$59 Avg/night
Rate based on Check-in: Jan 3, 2013 Check-out: Jan 4, 2013

Clarion Hotel Monterey

3 stars
1046 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.5
out of 5
72 reviews
Good stay

The room was relatively small but has two rooms. Each room has a queen bed, which worked perfectly... See full review

  • have a good trip
  • Jul 30, 2012
Clean & comfortable one night stay

The staff were friendly. The room was clean and comfortable. Comfortable bed and pillows. Quiet at... See full review

  • jtsb
  • Jan 3, 2012
Affordable accommodation with lodge-like pool and Jacuzzi in Monterey
The affordable Clarion Hotel Monterey offers clean, contemporary guest rooms and thoughtful touches to make any stay special. All accommodations feature microwaves, refrigerators, in-room coffee and free high-speed Internet access. A heated indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi are situated in an atrium room with an exposed wood beam ceiling reminiscent of a rustic lodge. Clarion Hotel Monterey guests take advantage of a deluxe continental breakfast with hot Belgian waffles. Some suites feature a kitchen, fireplace or Jacuzzi.
Highlights
  • Heated indoor pool and private sauna
  • Some rooms feature balconies with ocean views
  • Free deluxe continental breakfast
  • Fireplace and kitchenette suites available
  • Fitness center
Rooms
A range of room options at the Clarion Hotel Monterey lets guests choose the atmosphere best suited to their visit. Standard rooms feature warm neutral tones and contemporary details such as dark woods and sleek easy chairs. All accommodations include air conditioning, cable TV, hairdryers and iron/ironing boards.
 
Couples at the Clarion Hotel Monterey especially enjoy the warmth of a fireplace guest room. A luxurious special occasion suite features a four-poster bed decorated with the soft fabrics and rich colors of a fairy-tale romance. Jacuzzi rooms and family-friendly kitchenette suites also are available.
Features
Start each day with free deluxe continental breakfast featuring Belgian waffles, cereal, fruit, pastries, juice and coffee. Free on-site parking includes space for oversized vehicles. A fitness center also is available at the Clarion Hotel Monterey.
Transportation
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (53.8 mi/86.6 km)
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (2.6 mi/4.1 km)
  • Highway 1 (0.6 mi/1 km)
Attractions
  • Monterey State Historic Park (Across the street)
  • Monterey Peninsula College (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
  • Monterey Conference Center (0.7 mi/1.1 km)
  • Monterey History & Maritime Museum (0.7 mi/1.1 km)
  • Municipal Beach (0.8 mi/1.3 km)
  • Fisherman's Wharf Monterey (0.9 mi/1.5 km)
  • Cannery Row (1.5 mi/2.5 km)
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium (1.9 mi/3 km)
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds (1.9 mi/3 km)
  • Carmel-by-the-Sea (3 mi/4.8 km)
Business
  • Business center
  • Copy and fax services (fees apply)
  • Complimentary weekday copy of The Wall Street Journal
  • Meeting room accommodates up to 20 people

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Hotel Map

36.5912 -121.8959
Nearby airports
Monterey Peninsula Arpt., (MRY), 3.00, MI, NE; San Jose Int'l Airport, (SJC), 80.00, MI, N; San Francisco Int'l Airport, (SFO), 150.00, MI, N;
Area description
City Center, Monterey

Amenities

  • Air conditioned
  • AM/FM alarm clock
  • Bus parking
  • Business center
  • Coffee maker in room
  • Continental breakfast
  • FAX
  • FREE breakfast
  • Hairdryer in room
  • High-speed internet
  • Ice machine
  • In room movies
  • Indoor pool
  • Iron
  • Meal plan - continental
  • Microwave
  • News stand
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
  • Outdoor parking
  • Pool
  • Radio
  • Safe deposit box
  • Sauna
  • Smoke detectors
  • Sofa bed
  • Telephone
  • Television with cable
  • TV remote control

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (72)

Ratings and reviews for Clarion Hotel Monterey

Overall score

3.5 / 5
72 out of 72
Amenities:
3.5
Room cleanliness:
3.9
Hotel staff:
3.9
Room comfort:
3.5
Location:
3.8
Value:
3.7

82% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

3
loopz831
freedom, ca
Oct 3, 2012

wish i could have stayed longer

We basically just slept here, it was a pleasant experience. I love that they had more than 3 channels on tv unlike some cheap hotels. Didn't use the pool but I will next time. I will certainly be back.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Fishermans wharf was a good place for dinning! Clam chowder is amazing @ old fishermans grotto.

Review of Clarion Hotel Monterey

Reviewer score

3
hhj1
Sacramento
Oct 1, 2012

Clarion Hotel MOnteray

Place looked like a converted economy studio apartment housing. Room was clean, everything worked. Would pass for a $60 room most anywhere else except Monteray. Breakfast area was well staffed. Poor girls worked like crazy keeping up. Kudos to them.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

If you walk the pier and get sneaky you could get your fill on free Clam Chowder samples.

