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Monterey Marriott
4.4/5125 Reviews
Very comfortable hotel conveniently located in downtown Monterey and short distance from 17 Mile Drive. Rooms are spacious and staff is very friendly. Room amenities are: individual sized coffee pot and mini fridge as well as standard hair dryer, toiletries and iron. Microwaves can be delivered to your room by request at no additional cost. The Marriott has a bar and serves breakfast (not included in room rate) and other meals. It is connected to the Monterey Convention Center so if you are attending a conference, this is the best place to be. If you need parking, be aware, only valet parking is available at $40 per day with in and out privileges. There are a couple parking garages with hourly rates within a couple block walk, they do not have in and out privileges. Valet service takes about 10-15 minutes to get your car depending on time of day. Mornings were a little longer wait. Wifi is not free unless you are a Bonvoy Member, you can sign up on the spot. Would stay here again.
Wave Street Inn
4.4/5100 Reviews
Location is key here, we walked to the aquarium, Cannery Row, we could have walked to Pacific Grove, and we walked the other direction all the way to the Coast Guard Pier…And we walked to Schooners for dinner. Parking is $17 directly under the building, with just enough spaces for hotel guests, there’s one small elevator that services the entire inn, no breakfast/restaurant facility on site, no laundry, no coffee, but across the street is Wave Street Cafe which I highly recommend. Hope you get John when you check in, he’s professional (I had to call him a couple times before we even got there), knowledgeable, and probably the best innkeeper/check-in person we’ve come across, knew exactly what we needed. We stayed in the Wave Suite which is a 2-room suite, right next to the elevator. From the door you walk in to the first room which has 2 queens and the next room is the living room (with sofa bed) with bathroom, but there’s no door separating the living room from the bedroom. My husband had to do a zoom call late into the night because of the time difference and the kids and I were trying to sleep but we heard the entire call. I think the “family suite” has a door between the 2 rooms so that might be a better choice if you need a door separating you from the kids (for more privacy) or you from a noisy sleeper/zoom call etc. At night the outdoor fireplace pits are nice. In the morning at 4:30am we heard the trash(?) trucks beeping up the street and then down again, no fault of this hotel but bring earplugs if you’re a light sleeper and you’re near the street, lot of street noise. When we stay in a new city, I like to walk around to get the vibe of the place, this place is definitely great for that, as everything “Monterey” is walkable.
Gosby House Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
4.5/5100 Reviews
The breakfast was very good, there were a lot of tricks, just a bit late, it was only 8:00. The location of the hotel is very good, it is very convenient to eat around, about 5 minutes to the beach. The house is beautiful and the facilities are good. Parking is a parking space on the road, and it is available when there is time. I booked $198 on Ctrip. I actually paid $203 in the store. I don't know why? In addition to the exchange rate fluctuation factor, it is nearly ¥100 more than the online one. Scenic spot, the price is a bit high.
Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa
4.5/5104 Reviews
Very good, worth recommending! First, after arriving at the hotel entrance, give the car key. Not only help with parking, but also for free! Some incredible, it is a very good experience! Secondly, the room was very warm and comfortable, and it was completely old without being used for a long time. Moreover, just at the seaside, almost zero-distance contact with the seabirds, opening the window and seeing the dolphins in the sea not far away, very rare! In addition, the western restaurant downstairs in the hotel must be tried and made very delicious!
Pacific Grove Inn
4/5102 Reviews
This is our family's go-to spot in Pacific Grove! We stay in the Deluxe Queen Suite which is a 3-room, 1.5 bathroom suite at the top floor of the Inn. It is amazingly affordable given 1) there's an ocean view, 2) the location is fantastic being in a quiet corner lot at the edge of downtown and a 10-min ish walk to Lover's Point beach and the amazing bike/running trail, 3) the space in this room in particular (haven't stayed in other rooms) is unbeatable -- a master bedroom and bath, a sitting room with a pullout couch that is perfect for our toddler, and what we call the kid's room with a twin bed and half bath. Plus, there are common areas that we use including a huge victorian style dining room, and living area with board games and a TV. There isn't a kitchen but guests can use the fridge and microwave. We like the contactless checkin - you're given a key code for the entry door and your room door and never have to interact with anyone, but they're available by phone if you need anything. Parking is free and easy. We love this charming Inn and have recommended it to many others over the past year when we first discovered it!
Butterfly Grove Inn
4.2/598 Reviews
In a small grove, the air is very good, a small house in a building, parking can stop under the house where you live. There are not many varieties of breakfast, homemade muffins

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Monterey County Travel Guide

Planning a trip to Monterey County? There are many discounted hotels on Trip.com. If you travel to United States, visiting Monterey County is a good choice. You can plan a one or two day trip to Monterey County.

Though there is no civilian airport, it's still easy to take a bus or train to reach Monterey County. Visitors often choose to travel to Monterey County by bus.

On Trip.com, there are 75 recommended hotels in Monterey County. Monterey County has high quality and low-priced hotels. You can spend one night at a nice hotel for only 181 USD. There are 2 five-star hotels in Monterey County at an average price of 1563 USD per night. There are 12 four-star hotels in Monterey County at an average price of 269 USD per night. There are 22 three-star hotels in Monterey County at an average price of 152 USD per night. There are 32 two-star hotels in Monterey County at an average price of 107 USD per night. Monterey County has many well-known chain hotels which are suitable for both business trips and vacations. Ramada is the top choice of many travelers in Monterey County. Those who favor Ramada can choose a hotel under its name. A popular hotel in Monterey County, Knights Inn Carmel Hill is also one of the highest rated. Many tourists also stay at Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey-Fisherman's Wharf Aquarium.

There are quite a few famous attractions in downtown Monterey County, such as Pfeiffer Beach. You can choose attractions in Monterey County that are perfect for a weekend getaway, such as Museum of Mexican History, 17 Miles Drive. The most popular attractions for tourists in Monterey County are Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey Bay. With a developed commercial area, visitors can head to Summit Furniture, Aficionados, Tammy’s Music Company for a great shopping experience.

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