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I would definitely recommend the Monterey Plaza
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Overview
Relax on the water's edge at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa. Dramatically perched over the Monterey Bay, this world-class hotel combines elegant European architecture, wide-sweeping coastal views, and sophisticated style to create the perfect vantage point from which to enjoy the gentle sounds of the surf, the fresh scent of sea air and the sight of sea otters at play.
With its Mediterranean ambience and architecture, the hotel's relaxing surroundings, coupled with its dedicated staff, ensures that your accommodations, dining, and spa services will represent the best that the Monterey Peninsula has to offer.
The Monterey Plaza's central location on Cannery Row makes it easy to enjoy the area's many attractions and activities, including the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium just three blocks away. The range of activities and attractions nearby is nearly limitless. Launch an ocean kayak from the hotel's beach, play a round of golf at one of 19 championship courses, go sailing, whale watch, or scuba dive in the protected marine sanctuary of Monterey Bay. Walk to Fisherman's Wharf, Old Town Monterey or the Maritime Museum, or take a scenic drive to Carmel, Pebble Beach, 17-Mile Drive or Big Sur.
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Location, Location, Location!
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Location can't be beat in Monterey. Use the bike path for a jog or bike ride in the morning, tour the Aquarium after lunch and walk to dinner on the Wharf in the evening. Walk back to Cannery Row for some music and dancing at McFly's!
-Wally, from Lafayette, United States - 2/25/2011
Ms. Hinkle
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The spa left a good deal to be desired - was understaffed and not very clean.
-Mariane H, from Palmdale, United States - 4/1/2010
Would Return!
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Lovely hotel in a gorgeous setting. Excellent service, spacious rooms, great views. Easy to walk to many shops, restaurants, and the Aquarium. Wish we could have stayed another day.
-Karen, from Naperville, United States - 1/5/2010
Depends on Room Location
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Early check-in with no problems and a room upgrade to ocean view so we were more than happy. I can see how some room locations would have been disappointing. Great location for walking to everything. Valet great/professional/fast.
-Sean C, from Nevada City, United States - 1/4/2010
Off-Season Overnight Stay
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The staff were wonderful and the accommodations were lovely. As we traveled off-season, the hotel was extremely quiet and the staff paid close attention to our needs. The weather was beautiful and the spa treatments we received were quite relaxing, although a bit expensive relative to other spas. The food at the hotel restaurants (at least breakfast and lunch) was quite good as well.
-Christy, from San Jose, United States - 11/24/2009
What a Great Hotel!
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From the time my wife and I arrived until the morning we checked out, our experience at the Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa was nothing short of spectacular! The overall service was outstanding, the employees extremely friendly, the rooms beautifully decorated and spacious and the views unforgettable! We also had a great rate via Perfect Escapes and were upgraded to an ocean view room at check in. This is truly a world class hotel!
-David W, from Dalton, United States - 9/30/2009
Cali Fall '09
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We had a superb time, all hotel staff very pleasant. We had to remind the front desk when checking in about the room upgrade. But they accommodated. Everything was grand. Enjoyed it tremendously.
-Meg and Tom C, from Wilmette, United States - 9/29/2009
Monterey Plaza
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A beautiful hotel. Wonderful, attentive staff. One of the best spas I've been to. Breathtaking views.
-Kathleen M, from Aptos, United States - 8/6/2009
Great Hotel
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We had a great room overlooking the bay. Other than a problem with the front desk not showing the package and price that I booked through Perfect Escapes, everything else was perfect. All the staff was great at the hotel, except at check-in. The hotel was very clean, as was our room. Just make sure that you have a copy of your reservation price and included amenities at the time of check-in.
-Paul, from Lindenhurst, United States - 6/30/2009
Wonderful Place to Stay
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Beautiful room in every way. Very comfortable! Loved the rooftop hot tubs and enjoyed the manager's wine and cheese reception. Front desk staff were very helpful.
