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The Monterey Hotel

3.0 star property

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A historic hotel with arched windows and a classic facade.
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A hotel room with two beds, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the outside.
A pier extending over calm water with boats docked nearby.
A formal living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and a chandelier.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, Monterey Convention Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Golden State Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium King Room with Fireplace

A hotel room with a bed, a red sofa, two lamps, a small table with a bottle and glass, and a framed picture on the wall.

Premium King Room with Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room With 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a dresser, and a window with blinds.

Superior Room With 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard King Room

A room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, and a window with blinds.

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a small table, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

A hotel room with two beds, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the outside.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a window with blinds, a chair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(115 reviews)
  • 190 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(105 reviews)
  • 182 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

A hotel room with a bed, a red sofa, two lamps, and large arched windows.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a dresser, and a window with blinds.

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Monterey

Located in Downtown Monterey, The Monterey Hotel is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Fisherman's Wharf and Monterey Bay. The 69 rooms at this 3-star hotel include coffee makers, flat-screen TVs, and pillowtop beds.

What's nearby

  • Monterey Convention Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Golden State Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dennis the Menace Playground - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cannery Row - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 9 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Turn 12 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Captain + Stoker - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Manasiri’s Crepes and Sandwiches - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Monterey Hotel

At The Monterey Hotel, guests have access to a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a meeting room. Valet parking is offered for USD 39 per day. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Additional amenities include a banquet hall and a fireplace in the lobby.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include coffee makers and free local calls. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.1 miles (USD 24 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 39 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1904
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
On Tuesdays the street in front of the hotel closes for a local event, which prohibits vehicle access to the hotel’s main entrance. Guests planning to arrive after 2:30 PM on Tuesdays must contact the property in advance to receive directions to an alternate hotel loading zone.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 35.00 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 39 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 24 per night (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Air conditioning is not provided
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Air conditioning is not provided.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Hotel Monterey
The Monterey Hotel Hotel
The Monterey Hotel Monterey
The Monterey Hotel Hotel Monterey

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Monterey Hotel?

The Monterey Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Monterey Hotel?

As of Aug 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Monterey Hotel on Sep 1, 2026 start from $134, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see close to The Monterey Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Monterey within a short 6-minute walk of Fisherman's Wharf and also 11 minutes on foot from Monterey Bay. You'll also find Cannery Row and Monterey Bay Aquarium within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Monterey Hotel?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 39 per day with in/out privileges.

Does The Monterey Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, The Monterey Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Monterey Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Monterey Hotel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as concierge services and a gym.

Does The Monterey Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Monterey Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The Monterey Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Monterey Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Monterey Hotel for a fee of USD 35.00 per pet, per night.

Does The Monterey Hotel have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to The Monterey Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Monterey Hotel is Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is 3.1 mi away (11 minutes by car). Another top airport is Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), which is located 20.8 mi away (37-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Monterey Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Monterey Hotel.

The Monterey Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 811 out of 1747 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 425 out of 1747 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 289 out of 1747 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 142 out of 1747 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 1747 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located right in the heart of Old Monterey this historic building is close to shops and the beach. Very helpful staff and a very unique building.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location and the views from our room, will definitely be staying here on upcoming visits to Monterey!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Devyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location and great value for the money.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Brian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The ‘historical’ side of the hotel is very basic, and the carpets may be original: old and stained. Location is fantastic, hotel less so.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying in the older hotels and the location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Oindrila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was cheap and good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place and location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yadira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room staff is very nice alot of near by shops and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Friendly staff!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and right down the street. The coffee was very good!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall easy and kind experience. Staff was kind and helpful. Hotel is super old and lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was extremely convenient to the whale watching on Fisherman's Wharf and shops around the area coffee shops restaurants. We loved the antique furniture and atmosphere was welcoming. We will stay there again due to location cleanliness price was right helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is an older hotel but with lots of character. Great downtown location. Easy parking access.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great location, friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint , good location , staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place, clean, comfortable room with a great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff treated us exceptionally well, we enjoyed our room and location! On a great street for walks, restaurants, and convention center!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean old timey hotel. Close walking distance to wharf and aquarium.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place. It’s my go to when I’m in Monterey. Great location, very comfortable rooms and an excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josefina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is centrally located to restaurants, bars and the Convention center
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

St Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff and centrally located.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vintage hotel, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gagandeep Singh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, room is a little small, but sufficient, overall would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026