Monterey Bay Inn, Monterey

I took my wife here last weekend to get away from the hustle and bustle of the East Bay. We had the coner room (Rm. #220) which I highly recommend. The view of the ocean and the small beach to the right of our room was simply put, amazing! There was a fireplace (electric) and a jacuzzi style bathtub. The bathroom had a window with nearly the same view as the living room area! We had a bottle of wine delivered to our room and toasted to the beginning of an awesome weekend while watching the ocean's waves crash at the base of our room. Very tranquil location, yet close to shopping, restaurants, and some night life. The bed was extremely soft and comfortable I dont think I even moved in my sleep. We woke up and had breakfast served to our room. As we ate our breakfast in bed and enjoyed the ocean view from our room, we watched various boats pass by and scuba divers swimming around in the ocean. Considering the awesome view, we never once felt the urge to turn on the large flat screen tv in our room. This was our first time in Monterey and it was a memorable one at that. I would definitely recommend trying out the Monterey Bay Inn! We will be back soon!

This was a great surprise for us. Usually the places around the beaches are rather scruffy but the room we were in looked like it had recently been redecorated but found out later it had been 5 years since redecoration. They do a good job at maintaining the quality. Their free continental breakfast is truly a complete breakfast. Coffee, fresh fruit, bagel with cream cheese and jam, and an egg. What more could a person want to start their day, served in your room at that. We will difinitely be staying there again....soon.

The Good: The suite room 317 was very spacious, classy décor; the bed was fantastic if you like soft beds, huge bathroom all in marble. Continental breakfast is served to your room in the morning. 5 Minute walk to shops and 10 to the Aquarium. The Bad: Fee to park in their facility, but it beats running out to fill the meters. Bathroom could’ve used a heater, little cold with marble floors.

Our family of five had a wonderful time while staying at your hotel. Great location for golfing, shopping, and relaxation. We were very happy with our spacious room and beautiful and large bathroom!!! We had a ocean/harbor view which was wonderful, we were able to see all of the wildlife and all of the activity going on in the harbor. The staff was very pleasant and helpful with any questions or requests. Make sure if you are interested in booking a massage you call at least one day ahead was my only complaint.

Monterey Bay is the BEST! It is a place to get away and enjoy a relaxing vacation. The sounds of the ocean drift you to sleep.(ocean view room.) My husband and I have been returning to this romantic place for years. The view is breathtaking. The service is great! In fact, this is our refuge for peace. The rooms are always clean. It's a joy to see nature in its natural essence. Play some music, relax, have a glass of wine, unwind, and enjoy eachother. A place to make memories. A great vacation for two or with your family!

The Monterey Bay Inn Calif. The Good: Very friendly and great staff! The suite was a great room clean, classy décor, comfortable beds, a very nice big shower, outside Jacuzzi tub 4th floor great view of the bay! On the lower floors you can see the sea otters play right outside your balcony. With all the amenities and atmosphere you would want to move in here… The Bad: Sometimes can hear the upstairs people walking about if they are very heavy footed, better than most hotels. The parking spots are not made for large vehicles and you pay a parking fee. The Ugly: not having enough time to stay there more often! The Bottom line: Great place to stay we are going there again! K&C

after a phone call with "the floor desk manager" regarding a cancellation fee after 20 mins I will never book a room in that INN, rude lady... I can't imagine if you complain about something during you stay.

Location is wonderful and perfect for a trip to the aquarium. The ocean view rooms are fantastic if you enjoy watching otters and other wildlife from the balcony. Service is prompt and the staff is pleasant. The redecorated rooms are confortable and nicely appointed. A word of warning, there is a fee to park in their facility, but it beats running out to fill the meters.

Earlier this month, my family and i decided to take a week between the ending of our kids baseball season and the beginning of football season and travel to Monterey, primarily for the kids to see the Aquarium, but also for the beauty the area is known for. Upon our arrival at the MBI, the first portent that something was amiss was that we were advised by the front desk that there currently was construction going on, but we were assured that it would not affect our stay. We checked in and found our room, 209, settling in for the night. One of the kids discovered that the toilet was leaking and had left a puddle that covered over half of the bathroom floor. The front desk summoned maintenance and it was swiftly corrected. However, the real HORROR awaited us the following morning, when, just before 8AM, we were awakened by the sound of a cement mixer backing up and stopping directly in front of our room. Add in the cacophony of workers barking instructions, directions, (none of it in English) and you have an immediate situation. I approached the desk and was rewarded with the standard apology and a guarantee that the mixer would not be there the next day. What the front desk failed to alert us to was the arrival the following morning, (also at 8AM) of a phalanx of workers who proceeded to pound on anything sticking out of the walls with all kinds of hammers, sledgehammers, whatever was handy. I went directly down to the underground parking lot (13.00/night) in order to call AAA and discuss this issue when i discovered that we had been given a parking ticket for "parking illegally". By this time, my patience was wearing a bit thin, so i approached the front desk and asked why, when i was told at check-in of the cost and more importantly, that it would be added on to the cost of the room, why was i holding this parking ticket. After discussing this non-issue for approximately 10 minutes, the reason became very plain. The front desk had forgotten to give us a pass to put in the window, so the little security scooter could see that we were staying at the hotel!! Then, after a lengthy discussion, the clerk agreed to "graciously" have the hotel cover the cost of the ticket..this time...THIS TIME????..I cant begin to tell you of the frustration we were feeling, until we were introduced to a Brandon Reyes, who was affiliated with the Hotel in some manner. Mr. Reyes really saved our time at the hotel, turning us around from a "No way in hell are we going to come back here" to "We would certainly consider returning"..Mr. Reyes, on his own, credited our stay 75.00/night and promised us that we would be getting a voucher for a free nights stay once the construction was complete. He is one of those people whose path you cross so infrequently, yet he leaves a lifetime impression... Funny thing is, we had a great time while we were in Monterey. The Hotel is local to almost everything on Cannery Row, and is also close enough to walk to the Aquarium.. Just remember that ANYTHING that near to EVERYTHING is going to be expensive..and if you are going to spend that much money on a stay at the MBI, then i would heartily recommend calling the hotel before you even consider booking and inquire as to the on-going construction and when it will be complete..our stay was 7/24/07 to 7/27/07..

We chose the park view to save a little money since we didn't plan on spending much time in the room anyway. Our room was one room off of Cannery Row and we still had a beautiful ocean view and we slept with the sounds of the ocean coming through the open siding door. Very modern and beautiful room that was not missing anything. We've stayed in many different rooms on our travels--none nicer than this. We will be back.