-Gayle W, from Minnetonka, United States - 6/30/2009
Weekend Luxury
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My husband and I stayed for 3 nights. We felt pampered by the way everyone treated us. They even turned our bed down one night. Absolutely everything about this hotel was excellent and we can't wait to come back. Food was great in all the hotel restaurants. Thank you so much to all the wonderful staff.
-Colleen T, from Fullerton, United States - 6/26/2009
Manager Made Up for Desk Clerk
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When checking in I inquired about our "free upgrade" which was listed from Perfect Escapes. The desk clerk, Peter, was condescending, and not helpful. He stated that Perfect Escapes is a misleading website (I have used them for 2 years, never been misled). He said there were no upgraded rooms available, and he indicated that the upgrade clearly stated it was based on availability. We settled for our original room, and the manager called and offered us a couple of different upgrades to look at. We ended up with a fantastic room, and a great stay. Everyone else from the bell boy to the valet were helpful and treated us wonderfully.
-Lea C, from Tampa, United States - 6/18/2009
Great Hotel
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Beautiful spot; friendly, helpful staff; have stayed there before and will again.
-Margaret E, from san rafael, United States - 6/11/2009
Excellent
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Great.
-Aryeh A, from Wallingford, United States - 5/26/2009
A Wonderful Place for Relaxing
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Very clean and very beautiful. The staff were friendly. And the spa offered a wonderful couples message.
-Cherie D, from Antioch , United States - 5/21/2009
Fabulous!
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We had a wonderful experience last weekend. We arrived late at night, and were upgraded as per the Perfect Escapes website to a partial ocean view (mostly ocean view) from a Cannery Row view and we slept to the sound of waves crashing and birds singing. The room was beautiful. The next day, we were allowed a 3pm checkout, which was fantastic as my husband was at a conference all day so I had a place to relax. Service was great and the hotel is super convenient to the aquarium. You can buy a 2-day pass, no waiting, at the hotel lobby for the same price as a one day pass at the aquarium itself. Great deal! Be warned that there is a mandatory $25 resort fee, which covers 24hr valet, and internet access, but it was worth it as parking is expensive in Monterey and we kept it there after check out while we went to the aquarium and dinner.
-AJ, from Sausalito, United States - 5/14/2009
Great Location!
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This was a beautiful hotel on the inside and outside. The view and location were amazing! The staff was very friendly and helpful, and because we booked with Perfect Escapes we were upgraded to an ocean view room (a difference of $200). It was such a peaceful and wonderful experience!!! Also, it is in a perfect location to be able to walk down Cannery Row. The staff was very helpful with directions and advice. We were able to check in at 1:00pm with no questions asked even though they state check in is 4:00pm. Our room was a little far from the front desk (quite a windy trek) but it is a big hotel and we really didn't have to keep going back to the front desk for anything (there was a closer exit). The only complaint I have is my understanding was that we were guaranteed a 3:00pm check out (through P.E.) and when we called from the room to tell them we expected to be leaving around 2:00pm, they gave us a hard time about this, saying any later and we would be charged extra.
-Joshua, from Anchorage, United States - 4/30/2009
Great Time
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Very nice hotel, very friendly staff, excellent service.
-Patti P, from Summerland, Canada - 4/4/2009
Horrible
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- Unfriendly staff
- Bogus resort fees: mandatory $25 fee even though we told them upfront we would not use any of the spa/valet parking/internet access it's supposed to cover.
- Room was very disappointing for the price. Looked old. View of "historic cannery row" was actually the facade of the hotel.
- Hotel exterior was under construction, and reception was not easily accessible. No signage telling you where to enter.
- Only good thing was the breakfast (excellent waffles) and nice views on the ocean.
-Gregory, from Newark, United States - 3/22/2009
Monterey Plaza
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We had a wonderful stay at the Monterey Plaza Hotel. We received the Perfect Escapes complimentary upgrade to an ocean view room that was truly spectacular. We listened to the waves crashing all night. The amenities are top notch and the bed was very comfortable. The staff was very polite and catered to all our needs. We will stay here again.
