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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Monterey, USA

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Situated directly on the beach, the Spindrift Inn offers elegant accommodations in the heart of Monterey. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and a complimentary continental breakfast is provided.

Stunning location. Large room. View of the ocean, watching the otters in the bay. Fire place.

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9.1
Superb
382 reviews
Price from
£303
per night

Located in Old Town Monterey and 3.2 km from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa features a full-service spa and an on-site restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Very nice rooms- good comfort and an incredible good restaurant. Highly recommended from our side

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8.4
Very good
1,880 reviews
Price from
£194
per night

Located in Monterey just 2.6 km from Fisherman's Wharf, the Stage Coach Lodge offers an outdoor pool and putting green. Free Wi-Fi is available on site.

All guest rooms include a 40" flat screen TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine. Spacious bathrooms feature granite counter-tops.

Standard, but great stay. Clean and comfortable, nice staff. Laundry is available. Relatively short distance from the wharf, but loved the fact that you can actually walk there... finally a US place with pedestrian walkside and not car-centric.

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8.4
Very good
1,595 reviews
Price from
£119
per night

The Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa features an elevated dinner restaurant, a casual all-day oceanfront restaurant, a lively lobby bar and a café. The elegant Coastal Kitchen restaurant offers an ever-evolving tasting menu with wine pairings. Schooners Monterey features contemporary American cuisine with a focus on seafood and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. The Lobby Lounge serves local beers, wine, craft cocktails and light bites with live music in the evening. Tidal Coffee offers Golden Bean award-winning coffee blends, fresh pastries, breakfast and lunch items.

wonderful room overlooking the harbour with outstanding views. the bed was super comfortable.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,028 reviews
Price from
£298
per night

With a variety of area attractions, including Fisherman's Wharf nearby, this Monterey Peninsula, California hotel offers cosy accommodations and is ideal location for exploring area beaches, shopping and more.

First and foremost - staff. staff was sooo good. Friendly and helpful. We asked and received the quietest room ever. Heating was great. And extremely important for me - they had really warm blankets,so night was cosy. 10+

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8.5
Very good
1,362 reviews
Price from
£208
per night

Within 5 minutes' walk of Fisherman's Wharf, the Portola Hotel & Spa is 1.6 km from the historic Cannery Row.

Guest rooms feature a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator. The private bathroom include eco-friendly amenities and a make-up mirror. Select rooms offer views of the harbour.

Hotel location is peaceful and close enough to go high street and all of local restaurant especially breakfast. There are interesting places around hotel by walking. Room space is fair and cozy. Bed is good enough. Restroom is well.

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8.1
Very good
2,513 reviews
Price from
£235
per night

Located 10 minutes’ walk from Monterey town centre, the Villa Franca Inn offers charming guest rooms which include free WiFi.

All rooms include TV with cable channels and an en suite bathroom with free eco-friendly toiletries. A refrigerator and a microwave is also provided.

Great deal! The room was great bed comfy and location was really good. Staff were really friendly and they had a coffee machine were you could get complimentary coffees.

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8
Very good
979 reviews
Price from
£104
per night

This hotel offers individually decorated rooms with free WiFi and a cable TV. Fisherman’s Wharf is within easy walking distance from Merritt House Hotel.

Guests of this boutique hotel can enjoy the garden or relax in the common room. A continental breakfast is served each morning.

Staff, room, firelog, breakfast.

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8.4
Very good
570 reviews
Price from
£263
per night

The heart of Cannery Row is 5 minutes' walk from this Monterey hotel. The Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fisherman’s Wharf are 10 minutes’ walk away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Each room at Cannery Row Inn offers a flat-screen cable TV. Guest rooms include a refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee machine, a desk and a patio or balcony with seating area. Select rooms offer a fireplace. The bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries.

The location was perfect, near the aquarium, downtown and the beach. The room was spacious and clean, the beds were comfortable. It was quiet. The bathroom was perfect for our family with a nice bathtub and hot water. The "fireplace" heater was nice and cozy. The coffee machine was clean and worked fine. There was even a little patio in the common area outside with couches where you could spend time with friends. I was really impressed by this hotel quality and would happily return.

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7.6
Good
1,543 reviews
Price from
£144
per night

Hotel Pacific is a boutique hotel located in the centre of Monterey just steps away from the Monterey Conference Center. The Monterey Bay Aquarium and other top area attractions are located within 3 km.

Really great could not fault in any way great rooms perfect location free breakfast a real hidden gem

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7.6
Good
1,831 reviews
Price from
£176
per night

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.
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  • Avg. price/night: £90.58
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,291 reviews
    The staff were polite, friendly and helpful. The room was lovely and clean. We were close for all amenities. The pool and in particular the jacuzzi were a welcome relaxation at the end of a hard day's walking.
    Elizabeth
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £96.70
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,652 reviews
    Excellent experience overall The rooms are cozy, well designed and very clean. My stay was restful. Wonderful staff. Ricardo runs this place well. And it's a great safe location. I highly recommend. I will definitely return. A++
    F
    FLAVIA
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £95.38
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,684 reviews
    Lovely room with a fridge and coffee facilities which was great. Easy check in and nice views from the veranda! Plenty of parking spaces and felt very safe in the area
    Sian
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £95.38
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,684 reviews
    The staff was very pleasant and check in was easy. The room was lovely and met our expectations. It was in a good location to walk and near restaurants.
    Deirdre
    Family with young children
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 382 reviews
    The room was beautifully decorated. It had an old-style look, but everything seemed new. The fireplace was excellent. The bed was so comfortable, I had the best sleep here during my entire 3-week stay in California. The breakfast selection is enough for a filling meal. The location was amazingly central and surprisingly, we weren't disturbed by outside noise. It really is a lovely hotel.
    MARIANNE JOY
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £249.51
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 112 reviews
    I stayed for a conference since the conference hotel was booked and I’m so glad I did. My room had a cozy fireplace and a stunning view of the bay. The whole property is charming, as are the staff. Plenty of nooks to settle into in the public areas, too, though I didn’t have time for that. This is a lovely inn, and I’ve already rebooked for next year.
    Kristine
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £181.19
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 626 reviews
    Very friendly staff, big rooms, clean, also the bathroom. Excelent location. Great parking. They do not have breakfast facilities, but there is scrioss the street a splendid restaurant, with great breakfast and lovely design.
    Necefor
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £235.49
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,520 reviews
    The design of the hotel (the hall is very nice), the cleaness of the rooms, the location in the center of Monterey, the availability of the parking very close to the hotel
    CLAUDIA
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £96.70
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,652 reviews
    It was listed as including breakfast - was literally just a cereal bar and coffee at reception. Needed an update throughout and staff seemed a bit fed up. Monterey itself was amazing so just used the room as a base but not a room designed to go back and relax in. Balcony was just a door to the road. Was cheep tho so kept the holiday budget down.
    Leah
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £519.20
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 50 reviews
    Wendy our hostess was gorgeous. The beautiful gardens and overall setting was stunning. house and bedroom beautiful. fabulous sheets.
    Deborah
    Young couple

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