The staff at the front desk at check-in were very polite and helpful…read more Room was clean It's just a short walk or quick drive to the beach

Stayed at good old Embassy suites in Seaside to visit Monterey and surrounding area…read more Embassy suites it's known for its free breakfast daily and on the weekends. Breakfast is served until nine on weekdays and until 10 on weekends. This particular Embassy suites has a photo of area and aquarium views on big screens. It's fairly large ! more than 10 floors. They have free water lemon flavor or cucumber flavor. Bring your whole family have a great time at the Monterey Bay aquarium and don't forget the manager's reception for free food and drinks.

The the guy at the front desk was extremely helpful and nice!…read more We stayed in room 220 a few weeks ago and it had a very strong odor. Days later I saw someone had left a review on Google saying that room clearly has a mold problem, and I wonder if that's what we were smelling. The room was really clean besides the little table by the couch that had sticky cup rings on it. I have a toddler so I just wiped it with a baby wipe, not a big deal. The bed, towels, bathroom, and other tables were nice and clean. The sign on the AC that says the wall thermostat controls it, felt like a scam. Because I'll tell you now, the wall thermostat absolutely does NOT connect to the AC. The sign on the AC was hanging sideways, showing all the control buttons. Whatever glue was used wasn't sticking well. So I just moved it, and set it to what we wanted it at. It was set to low at 74 degrees. I set it to 69 on high, and before we left just set it back and put the sign back on. Not sure if I would stay here again, but the experience wasnt bad. I would probably just pick a different room.

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.

The room was sparkling clean and well appointed. They have worked hard on beautifying the landscape…read moreand the rooms themselves. The staff is very attentive and kind. We feel like this is a gem in the Monterey area with reasonable rates and mid century charm. This was our third stay there and when we return to Monterey we will stay there again.

Very clean room. Nice woman working the front desk…read more About a 4 minute drive from a shopping center with lots of restraints and a Target. Super cute exterior.

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.

As others have mentioned, the public reception area and breakfast area are ok…read more The front desk staff are at least friendly and try to be helpful. Everything goes downhill from there, or should I say nosedives. No mention on website that conveniently doesn't advertise that construction work is ongoing every day from 8am to 8pm. The construction isn't improvements, it's water leak/roof remediation largely and consequential room repairs. Gmail email address for hotel? .. so it's some franchisee trying to underinvest and do zero maintenance etc..meantime gouging $$ nightly rates. Very poor sound insulation, you will hear the road traffic and everyone walking around your room around you Our 'IHG platinum member' room had threadbare torn carpets, the 'office chair' was torn and falling to pieces Bathroom had not been cleaned Bed/mattress was basically a giant sponge, zero comfort, we had sore backs all the next day. The guest rooms and areas are barely above Motel 6 standard. Unless you're desperate or broke.. avoid this place. Lousy value for money. Appalling maintenance and attention to basic details and housekeeping .

There's a lot to like about the Sand Castle Inn. The staff at both check-in and check-out were…read morefriendly and helpful, and the location is ideal--close to Monterey but far enough away to avoid the crowds and tourist congestion. The room looked exactly as pictured and was spotlessly clean, with a very comfortable bed and quality linens. I especially appreciated the small details: a quiet mini fridge (rare!), no overpowering carpet or chemical odors, strong A/C, and reliably hot water. Traveling with a dog can be hit or miss, but they accommodated us with a quiet second-floor room toward the end of the building, which made a big difference. Parking was easy, and having an excellent Italian restaurant next door was a bonus. A few minor drawbacks: there's a food truck behind the building near the Legion of Honor that created a noticeable fish smell outside (though it never made its way into the room), the plantation blinds. while nicer than curtains, let in a bit of light, and there isn't much greenery nearby for dog walking. Overall, this is a clean, comfortable, and well-run property with great hospitality. It's affordable, conveniently located near Highway 1 and local attractions, and offers excellent value for the price. It's hard to beat what you get here at this price point.

Older property, well and thoughtfully maintained. May well have changed owners since these other…read morereviews were posted. Nice tech features: HDMI aux hookup for the TV, good WiFi, coded door locks. A dozen EV charging stations being installed. Laminate floors. Plantation blinds on the windows instead of dumb curtains. Very friendly staff. We would definitely book there again.