-Rob C, from Benicia, United States - 1/29/2009
Nice but Staff Easily Overwhelmed!
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It is a beautiful hotel - literally on the beach. When we checked in there was a long line and only 2 staff people checking in guests. Also there was lots of construction! The whole front entrance is closed. You have to walk around the corner with all of your stuff. Our room was across the street in a separate building so after we checked in we had to walk around the corner again with all of our stuff! No staff to help - and no help was offered. There is a sky bridge that connects the main building with the building across the street but they said it was closed because the AC was broken... whatever. Also, when we called for room service they put us on hold for over 10 minutes and we gave up. We called the concierge but guess what - they put us on hold. Logistics aside, it is a beautiful location right on the beach with a view of the Bay that is just spectacular. Rooms are very nice but again, the staff seems to be overworked.
-Helen, from Manhattan Beach, United States - 1/23/2009
January 2009 Visit
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Stayed the first week in January. Hotel Staff was very pleasant and professional. The grounds were very clean. The Garden View room was perfect and VERY quiet. We didn't really hear any sounds from the hallway or adjacent rooms unlike some other hotels we have stayed at. The location at the North end of Cannery Row is very convenient. Many great restaurants within walking distance. Don't worry about the minor construction near the guest entrance. We never heard any sounds from this project. Looks like they are not that far off from completion anyway. Great views from the Lobby/Lounge area. The exercise room is very nice with a lot of good equipment and great views for your workout to pass the time. We enjoyed our stay and I highly recommend this property. Enjoy!
-Thomas O, from Grass Valley, United States - 1/9/2009
Awesome Stay
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Was very satisfied with our short stay at the hotel. Everyone was very helpful and delightful. Wish that our entire stay of our vacation was there. Had I known that that the other places we stayed were fairly close I would had booked all our stay here. Definitely worth the extra money. It was a beautiful hotel and was very convenient to area attractions. I would definitely recommend the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa to anyone that wants a great place to stay.
-Marilyn G, from Stowe, United States - 9/21/2008
Our Twenty-Fifth Anniversary
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We had a wonderful stay at the Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa. The room was lovely, with a beautiful ocean view. The entire staff was friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent. We will have very fond memories of our 25th anniversary. We hope to return soon.
-Anne T, from Rohnert Park, United States - 8/27/2008
Elegance With a View
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We had booked a Cannery Row room, and upon arriving were directed there. The room was very nice (comfortable bed, robe, etc.), with a view over Cannery Row. However, the curtains couldn't be left open, because people could see in from the street (we were on level two of the tower, but still quite visible from the street.) Also, there was a lot of noise in the early morning from garbage pickup and other activities. Due to that noise we requested a room change and were moved to a smaller room -- overlooking the water. The room was actually somewhat noisier all night long -- with the sound of the waves and birds. In a word, fantastic!
-Bruce, from Pleasant Hill, United States - 7/29/2008
Sleepless Nights
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This was our second stay. We booked a room for $240 a night on the Cannery Road side. We unfortunately received a location overlooking the intersection of two busy roads and the noise at night and in the early morning was unbearable. The second night, we had to call to have our room made up at 3:00pm and then the staff forgot the turn-down service. The spa was excellent and the room comfortable but we wouldn't go out of our way to stay here again.
-Ellen C, from West Windsor, United States - 7/23/2008
Good Review
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The only disappointment we had was with the service and food at the Duck Club. Slow service and less than expected quality of food for the price.
Bellmen and other service people did an excellent job.
-Stanley W, from Walnut Creek, United States - 7/22/2008
Rooms Facing Parking Lot
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While the hotel is lovely, and the rooms very comfortable, at our last stay, we had a room facing the parking lot. It was an unpleasant outlook and was noisy during the night. That made our experience overall unpleasant and very different from our previous stays at this hotel.
