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This is one of our favorite places to visit in the area. Dog friendly and 5 minutes from Asilomar State Beach. Complimentary coffee, waffles and pastries in the morning and complimentary wine in the evening.

they kick you out for no reason other than you're gay & have big dogs and spy on you, smells of smoke & mold. DO NOT STAY here.

I WONT DEAL WITH ROBERT. The owner who couldn't even show his face. AMY WAS THE RUDE ONE. And the one I'm talking about. Updated / the first night @ new house after leaving property we noticed Multiple yappy dogs next door, at our new place and my dogs don't even react one time cause THEY don't BARK!!! . Took videos of it and have ring camera footage when we left for three hours , at the new place. Not one peep. Updates written on 5/24 -they are lying to booking. Cop And YELP saying dogs weren't allowed in the room alone. AMY SAID THAT IT WAS FINE to leave them in the room SOOOO MANY TIMES AT CHECK IN. UNLESS THEY'RE THREE BIG DOGS I guess. Cause that was a lie. Look at the reviews who confirm they said it's ok. They discriminated against us as gay men and our pit bull. She also said SHE WALKED by the room and they barked? And when she walked the property , where is the footage cause if For a long time the whole time we where gone?i asked for it so I could re train them and she said there wasn't any footage and wouldn't take any for us if it happened again. Proving it's all Lies cause when we came back she NEVER Said to us, any customers complained and said IF they do they'd she'd call us to come back again and she said it's cause they're 3 BIG dogs. We'd have to take them with us and leave in our truck, Her words not mine. We took very offense to the disgusting comments she made, the lies. Her Saying " good luck finding a better place" as she refunded us which we ASKED FOR. Shows who she is. Gross. And we did find a way better place. Haha. They didn't offer anything. We had to ask. We could give two craps about their lies, cause our dogs do not bark uncontrollably, THEY DONT and they Never have At all they ONLY do commanded to, by me or my partner or they're taunted by people they do not know. I have years of proof of this cause I TRAINED THEM. PERIOD I AM Reporting them to the bbb and hotel license board too. SENDING THEM ALL THE FOOTAGE TOO. They have NO footage of my dogs barking on-site at all. I asked for it. It's not true, but they said they filmed me and the front desk lady talking ??! BULLSHIT. I did tell her she was drama, the place is toxic. We asked for it and they said they didn't have itThen where is the camera footage you claim To have?? LIES LIES Even the booking. Com people have seen this happen before I've got all the messages from them too saved as well. I don't know or care who Robert is cause we dealt with AMY. You can clearly see if they have footage I wasn't loud or anything accept I told her to her face you're drama and this pace is toxic. Which it is. I can have many many witness attest to my dogs behavior over the last 7 years. Including experts, vets , dog/ house sitters and dog day cares who all LOVE our dogs. They have no proof it was our dogs unless they stood in front of our door taunting them to bark which seems more and more likely so they could kick us out and complain. It's false to say we took offense to being called. We took offense to the disrespect of the staff and lack of common sense.

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This place was terrible... had bugs in the bed... room smelled... was supposed to have adjoining rooms with my daughter,they were in another building.. lots of extension cords plugged into each other which could be a fire hazard... people were running up and down the stairs til 2:30 in the morning (both buildings)... there was a large dog with their people in the room above us and it was running back and forth... just a horrible stay..thank goodness it was only one night..

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Let me tell you how beautiful & amazing this place is! First my bf & I stopped in Monterey this last weekend before making our way to our Airbnb in Felton. Well due to unseen circumstances we couldn't make it up there & our vehicle was broken down. So we were basically stranded. The mechanic who was helping us was able to find a room available for us at this little charming Inn & it was the best experience we had. First the location is gorgeous. Quiet little neighborhood & walking distance to the beach & to a few restaurants. We got the Kingsize bed with a fireplace in it. It was beyond spacious especially for being last minute check in. They have a wine & cheese hour which is a great little selection. Everyone there was so kind & friendly & even let us check out a lil later since we were waiting for my vehicle to be fixed. The continental breakfast was so delicious! They had a waffle maker, fruit, hard boil eggs, fresh coffee, pastries etc. We ate outside & enjoyed the bluebirds stalking us LOL We decided to come back every year for our anniversary/birthday celebrations.

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If you want a full service resort, go pay 4xs the rate and stay at the Inn, the Lodge, or someplace in Monterey.

