By Isabel Prontes
Monterey is a city located in central California, in Monterey County. The city overlooks the scenic Monterey Bay, and is a popular tourist destination due to attractions such as Old Fisherman's Wharf, Cannery Row (a lively street in the city's waterfront area) and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. For those planning to visit this quaint and picturesque California city, there are many hotels.
Monterey Hotel
Monterey Hotel has a central location amidst the city's historic downtown area. It was established in 1904. It is near many shopping and dining options. The hotel has a classic Victorian ambiance, and is full of wooden flooring, antiques and glass chandeliers. The hotel offers complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access in public areas. The guest rooms and suites are adorned with features such as plantation shutters, hand-carved furniture and fireplaces.
Monterey Hotel
406 Alvarado St.
Monterey, California 93940
(831) 375-3184
www.montereyhotel.com
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
The Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is a waterfront accommodation that overlooks Monterey Bay. The hotel is situated directly on tranquil Cannery Row, and has a relaxing atmosphere. The 4-star hotel has a highly Mediterranean-inspired decor. The hotel is comprised of 290 guest rooms, 10 of which are spacious suites. All of the rooms and suites come with features such as free coffee, 27-inch television, refreshment center, wet bar, 24-hour room service, marble bath, refrigerator and honor bar.
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
400 Cannery Row
Monterey, California 93940
(831) 646-1700
www.montereyplazahotel.com
Casa Munras
Casa Munras is a Larkspur accommodation that has a central Monterey locale. It is very close to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fisherman's Wharf. The hotel has a rustic, homey appeal, and offers many modern comforts, including a heated outdoor swimming pool, spa, patio, free wireless high-speed Internet access, free DVD rental, 24-hour reception, exercise center, free guest parking, laundry and dry cleaning services and extensive business facility.
Casa Munras
700 Munras Ave.
Monterey, California 93940
(831) 375-2411
www.hotelcasamunras.com
Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa
The Hyatt Regency Monterey resort & Spa is located on Del Monte Golf Course in Monterey, and is a luxurious, comfortable accommodation that is full of conveniences. Some of the Hyatt Regency Monterey's amenities include 32-inch LCD flat screen television, security safe, refrigerator, room service, 24-hour business center, function space (42,000 square feet), free airport shuttle service and walk-in rain showers. The hotel consists of 550 guest rooms.
Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa
1 Old Golf Course Road,
Monterey, California 93940
(831) 372-1234
monterey.hyatt.com
Comfort Inn Monterey by the Sea
The Comfort Inn Monterey by the Sea is a clean, affordable Monterey accommodation that is in the heart of the city, merely 3 miles away from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It is also close to many other area attractions, such as Cannery Row, Old Fisherman's Wharf and Pebble beach. There are many amenities offered by the hotel, such as complimentary Continental breakfast every morning, 2 outdoor swimming pools, complimentary coffee, free local telephone calls, free high-speed wireless Internet access, meeting space and fax service.
Comfort Inn Monterey by the Sea
1252 Munras Ave.
Monterey, California 93940
(831) 372-2908
www.comfortinn.com
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
