The hotel staff is outstanding. The breakfast service was typical LQ, but better than some that I've seen. Good variety and quantity. The room was well maintained and stocked; the typical LQ room. The free wi-fi is a nice bonus.

Despite being close to a freeway, the traffic noise at night was not a problem. It helps to request a room with "a view of the lake," which is opposite the freeway. Upon check-in I was advised that those rooms are a higher-price upgrade, but I got the lower price as a LQ Rewards member. That also helps getting the best price--registering online in advance on the LQ website with your member number.

Incidentally, don't pass up the in-room coffee provided by LQ. The coffee they serve at breakfast is fine, but that stuff in the little in-room packet is really great.

I see another review is saying the same thing. This hotel was nice and inexpensive (compared to others in the area), but the room had a musty odor. Also, I noticed that the carpet always seemed to be a little damp. The location is good and the price good, but, if my wife had been with me, she never would have let us stay there.

On the positive side, the staff was extremely helpful and accommodating.

The hotel is a little tricky to get to and you have to drive to get to downtown Monterey and the wharf area. The room we had was very large and clean but a little worn. My biggest criticism is the bathroom. It had a very strong mold smell. The heating lamp had been replaced by a regular money saving swirling light bulb! The staff was just ok.