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Monterey Hotel

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406 Alvarado Street, Monterey, CA 93940-2711
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Monterey Hotel
Ranked #32 of 51 hotels in Monterey
3.5 of 5 stars 139 Reviews
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  • Continental breakfast(5)
  • Great location(4)
  • Short walk(3)
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Bierland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

The Monterey Hotel has character - it's an older hotel that's in a very good location. It was my second stay, and I would stay there again no problem. The staff was helpful, friendly, and informative. The room came with breakfast, and it was enough. Bagels and the usual basic breakfast needs :) Very affordable hotel smack dab in the... More

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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

I stayed in the hotel's petite queen room (cheapest room size) in mid-may. The room didn't feel as small as I expected it would especially because the bathroom was a decent size. The only negative was that this room didn't have a vent for AC so it got a little warm. The overhead fan was wonderful, I kept it on... More

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san francisco, ca
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012
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The Monterey Hotel has been renovated with great respect for it's hundred year plus history. The staff is friendly, helpful and well versed in local information. Public parking is close by and inexpensive. The rooms have comfortable beds, antique headboards, armoires and curio cabinets. The bathrooms are trimmed in marble, well lit and provided with lots of towels and a... More

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Santa Barbara, CA
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012
1
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Our top floor room was 69 steps from the lobby. No elevator because this is a "historic landmark" and the owners don't seem inclined to activate the obviously historic elevator visible in the lobby. The rooms are so noisy the management leaves ear plugs on the bed stands. The sounds of seagulls penetrate the windows and the noise of neighbors... More

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San Francisco, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Ahmed was one the best things the hotel had to offer. He would carry everyone's luggage up 4 floors! Very loud street noise. No elevator. Breakfast was ok. Top floor haunted or something. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

great location - its just over one block to the conference center and walking path. Very cute/clean boutique hotel. The continental breakfast was an added convenience, comfy beds and earplugs provided in case a snorer stays next door. More

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Arroyo Grande, California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012
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We purchased two nights using Travel Zoo special. We were surprised by the lack of an elevator, but were told it was "historic" and could not work (not sure how it passes the ADA). Carpets were quite dirty in public areas. Some stairs were literally unsafe as the edges were giving way. Room was OK. The need to get some... More

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Burlingame, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012
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We booked this hotel through a Travelzoo deal. When I called to make a reservation the staff was friendly and accommodating . I asked if we could have a room with a view of the bay. He said he would try to get us one. Upon arrival we checked in and we were given an upgrade to a small suite.... More

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San Diego, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

Great little hotel right on Alvarado St where there are many restaurants and pubs. Great service and a great price. Bellman even carried my luggage over to the Monterey/Salinas Airport Shuttle a block away. No elevator is a minor thing, but there is always a bellman on duty for luggage assistance. More

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London, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012

We stayed for 4 nights at the Monterey Hotel. We stayed in a standard double room which was small compared to rooms we had stayed in at various motels on our trip. The bed wasn't greatly comfortable and there wasn't any seating space to speak of. However it was clean and had nice Victorian style decor. The shuttered windows looked... More

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406 Alvarado Street, Monterey, CA 93940-2711
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