Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey BayvsMonterey Bay Inn
Both properties are recommended by experts. Overall, Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay scores slightly better than Monterey Bay Inn. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay ranks #6 in Central California Coast with accolades from 4 reviewers including Oyster, Gayot and Afar Magazine.
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
Monterey Bay Inn
242 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
From $159/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Boasting some of the best views in the area (that can be seen from most of the balconies off each room), the Monteray Bay Inn is a popular choice for tourists looking for a calm waterfront hotel." Full review
Gayot
"Casual elegance and exquisite extras on Monterey Bay."
Frommer's
"The coziest of Cannery Row's hotels, the Monterey Bay's crowning glory are its wonderful sea views (binoculars are a feature of every room), accessible from the balconies that grace each guest rooms" Full review