Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey BayvsCarmel River Inn
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay and Carmel River Inn are both endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay scores significantly higher than Carmel River Inn. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay is ranked #6 in Central California Coast with accolades from 4 reviewers such as Afar Magazine, Gayot and Oyster.
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940
From $189/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"So you’re in the heart of the action when you stay here, but happily the Portola has far more character—and conscious—than a hotel this well-positioned needs to have." Full review
Gayot
"A spacious, eco-friendly resort in downtown Monterey."
Afar Magazine
"What makes this hotel so green? Well, there are trees in the lobby, LED lights around the hotel and organic soap in every room." Full review
Frommer's
"Lobby atrium is an airy beaut with 12 full-grown, light-adorned trees in its center, giving it the feeling of a well-tended park...rooms are modern but have touches that recall the area’s storied past" Full review
Carmel River Inn
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." Full review
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." Full review