We are returning here after three years. It used to be called a different name, but it's under new…read moremanagement now. I love a new renovations they have done here, the plants outside the front make it look so homey. The view of the beach is great from any floor. just know that you're paying on the higher end to stay here. It is definitely a tourist destination. They do have a few restaurant inside the hotel called the lantern room breakfast served from 7 to 11 AM and dinner is 5:30 PM to 10 PM(4th floor), tides water front kitchen they're open from 3 to 11 PM, with the service, you can sit outside in the lounging area, scan order and pay all on your phone and they'll bring everything to you (1st floor), sandal lounge, and bar Sebastian. They have four floors here, Outdoor patios and fire pits. You do end up paying a destination fee of $34.14 that inclusions: A daily $15 credit to the self-serve wine hall, daily welcome amenities for two guests nightly bonfire, ritual with marshmallows, candy bar, graham, crisp and marshmallows and roasting equipment, daily to our E bike rental for two guests throughout the zebra plus app, provision binoculars to see sea life in the Monterey Bay, enhanced high speed, Internet, access, daily Burrell sauna and cold plunge access for two guests. if you're a Bonvoy elite amenity you get free coffee stations in the lobby from 7 AM to 11 AM. The wellness centre on the first floor has the barrel sauna and cold plunge is that open daily from 8 AM to 6 PM. Fitness centres on the northside parking lot open 24 hours. Pool on the first floor opens daily from 9 AM to 9 PM. Housekeeping our service daily if you don't want them to enter, then you can hang the feeling foggy sign. There is a daily parking fee here with in and out privileges and overnight security. The water refill stations and ice machines are located on the north end of every floor. They also have reusable water bottles available in guest rooms for $9 each if you don't have one. The nightly s'mores are from 7 to 10 PM daily you will just have to go up to the front desk and ask for it and they will give you the kit. Fire pits are along each section of the buildings. and they get turned on every evening. The sunsets here are super beautiful phenomenal here. It's definitely at great place to take family, friends or even do a destination beach wedding, which they do have packages for here. I've seen a few weddings.

Holiday Inn-Best western with lipstick on! Marriott has made some nice design updates. BUT......the…read moretowels are scratchy, garden rooms don't have good lighting. The bar area is run by people who don't know what customer service means. The view is great and they have s'mores at night. We are Marriott lifetime gold members and have gotten nothing.....not even water If you want basic-stay here The woman in the bar area with the shaved head......ignored me bc I gave her a small tip for tortilla chips, I had to chase her down for my bill! Pay attention to your customers! She very sarcastically said welcome baccxxkkk Then didn't give me a menu......

We have not stayed at this hotel in about 7 years, so it's been a while. The elevator is very slow…read moreat times, but they do have stairs to take if you don't feel like waiting. Hotel staff were very friendly and professional. This time we had the oceanfront room with the sofa bed. Beautiful views, of course, from the balcony. The room was clean, however there is an ant problem in the bathroom. It was not too bad, but we still weren't thrilled to see an ant here and there crawling on our things in the bathroom. It is strange that they use cloth shower curtains, so every time you take a shower they get soaked. Some toiletries are provided, but not as many as they used to. They used to give lotion, shower caps, shower gel, etc. Now it's just bar of soap, shampoo and conditioner. The bathroom is nice, though, with double sinks. Sofa bed worked out great for our 8 year old. She said it was comfortable, and we were also comfortable in the king size bed, which had a firm mattress. It can get noisy in the room with the balcony door open due to the seals and seagulls, but closing the door blocks most of the sound. We kept it open in the day and shut it when we went to bed. Breakfast - well, I guess you can't really complain too much when it's complimentary with the room, but it's really nothing to write home about. Hard boiled eggs, fruit plate, yogurt, and some muffins. Me, being a diabetic, I couldn't really eat any of it, except the eggs. Our daughter enjoyed it, though she is pretty easygoing. We had been hoping to save some money by eating breakfast at the hotel but we ended up eating breakfast out every day we were there. Be prepared to do A LOT of walking because this hotel is at the very end of Cannery Row -- although it's great exercise, and gave us a chance to work off all the calories from our meals. lol. The room was nice, we'd probably stay there again. One thing we were disappointed about was the hotel used to offer a discount if you bought aquarium tickets through them. They no longer do that. They also used to offer free bottled water in the room, which they also no longer do.

We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back!…read moreThe staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. When we decided to extend our stay by an extra night, our harbor-view room wasn't available for the additional night, but they went out of their way to make it work so we didn't have to switch rooms. We really appreciated that! Parking was also very reasonably priced at $25, especially compared to other hotels in the area. The room itself was spacious, the bed was very comfortable (firm, just how we like it), and the harbor view was absolutely perfect. We were a little concerned after reading reviews about the sea lions being noisy, but we actually loved hearing them from the balcony! Once the balcony door was closed, we couldn't hear them at all, and they never disturbed our sleep. One of our favorite perks was the complimentary binoculars available to guests--they were a fun touch for watching the harbor. And don't miss the sunrise from the fourth-floor rooftop terrace--it's absolutely beautiful! There were just a few minor things that could be improved. The hotel only has one elevator, and it can be quite slow during busy times. We also wish the freshly baked cookies were available throughout the day. They were put out around 3:00 p.m., but they disappeared almost immediately because they were so popular. When we arrived, our room temperature was around 78°F. We called the front desk to ask about the A/C and were told someone would come up. Security arrived and explained that the hotel doesn't have air conditioning, so the options are to use the fan or open the balcony door. It would have been helpful if the front desk had shared that information when we called. We left the screened balcony door open while we were out the next day, and the room cooled down nicely. The only other thing we wished the room had was a microwave. Overall, these were very minor issues compared to everything we loved about our stay. The location, views, comfortable rooms, and outstanding customer service made for a wonderful experience.

