Monterey Plaza Hotel & SpavsSunset Inn
Both hotels are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is preferred by most professionals compared to Sunset Inn. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa has a TripExpert Score of 84 with positive reviews from 5 publications like Frommer's, Gayot and Oyster.
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
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
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." 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 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." Full review
Sunset Inn
133 Asilomar Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA 93950
From $109/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Golf Course
Oyster
Budget
"Sunset Inn has just 21 clean and comfortable rooms in a enviable location just a few miles or fewer from some of central California's most popular towns and attractions." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Crisply redesigned rooms that have hardwood floors, king-sized beds with cheery floral-print comforters and sometimes a hot tub and a fireplace." Full review