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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay: Expensive, but good.    Check Rates
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    • rsilva
  • Updated By rsilva on October 15, 2006
    • Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay - Monterey
    by rsilva
    We stayed at this hotel for a few days, during our US trip and were quite pleased with it.

    The room was very large and modern with all the amenities you can want (I'm sure there are better, but who needs all that luxury anyway).

    Location is great, but since Monterey is a small town, that is not of great importance anyway. It is just a short drive from the Airport and it is just a few minutes (1-2) from the Fisherman's wharf and about 10 minutes (walking) from the Aquarium.

    Staff were nice and friendly and were even kind enough to accept some packages sent to us even before we arrived.

    Monterey is expensive and this Hotel is one of the best ones here.

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  • Website: http://www.portolaplazahotel.com
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    Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay: Great Waterfront Location    Check Rates
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    • Bilimari
  • Updated By Bilimari on November 1, 2005
    • Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay - Monterey
    by Bilimari
    The hotel is located in the plaza where many locals and tourists visit, but once you step inside the hotel, it was very quiet, well until you open the window in the room... It sounded like the sea-lions were talking right by the window. I found that you couldn't escape from them no matter where you stayed in Monterey, so you just need to learn to enjoy it.

    The room was nice with a comfortable bed with lots of pillows, nice furniture, soft towels, internet connection, etc.

    There are all the facilities expected at the resort hotels, i.e., spa, pool, fitness center, restaurant, bar, meeting facilities, and hotel parking.

    The hotel is within walking distance to the world-class Monterey Bay Aquarium, pristine beaches, Monterey Bay harbor and hundreds of dining and entertainment options.

    About 5 min. drive to the famous Cannery Row.

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  • Price: US$180 and up    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: more expensive than average
  • Phone: 866-711-1534
  • Directions: From San Francisco/San Jose: Take 101 S to the city of Prunedale. Exit on Hwy 156 to Monterey Peninsula, it will become Hwy 1 S. Exit at Del Monte Ave/Pacific Grove. Be in the left lane at 6th stoplight. Hotel will be 1 block on right side.
  • Website: http://www.portolaplazahotel.com/
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    Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay: Service with a smile & cookie    Check Rates
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    • mcbut385
  • By mcbut385 on June 10, 2006
    • First things first, the front desk agents will haggle prices with every hotel to get you to be their guest. They upgrade you, give you amenities, offer warm cookies at check in... and that is just for starters! The rooms are tasteful, very calming in appearance. The rooms are decorated in neutral colors, and the restaurant is the best part of the whole hotel! The egg-white omelette is to die for!

    Great pool, with unique lighting and beautiful plants. The price is moderate, both in the restaurant and the rooms. The steak and omelettes are fantastic, the best part is that a full steak and eggs breakfast cost less than $15 (remarkable for a high class hotel in Monterey!) Beautiful spa and wonderful staff.

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  • Directions: Downtown Monterey
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    Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay: Convenient Monterey Hotel    Check Rates
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    • TRimer
  • By TRimer on July 1, 2007
    • View from the water - Monterey
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    by TRimer
    I have now stayed at this hotel twice- both for work. First let me say that it is a perfectly fine hotel - but I'd rather stay in Carmel. Good location if you want to be close to downtown Monterey and near fisherman's wharf. The hotel is a bit noisy. The rooms are ok- spacious but missing upscale amenities (unless you count the plastic baby seal in the bathroom). The hotel was once a Doubletree. They are upgrading some of the rooms - to have plasma tvs, etc. - but right now these rooms are limited to the 7th floor of the hotel. The hotel consists of a main building (7 floors) and a handful of adjacent buildings (2 floors).

    I would not say that the rooms had great views. This last stay my room had a partial view of the wharf- but the room was over the bar (Peter B's) so it was very loud on Saturday night. Then we were awoken the next morning by very loud seagulls. Our VIP guest (we were hosting an executive event) was given a room facing a brick wall. Also, the service is not stellar - more like your average Hyatt/Hilton then a luxury resort. I had to bargain to not get charged for a cord to hook into the internet in my room (you "purchase" the cord for $5 at the front desk and still have to pay $10/day for internet in the room). The hotel does have a spa and antiquated meeting rooms.

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  • Price: US$180 and up    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Phone: 866-711-1733
  • Directions: Across from the Convention Center and Fisherman's Wharf.
  • Website: www.portolaplazahotel.com
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    Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay: Portola Plaza Hotel - Old Monterey Waterfront    Check Rates
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    • Ewingjr98
  • Updated By Ewingjr98 on January 6, 2008
    • Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay - Monterey
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    The Portola Plaza is one of the best-locating lodging facilities in Monterey. Besides the location, the Plaza is blessed with easy access to the Monterey Conference Center, a short walk to the rec trail and Fishermans Wharf, and just a quick stroll to downtown Monterey. The hotel has its own parking garage, numerous shops on premises, several bars and restaurants including a microbrewery, and a swimming pool. Jack's Bar is a little too fancy for me, and the beer at Peter B's is a little too crappy for me, but this is a very nice hotel in a prime spot. Its 369 rooms range from $230 to $400 per night.

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  • Directions: At the end of Fishermans Wharf & Alvarado Street
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