this is a food review, not a hotel review…read more I attended a dear friends funeral the other day and the after funeral lunch was at the Embassy SuitesSeaside, in a small banquet room. I have to tell you, this was the best banquet food, small, medium, or large gathering, I have ever been too. I went back for 3rds!. The steak, the grits, the shrimp, the salad(which I'm really not a fan of rabbit food), the 3 dessert choices, all were over the top! there were many things to eat, I can't remember them all, but I sampled all of them and it all, was fantastic!!! If I ever have to have an event in the neighborhood, this is the place I would do it.

Back nine years later for my birthday trip the last time I was here the hotel needed an upgrade and…read moreI see that they have done so ; we had an ocean room view. It was really nice and refreshing to wake up and look out and see the ocean every day they offer a complementary breakfast buffet with all kinds of things and you can also get an omelette made at the omelette station!! Greak perk! They also offer happy hour. From 5:30-7:30 pm also, the mini bar provided has free snacks which is another good perk! this hotel is in the perfect location just a short drive from Cannery Row where all of the action is and also other tourist attractions and not far from the beach. There's also shopping and different things. Just a couple exits coming in. I highly recommend this hotel. Their rooms are clean. The staff was great. The amenities are nice . The breakfast is pretty good. The location is good every time. I'm in town. I will continue to stay here. Overrating 8.5/10

Hubby and I stayed here for a quick getaway. I loved the location and our view from the room was…read moreof the lake close by. The room itself was perfect and had a fridge along with the bed, desk and sitting area. They even have ev chargers in the parking garage and daily breakfast buffet that changes along with coffee and juice bar to serve yourself. There is an In n Out across the way too very convenient to the hotel as well as the beach nearby. We plan on staying here again when we return to Monterey next year.

Great hotel. The room was excellent. Very spacious and clean. Had a refrigerator included in the…read moreroom and it's gold in my opinion. The location is good. The parking is odd but it was fine. The breakfast in the morning was decent. Lots of options, something for everyone. Would definitely stay again when visiting.

Love this place! Just got home today and already looking at my calendar to book another stay! Our…read moreroom was immaculate! So squeaky clean- and I do mean clean! Beautiful decor--Nice dark wood furniture, beautifully painted walls accompanied with great quality carpet! Fridge was a good size (not a basic mini fridge), taller, fits plenty food for several days if needed. The microwave, looked new--great quality as well! I loved how the appliances matched the decor very well The sink was sparkling clean with an amazing stylish looking mirror! It was simply pretty. I love that there was a built-in soap dispenser right there too! The bath/shower was simply beautiful! Clean, sparkling clean! Pretty double white shower curtains. I have to add, the soap, body wash and shampoo dispensers were very pretty too, very classy looking-- real "penthouse " look! I love that the washcloths were displayed in a "floral" style-fold!! I wish I took a pic to share! Trust me- it was cute, even the tissue in the dispenser had a cute floral decorative look to it as well! Wow!! I was just so impressed with the detail that went into the room! Very cozy home appeal! Nice job Seaside Inn! :) Wifi was great! Also, I was so thrilled with their TV channel line up- they offered so many channels to choose from! Free! That was great too! :) :) :) :) The outside was beautifully decorated with plants and flower pots-- just like coming home! Plus, Free Parking! Stores and eating places all around-- my husband and I had wonderful walks to the local merchants so conveniently nearby. You could even walk or take a 5 min drive to the beach (near Lucky market). Also, only a 10 min drive to the Monterey Pier! Awesome stay! See ya soon Seaside Inn! :)

Absolutely disgusting and unsafe. If I could leave zero stars I would. We checked in to our room…read moreand immediately noticed the back door to the patio was unlocked and there were beer bottles with a ton of cigarettes left out there. The bed was covered in stains, clearly had not been cleaned. We asked for a refund and were only refunded 2 of our 3 nights since we had already checked in even though we were there less than 10 minutes. We have stayed in some pretty run down hotels/motels but this was truly the worst of the worst for us.

When we arrived we were surprised to see the notice that renovations would be taking place from…read more8a-8p. Our toilet didn't flush well and they said to hold the handle down a few seconds- that made the water quickly rise to the top. When I called back down they sent maintenance quite quickly- but of course the flush worked just fine for him. Go figure. (We appreciated the quick response!) I assume it was a clog from the previous guest. My bed was comfortable and renovation fortunately wasn't overly disruptive on the noise front. We didn't use any of the amenities but the hotel was in a decent location in terms of distance to point of interest. There was a tent popped up right behind the walkway to the marsh area though. If you just need a place to shut your eyes, this was a decent option.

