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Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa vs Cypress Inn

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa and Cypress Inn are both recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa scores significantly higher than Cypress Inn. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is ranked #4 in Central California Coast with praise from 5 sources including Oyster, Frommer's and Forbes Travel Guide.

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
8 / 10
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
From $233 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Travel + Leisure 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." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"There’s something about being next to the ocean that many of us find irresistible." Full review
Oyster 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." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Mediterranean-style luxury on the edge of Monterey Bay."
Frommer's 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." Full review
Michelin Guide 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." Full review
The Telegraph 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." Full review
Cypress Inn
Cypress Inn
7 / 10
Lincoln and seventh, POBox Y, Carmel, CA 93921
From $199 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Set in a lovely Mission Revival building dating back to 1929, the Cypress Inn is a charming upper-mid-range boutique known for being one of the most dog-friendly hotels in the area." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Historic hotel featuring classic accommodations near the beach in Carmel."
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
"Cypress Inn is a quaint and historic boutique hotel located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Done up in Spanish Colonial style, this 1929 inn is co-owned by movie star Doris Day." Full review