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Book the Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay from \$229.00 - Just 200 yards from Fisherman's Wharf, this resort borders Custom House Plaza, with the beach and sparkling bay just beyond; Cannery Row is a half-mile stroll, and the aquarium is about a mile away.

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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

3.5 Stars

Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940 United States of America 1-866-599-6674

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Portola Double

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Two double beds with triple sheeting, and down comforter and pillows. City and street side view. 350 square feet. Boutique-style decor with dark-wood furniture, plantation shutters, sliding glass doors, ceiling fan (no air conditioning). High-speed (wired), dial-up, and TV Internet access (all for a surcharge). LCD TV. Multi-line phone. Refrigerator. Bath & Body Works toiletries, bathroom scale, makeup/shaving mirror. Non-smoking. Bathrobes and hypo-allergenic bedding on request. In-room childcare and in-room massage available (surcharges apply).

Courtyard King

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One king bed with triple sheeting, down comforters. Garden/courtyard view. 400 square feet. Patio. Residential style with shuttered windows, boutique furniture, watercolors by local artists, and spa-inspired bath products. Large desk. High-speed (wired), dial-up, and TV Internet access (all for a surcharge). 42-inch high-definition TV with pay movies and cable channels including ESPN. Multi-line phone. Coffee/tea maker. Ceiling fan. Nintendo video games and pay movies. Balcony room on request. Hypo-allergenic bedding on request. Nonsmoking. In-room childcare and in-room massage available (surcharges apply). Nonsmoking.

Harbor View Double

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2 double beds with triple sheeting, and down comforter and pillows. Balcony. Ocean view; some rooms also include city views. Located on floors 5-6. 350 square feet. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. CD player. Alarm clock with iPod dock. LCD TV. Multi-line phone. Coffeemaker with Starbucks coffee. Bathroom with granite-topped vanity, Gilchrest & Soames toiletries, and lighted makeup/shaving mirror. Bathrobes. Turndown service. Hypo-allergenic bedding on request. In-room massages and child care available (surcharges apply). Nonsmoking.

Harbor View King

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1 king bed with triple sheeting, and down comforter and pillows. Balcony. Ocean view; some rooms also include city views. Located on floors 5-6. 350 square feet. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. CD player. Alarm clock with iPod dock. LCD TV. Coffeemaker with Starbucks coffee. Multi-line phone. Bathroom with granite-topped vanity, Gilchrest & Soames toiletries, and lighted makeup/shaving mirror. Bathrobes. Turndown service. Hypo-allergenic bedding on request. In-room massages and child care available (surcharges apply). Nonsmoking.

Scenic locale steps from Fisherman’s Wharf

Near Cannery Row

Just 200 yards from Fisherman's Wharf, this resort borders Custom House Plaza, with the beach and sparkling bay just beyond; Cannery Row is a half-mile stroll, and the aquarium is about a mile away.

Award-winning spa

The English Rose Facial and Warm Riverstone Massage are among the treatments offered by the resort's acclaimed spa. Other highlights include an in-house microbrewery, fireside dining, and kayak rentals.

Flat-panel TVs

The 379 renovated (2010) guestrooms and suites at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay feature premium bedding, 42-inch flat-panel TVs, and eco-friendly bath amenities.

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Hotel Amenities

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General

Swimming pool - outdoor
Spa tub
Steam room
Sauna
Full-service health spa

Self parking (surcharge)
Valet parking (surcharge)
Number of restaurants - 2
Number of bars/lounges 2
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay welcomes guests with complimentary warm homemade chocolate chip cookies at check-in.

Found in a historically rich setting, this smoke-free property features wireless Internet access in the lobby, meeting rooms, two restaurants, and lounge. The 24-hour business center includes computers with high-speed Internet access. The indoor plaza offers boutiques, gift shops, and galleries. Self parking and valet parking are available on site (fees apply).

Swimming pool - outdoor
Spa tub
Steam room
Sauna
Full-service health spa
Concierge desk
Complimentary newspapers in lobby
Room service (limited hours)
Self parking
Parking garage
Multiple small meeting rooms
Ballroom(s)
Banquet facilities
Exhibit space
Multiple large conference rooms
Event catering
Audiovisual equipment
Total number of rooms - 379
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour front desk
Porter/bellhop
Express check-out
Security guard
Multilingual staff
Beauty services
ATM/banking
Gift shops or newsstand
Shopping on site
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Pool table
Coffee/tea in lobby
Patio
Elevator/lift

Self parking (surcharge)
Valet parking (surcharge)
Number of restaurants - 2
Number of bars/lounges 2
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Smoke-free property
Wedding services
Air-conditioned public areas
Free Wi-Fi
Number of floors - 7
Babysitting or childcare
Meeting facilities size (meters) - 4645
Business services
Coffee shop or café
Fitness facilities
Hair salon
Billiards or pool table
Tours/ticket assistance
Technology support staff
Designated smoking areas
Limo or Town Car service available
Massage - spa treatment room(s)
Medical assistance available
Secure parking
Parking (surcharge)
Valet parking
Number of meeting/conference rooms - 16
24-hour business center
Meeting facilities size (feet) - 50,000
Number of buildings/towers - 9
Garden
Spa services on site
Suitable for children

