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Post Ranch Inn vs Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Both properties are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Post Ranch Inn scores significantly better than Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa. Post Ranch Inn has a TripExpert Score of 95 with endorsements from 10 reviews such as Gayot, Travel + Leisure and Oyster.
Post Ranch Inn
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Forbes Travel Guide
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Gayot
Jetsetter
Mr & Mrs Smith
Hideaway Report
Afar Magazine
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47900 Highway 1, PO Box 219, Big Sur, CA 93920
From $0 /night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"This luxurious retreat, designed exclusively for adult getaways, has remarkably environmentally conscious architecture."
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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."
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Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Perched on a cliff overlooking Big Sur’s rugged coastline, Post Ranch Inn is an ideal romantic getaway."
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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."
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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."
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Gayot
"A postmodern ranch for lovers of luxury."
Jetsetter
"Stunning retreat overlooking the Pacific in Big Sur where one can reconnect with nature."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Travel + Leisure
Forbes Travel Guide
Oyster
Gayot
Frommer's
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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."
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Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"There’s something about being next to the ocean that many of us find irresistible."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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