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    Tony A.

    AWARENESS: Knowing a year ago I'd be in Monterey the first weekend of April 2019. It was no brainer figuring out where to stay; The Navy Lodge Monterey of course. NARRATIVE: When visiting a city where military lodging is available, you can bet that's where I'll be camped out. Especially if it's a Navy Lodge. When it's available in or near a city I'm visiting. Military hotels are known to have cheaper rates. The hotels are normally located on a base with restricted access and for the most part, visitors are normally well behaved. LOCATION: Located a little over a mile from the Navy Post Graduate School and a bit over three miles from Cannery Row. The Navy Lodge is close to all the action. EVIDENCE: During our visit, the office and a section of rooms around the reception desk were under construction. Check in / out and the morning continental breakfast were actually done at a portable trailer. About the size of my homes bathroom. Not a ton of room, this the reason for my three star rating. RECOMMENDATION(S): I plan to return sometime next year, after the construction and new renovations are done. Maybe on my return, I can pump up my rating. Until then, the best I can say and give is the middle of the road.

    Jon M.

    ACTIVE DUTY AND RETIRED MILITARY ONLY: This was my first stay at the Navy Lodge in Monterey and it's a nice clean place to stay at a very reasonable price. $76.00 a night, which is easlily half of what I would have paid to stay in town. I've stayed at a couple of the "Best Westerns" in town and each time for a weekend rate I shelled out $200 per night. That being said, we were not staying at the Hyatt that was located just down the avenue, so no frills or fancy hotel garb here. it's simply a very clean, well lit, and safe place to stay at an affordable rate. "NO" 12% hotel tax added to the overall bill due to U.S. Navy property, just $152.00 for Friday and Saturday night stay. A similar room in town would have been around $440.00 with taxes. I'll always go with less frills and a smaller bill any day of the week while staying here in Monterey. Oh yeah, what also makes this place shine over many others is that you can bring your dog (pet) with you while you stay here and this place "IS" close to town. I'm not sure what the #1 reviewer was thinking ;-)

    Kitchen area in Navy Lodge room
    Aileen H.

    My husband and I stayed at the Navy Lodge for almost a month while waiting for our military housing to become available during a PCS (the hotel is for military only). For the price and our needs, you can't ask for anything better. I'm leaving a very detailed review, as there is not much info available on the Navy Lodge website, and I would have liked to have known some of these things in preparation for our long stay. ROOM DETAILS & PRICING: - $77 a night. - FREE WIFI. The reviews stating otherwise are outdated. I wouldn't call the wifi fast, and it booted me off constantly, but it was there, and it was free. - The main part of our room had a queen bed, large closet, couch and coffee table, desk with two chairs, bureau with a flat-screen TV on top, small dresser with mirror, and a cafe table with two chairs situated by the window. - Cordoned off bathroom section contained a large counter with one sink and large mirror. Small bathroom located behind door (door had a full-length mirror on it). - Cordoned off kitchen section contained a small coffee maker, mini fridge, microwave, two-burner stove, and small sink. Cabinets were stocked with everything completely essential to cook and eat a simple meal. Because we were staying for so long, it was important that we were able to cook some of our own meals, and this was possible (if a bit uncomfortable). PROS: - Pets accepted. We have a 50-pound dog, and he was comfortable in the room and on the hotel campus with us. *They need you call to book a room if you have a pet (rather than booking online).* They don't mention this anywhere on the website. - Room size. We were even able to fit a skinny Christmas tree in the room! - Location. Convenient to both DLI and NPS, and only a five-minute or so drive to downtown Monterey where there is a Trader Joe's, a post office, and many restaurants. - The neighborhood. The Navy Lodge campus is located in the La Mesa military housing community. It's a very family- and pet-friendly neighborhood, great for walks and runs (lots of hills, and pretty views), and for walking the dog. There are a lot of playgrounds, and people were friendly. - The service. Every front-desk employee I spoke with was extremely polite and helpful. Including the one who we checked in with around 1:00am. Probably the best staff of any hotel I've been to. Mark deserves a shout out; we left a few items in the room after our checkout, and he helped us coordinate to have the items retrieved and held for us. And he also arranged to hold some mail that was delivered for us after our checkout. - If you are staying during a PCS, go to the Shopette or PX at NPS and pick up a scratch-off card. Give the card to a desk employee at the end of your stay, and you could get 10%, 25%, or 100% off up to 20 days of your bill. - They prioritize PCSing customers. We had to extend our stay twice, and they accommodated us easily both times, without switching our room. CONS: - Our sink leaked into the cabinets to the side of it, so the pots/pans/bowls in there were constantly wet. - One of the sprinklers on our ceiling was also leaky. - Temperature control for the room was broken, and it was often very warm and humid inside. - Water pressure in shower was very poor, though this is common at hotels. - It was often quite noisy as a result of a centrally located playground packed with kids. However, it's great that this playground is offered and used, so not a true "con." - Pots and pans provided in kitchen are not nonstick. This made them difficult to clean, especially since no cleaning supplies were included in the room. Cleaning the kitchen is the responsibility of the guest, so we had to go out and buy sponges, scouring pads, etc. - It was apparent that the kitchen area had not been cleaned (probably as it had not been used) in quite some time. There was scum and mold on the dish-drying rack when we got there. - The designated dog poop area is in the middle of the parking lot, so I had to walk the dog through traffic areas to get there. And, this is not the hotel's fault, but it was apparent that guests with dogs did not always use the designated area, or clean up after their pets.

    Jennifer F.

    I have stayed here in the past and I enjoyed it a lot but today. The room smells like wet carpet or something and my asthma is on the rise. Yikes, so disappointed. The rooms are great. But I just didn't care for the smell when I checked in. Perhaps it'll be better the next time. I'm will edit this review the next time I'm in town again.

    A little kitchenette
    Raquel H.

    This hidden gem is 15min from the aquarium. And 5 min drive to town. Ours had a little kitchenette (stove top, fridge, sink, coffee, toaster ,pots etc.) I requested 2 Queens. Bathroom stocked with mini toiletries and a variety of sizes of clean towels. Outside on the property there is a play structure for the kids to play. In the a.m. from 6-9am there is bagels, juice and granola bars at the front desk. The best part was that it was $75 a night! I am not in military but did purchase this through a group wedding booking. Not sure if you need to be in the military, be married or have some tie to be able to stay there. Call the 800# and see! I'll be on the lookout for more navy lodges when needing a place to stay.

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    Navy Gateway Inns & Suites - The main hall leading into the beautiful ballroom

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    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.

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