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Internet

Available in all rooms: Wireless Internet access (surcharge), Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Parking (surcharge), Secure parking, Self parking, Self parking (surcharge), Valet parking, Valet parking (surcharge), Parking garage

Room Amenities

Premium TV channels
Pay movies
Climate control
Complimentary weekday newspaper
Ceiling fan

Signature bedding
Rollaway/extra beds available
Cribs/infant beds available
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Multi-line phone

Premium TV channels
Pay movies
Climate control
Complimentary weekday newspaper
Ceiling fan
Voice mail
Direct-dial phone
Coffee/tea maker
Wake-up calls
Daily housekeeping
Extra towels/bedding
Turndown service (on request)
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Sewing kit
Bathroom scale
Shower/tub combination
Makeup/shaving mirror
Electronic/magnetic keys
Desk
Window opens
Clock radio
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe

Signature bedding
Rollaway/extra beds available
Cribs/infant beds available
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Multi-line phone
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cable TV service
Wireless Internet access (surcharge)
In-room massage available
LCD TV
Water view
City view
Courtyard view
Garden view
Pool view
In-room childcare (surcharge)
HDTV
Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
Dial-up Internet access (surcharge)
TV Internet access (surcharge)
Ocean view
ESPN
Pillowtop mattress

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Dining

Jacks - Fireside dining indoors or outside, overlooking Custom House Plaza and the Monterey Harbor. Regional American fare, with accent on fresh California cuisine. Offers fresh coastal selections such as Monterey Bay chowder and twin lobster tails, in addition to braised short ribs and pastas. Extensive wine list. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

A hot and cold breakfast buffet is served daily from 6:30 to 10 AM.

Jacks Lounge - Monterey County wines by the glass, along with beers and specialty cocktails. Appetizers, light-fare lunch menu. Library-style setting with fireplace. Open daily, late morning until late night.

Peter B's Brewpub - Selection of 10 handcrafted beers from on-premises craft brewery, along with single-malt scotches, specialty martinis, full bar, pub food. Pool table, 15 TVs for sports events. Open daily, late morning until late night.

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Recreation

Hotel guests can access the spa’s fitness center, steam room, sauna, locker rooms, spa tubs, and pool located adjacent to the spa.

In addition to its proximity to Monterey’s marquee attractions, including the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay provides convenient access to the Path of History, a historical tour depicting Monterey as the first state capital of California, which passes through the hotel’s waterfront plaza; scenic running and bike paths immediately adjacent to the hotel; nearby sea kayaking and paddle boarding facilities; the Monterey Maritime and History Museum; Memory Gardens; and the Pacific House Museum.

Monterey is home to 18 championship golf courses, including Pebble Beach Golf Links, Del Monte Golf Course, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, and Links at Spanish Bay, which are all less than six miles from the hotel.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply

Golf - miniature nearby
Golfing nearby
Golf - driving range nearby
Rowing or canoeing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Boating nearby
Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
Boat launch nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Whale-watching nearby
Pilates classes/instruction nearby
Tennis nearby
Running track/path nearby

Hiking/biking trails nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Fishing nearby
Bird watching nearby
Motor boating nearby
Playground nearby
Dock nearby
Volleyball nearby
Yoga classes/instruction nearby
Skydiving nearby
Bicycle rentals on site
Swimming on site
Ecotours nearby
Bowling alley nearby
Golf lessons available nearby
Personal motorized watercraft on site

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Spa

Manicures and pedicures
Body wraps
Body scrubs
Sauna in spa

Spa tub in spa
Body treatments
Facial treatments

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Accessibility

To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.

Accessible path of travel
Accessible bathroom
Roll-in shower
Accessible parking

In-room accessibility
Accessibility equipment for the deaf
Braille or raised signage

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Policies & Fees

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Check-in

Check-in time ends at 3 AM

Minimum check-in age is 18

Check-in time starts at 4 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment Types

Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB International, MasterCard, Visa

Pets

Pets allowed, Pet maximum weight in lb is 150

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

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Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 9.95 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
Fee for in-room high-speed Internet (wired): USD 9.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
Self parking fee: USD 17 per day (in/out privileges)
Valet parking fee: USD 20 per day (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 50 per room, per night
Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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Additional Details

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties. Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. All guests staying in hotel guestrooms must be registered with the hotel. Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).

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Awards & Affiliations

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A Green / Sustainable Property - Third Party Certified

This property participates in LEED Silver, a third-party certification program that has been independently certified. Third-party certification measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. An objective assessment of a company's sustainable tourism practices has been performed at this property by an auditor who is independent of the third-party certification program.

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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

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