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Ventana Big Sur, An Alila Resort vs InterContinental the Clement Monterey, an IHG Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Ventana Big Sur, an Alila Resort ranks significantly better than InterContinental The Clement Monterey. Ventana Big Sur, an Alila Resort ranks #3 in Central California Coast with positive reviews from 7 reviews such as Travel + Leisure, Mr & Mrs Smith and Lonely Planet.
Ventana Big Sur, An Alila Resort
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
Gayot
Jetsetter
Mr & Mrs Smith
Wallpaper
Hideaway Report
Condé Nast Traveler
Forbes Travel Guide
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48123 Highway One, Big Sur, CA 93920
From $1,150 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"Hundreds of celebrities, from Oprah Winfrey to Sir Anthony Hopkins, have escaped to Ventana, a romantic resort on 243 tranquil acres 1,200 feet above the Pacific."
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Travel + Leisure
"If hammocks, afternoon wine and cheese receptions, and guided “Discovery Walks” appeal to you, this cozy, adults-only retreat is just your ticket. "
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Lonely Planet
"Almost at odds with Big Sur’s hippie-alternative vibe, Ventana injects a little soul into its deluxe digs."
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Gayot
"A romantic and relaxing getaway in a cliffside coastal setting."
Jetsetter
"Romantic and restorative clifftop escape amid the redwoods and overlooking the pounding surf."
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Mr & Mrs Smith
"Perched above Big Sur’s breath-taking sea cliffs and surrounded by its giant redwoods, Ventana Inn & Spa hotel is an oasis among some of the most beautiful natural surroundings on earth."
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Wallpaper
"A favoured hideout for reclusive movie stars as much for its incomparable location on the Pacific coastline, as for its 160-acre property bristling with ancient redwoods, oak trees, and meadows."
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Hideaway Report
93.0
"Contemporary coastal inn facing the Pacific Ocean, artfully blended into 160 acres of meadows, canyons and redwood groves."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Big Sur is truly one of the most beautiful places on earth and Ventana's mission is to spotlight and champion its setting."
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Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Like the majestic redwoods growing in California’s Central Coast region, Alila Ventana Big Sur is a marvel to the eyes."
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InterContinental the Clement Monterey, an IHG Hotel
Gayot
The Telegraph
Oyster
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
750 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
From $158 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Gayot
"Swank and elegant along Monterey's historic waterfront."
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."
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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."
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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"
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Lonely Planet
"Like an upscale version of a New England millionaire’s seaside mansion, this all-encompassing resort presides over Cannery Row."
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