We stayed here for a wedding. When we checked in around 4pm, front desk informed us that there was…read moreno running water and that it would be fixed maybe 10:30. We asked what could we do? The person helping us said we could buy water bottles from the mini mart, and her manager said that the gym had some water for the sink, shower, toilets that we could use. We kept checking front desk about the water repair and they said the repair timeline was pushed back. We were asleep when at 12:30am the fire alarm went off in the main building where we're staying and didn't turn off until 1am. We were told these emergency repairs have happened before. The hotel is on the flight path and the plane flies so low that you feel like you're on the runway. It is very loud. Continental breakfast wasn't that great. We were told that we can only line up once. It was $178/night, so I'm not sure it was worth it.

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.

Came here on a Wednesday and got the room with the jacuzzi. The room is large with king size bed…read more it comes with both a walk in shower and jacuzzi tub. It also has a mini refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker. The bed is firm without the dips that some beds have. The towels were ok but not super soft. One thing I wish it would have is bigger TV. Considering the size of the room, the TV is small. The person at checkin was nice enough to let me check out at 12:30 instead of 11:00

Our room was clean. The bed felt nice. Plenty of outlets. Mini fridge with a small freezer inside,…read moremicrowave, and coffee maker. Not sure where the ice machine was, forgot to look for one. They place some seating outside in the parking lot and I saw trash cans all around.

I had remembered this hotel from the past with looking for places to stay on the way to Napa…read morevalley. Then I remembered this hotel. You enter the lobby and you see all the water with glass to floor. Truly spectacular. We got the partial ocean view room, wonderful view with binoculars in the room The only negative was our Netflix was difficult to sign into. No QR code and I had to use my phone number and password which of course I don't remember.

This hotel stay was plain and simple, not a good one. It was my last night in California during my…read morePacific Coast road trip starting in San Diego and it was my least favorite hotel. I was torn about whether to stay in Carmel by the Sea or Monterey so when I did a google search for hotels and saw this one had great reviews I picked it. I was on day 9 of my trip, was exhausted and flying back to New York the next day so I really just wanted a quality, safe, clean, nice hotel to end my trip and that didn't happen. The hotel is massive, it gave me real old school, resort vibes. Enormous lobby with televisions, dark wood chairs, giant bar and restaurant but it was horribly outdated. I mean, green carpet, I felt like I was back in the 90's. I checked in they could not find my reservation. I had booked on hotel tonight and they asked me what kind of room I booked. I told them one with a view and a manager came out and told me they didn't have any ocean view rooms. It was 10:30 at night, at this point I didn't care I just wanted to go to sleep. Eventually, after waiting at the front desk for a half hour they were able to locate my reservation. In the meantime I had left my luggage with the bell hop. They told me they would bring my suitcase up for me. I asked the guy to take it out of my trunk because I had just had surgery and couldn't do any lifting. Remember that for later. They gave me directions to my room and I couldn't believe the path I had to take to get there. Elevator up to the fourth floor, then I had to walk down an extremely long hallway, down another hall to ANOTHER elevator. Then I was to take that elevator DOWN a floor to get to my room. It felt like a joke. It was so unbelievably inconvenient. Throughout my journey to my room I noticed all of the windows in the hallway were cracked open. I realized quickly this was to air out the moldy musky smell of the hotel that desperately needed renovating. The carpet was filthy. My hotel room was so bleh. So outdated, the bed was so high I had to jump out of it my feet didn't touch the ground and I'm 5'8. The furniture was old, the carpet, I wouldn't take my socks off. I set up the luggage rack right in the front of the room so that when the bellhop brought my luggage up he could rest it on there for me since I made it clear I couldn't lift. I saw two bugs when I pulled down the comforter and at that point I was done. I went down to the front desk and told them about the bugs and that I wanted a new room. They couldn't help me. Completely ignored my request so I called the booking agency to tell them what was going on. I went back up to my room and saw my luggage in my room, horizontal on the floor despite the luggage rack being open and set up, right, next to it. Cool. I had to call someone up just to lift my luggage onto the rack because again, couldn't lift, post-surgical, made that clear. Whatever. Long story short by this time it was 11:30 pm I just wanted to sleep so I did that and left first thing in the morning. This hotel has absolutely no business charging the rates that they do. None. I would not stay here again.