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Seven Gables Inn

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We are finishing our Cabrillo highway adventure with a stop in Monterey. I made reservations to…read morestay at the Seven Gables, it's been years that I've passed by thinking "that looks like a cool place to stay". So with Valentines in mind...check in at 4 but they sent a text saying our room was ready at 11 or so and asked what time might we expect you? My timing was four and that's about when we arrived. It's a bit complicated but the signage was clear and there were a couple of parking spaces right by the check in office. Wow what a place Old Victorian and absolutely beautiful inside. Check in was easy and fun, we could keep our car where it was parked. There were small socializing events, a champagne pour at 5, cookies at 7...Our room was just off the parking area with no stairs to climb. We were also close to the breakfast spot. (starts at 8-10) Our room was well a large bedroom, tall queen size bed, a very large bathroom, with a Great shower (water pressure) and rainfall shower head. Three large windows gave us a good view of the bay, the window shades were thick enough to block out most of the light. The mattress was super comfortable, we slept well. We took an Uber to the old pier and had dinner, it was very quiet in town, perfect. Free breakfast always has me wondering but today this was a very nice breakfast, egg soufflé, hash browns, lots of real fresh fruit, croissants, various breads, oatmeal, various topping and cereal. Hit flavorful coffee, juices, yogurts...good stuff. The stay was pricy for the off season but sometimes ya gotta spend a few bucks too enjoy the finer things in life. Today we're headed up highway One to Capitola and over to San Jose to Santana Row for dinner with the kids, stay tuned. Foodguy-Martin

We first stayed here years ago and had such a lovely experience. We always stay at places during…read morethe off season to be able to experience the venue and city when it's quiet. I find that service is usually at its best during those times and this was no exception. The staff was great and so was the property, including its proximity to the water, shopping and dining. I love staying at older hotels and inns because the properties are usually small and quaint, with so much charm and character. I like the limited number of rooms because each is different and unique, providing the opportunity for a one of a kind experience each time you visit.

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Centrella Hotel

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I really wanted to love this hotel but the day we checked in the lady at the front desk was…read moreincredibly rude. It felt like we were inconveniencing her by having the audacity to check into our room. The room was small but that's fine, it's to be expected. Note that the walls are THIN AS CAN BE. I could hear the room next to us flush their toilet. I wish I was joking. The worst part was the shower head. The first day it was spraying a bit to the sides and got the bathroom floor a little wet. The second day all hell broke loose and the entire bathroom was soaked after a 5 minute shower. I had to wipe down the counter, the toilet, and the sink from all the shower water. I've never experienced anything like it. The "continental breakfast" is pathetic. Cold and tiny pastries and blueberry bagels. So expect to eat elsewhere for breakfast. I recommend Winston's around the corner (it's outstanding). The lady at the front desk the day we checked out and that I reported the shower leak to was very hospitable. To be honest, she was the only positive part of this entire experience. I'm just so disappointed in this place. I was really looking forward to our stay but it fell short in every way plus some. For around $200 a night during off season on a week day GO ELSEWHERE TRUST ME.

We were thrilled with our accommodations. We had a cottage and it was sparkling clean. The…read morekitchenet had a table for four, a microwave, small refrigerator and electric tea pot (nice touch!) We enjoyed the fireplace as evenings in PG can be quite chilly. We enjoyed being able to walk everywhere and we loved the historical aspect of the Inn. There is a small parking lot on the property, but we chose to park on the street (it's free) because there was a space right in front of our cottage door. The staff is very friendly. The star was lost because of the poor breakfast. Cold bagels, no butter, tiny, tasteless cold pastries. Sad because the little breakfast room with its cozy seating is very inviting.

Gosby House Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Gosby House Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

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Fantastic! We stayed here for 4 nights on this first visit to Pacific Grove and it was a terrific…read morestay. Our room, and the entire property is historic but well maintained. They've done a great job of keeping the character of the house but also modernizing it. All of the staff were friendly and helpful. Leese was at the front desk for most our stay and she was very kind and helpful. Housekeeping and the cooking staff do a great job as well. We had breakfast every morning and it was hot, fresh and provided variety each day. We stayed in Room 21, La Porte. It included a private side entrance outside the main house which was great. I think our room location was a little noisier than other rooms due to the entrance area outside the room being used by staff and some other guests. This wasn't a bad thing for us but something to note for those looking for quiet. We'll definitely come back to Pacific Grove and the Gosby will definitely be a consideration for lodging.

