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Post Ranch Inn vs InterContinental the Clement Monterey, an IHG Hotel

Both properties are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Post Ranch Inn is the choice of most reviewers compared to InterContinental The Clement Monterey. Post Ranch Inn ranks #1 in Central California Coast with approval from 10 reviewers like Oyster, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.

Post Ranch Inn
Post Ranch Inn
9 / 10
47900 Highway 1, PO Box 219, Big Sur, CA 93920
From $0 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This luxurious retreat, designed exclusively for adult getaways, has remarkably environmentally conscious architecture." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Wherever you stand you are exposed to the ocean and the sky but unseen by other guests. Even the tiled bath, big enough for two, has a commanding vista." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Perched on a cliff overlooking Big Sur’s rugged coastline, Post Ranch Inn is an ideal romantic getaway." Full review
Oyster Oyster
5.0
"The 39-room Post Ranch Inn is one of the most beautiful hotels in the United States -- if not the entire world -- and offers a romantic, intimate stay amid gorgeous natural surroundings." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The last word in luxurious coastal getaways, the exclusive Post Ranch pampers demanding guests with slate spa tubs, wood-burning fireplaces, private decks and walking sticks for coastal hikes." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"A postmodern ranch for lovers of luxury."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Stunning retreat overlooking the Pacific in Big Sur where one can reconnect with nature." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Smith
"Each of the 39 spacious modules is crafted from recycled redwood and enough paneled glass to let in all the light and views you could want. All offer complete seclusion, with breathtaking views." Full review
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
99.0
"Unique California resort on the Pacific. With 39 lodgings, it is set along a bluff directly above the ocean in Big Sur, south of Carmel." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Of the three pools at the Inn, two are very well heated infinity pools overlooking the ocean below. You can soak and watch California Condors soaring on the updrafts." Full review
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InterContinental the Clement Monterey, an IHG Hotel
InterContinental the Clement Monterey, an IHG Hotel
8 / 10
750 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
From $158 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Gayot Gayot
"Swank and elegant along Monterey's historic waterfront."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"The over-the-water pier at the InterContinental The Clement Monterey offers the perfect place to watch the sunrise, spot sea otters or maybe even catch sight of a whale frolicking in the distance." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The 208-room InterContinental The Clement Monterey is a luxury hotel right on Monterey Bay and Cannery Row with exceptional ocean views throughout the property." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The hotel also boasts a better-than-you-usually-get in this uber-touristy strip restaurant... rooms are what you’d expect at an Intercontinental: plush, with every convenience" Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Like an upscale version of a New England millionaire’s seaside mansion, this all-encompassing resort presides over Cannery Row." Full review