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The Monterey Hotel

407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Non-Smoking
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About this property

The Monterey Hotel is a 3-star independent property located in the heart of Monterey, California. Positioned within a 5-minute drive of Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row, the hotel sits 0.9 miles from Monterey Bay and 1.9 miles from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The Monterey Peninsula Airport, approximately 5 miles north on Highway 68, offers convenient access with more than 40 daily flights to major U.S. destinations including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Las Vegas, and Phoenix.

The property features 69 guestrooms, including 9 suites, each equipped with flat-screen televisions, pillowtop beds with premium bedding, and complimentary wireless internet. Private bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Cable programming provides in-room entertainment, and rooms have earned a guest comfort rating of 3.9 out of 5 across 1,173 reviews.

Amenities include a fitness center, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk. The Victorian-style hotel features a fireplace in the lobby and a banquet hall for events. Guests have access to a wide range of nearby activities: golfing, snorkeling, kayaking, sailing, and scuba diving are all available in the surrounding area. Bicycle rentals, hiking and biking trails, and mountain biking opportunities provide outdoor recreation options. A 1-room meeting space accommodates business needs, and valet parking is available for an additional charge.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and extends to midnight; check-out is at 11:00 AM. The hotel is a smoke-free property and is wheelchair accessible, though some limitations may apply. Luggage storage and housekeeping on request are available. The property does not allow pets. Tours and ticket assistance can be arranged through the concierge.

Location & nearby attractions

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 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Monterey Bay and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Monterey Pines Golf Club - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Golden State Theatre - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Monterey Convention Center - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Monterey State Historic Park - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Larkin House - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Monterey County Youth Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Maritime Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Cooper-Molera Adobe - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Monterey Museum of Art - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Waterfront - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Pacific House Museum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Old Custom House - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Stevenson House - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Fisherman's Wharf - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Perry House - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi

The nearest airports are:
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 33.5 km / 20.8 mi
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 46.3 km / 28.7 mi

The preferred airport for The Monterey Hotel is Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY).

Rooms

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.

Dining

Complimentary breakfast.

Amenities & features

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.

Getting here

The closest international airport to Monterey is the San Francisco International Airport, which is a two hours’ drive north of the Monterey Hotel. The Los Angeles International Airport is six and a half hours’ drive south of the Monterey Hotel. The Monterey Peninsula Airport is approximately five miles north of the Monterey Hotel on Highway 68. This Airport offers more than 40 flights per day to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Las Vegas, San Diego and Phoenix. The Monterey Peninsula Airport is served by United Airlines/Express, American Airlines/American Eagle, Allegiant Air and U.S. Airways/Express, and their worldwide partners. The airport is located on Olmstead Road off Highway 68, just outside Monterey. Rental cars can be picked up and dropped off at the airport. The San Jose International Airport is approximately two hours north of Monterey. The airport has flights to Atlanta, Chicago, Austin, Portland, Las Vegas, Dallas, Honolulu, Detroit, and Baltimore, just to
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Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - midnight
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. 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.
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 23
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 50
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Unfortunately
  • we are not pet friendly.
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • 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<

Know before you go

  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.