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Monterey MarriottvsMonterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Both hotels are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is the choice of most professionals compared to Monterey Marriott. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa ranks #4 in Central California Coast with endorsements from 5 reviewers like Oyster, Forbes Travel Guide and Gayot.
Monterey Marriott
Oyster
Gayot
350 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA 93940
From $159/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This 319-room hotel is centrally located in Downtown Monterey, connected via sky-bridge to the Convention Center and a few blocks from Fisherman’s Wharf." Full review
Gayot "Sumptuous accommodations with breathtaking ocean views."
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Travel + Leisure
Forbes Travel Guide Oyster Gayot
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
The Telegraph
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
From $233/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
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 Recommended
"There’s something about being next to the ocean that many of us find irresistible." Full review
OysterUpscale
"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 "Mediterranean-style luxury on the edge of Monterey Bay."
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 "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 Telegraph8.0
"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