5 stars for the customer service. Our stay, a solid 4…read morestars with a clean comfy room. Picture this: Thanksgiving leftovers are gone, everyone's off work for a few days, and boredom kicks in. So naturally we decided to take an impromptu road trip up the California coast on a holiday weekend with ZERO reservations. Yes. That was our brilliant plan. To be fair, we knew exactly what we were getting ourselves into. Hotel availability would be about as scarce as the leftovers back at home. But honestly? The adventure was the point. We ended up booking this hotel with a "standard room" while sitting in a restaurant eating dinner. My husband kept saying, "It's just one night. BOOK IT" and so I did. When we arrived, the woman at the front desk was incredibly kind and welcoming. She let us know they only had one room left and the bed was a full-size instead of a queen or king. I frowned and my husband gave me the universal exhausted husband look of, I truly do not care, I need sleep. The front desk agent even offered to let us look at the room first and said if we didn't like it, we could cancel with no penalty. That alone was appreciated. Now, I'm not going to lie the setup gave very classic roadside motel vibes. Open walkways, doors facing outside, the kind of place where someone could walk right up from the street to your room. I did my little internal cringe...but I knew Mr. Sleepy Pants wanted to sleep. We checked out the room, accepted our fate, and stayed. The room itself was actually very clean and comfortable. It had both a fridge and microwave, which was a nice surprise. I also asked for extra blankets because even at home in our king size bed we somehow fight like survivalists over blanket territory, and she happily gave us plenty. There was also a small concession area with snacks, which was convenient after a long drive. At the end of the day, if you're passing through and just need a clean, comfy place to sleep for the night, I honestly see nothing wrong with this property. Sometimes road trips aren't about luxury they're about the memories you laugh about later.

We use to live in PG, needed to come back on family business…read more. Looking for a place for two nights, close to the 1, and found Sand Castle, glad we did..The only negative issue is the neighborhood, not seedy but not great either..Other then that, which is of course important, the hotel was nice, clean & the staff very accommodating..We'll be going back in a few months & we'll stay there again..

Sand Castle Inn Seaside Monterey-staff are courteous & response to any problems quickly. The room…read moreis small but clean which include the sleeping are, restroom, refrigerator& microwave. Will come back again next year. The location is great & safe.

I love visiting this hotel for their hotel bar!! Amazing view of the beach, the sunset and they…read morehave a great happy hour! Hands-down the best espresso martini that I've had in Monterey! It's called the Wake-Up call here

The Monterey Beach Club has a lot going for it, especially the view and location. We stayed in a…read moreKing Premium Ocean View room, and the oceanfront setting really is beautiful. You can hear the waves from the room, which was one of the best parts of the stay. The fire pits along the beachfront were also a nice touch, and the lobby bar was busy but had prompt service and great sunset views. However, the stay had some disappointments. As Marriott Platinum Elite members booking through Luminous, we expected a stronger breakfast benefit. The included "free" breakfast was a continental basket, which felt underwhelming compared to other Luminous properties. The room was also small for being labeled "premium," and there was no private balcony. The bed was squeaky, and the soundproofing between rooms was not good. For a hotel that seems ideal for a romantic or intimate coastal weekend, that part was definitely unfortunate. The $9 refillable water also felt excessive. Overall, the hotel has an incredible setting, but the room experience and elite/Luminous benefits did not quite live up to the premium branding.

Loved our room with a view of the bay. 4th floor is the best…read more Continental breakfast delivered to your room when you tell them what time. Awesome and appreciated We will be back.

They don't tell you the room with pullout coach is only on the 2nd floor and 1st floor is parking…read moregarage and the office. There's no restaurant in the hotel. The hotel is at the very end of the strip, 15 min walk from the aquarium... which is the other end of the strip. Food area is a bit far from the hotel (5+ min walk) a bit difficult walking with kids. The closest one is expensive for us. Oh and the tub is slippery and their nonskid mat is small, pls be careful.

We had such a wonderful stay at Hotel Del Monte in Monterrey! From the moment we arrived, the staff…read moremade us feel welcomed and taken care of. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and had a warm charm that made it easy to relax after a day of exploring the city. One of the highlights of our stay was how the hotel carried such a unique atmosphere and history. It wasn't just a place to sleep--it felt like part of the adventure. Between the ocean views, cozy spaces, and local touches, it really captured the spirit of Monterrey. And then there were the ghost stories. Whether you're a believer or just love a good tale, they add an extra layer of fun and mystery to the stay. If you're someone that believes (or not), go to the front desk and ask for the "book". It had 78 pages of first hand accounts of unexplained happenings from guests. We had a very small moment ourselves, while I was sharing what I uncovered about the ghosts with my significant other in the morning, suddenly the bathroom light just turned on. Nobody was around and they do run on sensors. Not a significant event but certainly was well timed. Overall, Hotel Del Monte struck the perfect balance between comfort, history, and a touch of playful spookiness. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting Monterrey that has access to a military installation--especially if you're looking for more than just a hotel, but a memorable experience.

