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The Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa, in Monterey, is a 4 star luxury hotel that caters to business travelers, has historical color, and features great views. The hotel caters to a hip crowd, can, on request, provide baby sitting, was recently renovated, and provides free parking, an airport shuttle, and internet access. Guests found the service "great" and "accommodating". What travelers said they loved: "the ocean", "the service", "the location", "the staff", and "the room". Guests can enjoy scuba, golf and other local activities. Those who recommend it say it's perfect for "relaxing" and "business". Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "comfortable" and "great". The hotel is recommended by Gayot.com (it's on their Top 10 list for Romantic Hotels). The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including Fresh Cream , Montrio Bistro , and Stokes . Also nearby: Monterey Bay Aquarium , Monterey Museum of Art , and Monterey Peninsula Art Foundation . Other local places to consider are Doubletree Hotel Monterey and Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel .
Patterned after the grand old hotels of an earlier era, this property is both elegant and stylish. Its furnishings showcase 18th-century Chinese and Italian Empire period pieces. Excellent facilities include a...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
um, i work for this hotel and i will tell you right now... there are better meals to be had. it's such a toss-up as to whether or not you'll get great service or bad service, good foood or bad food.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came to Monterey the weekend here with my girlfriend, and after a long drive from the bay area on the 1 and getting by all the delays from fires we pulled into the front and as we got out of the car…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a beautiful hotel. Upon entering the lobby, I was taken by the grandeur of this hotel. I came here with my family and ended up in a nice spacious room with 2 double beds. The view from our…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
EXCELLENT!! This is my favorite get away spot. They have the best views of the bay, it's so romantic. This spot is perfect in every way.
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went to the Duck Club lounge right over the water on Saturday before Father's day after lunch and leisure stroll from The Wharf to the Cannery Row. We stopped here for an afternoon cocktail. We…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I know shocking - One star. Based solely on terrible and unprofessional service. The spa is a nice facility with hillbillies running it...TRAIN YOUR STAFF. Schooners is inconsistant. One day it's…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got the ocean view room with balcony for some rest and relaxation time. Arrived early and they let me check in around 12. No problems at all. Valet parking was very attentive. I had to carry my own…
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It could have been the 2 late afternoon Bloody Marys we both had in Schooners Restaurant... but I don't think so. We ambled back to the room around 5:30p or so, to rest before an 8:30 dinner in the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes people, hotel food can actually be good! This was such a pleasant surprise, since I don't expect much from Hotel bars/restaurants, but were staying here and were too lazy to go out, so we ended…
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely loved the Spa at the Monterey Plaza, and the view from the spa's pool is possibly one of the most breathtaking I have ever seen. Not to mention the great couple's bath with a huge tub,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stop #4 on our coastal road trip and we needed some serious R&R from all the cliff driving. There's something very haunting about Cannery Row, and after doing some research on the area, I understand…
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place especially if you have an ocean view room. My family and I just returned and we had an amazing time! Although I wouldn't recommend it if you have small children. Our view was…
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Come Sunday when all the tourists have left Monterey bay, when it is easy to get free parking across the street, when the place is quieter, a family of 4 descends the hills of New Monterey to hang out…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This review addresses Wedding Sites: Accommodate Ceremony Reception: YES!
