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Hotel class 2.0 of 5
2102 North Fremont Street, Monterey, CA 93940
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3 of 5 stars
Sabbo   1 contribution
So. California
Nov 4, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

This hotel is one big contradiction! You can tell that it went through a recent renovation since the furniture, paint, fixtures, and bathroom all look clean and updated but the carpet is disgusting (I walked around with flip flops) and the blanket (not comforter) had cigarette burns in it. It is in a quiet area with all the other motels... more

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4 of 5 stars
dizzydi   16 contributions
Glasgow, Scotland
Oct 8, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed for 1 night and found our room to be clean and it had decent facilities, there was even a fridge and microwave. Everything worked properly and we thought on the whole that it was fine. The only thing we weren't keen on was the location - it is a bit out of the way. Usually we prefer to... more

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5 of 5 stars
cemcnich   1 contribution
Carmichael, CA
Jun 8, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

I was nervous reading these reviews after getting this hotel through priceline.com. We were attending an event at the Motnerey Fairgrounds, and the hotel is mere footsteps away. There is plenty of private parking (free) at the hotel, surrounded by the hotel rooms. Our room appeared to be recently renovated, with fresh paint, carpet, tile, etc... There was a good... more

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4 of 5 stars
TracyFamilyGuy   2 contributions
Tracy, CA
May 4, 2009 | Trip type: Family

The outside of the hotel didnt give off great vibes, but our overall experience is pretty good. I was very scared reading all the reviews (after I pricelined this). So I called and first thing I asked is to check the room is clean, the towels and bed spreads are washed and fresh. they reassured me. And actually everything was... more

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2 of 5 stars
The_Grahaminator   1 contribution
Southern California
Apr 5, 2009 | Trip type: Family

I didn't pay that much for the motel, so I wasn't expecting that much from it. Most of the cleanliness issues that were described elsewhere seem to have been taken care of. I do have one major complaint (which I why I am writing this review, having checked in only 20 minutes ago). There is not enough parking!!! I'm not... more

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1 of 5 stars
rwestagard   2 contributions
Denver
Feb 18, 2009 | Trip type: Business

This had to be the most uncomfortable motel I have ever stayed. After reviewing the other Reviews, LISTEN TO THEM The Beds were springy & very uncomfortable. Less than cheap beding, sheets, blankets The Continental Breakfast was a joke and the Pool was not operational. This is a place is for desperate people that has no other Hotel/Motel to go... more

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1 of 5 stars
BRYtar   1 contribution
Ontario
Feb 14, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We were there for one night and it was memorable for all the wrong reasons. The room had been updated and had new granite tile in the bathroom, which was nice, but didn't change the dirty hand marks on the door, or the general grubbiness of the place. The bar fridge seal was gone, so the door didn't close properly... more

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2 of 5 stars
lcruz82   1 contribution
Fresno, ca
Feb 9, 2009 | Trip type: Family

The room we got smelled terrible and the door enrties and doors were dirty! they looked as if they had never been clean! the smell was unbearable so we asked to change rooms. The second room was better, just averge. One of the beds was extreamy hard, and they have this marble like tile all in the enry way to... more

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1 of 5 stars
vickiandjim   3 contributions
melbourne
Oct 2, 2008 | Trip type: Family

This motel was recommended by the Visitor Centre for my young family. It was a nightmare - room 202 had terrible bed bugs. I put the children in bed (a 4 year old and a 5 month old) and then a few hours later when I got into the other bed I noticed a bug on the pillow. I then... more

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1 of 5 stars
westafari   1 contribution
San Francisco, CA
Oct 2, 2008

I put the "do not disturb" sign up and went to lunch. I didn't want anyone in my room when I was not there. When I came back, the maid had come into my room and moved around my stuff. That is such major B.S. I freaked out on the maid, the front desk, and the maid manager. They did... more

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Address: 2102 North Fremont Street, Monterey, CA 93940
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