The Monterey Hotel

3.0 star property

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Experience the classic charm of the Monterey Hotel's historic facade, featuring a symmetrical design with multiple windows and a central entrance.
Relax in a classic room with an arched window, dark headboard, and bedside lamp.
Relax by the fireplace in this elegant room, featuring a grand staircase and comfortable seating area.
Boats docked in a serene marina, surrounded by hills and mountains.
Compact kitchen area with microwave and dishwasher.

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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About this property

The Monterey Hotel

Victorian hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
Along with a fitness centre, this smoke-free hotel has valet parking and a meeting room. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Monterey Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Fisherman's Wharf. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a gym and a meeting room.
  • Free WiFi
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the central location and the helpful staff
  • 6 minutes by foot from Fisherman's Wharf and a 2-minute drive from Cannery Row
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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.
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

The Monterey Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 574 out of 1249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1249 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

10/10 Excellent

Pranay

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jerrod

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

Nice place

Great location, nice room. It was a tiny bit warm. They don't have their own parking, but public parking is very convenient and very affordable. Definitely worth the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff are very helpful and nice, everything that one would want to do in Monterey is within walking distance so it’s very convenient, and the Deluxe rooms are very cozy!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell, Fayetteville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable restored property. The windows are thin and the streets were noisy so ear plugs are beneficial. Fantastic, attentive staff!! Walkable to the Old Fisherman’s Wharf and Cannery Row. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very historic property , very walkable to nearby restaurants and the old fisherman’s ward
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Historic hotel

It was great, the room.was nice and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Zero parking. Not advertised that they do not have parking. No fridge inside room. Had to get ice and keep things cold in bathroom sink., so? Brushing teeth in bathtub. No outlets. Had to make coffee on the floor. No shampoo . All kind of weird to be honest
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Matilde

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A higher review would have been warranted had it not been for the lower level room window not secured. We could not lock the window. You can easily slide the glass window from outside to open it. It wasn't broken but management neglected to see that it had no lock mechanism available. We did not leave the room with our personal belongings in it. We informed the Front Desk. How long has it been this way.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

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

Love the charm

This hotel has lots of character and antique charm. It’s located walking distance to the wharf and lots of food nearby. The staff was all super friendly and cheerful. The topper on the cake was that they are also dog friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby, Turlock

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying at The Monterey Hotel. The fireplace suite is my favorite. We stay here every time we visit Monterey,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zahir

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Abby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is perfectly located downtown and a good value. It’s a step above a motel, but on par with some big chain hotels like La Quinta or best western. The property could use a little updating, and they don’t offer daily room tidying. Overall I’d stay here again because the location cannot be beat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We’ve stayed at this property a few times. This time things were a bit ‘Sketchy!’
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rooms are pretty bad

Rooms are bad. Mine was an interior room with no windows to outside. My windows instead were to a hallways with lots of light the blinds could not keep out. And a lot of noise came in including the sound of seagulls early in the morning. The air conditioner heater dial was manual and not precise, so the room was far too hot the whole night. They need to fix these issues. Had horrible sleep :(
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Remant

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel nice and clean and the front desk staff was very friendly. Hotel is conveniently located around restaurants and shops. The only problem is the noise inside the property. You can hear all the noise and footsteps from the next rooms and floor. The rooms are not properly insulated from noise. We couldn’t sleep because of that.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Araceli

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

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

The Monterey hotel stay

Great location to downtown Monterey. Staff was very friendly. The hotel was built in 1909, it kind of had a cool spooky feel to it. Would definitely stay again on my next visit. My only complaint is the valet price is high and you really need to valet. It didn’t feel safe to leave our car on the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephany

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Hitesh

Liked: Staff & service
The room was smelling
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is pretty old and you need to use public parking because the Monterey Hotel does not have a parking for guests.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025