Portola Hotel & Spa Monterey
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Portola Hotel & Spa Review
The 4-star Portola Hotel & Spa At Monterey Bay is set 7 minutes' stroll from Old Fisherman's Wharf and features a cash machine and a lift. The eco-friendly hotel lies in Downtown Monterey where fine dining and shopping abound, within a minutes' drive from such cultural sights as the specialized Presidio of Monterey Museum.
This Monterey hotel offers buffet breakfast in the restaurant. Experience American dishes at the American Jacks Monterey restaurant onsite. There is also a lounge bar. You can try American cuisine in a restaurant which is located very close by.
You'll be nearly 18 minutes' walk from California Sea Otter Game Refuge and 5 minutes' drive from the waterfront Cannery Row Street. The nonprofit public Monterey Bay Aquarium is also located 10 minutes by car from the Portola Hotel & Spa At Monterey Bay.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to San Carlos Beach, which is approximately 15 minutes' walk away. Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting Dennis the Menace Park, in walking distance from Portola Hotel & Spa At Monterey Bay.
The accommodation has 379 rooms, some of them comprise a patio and a balcony, and have self-catering options such as a coffee maker. For more comfort, hairdryers and free toiletries together with a sauna and a hot tub are provided. Certain units overlook the city.
This Monterey property is a 5-minute walk from Monterey Transit Plaza bus station.
Guests can request fitness classes and an outdoor pool area at extra charge. The Portola Hotel & Spa At Monterey Bay has a swimming pool and a fitness room. Other activities include snorkelling, diving and hiking. This Monterey property features a wellness centre along with sauna facilities and an outdoor swimming pool for relaxation.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Beautiful hotel with harbour views an easy walk to the city centre.
- Magnificent central location an easy walk to Monterey Conference Center.
- Surrounded by a cove and a harbour.
- Recently renovated and good sized rooms with fully equipped bathrooms and traditional decor.
- Marble bathrooms with assortment of perfect toiletries, including a large shower and shower facilities.
- Savoury and unlimited breakfast with a mimosa and an omlette station, to mention but a few included.
- Nice club restaurant serving Chinese fare.
- Guests can savour delicious drinks served at the downstairs bar.
- Top-notch service and a convenient check-in.
- Reasonable prices for the area.
- Past guests mentioned Wi-Fi was weak.
- A few staff members might seem not always friendly at times.
Key Features
- outdoor swimming pool
- parking on site
- wifi available in all areas
- non-smoking rooms
- spa and wellness centre
- fitness centre
- facilities for disabled guests
- restaurant
- bar
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- HBO available
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Rollaway beds
Dining facilities
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area Dryer
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Relax
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Spa & wellness centre
- Back massage
- Full body massage
- Fitness centre
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Hiking
- Fishing
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Monterey Conference Center 50 m (164 ft)
- Cannery Row 1.45 km (4757 ft)
- Monterey Museum of Art 490 m (1608 ft)
- The Dali Expo 150 m (492 ft)
- Dennis the Menace Park 830 m (2723 ft)
- Old Fisherman's Wharf 420 m (1378 ft)
- San Carlos Cathedral 730 m (2395 ft)
- Presidio of Monterey Museum 560 m (1837 ft)