Vagabond Inn Monterey, Monterey

Our room was great, the guys working the front desk were great and the price was reasonable.

I have stayed at several different hotels in Monterey, and this was by far my best experience! Because of the generosity of the staff, I had the pleasure of staying in a hot tub room. I was amazed by the cleanliness and large size of the room. I definitely feel like I got MORE than what I paid for. I know that I no longer have to shop around for reasonable priced hotels when I visit Monterey because Vagabond Inn is the best deal in town.

This is not a hotel, so don't be dumb and expect that level of service. It's a motel that is located a short walk from the wonderful downtown area. Picky people who expect too much should stay away and make the stay nicer for the rest of us.

I was very disappointed in the service at this hotel. I was forced to leave the hotel a day early, and the clerk on duty said that I would have to pay for the extra day in my original reservation. I showed him the receipt which said nothing about changing reservations, only that if you canceled the reservation without 48 hours notice, you would be charged. The clerk then told me the manager wasn't around and that I would have to wait until the next day to call. On the following day, I called the manager, who read the notes his clerk left him, and insinuated that I actually did stay the night. I asked him bluntly if he would give me my money back, and he said that he had to check with housekeeping, implying that he had to make sure I really didn't stay. It's not the money that really bothers me...it's the lack of respect. Apparently, this hotel doesn't care if I ever come back, or if I recommend it to anyone else. I wouldn't stay here again.

Room was very clean, bed was comfortable. Bathroom was not fancy but was also very clean. A very good value. Pool was out of service but it was December and didn't matter. Within a slightly long walk of old downtown Monterey.

The hotel was convenient and moderately priced in a charming area in Old Monterey. We found the staff helpful and courteous (though not all had great command of English). Two queen beds, a large room with vaulted ceiling, a fire place and fan made for a comfortable stay with high temps in the 60's in August. Ability to buy Aquarium two-day passes and VIP access was another plus. We would stay here again!