walking distance to many shops, restaurants and places to see. Valet parking was worth the extra charge, they always brought the car promptly. All of the staff were great!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Historic building in downtown Monterey- not quiet but fun spot!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We very much enjoyed being diwntown. Many shops and restaurants within walking distance, as was the wharf and beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the pre check in made it so easy so happy with our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of character. Excellent location near the water. Great staff. We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Wish there was free parking nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, you can walk to lots of restaurants, shops, and the wharf. Only downside is no AC, but windows do open wide to allow airflow. Loved how water dispensers were available in the lobby and our floor. Front desk staff was always kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pallab

Liked: Cleanliness
location is nice, building is a lil old but i guess that’s the aesthetic that they’re going for. it would be nice if there was an air conditioner but it’s ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jazz

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA NALLELI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the vintage vibes throughout the whole hotel. Good food spots around the corner and quiet safe location. Would book again !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anatoly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great the receptionist was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room in good condition, no air conditioning available,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really liked the property as it was a terrific historical hotel. Proximity to things we enjoy was great. It is an old hotel and sleeping with windows open in Sept was difficult due to traffic on the street throughout the night. That was the only challenge but expected as air conditioning is not needed in this area. However, we loved the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! Super welcoming, friendly, helpful and patient. We used the valet parking and it was quick and convenient. Downtown, so there's lots of choices for eating and 2.5 blocks from the wharf! The only downside was that none of the watercoolers around the property had water during our 3 days there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Cecil

Disliked: Cleanliness
No central air, very hot. Common areas dated and
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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