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Hotel California

3.0 star property
Hotel in Montevideo with a 24-hour front desk and a bar

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Restaurant
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Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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San Jose 1237, Montevideo, 11100
  • Place, Salvo Palace
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Puerto de Montevideo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Punta Carretas Shopping Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Montevideo (MVD-Carrasco Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room Standard

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Single Room Superior

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room Superior

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room Superior

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Single Room Standard

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room Standard

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Montevideo

Located in Montevideo Centro, Hotel California is next to Palacio Piria and Fountain of Locks. This 3-star hotel has 84 rooms and welcomes guests with a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Salvo Palace - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Radisson Victoria Plaza Casino - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Puerto de Montevideo - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Punta Carretas Shopping Mall - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Centenario Stadium - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Montevideo Central Station - 6 min drive
  • Carrasco Intl. Airport (MVD) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brecha Bar & Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Il Mondo Della Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Centro Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar Candil - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Atorrante Café - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel California

Hotel in Montevideo with a 24-hour front desk and a bar
Hotel California features free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and a meeting room. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include free newspapers, laundry facilities, and a banquet hall.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other amenities include minibars, ceiling fans, and safes.
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

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1962
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for UYU 600.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: UYU 39.94 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 11 years of age.
  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property from November 15 to the day after Easter: Uruguay value-added tax (10%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (10%).

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: UYU 600.0 per night

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 1 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with offsite parking (reservations required).

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. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

California Montevideo
Hotel California Montevideo
Hotel California Hotel
Hotel California Montevideo
Hotel California Hotel Montevideo

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel California?

Hotel California provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see around Hotel California?

This hotel is situated in Montevideo Centro, just steps from Fountain of Locks and Palacio Piria, and within a short walk of Rambla of Montevideo. You'll also find Salvo Palace and Independence Plaza less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Hotel California?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Hotel California include a casino at the property?

No, Hotel California doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel California?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Hotel California?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a minibar and a rainfall showerhead as well as a bar.

Does Hotel California have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel California feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

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

Will Hotel California allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Hotel California.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel California?

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

How close is the airport from Hotel California?

The closest major airport to Hotel California is Carrasco Intl. Airport (MVD), which is 12.5 mi away (41 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel California?

No, at Hotel California, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Hotel California Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 232 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
People friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

The room was dirty and the guy at the front desk was not polite. I never coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matias

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Staff needs to focus on customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente desayuno, muy buena atención en recepción, siempre atentos y cordoaled
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

rodrigo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recomendable

Un hotel sin lujos pero que cumple con lo esperado por la relación precio/calidad. Cama cómoda, desayuno bastante variado, estacionamiento incluído en el precio (es en el 5to piso de un parking ubicado a la vuelta del hotel por la misma manzana, es cerrado y con vigilancia las 24 horas, un poco reducido el espacio para maniobrar, si es un vehículo largo, cómo una SUV hay que tener mucho cuidado de no tocar las esquinas y rayar).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Ghislain

Liked: Cleanliness

Appearance is misleading...

Although the location was great, the room was kinda small with just a small desk and basically the place to put your luggage. Luckily, I was there only for a few days (two) so, had not much to handle.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Aceptable para una noche.

El checkin fue rápido. El personal amable. La habitación presentaba signos de desgaste y poco mantenimiento. Las sábanas presentaban signos de vejez al igual que las toallas que casi tenían huecos. La ducha tenía un caño roto que hacía que el agua saliera hacia la parte del lavabo y mojara todo el baño. No hay secador de cabello ni shampoo/acondicionador. La habitación tenía olor a humedad. La cama no era cómoda. El desayuno estuvo bien, había café, jugo, frutas, manteca, tortas, bizcochos y alguna cosa más. Para una noche estuvo bien. Estacionamiento incluido en el costo (es en otro lugar a media cuadra)
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla Paola

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas Nunez

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice property, a little bit old, door was hard to close and lock, key to turn on the light was kind of broken, but nothing unsafe or big deal. You can not beat that price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Look for other options.

Old, worn out towels and bathroom mat, extremely poor breakfast, etc, etc. Stay away, there are many better hotels in the same area for just a little more money. The only good service was the cleaning service and ,sometimes, the front desk people.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything good, most welcoming, satisfied, Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The overall experience was a complete disappointment, the sofas at the entrance are pilling, the employees at the front desk simple don't care, the room pictures are dissaving
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Leonardo, orlando, fl

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really bad experience

I booked a room for two and then the hotel staff told me that it was only for one person. Room was extremely small and very uncomfortable the room was cold all night long because they had a window open in the bathroom. The cable system was on and off while watching movies or news impossible to follow up with anything
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Central and clean

Recomendable to the price but weekend breakfast service very lacking.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

JUAN JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

hotel location

Hotel close to downtown and main avenue in Montevideo.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central downtown location

Good location, clean hotel with modern rooms. Breakfast had lots of options, although the coffee was terrible, drink tea. Staff spoke English and were fairly helpful. Wifi worked well.

6/10 Okay

Aussies, Sydney

Liked: Staff & service

Nice hotel close to transport and center of town.

We have been regular clients of this hotel and keep returning because the staff working there make the difference. Excellent service from the front desk at all times, day or night. Cordial room service (housekeeping) quick to attend to any request, however, the only downside to the stay is the breakfast menu. We believe that the ladies attending to the breakfast bar do what they can to attend to demands with the best intention, however, their intentions do not comply with the "Australian Food Safety Standards" we are used to. Croissants are not fresh, fruit is not always fresh. Scrambled eggs without the burners to keep warm in tray and in several occasions topping the tray with fresh eggs on top of old eggs.An untrained maid assisting breakfast staff while replenishing food, without gloves, cleared an insect from inside the fruit salad bowl with the bare finger, then continued with her job. Staff in this kitchen need to be trained, gloves to be worn at all times when handling food and different ones when cleaning tables.Glasses need to be dried out and without any water marks placed for guest use. Small details that those who travel will notice. Having said all this, we'll return in the near future because the staff make us feel like home, they are friendly and attentive, as for breakfast, cross the road and buy freshly made croissants, return to breakfast bar and get the coffee.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Viajero del norte

Good place

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

A regular hotel

This was a regular hotel in the downtown area. The staff was really friendly and the breakfast really good! :) I loved it! The location seemed to be fine, as well. The rooms were not that comfortable, though. The bathroom was very small, so it was a little uncomfortable to take a shower. It seemed kind of old. There was a restaurant next to to the hotel, and we got a complimentary drink because we stayed at Hotel California. That was nice! ;) The elevator seemed a little old because of the noise and it closed really quickly.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The pictures are not what you get. Good two start hotel, only for people looking for a place to sleep.

2/10 Terrible

David, Vancouver

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't believe the pictures on Expedia

The rooms are a complete mess. They did a great job with the lobby, but once you enter the room be prepared for disappointment. The sheets are dirty, the walls are dirty, the bathroom is disgusting, and they don't clean the floors. I should have read the other reviews on Expedia. This is the worst hotel ever. To make things worse, the check-out time is 10AM!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Just okay for the price

Room very small. A bit shabby and not terribly clean. Lobby is nice as is breakfast and eating area.

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