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Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa vs Carmel River Inn
Both Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa and Carmel River Inn are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is the choice of most professionals compared to Carmel River Inn. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa ranks #4 in Central California Coast with positive reviews from 5 sources including Travel + Leisure, Oyster and Frommer's.
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Travel + Leisure
Forbes Travel Guide
Oyster
Gayot
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
The Telegraph
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
From $233 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure
"Built on pylons over Monterey Bay, the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is the closest hotel to the ocean on the northern California peninsula."
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Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"There’s something about being next to the ocean that many of us find irresistible."
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Oyster
Upscale
"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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Gayot
"Mediterranean-style luxury on the edge of Monterey Bay."
Frommer's
"Right in the heart of Cannery Row, and with fabulous sea views to boot, the Plaze is the choice for folks who want to have everthing at their fingertips."
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Michelin Guide
"The hotel was literally built over the bay’s crashing surf, a glittering centerpiece of the historic downtown Cannery Row...it’s the unrelenting California-ness of the place that gets you."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Couples and groups of friends will love the rooftop spa, while families and nature lovers have sea-life galore to enjoy right outside...this is a comfortable, well-appointed place to stay."
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Carmel River Inn
Afar Magazine
Oyster
26600 Oliver Road, Highway 1 At Carmel River Bridge, Carmel, CA 93922
From $129 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
Afar Magazine
"When I have that rare day to myself, I typically head, camera in tow and windows down, to Carmel-By-The-Sea."
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Oyster
Budget
"The two-and-a-half-pearl Carmel River Inn is a delightful, small rustic inn overlooking the Carmel River, a five-minute drive from Carmel Beach."
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