Monterey Vacations

One of only 160 Forbes Four Star hotels in the U.S. Prepare to be entranced. Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa perches guests above scenic Monterey Bay in elegant, European-inspired style architecture and décor. Enjoy sweeping coastal views from the rooftop Vista Blue Spa or two oceanfront restaurants. Location, amenities, and service combine to earn Monterey Plaza the only Forbes Four Star award in Monterey, and one of only 160 hotels in the entire U.S. Highlights 2010 Forbes Four Star designationFull service rooftop, oceanfront spaFitness center Rooms The 290 non-smoking deluxe guestrooms, including 10 spacious suites, are stylishly appointed with classic Biedermeier-style furniture, decorator fabrics, duvet bed coverings, a custom-designed refreshment center, and ceiling fan. Many rooms offer a private balcony with views of the ocean, hotel gardens, or Cannery Row. In-room entertainment includes a 27-inch flat screen television with On Command video system. A personal writing desk, coffee maker and complimentary coffee, wet bar, stocked mini-bar (fees apply), and refrigerator complete the room.   Large marble bathrooms offer separate vanity area, plush terry robes, hairdryer, and complimentary Gilchrist & Soames personal bath amenities. Features Full-service Vista Blue Spa, located above tranquil Monterey Bay, takes its views from its rooftop setting. Spa treatments focus on comfort and relaxation, recharging the body, renewing the spirit, and reviving the senses. The spa's fitness center features Cybex aerobic and Keiser weight-lifting equipment and experienced trainers. A light spa lunch is available.   Varied dining options are available at two waterfront restaurants, Schooners Bistro on the Bay and the Duck Club Grill, as well as the European-style Café La Strada, and even the Vista Blue Spa. Schooners, winner of Monterey County's "Best Margarita" and "Best Specialty Drink," features indoor/outdoor seating year-round. Duck Club Grill offers innovative American cuisine and room service is available from its menu. Café La Strada is an oceanside pizza-style coffee house with indoor/outdoor seating.   Guests may enjoy a close encounter with local marine animals in the tide pools just outside the hotel, or enjoy a chance sighting of the seals, otters, and other sea creatures cavorting offshore. Transportation Monterey Peninsula Airport (4.6 mi/7.4 km)San Francisco International Airport/ San Jose International Airport (108 mi/173.8 km) Nearby attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium (0.5 mi/0.8 km)Fisherman's Wharf (0.6 mi/1 km)Maritime Museum (0.8 mi/1.3km) Business 24-hour business center is staffed during the day offers computers, printers and high-speed Internet access10 conference rooms can accommodate up to 300 Policies and feesResort Fee: $25 resort fee charge per room, per night and includes valet parking with 24 hour in and out privileges, spa facility access for guests ages 18 and older and high-speed Internet access in the room.

Monterey hotel with an seasonal outdoor Heated pool.Fisherman's Wharf nearby Situated in Monterey, this hotel is close to Monterey Museum of Art-Pacific Street, Fisherman's Wharf, and Dennis the Menace Park. Also nearby are Maritime Museum and Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada. Outdoor pool. In addition to complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, Monterey Surf Inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access, laundry facilities, and free parking. Desks, ergonomic chairs All guestrooms feature beds with pillow-top mattresses, microwaves, and refrigerators. Other amenities include air conditioning and ergonomic chairs. Amenity - Smoke Free Hotel.

Romantic Monterey all-suite hotel reveals hints of Spanish influenceFind a touch of the Mediterranean at the Hotel Pacific, an adobe all-suite hotel in Monterey. Each of this boutique hotel's 105 guest rooms features hardwood floors, feather beds and a fireplace. Separate living and dining areas include a wet bar, honor bar and French doors that open to a private balcony or patio. Lush private courtyards, fountains and gardens evoke the feel of a Spanish estate, while panoramic views firmly establish the Hotel Pacific's fantastic Monterey Bay location. Fisherman's Wharf is a short walk from the Hotel Pacific. HighlightsFree continental breakfastAll rooms feature a balcony or patio Fireplace in every room Afternoon tea receptionConcierge service RoomsGuest suites at the Hotel Pacific are both large and cozy, with plenty of space to spread out and distinctive layouts that provide quiet corners for sleeping, living and dining. Feather beds and exposed white wood beams give the feeling of a secluded seaside retreat with the fireplace as the focal point of any romantic getaway. Expect high-speed Internet access (fees apply), tile baths, complimentary Aveda bath amenities and nightly turndown service. FeaturesFree continental breakfast the Hotel Pacific includes breads, muffins, bagels, pastries, granola, hard-boiled eggs, juice and coffee from the local Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company, all served in the salon, the Spanish garden courtyard or the comfort of the guest's suite. Many of Monterey's top attractions are within walking distance of the Hotel Pacific -- when it's time to rest and refresh, stop back at the hotel for a complimentary afternoon tea reception. TransportationNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (53.1 mi/85.4 km)Monterey Peninsula Airport (2.8 mi/4.4 km)Highway 1 (1.1 mi/1.8 km) Attractions Monterey Conference Center (Across the street) Monterey History & Maritime Museum (0.1 mi/0.2 km) Fisherman's Wharf Monterey (0.2 mi/0.3 km) Monterey Institute of International Studies (0.2 mi/0.4 km)Presidio of Monterey (0.2 mi/0.4 km)Cannery Row (0.8 mi/1.3 km)Monterey Bay Aquarium (1.1 mi/1.8 km) Pebble Beach (3.6 mi/5.8 km) Carmel-by-the-Sea (3.6 mi/5.9 km) Business On-site meeting space for up to 40 people Catering provided by Tarpy's RoadhouseAcross the street from the Monterey Conference Center Policies and feesAdditional charges: Parking fee - $19 USD per night per car, county assessment fee $0.50 USD per night per room, honor bar charges, Internet fees of $9.95 USD per day. Pet fee is $50 USD per stay.

