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Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

400 Cannery Row | Monterey, CA 93940-7501 [SEE MAP]Monterey, CA [SEE ADDRESS]

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Overview

Waterfront balcony guest rooms available

Room rates are expensive

The Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa occupies coveted real estate that overlooks Monterey Bay from Cannery Row. Recent visitors raved about the hotel's proximity to the aquarium and local shops, adding that future lodgers should consult the concierge about area activities as there's much to do nearby. Guests also highly suggest paying a slightly higher rate to get an oceanfront room. But no matter where you're sleeping, you'll find amenities like flat-screen TVs, marble bathrooms, Keurig coffee makers and microfiber beds. The Vista Blue Spa, located on the top floor of the hotel, gets rave reviews from guests for its outdoor hot tubs and long list of services. The indoor terrace restaurant, Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar, is not to be missed, either.

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Location: Monterey, CA

Hotel Class: 4.5-star

Property Type: Hotel, 290 rooms

Primary View: Bay, Ocean

Style: Traditional

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Critic Reviews

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The 290-room Monterey Plaza is as close to the ocean as it gets: Built on pillars above the water, it offers an ocean experience like few other hotels in the area do.
The 290-room Monterey Plaza is as close to the ocean as it gets: Built on pillars above the water, it offers an ocean experience like few other hotels in the area do.

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Those with sea-facing balconies come with binoculars, so that guests can watch whales, seals and other sea creatures frolic just off-shore (frankly, many days you don't even need the binoculars to see them).
Those with sea-facing balconies come with binoculars, so that guests can watch whales, seals and other sea creatures frolic just off-shore (frankly, many days you don't even need the binoculars to see them).

Guest Reviews

A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by Tripadvisor. A total of 7176 have reviewed the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, giving it a rating of 4.5, on a scale of 1-5.

Tripadvisor Travel Rating:

4.5 (based on 7176 reviews)

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Guest Rooms

Rooms and suites at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa are decorated in tones of gold and red, or beige, gray and blue. In-room amenities include flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffee makers, honor bars, microfiber beds, sitting chairs and Zents bath amenities. Select suites also come with fireplaces, minifridges, ocean-facing balconies and separate showers and bathtubs.

In-room Wi-Fi included in hotel price
Rooms have property, harbor or ocean views

Standard room size: 400 square feet

Premium channels
Workspace/desk
Minifridge
Bathrobes/slippers
Minibar
Shower/tub combo
Separate shower
Separate tub
Internet
Wireless internet
Free internet
Fee for internet usage
Guest rooms with patios and balconies
Adjoining rooms available

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The oceanfront Monterey Plaza Hotel is located in the heart of Monterey on Cannery Row. Along with many options for shopping and dining, the hotel is less than a mile from top attractions like the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Old Fisherman's Wharf. The property is also situated along the picturesque Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail.

About 5 miles northwest of Monterey Regional Airport; 75 miles south of Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
Complimentary BMW shuttle service

24-hour valet parking ($32)
24-hour self-parking ($32)
Airport shuttle
Car service (free)

Within walking distance of:

Bus stop
Restaurants
Movie theater
Train station
Beach
Theater
Subway/metro stop
Grocery store
Shopping

Dining

The Monterey Plaza Hotel is home to one restaurant, a lounge and a coffee shop. Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar serves American cuisine and sustainable seafood alongside ocean views. At Helmsman Lounge, guests can enjoy cocktails and appetizers, while Tidal Coffee serves up warm cups of joe.

Room service available 24 hours a day
Lounge has live music on weekends

Number of restaurants: 2

Cuisine Types: American

Fine dining
Casual dining
Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
Bar/lounge
Room service
24-hour room service
free breakfast

Spa

The 11,000-square-foot Vista Blue Spa offers a wide array of spa treatments, including facials, salon services, massages, body treatments and more. The spa also has a sun deck with a fireplace and two whirlpools.

In-room massages
Complimentary tea, juice, water and fruit

Services offered:

Massage
Facial
Body Treatments (i.e. scrubs, wraps)
Salon services
Outdoor treatment area
Steam room
Sauna

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Kids

This hotel does not offer any designated kids amenities, but children can borrow complimentary bicycles to explore the area.

Kids Club
Free Kids Club
Fee for Kids Club
Cribs
High Chairs

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Fitness

This hotel houses a fitness center that features cardio machines, strength-training equipment and free weights. The gym is located on the top floor of the property and has multiple windows that provide views of Monterey Bay.

Towels and water

Weight equipment
Cardio equipment
Yoga mats
Free fitness classes
Premium fitness classes (with fee)

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Business

The hotel features more than 30,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. The property also houses a 24-hour business center that offers printing, faxing, copying and computer services.

Audiovisual equipment
Off-site catering

Number of meeting rooms: 17

Business center
Meeting rooms
Meeting and event planners available

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Wedding

This Monterey property is able to host weddings in six different venues, including three ballrooms. The oceanfront Lower Terrace provides views of the harbor and can accommodate up to 120 guests for a reception or ceremony. There is also the oceanfront Upper Plaza, able to hold 350 guests for a banquet-style reception.

Maximum wedding guest capacity: 350

Hotel hosts weddings
Outdoor space for weddings
Wedding planners available

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