-Dina B, from san francisco, United States - 6/19/2008
Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa
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My wife and I planning to return to the States within two years, and I can assure you we shall be returning to the Monterey Plaza. Without doubt, the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in! I would hope all the renovations etc. will be completed which will make the hotel even more spectacular. I suppose the only thing that niggles me in the States is the tax that is imposed on practically everything. I paid tax on the bottled water in the room. Was that correct? I should point out first class service from hotel and restaurant staff.
-Gregor, from Prahran, Australia - 4/17/2008
Very Nice Experience
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Nice, luxury hotel.... but the main entrance is under reconstruction and the workers start at 7.30 am!!!
I recommend to book a room with a sea view.
-Michal M, from Luxembourg, Luxembourg - 4/11/2008
A Very Good Deal
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We spent three holiday nights there. The staff was unfailingly polite and friendly all around the hotel. We were happy and surprised to receive breakfast vouchers for the lovely waterfront dining room — they included the buffet, too, which was pretty generous and high quality. The only downside was that the hotel outdid the town in our opinion, which is the only reason we might not go back.
-Karin, from New York, United States - 1/7/2008
Delightful Staff
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What makes this property so delightful is its staff. Everyone was personable, professional and catered to our needs. I would recommend this property and the booking experience through Perfect Escapes to friends, family and colleges.
-Shawn, from Irvine, United States - 1/7/2008
Beautiful Hotel--Unusual Fitness Center Hours
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I was not the only one to complain about the extremely early closure of the fitness center. Most people get up early to do sightseeing in the area (especially in the winter, when the sun sets so early), not to exercise. I understand the spa services closing early--but what about everything else??
-Jyll P, from philadelphia, United States - 1/2/2008
Monterey: a Piece of Heaven
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Wonderful scenery, very romantic, easy to walk to everything.
-Linda C, from youngstown, United States - 12/14/2007
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400 Cannery Row Monterey, CA 93940
Directions:
Directions from San Francisco: Driving time from San Francisco to Monterey is approximately two hours.
Take Highway 101 South (toward Los Angeles). Remain on Highway 101 South and exit at the Monterey Peninsula Exit - Highway 156. Highway 156 will become Highway 1. Drive South on Highway 1 approximately 20 miles to Pacific Grove/Del Monte exit. Travel on Del Monte for 2 miles. Proceed through the tunnel, and Del Monte will become Lighthouse Avenue. Take the first right (veer) after the tunnel, off Lighthouse Avenue onto Foam Street. At the second stop light, turn right on Reeside Avenue. Go to the end of the street and turn left on Cannery Row. The Hotel is located on the right side of the street, at 400 Cannery Row.
Transportation:
Getting to Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa could not be more convenient. Fly directly into Monterey's hassle free airport located just 10 minutes from the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa. Daily non-stop flights from Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Salt Lake City and San Francisco and connecting flights from hundreds of cities provide easy access to the Monterey Peninsula. The Monterey Peninsula Airport, with over 80 daily flights, is serviced by American/American Eagle, Delta/Delta Connection, United/United Express, and US Airways (formerly America West). Enjoy the convenience of the Monterey Peninsula Airport, with shorter boarding times, quick security checks and trouble-free transportation into Monterey.
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Services
Airport shuttle
Bell man
Concierge
Dry cleaning
Kids stay free
Late check out
Laundry/valet
Lounge
Multilingual staff
Porters
Room service available 24/7
Safe deposit
Valet parking
Wake-up calls
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Facilities
Balconies (some rooms)
Bathtubs
Business center
Concierge floor
Elevators
Fireplaces
Gift shop
Health club
No-smoking rooms available
Parking - indoor
Parking for guests with disabilities
Restaurant
Rooms for guests with disabilities
Safe in room
Sauna
Showers
Spa
TV - cable
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48-hour cancellation notice required. Seven-day cancellation notice required for special events.
$25 per room, per night resort fee includes valet parking for one vehicle, high-speed wireless internet, and access to the spa recreation facilities for guests 18 years and older.
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