Review of Clarion Hotel Monterey

Reviewer score

3
Walkaholic1970
Business
New Jersey
Sep 30, 2012

You get what you pay for

First of all, this location does not have a fitness center, contrary to the website, so don't bother lugging your workout stuff. There is plenty of walking and biking to be had in town, so that wasn't an issue as much. The rooms are small, clean but minimal. The smell though... there was a persistent musty smell when I first arrived. I aired out the room a bit, sprayed some perfume, and turned on the fan, which helped. For the price though, it wasn't bad. Breakfast is in a small room, so arrive early if you plan on sitting down. Once you leave the hotel though, it's all great. The location is fantastic-- if you walk downtown, you'll pass many cafes, restaurants, and shopping locations. Cooper Museum store is not to be missed! The Cannery Row, Fisherman's Wharf, and the Aquarium are just a couple miles away, and it's a very pleasant walk. Lots of things to see! Also, the trail that goes along the beach will take you all the way to Pacific Grove. A lot of gorgeous views and marine life -- otters, seals, pelicans... wonderful.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Near the Aquarium (about 2 miles from the hotel) there is Z Folio Gallery, which sells jewelry, glassworks, some scarves by indie designers. can be pricey, but unique and beautiful.

Review of Clarion Hotel Monterey

Reviewer score

3
Beth the mother
Berkeley, California
Sep 2, 2012

I would stay there again

The hot tub and pool are great after a long walk. The location is great. I couldn't hear traffic yet there was a shopping mall with a drug store and a grocery store around the corner. I found old gum on the florr next to the bed. I had to ask for the soap and shampoo. The staff only spook Spanish. It was over all great for the price.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Clarion Hotel Monterey

Reviewer score

2
Anonymous
Orange County, CA
Aug 24, 2012

Shabby and in desperate need for renovation

This hotel was a disaster. Rooms are dark and tiny. Walls are scratched and spotted. Bathrooms are tiny. We had to pay extra to upgrade to a bigger room to survive a night there. Neither room was properly cleaned. Fridge was dirty inside. There was a lipstick under one of the night stands. Worst of all was their complimentary breakfast. The cafeteria (aka Fireside room) is super small with 4 tables inside and 2 small tables outside. The food was rather sub-par. And guests had to clean the tables after themselves cleaning off the plates and piling them in front of the fireplace. This is something I would expect for $40 a night, but definitely not for $135. I would avoid this hotel at all costs.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
2
Value:
2
Review of Clarion Hotel Monterey

Reviewer score

5
have a good trip
north bay, ca
Jul 30, 2012

Good stay

The room was relatively small but has two rooms. Each room has a queen bed, which worked perfectly for us four. It is rare to find indoor pool in california, which is a plus. Breakfast is good; oat meal was actually cooked (not instant food) and tasty. Overall it was a nice pleasant stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Clarion Hotel Monterey

Reviewer score

3
lindajoy
oklahoma
Jun 14, 2012

Golf vacation

Breakfast is not servrd till 7:30 -7:45 some days, no way to get something to eat before golf. Small room, upstairs and no elevator. Location good and front dest are very good. No problem with late check in or late check out. Good pillows. T.v was old and internet was down during part of our stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Clarion Hotel Monterey

Reviewer score

2
LA Stu
Torrance, CA, USA
May 21, 2012

Clarion Montery

I didn't expect much and got less. I did not plan on spending a lot of time in the room and was not disappointed. The room was probably clean but the lighting was so bad that I could not tell you that for sure. The continental breakfast was ok but there was no place to sit with my food. Overall I doubt that I would stay at a Clrion again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of Clarion Hotel Monterey

Reviewer score

4
Sldghmmr
Modesto, CA
May 17, 2012

Weekend Getaway

The wife and I came to Monterey for an overnight vacation. The room, while a little small, fit our needs perfectly. The bed was very comfortable and the room very clean. My only complaint: I wish the continental breakfast was open at least till checkout.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Clarion Hotel Monterey

Reviewer score

5
jtsb
Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Jan 3, 2012

Clean & comfortable one night stay

The staff were friendly. The room was clean and comfortable. Comfortable bed and pillows. Quiet at night, even for a New Year's Eve night. The room wasn't large, but it was perfect for a one night stay. Pleasantly surprised that there was a fridge/freezer and microwave. Ice machine was out of order, unfortunately. Didn't get a chance to use the pool/hot tub, unfortunately. Very happy with the continental breakfast: hot waffles, cereal, pastries, apples, coffee, milk, and orange juice. The hotel was located in an area that didn't have much traffic. Great value (pretty much no complaints); I just personally would have liked to spend a little less on a hotel stay. I would definitely keep in mind Clarion for future hotel stays.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

La Tortuga Torteria - Seaside, CA DELICIOUS Mexican food for a great price. Large portions. Great service too. Casual dining - eat in or take out.

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