We stayed for a weekend wedding and got one of their queen suites. Pulling up to the building, we…read morewere both pleasantly surprised by how beautiful it was. The interior is also gorgeous, and it's amazing how well they've kept up the history of this place. We stayed in a queen suite, which was very outdated. Because of how old the buildings are, there is no A/C, which is typically fine, but we happened to be there on one of the warmest days of the year. Our room had an odd smell to it, and the amenities are pretty minimal. However, we expected this due to the age of the building. Our only negative was that we were given the first room next to the entrance and stairwell, which was not fun to hear folks stomping up and down the stairs and slamming the doors. On Friday morning, several people we knew were awoken by the "active shooter drill" announcement at 8:00am. I understand this will happen on a naval academy base, but I wish we were warned about upon check-in just so we were aware and not startled in the morning.

We stayed over at Lone Oak Lodge for three nights in room 12. The check-in process was smooth, and…read morethe room was clean upon arrival. The room comes with fridge, microwave, TV. 1) The location is a plus, it's close to everything, and the street is also quiet at night. 2) Parking is free and conveniently located right in front of the room. While there are no designated parking spots, there are two spaces in front of every room, so parking is not an issue. 3) The heater/AC worked well, heating or cooling the room within minutes. However, the unit is loud while operating. The heater operates based on temperature. When our room was cold, we turn on heating and upped the temperature, so it was warm. But once the room reaches the same temperature as the heater temperature, it actually blows cold air instead of warm air. Thus, you probably can't leave it on overnight without it cooling the room after warming it up 4) The bed is soft, but extremely squeaky and makes noise with every movement. Housekeeping is available daily and can change the bedsheets and pillowcases upon request. 5) The restroom is supplied with 3 light switches, easily brightens up the entire restroom. The water appeared clean, and the water pressure was strong. Towels were replaced daily. 6) Wi-Fi is free, but was unstable during our stay and frequently disconnected. Overall, it's one of the affordable choices around, with a clear mix of pros and cons.

My fiancé and I stayed at this Inn for a weekend getaway. To celebrate us experiencing our first…read morebaby. Everything was going so good till it was time to leave. Right after we left my bank card was charged $200.00 and when I called the front desk the lady was very rude, and would not listen to what I had to say. So that next day I called back and the same lady answered the phone but with a bigger attitude. But at least she did hear me out this time. But then today called and the rude lady says "oh you're the one that keeps calling about the 200.00 refund". Then she lied and said her cleaning people said that they smelled drugs in the room but we don't do any type of drugs. But they never called to tell me nothing I had to keep calling and dealing with the rudeness of these people. And there still not giving me back my money I asked for the information to file a complaint and they said that I had to email them at the hotel and they will look at to see if a complaint can be made. My advice to everyone is check their accounts because after talking to a few other people they said how the same place got them like that too. Just because am young does not mean you can advantage of people. Yes, I want to know if I can have the information to the management team because when I was on the phone going back-and-forth with your front desk lady in between her being rude, she act like she wasn't trying to hear what I had to say at first it wasn't until our call back the third time and she was listening to me and she made it seem like if we email the Inn they will take it in consideration if they feel like it was a complaint or not, and if it would get passed through to whoever he needs to go to, because I asked for information to file a formal complaint and as of yet they have not called me or told me anything. Because at this point, I am starting to get upset and frustrated when I should be celebrating my happy news, but if I have to, I will have to take legal action because they are trying to accuse me of something that definitely did not happen if you would like to continue on this conversation please me back or send me your information and we can go from there.

This is our second visit in an ocean view room, and the experience was just as stellar as the…read morefirst. The views are magical, the room is perfect and the beds and pillows are like clouds. We enjoyed their rooftop spa overlooking the bay- next level. The entrance to the hotel opens up to a beautiful first floor with ocean view, large fireplace, sofas and seating areas, and a small bar. The hotel offers a nightly happy hour and musical performances. During our visit we had the pleasure to discover a highly talented artist by the name of Adrea, who has the most incredible voice and presence. We were so impressed by her and were very fortunate that she performed both nights of our visit. It was a performance we would have gladly paid to see, she is a rising talent for sure. I can't state how exceptional our experience was to enjoy the music in such an elevated atmosphere, relaxing by the fire, enjoying the outstanding craft cocktails by their highly talented mixologist. Schooners is not to be missed, the food is as outstanding as the ocean view! A special mention to the superior customer care provided by Pracha, a guest service manager at the hotel, who is an absolute star. And yes, the long review is a love letter to the Monterey Plaza Hotel, until next time!

The room charges are astronomical . We've stayed here…read moreseveral times and now it has become ridiculous . Prices quoted do not include taxes fees etc. Make sure you get total charges on your stay or you will be disappointed. Our total charges were 20% more than room rates.