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Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
Rates from
$228.00+
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Location Around Town
Transportation From Hwy. 1, take the Soledad Dr. exit and follow the signs to Cannery Row
Phone 800/334-3999, 831/646-1700
Fax 831/646-0285
Web site www.montereyplazahotel.com
Room Information 290 units
Prices $215-$760 double; $595-$3,200 suite. Children 17 and under stay free in parent's room. Packages available
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V
In Room Amenities TV w/pay movies, dataport, fridge, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron
Parking Parking $25 per day

Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa Review

One of the most formal hotels in town, the Monterey Plaza comprises three buildings -- two on the water and one across the street -- connected by a second-story enclosed "skywalk." The public areas are elegantly decorated with marble, Brazilian teak, and attractive artwork. The bedrooms are more upscale-corporate than most around town and have double or king beds, decor reminiscent of 19th-century Biedermeier, and Italian marble bathrooms. Many have balconies overlooking the water (sea otters included in the view). The least desirable rooms are across the street from the ocean. There's also an 11,000-square-foot European-style spa with a fitness room and ocean views, the Duck Club Grill serving American regional cuisine by the sea, and the adjacent Schooner's Bistro, which serves lighter fare.

Facilities: 2 restaurants; nearby golf course; full fitness center; full-service European-style spa; Jacuzzi; dry sauna; concierge; business center; secretarial services; room service; in-room massage; laundry service; same-day dry cleaning; executive-level rooms.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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