The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel is a short walk from Hotel Pacific Monterey and Fisherman's Wharf Monterey, California. I stayed there on January 28, 2010 with my sister for a sister's get-a-way!

Hotel Entrance

We paid $59 for the room for the night which we found on TravelZoo - my favorite place for great travel deals!

Hotel Lobby

Background of the hotel.

It has an interesting history. If the walls could only talk!

Built in 1904 for $100,000 and considered "modern" with both gas and electric power. Had twin dining rooms and a male only bar. Cost in 1924 for a private room and bath was $2.50/night.

Bought in 1982 by Carl Johnson, CEO of Vintage Hotels who could see this diamond in the rough. After 3 years of reconstruction and two million dollars the lobby ceiling was fixed, plumbing upgrade and the old wallpaper was removed.

Sold again in 1995 and underwent seismic retrofitting, marble floors, custom carpet, and total interior redecoration.

Currently owned by Moonstone Hotel Properties. An addition was planned in early 2006 but seems to have been put on hold.

Room With Two Twin Bids - My Mess

My Personal Recommendations About This Hotel

Thumbs up:

• character and charm

• free breakfast (bagels, juice, cereal, coffee, fresh fruit, yoghurt, muffins)

• decent sized rooms

• clean

• friendly staff

Thumbs down:

• no elevator (we had to walk up two stories a couple of times)

• $17 for valet parking (I parked on the street overnight - you just have to move your car by 10:00 a.m. so you don't get towed...)

Bottom line: I loved the historic feeling of this hotel and it's nostalgic charm. I would stay here again because of that and the very helpful staff!

Details: 406 Alvarado Street

Monterey, California 93940

Phone: (831) 375-3184

Reservations: (800) 966-6490

Fisherman's Wharf Monterey

Patti's Tips

• Great location not far from Fisherman's Wharf.

• If you are going to the Monterey Conference Center this would be a convenient and inexpensive place to stay.

• There is public parking for $7.00 just a few blocks away but there are no in and out privileges.

I highly recommend it as one of the best hotels in Monterey, California.

I'd love to hear what you think about The Monterey Hotel.