My boyfriend and I had a nice time at the Gosby House. We stayed in the Poppy Hill room which is…read moreupstairs in the back part of the inn. The room had a nice jacuzzi bathtub which we both enjoyed. The bed was big and comfortable. There was a cool antique wardrobe in the room which we used to store our clothes. The only downside was that it got a little cool in our room at times (it would be fine in the summer probably but this was in mid February). I put 2 extra blankets on top and we turned on both heaters, the one in the bathroom and the one in our room. Once the heaters had been on for a while it got quite warm and cozy. I would recommend they purchase a nice big down comforter for the room because then we would not need to use as much heat. There was an imitation down comforter but those are not as warm. The service was excellent and everyone was very friendly and nice and helpful. The inn was very clean. The food was excellent. I ate way too many calories for the breakfast but it was so delicious. I didn't gain weight on this trip though, maybe because of all the walking I did, Pacific Grove is an adorable little town and the Lovers Point walking trail is delightful. Make sure to admire the cute houses in the town. So many fun little details. There is a combo bookstore/coffee shop next door to the Gosby House and it was so nice to head over there one morning and get a cappuccino and chat with the other people in the cafe. We also went to the aquarium which is close by and to the Sardine Factory restaurant, which is very nice. One of the perks of staying at the Gosby House is their fresh baked cookies and wine hour. We don't drink alcohol but the fresh baked cookies were delicious, we definitely enjoyed! My favorite was the chocolate/chocolate. Yum. I would definitely return to the Gosby House or back to another 4 sisters inn. I got a really good impression. We also went to the Pacific Thai restaurant which is about 1 block away from the Gosby House. That was great too and I had a good artichoke soup. Parking was quite easy for the Gosby House. They don't have their own lot but it was easy to find parking very close. Check in time was 4pm I think but we got there a little early and our room was ready. The other guests were peaceful and nice and clearly having a good time. The inn was mostly quiet and peaceful. It was quiet at night. I would highly recommend this Inn. Overall it was a very good experience.

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Sunset Inn

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Great location, cute room and friendly staff!!…read more A trip to the Monterey area would be highlighted by staying here.

Very disappointing and overpriced, and I am tempted to report to the FTC and/or BBB for false…read moreadvertising. I specifically chose Sunset Inn over the Bide-a-Wee Inn next door because Sunset Inn advertised that their "cottages" (which are not cottages at all - they are just motel rooms) each come with a patio or balcony. I spent $100 more specifically to have this feature, only to arrive and find out that their version of a "patio" is just 2 chairs on the stoop/sidewalk next to the front door, facing the driveway/parking lot or the unit directly across from you. Zero view, zero privacy, zero tranquility, in a tiny area of about 10 square feet. That it NOT a patio, and I feel scammed. The room itself was clean, but not comfortable. The bed has a cheap, springy mattress; cheap, uncomfortable pillows; and no air conditioning or way to control the temperature in the room (there is a thermostat on the wall, but completely disabled. There is a fake fireplace, but no discernable way to cool down the room, which was quite muggy and stuffy.) The walls are thin and you can hear noise from the parking lot comin through the windows, and the coffee creamer is so old that it had caked together into a wafer instead of power. The breakfast area in the morning was cramped and disappointing. There is no suitable spread to put on the stale bread or muffins on offer (no cream cheese... not even butter! Just nasty margarine, which tells you how cheap Sunset Inn is, and how much they cut corners. At the Bide-a-Wee next door, they had butter, cream cheese, and even had hardboiled eggs for protein - and it costs half the price of this place!) And then there's the poor customer service. This expensive 2-star motel won't let you cancel (even with more than 24 hours notice) after booking a cancellable room. My wife fell ill and could no longer come down with me, so now I am stuck with a 3 hour drive and a $290 bill (extremely high for a one night stay!) all just to stay by myself at this motel since I don't want the money to go to waste. We called about 30 hours before our reservation (early morning on February 14 for a stay the night of the 15th), and they would not allow us to cancel. Instead, he offered credit for a stay, but only on a weeknight during off-season (November, December, or January)... my wife and I can't take time off to do a weeknight stay, and it's preposterous that this is the only credit that would be offered when I spent nearly $300 PER NIGHT at this sub-par establishment. Pacific Grove is a place we have frequented many times over the years, and we were hoping to find a new establishment to make our "home" whenever we visit, but it definitely won't be Sunset Inn. It's one of the 2 worst lodging experiences I've ever encountered in 20 years of coming to the area.

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