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The Monterey Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian hotel near Fisherman's Wharf

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Front of property
Lobby
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Indoor spa tub
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(85 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(50 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Monterey

Downtown Monterey stay.With a stay at this Downtown Monterey hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Fisherman's Wharf and 2 miles (3 km) of Cannery Row. Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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 Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dust Bowl Brewing Tap Depot - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Turn 12 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Monterey Hotel

3-star Victorian hotel near Fisherman's Wharf
As a guest of The Monterey Hotel, you'll find a fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Monterey Hotel also features concierge services, a fireplace in the lobby, and an elevator. 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
The Monterey Hotel offers 69 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per stay.

Property 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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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. 554 out of 1217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 1217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1217 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

SARAH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a unique place and the location was great. It was a quiet hotel. Our room was quaint, but clean. We loved the shutters for fresh air and light. Lots of restaurants in the neighborhood and short drive to aquarium, Fishermans Wharf and Lovers Point Beach. We had no problems with parking, there is a public lot across the street on Alvarado we used with the ParkMobile app to pay and 6pm to 9am free parking. We felt safe here. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Felicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Really enjoyed the location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

jack

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Leonida

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Monterey

Great spot
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historic Hotel Room

The person at the check in had poor customer service with the two customers in front of me and the supervisor came out to help and checked me in. They tried to charge a current guest who was extending his stay another deposit fee. Then when the customer left the desk the employee ignored us standing in the line, the customer in front of me had to ask if we could check in after a couple of minutes of waiting to be called forward. The employee said she was waiting for a customer to return but could help us while they waited. There is a parking garage about a block away you can park in for free from 6pm to 9am. If you are just staying overnight that is a great option. Valet parking is $30. I didn’t see anyone for valet on the side of the hotel we pulled up so I drove around to the other side and there was no on there. When I called the front desk they said to parking in the 3 minute loading zone and check in. They will get your keys at check in and valet your car. I just used the free garage instead. The two rooms we had were in the historical portion of the hotel. You can take the elevator up to your floor but then we had to go outside to cross over to our building and there were about 5 stairs we had to use. If you need an accessible room be sure to avoid the historical rooms. The rooms were clean and comfortable. They offer coffee in the lobby in the morning. Checkout went much smoother than checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will say the staff was AMAZING and so helpful during my stay. My room was facing the main road above the entrance and unfortunately it gets VERY loud at night with yelling, cursing, cars speeding and fights happening outside. The walls are very thin so if you’re a light sleeper, this isn’t the place for you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything is what we expected except not having internet connection.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

NORDEAN, SARATOGA

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel in downtown Monterey. Easy access to Cannery Row, Fisherman's Warf, etc. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Karla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Monterey. Easy access to shopping, dining and other attractions. The hotel is older and does not have air conditioning or was not in service during our stay. Made the rooms a little stuffy and hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic hotel with great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Able to check in early, great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome value. Friendly staff. Spotlessly clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and close to everything fisherman’s wharf restaurants and stores
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandyce

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

Charming and comfortable

Charming and comfortable small hotel. Super helpful and pleasant staff. Great location, it was a 30 minute scenic walk to the Aquarium and Cannery Row and a five minute drive. Great restaurants are steps away. My room was small but comfortable and pretty. I was in the historic side. It was slightly inconvenient getting to the elevator but worth it for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sue

Travelled with group
Threadbare carpet. Noisy room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here is incredibly kind and professional, we have had an amazing experience and cannot wait to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Phillip, Tulare

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is older with a historic feel. If you like a more rustic style, you will enjoy this place. But if you are looking for something more like the Plaza or Portola, this place might not be right for you. That being said, here are some things to know. The staff is amazing! They are very attentive and friendly. They want your stay to be the best experience possible. This makes up for some of the pitfalls. For starters, self parking is not available. But valet parking is available for a fee. So if you are going to self park, you have three options. There is a public parking structure across the street on the backside of the hotel. There is also a public parking structure across the street on the frontside and to the west of the hotel. The first structure (backside) has above and below ground stalls. Which is good for oversized vehicles. And when it comes to the below ground structures, your height is pretty much limited to 6’8”. The final option is park on the street. Which has various rules depending on the location. The other disappointment is the continental breakfast. They use to have a nice little breakfast nook for guests to get a cup of coffee and a pastry, fruit or cereal. Yet, it is now limited to coffee. That little extra touch meant a lot to me during my first stay. Anyhow, all in all it’s a nice little gem in the downtown area of Monterey. If you give it a try, I hope you enjoy it as I have on a couple occasions.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025