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1200 Munras Ave., Monterey, CA 93940
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2011
Richard_1130 Yokosuka, Japan
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Yokosuka, Japan
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Great value and location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2011

I stayed only one night for business travel. This hotel was very comfortable. It was only 3 miles to the aquarium, quite location, close to the shopping mall, however a stay fee was cheep and included an internet and a breakfast. Front staff was very friendly and kindly. I will stay here in next time.

  • Stayed December 2011, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Hallowell, Maine
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24 reviews 24 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Clean and overall good value for money”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2011

I made my reservation effortlessly on line five days in advance of my arrival and at the time several rooms were still available. When I checked in, I was given Rm #8 in the corner, which has neither a window nor any kind of in-room temperature control/air conditioner/heater. The window I did not really miss--I didn't get a room here for a view, and during the day I wasn't really in the room--but the heater I did miss, as it got pretty chilly at night. I asked for a different room, but the place was fully booked and no other rooms were available. The room is small and oddly-shaped but perfectly adequate for a solo traveler; it certainly is clean and appears to be recently renovated. It is connected by a locked privacy door to Rm #2-9 and I could hear the conversations of the couple staying there, but they were not loud or obnoxious. The wi-fi in the room works well. The two gentlemen at the front desk were kind and gave me directions to various local places. For $116 including taxes for two weekend nights, it was adequate value for what I needed. Overall, I'd give it a higher rating if the room came with a window, heater/air conditioner, and was a bit larger.

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  • Stayed December 2011, traveled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
“A real bargain!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2011 via mobile

For a basic motel (park in front of the door), you can't find a better bargain. I paid the published rate of $45/nite. However, I was there during the week. The room had recently been renovated tastefully. My only qualm is those wall mounted a/c-heater, which can be noisy. I travel with a small room heater, which is silent. So, the noise wasn't a factor. Very pleasant indeed.

  • Stayed November 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Clean, good value and location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2011

This was the cheapest hotel of our hotel of our whole trip to California - I wish they had all been as good as this. The room was large as was the bed, very comfortable and clean. The breakfast was great, just what you need to start the day. Staff were lovely, couldn't find anything to fault. Highly recommend.

  • Stayed November 2011, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Good value, clean and modern”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2011

Clean, modern and good value, comfortable beds. We even stayed an extra night. It's a little bit noisy but as it's on the main road, it's to be expected. We easily walked into Monterey every day. We would stay there again.

  • Stayed November 2011, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 1200 Munras Ave., Monterey, CA 93940
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Region: United States > California > Monterey Peninsula > Monterey
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Ranked #39 of 53 hotels in Monterey
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Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
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