Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey BayvsCarriage House Inn
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay scores significantly higher than Carriage House Inn. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay comes in at #6 in Central California Coast with praise from 4 reviews including Gayot, Frommer's 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
Carriage House Inn
Junipero between 7th & 8th Avenue, Carmel, CA 93921
From $307/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Dry Cleaning
- Air Conditioning
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 13 rooms of the Carriage House Inn are cozy, quaint, and may feel a bit dated, but overall are full of fairytale charm mirroring Carmel's enchanting vibe." Full review
Gayot
"Country style meets Carmel chic in a small, central inn."