Nice rates near the conference center and Fisherman's WharfIn a popular and sometimes pricey tourist destination, the smoke-free Best Western Plus Monterey Inn welcomes guests with affordable rates in a central location. Walking distance or a short drive from Fisherman's Wharf, downtown Monterey and the Monterey Conference Center, the hotel adds value with a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi in guest rooms and the lobby. In the summer, take a break at the outdoor pool and hot tub. Nearby, find family fun at historic Cannery Row and the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium.  HighlightsFree deluxe continental breakfastOutdoor swimming pool and JacuzziFree wireless Internet access throughout Best Western Plus Monterey InnComplimentary secure underground parkingWalking distance to downtown Monterey attractions and the conference center RoomsSpacious rooms include a balcony at Best Western Plus Monterey Inn, some with views of the Pacific Ocean. Each of the 78 nonsmoking guest rooms and two suites feature a separate dressing area, a hair-dryer, cable TV, a coffee-maker and a refrigerator for convenience on a budget. Business travelers appreciate the in-room voice mail system, lighted work desk and free Wi-Fi. Thoughtful traditional decor adds simple warmth at the Best Western Plus Monterey Inn. Guests arriving in cooler weather may want to request a room with a fireplace. FeaturesThe AAA 3-diamond rated Best Western Plus Monterey Inn provides secure underground parking free of charge to all guests. Walking distance to family restaurants, the hotel is also just down the street from the Monterey Conference Center. Pick up a free daily newspaper in the lobby. TransportationMonterey Peninsula Airport (3.2 mi/5.2 km)San Jose International Airport (73.3 mi/118 km)San Francisco International Airport (101 mi/163 km) Attractions Monterey Conference Center (0.6 mi/1 km)Dennis the Menace Playground at El Estero Park (0.7 mi/1 km)Fisherman's Wharf (0.8 mi/1.2 km)Cannery Row (1.5 mi/2.4 km)Monterey Bay Aquarium (1.9 mi/3 km)Carmel Mission Basilica (4.4 mi/7.1 km)Pebble Beach Golf Course (4.9 mi/7.9 km)Big Sur, Calif. (30.5 mi/49.1 km)Santa Cruz (42.9 mi/69 km)Hearst Castle (93.2 mi/150 km) BusinessFree wireless Internet access throughout the hotelFax and copy services available (fees apply)

A Spanish hacienda in the heart of Old MontereyCasa Munras captures the true spirit of Monterey, with a blend of warm, casual guest rooms, elegant dining and outdoor spaces that invite guests to linger in cool Monterey evenings. Whether guests are here for business or pleasure, they find a few quiet moments to relax in landscaped courtyards, by the pool or with a massage in Sano Spa. The Spanish-inspired Estéban restaurant calls on the origins of Casa Munras as the 19th century residence of Don Estéban Munras, the last Spanish diplomat to California. HighlightsEstéban restaurant and lounge serves breakfast and a tapas-style dinner menu dailySano Spa offers massage and body treatments and an outdoor spa gardenComplimentary self parking Outdoor heated pool Exterior corridor hotel built around a 19th century residence RoomsGuest rooms and suites at Casa Munras are a short walk from the beach - but be sure to take time to unwind in these warm, cozy spaces with a rustic feel and modern amenities. Expect pinewood furniture, basket weave side chairs, free Wi-Fi Internet access and L'Occitane bath products. FeaturesWith a fantastic location in the heart of Old Monterey, Casa Munras caters to guests who like to get out and explore -Fisherman's Wharf, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are all nearby. Guests who are content to relax in their home-away-from-home are happy, too, with resort-style amenities like Sano Spa and Estéban restaurant.   DiningEmbrace the Spanish influences at Estéban restaurant and lounge at Casa Munras where an indoor fireplace and outdoor patio provide an unhurried atmosphere. A mouthwatering array of selections - like grilled Spanish sausage, crab salad and grilled peach - may make it hard to choose. Order several at a time and keep coming back until you've tried them all. Transportation Highway 1 (0.8 mi/1.3 km)Monterey Peninsula Airport (2.5 mi/4 km)Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (53.6 mi/86.2 km) Attractions Monterey History & Maritime Museum (0.4 mi/0.7 km)Monterey Conference Center (0.5 mi/0.7 km)  Fisherman's Wharf Monterey (0.7 mi/1 km)Cannery Row (1.3 mi/2.1 km)Monterey Bay Aquarium (1.6 mi/2.7 km) Business 24-hour business center3,750 square feet of function space Catering services available Policies and feesCasa Munras has a one-time nonrefundable pet fee of $50 USD per pet, per stay.