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place was FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!! feather top bed, warm down blanket. come back from dinner and pretty orchids on the bed, with your robe ready to be worn. service is very prompt and always with a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love his place...it was such a great find and every time we head to Monterey we eat here. The food is awesome and its really inexpensive for what you get. The service people are very friendly and…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was a slow weekend to just relax. Me and the "Credit card cutter" showed up without a reservation for brunch and we were sitted right away. We had window table and it was perfect. The view of the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok I feel sort of bad giving this hotel 3 stars but its only because of the street situation and the fact that it was under construction. They get points for the amazing and quick service. But I…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lots of delicious drinking type meals. Full service bar and never crowded, always good friendly service and thers a patio where you can sit outside. I ate here a few times during my stay at this…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Schooners is a great place to meet up before dinner to enjoy the view of the ocean and have a drink (or two, or three). The margaritas are good and the service is pretty prompt. They always have a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Any hotel that has a feather top bed, and a down blanket that you just sink into gets many starts from me. You know how some hotels just make you feel dirty... like you don't want to touch the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You had me at "bacon potato cake!" This place has an awesome outdoor patio overlooking Monterey bay. I saw two otters but they wouldn't get close enough for me to take their picture. I ordered the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to stay if you have the opportunity to have a room facing the ocean, can open your windows and listen to the surf day and night. The accommodations are almost perfect and the service is…
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've stayed here three times because I conference every February in Monterey. After this last visit, I think I might try some of the other hotels in the area. Pluses: (1) the ocean view (at $395 a…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Even though this place is in hotel, I still recommend it because of the view. I really do think that's why I am giving 5 stars, the view alone is worth it. The food is also good, and of course they…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I looooooove this hotel. I have stayed here a handful of times and if I could afford it I would stay here so much more. Yes it is very much on the expensive side, but it is well worth it. The staff,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Top-notch accomodations in beautiful Monterey Bay, right along Cannery Row. The roof top spa and fitness center is the best! We've spent hours up there, lounging in total relaxation. All of the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was very excited about staying at Monterey Plaza Hotel for a quick overnight getaway. We got one of the winter package specials which made it just $200 a night with free breakfast buffet which was…
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my 3 top hotels in Monterey. It is right in the heart of downtown so you can walk anywhere. There are restaurants, bars, the wharf, monterey museum of art, all within walking distance.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We enjoyed our stay at this hotel ~ room size was good and view was spectacular! We had a view of the ocean and Monterey Bay....so beautiful but I'm an ocean lovin' gal! The spa was an amazing…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great time staying here with my friend. The hotel employees were super accommodating every step of the way. We got room service for breakfast, which was delicious. Then, left for the Aquarium…
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had gotten this certificate for a birthday gift, and had to use it before my birthday this year. So, I went down for a couple of days. Very relaxing.
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the great bar in the Monterey Hotel. Nicest staff ever! afterdinner drinks and a quick bit before retiring to our room.
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
gorgeous bay front rooms with old world charm. Classical music is turned on before you enter your room. Great bar downstairs too! Classy hotel!
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You can't get anwhere closer to the ocean than this. You know those annoying sound machines that play ocean music or jungle noises? Well imagine that sound machine with the ocean except the ocean is…
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a lunch trip with a coworker - who insisted that since she was in a bad mood - this was the place to go, it's like a vacation she says.. The service here is *excellent*. I had an iced tea…
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! The staff are excellent, very professional. It was obvious that they were all instructed in how to ask questions and gather needed information well. And the place is just…
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gorgeous views, excellent service and a few pretty nice restaurants (Duck Club, Schooners). The view of the sunrise over the ocean in the morning was a welcome surprise. The suite I stayed in had a…
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
expensive but worth every penny. the view from the jacuzzi is spectacular. my room was very comfortable. convenient locations to restaurants and etc. best hotel experience!
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I attended a wedding here and found it to be quite pleasing. The ceremony took place on a lower veranda overlooking the water. A lovely way to watch two people join their lives together.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed here a couple of years ago for a conference and I have to say that I was quite impressed. They managed everything very well and the rooms were spectacular. The location was great if you…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here on several different occasions. A wedding, a spa day trip, and most recently a hotel stay. First, the spa. OH MY GOD! The view from the patio deck is awesome. You see all of…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I had a great time here. We got an upgrade to an ocean view room which was really nice. Since it was our anniversary, there was a bottle of champagne waiting for us. That's always good.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
every time i visit monterey in the afternoon, i come to this place and have a bucket of clams. service is a little slow but i don't mind sitting out in the balcony watching the sea otters swimming…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say the food was very good. It partially has to do with the fact that we were permitted to order off this places menu along with their sister restaurant next door, The Duck Club Grill.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Out of all the hotels I have stayed in this is truely the best. It's quiet, it's super clean & has a cozy warm feel. It's spa is just phenomenal (from personal experience the couples massage spa day…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This hotel is conveniently located on Cannery Row and within walking distance to the aquarium. However, it's not quite a 4-star resort as it advertises. I had an ocean view room w/ balcony. The…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ran into this place when my bf and I were checking out the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa to drink at their bar. We ended up ordering their calamari appetizer and as well as their shrimp tempura…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place to stay in Monterey. If I could afford it, I would come every weekend. The hotel is beautiful. The views are breathtaking. If you don't think this is a four star hotel, try the four…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here on a family vacation and I really thought the place was very pretty. Downfalls: But it was not for little children by no means. It has no pool for the children to swim in. The Spa area…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh...How I wish I can lay on that comfy bed while listening to the water splash against the rocks...I love this hotel and we've been coming here every December for the last 4 years and I always look…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my friend and i decided to splurge and get massages at the spa. there was nothing special about the massage (i went for the therapeutic), not to say it wasn't bad.
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
probably the best place to stay near cannery row. stayed here 1 night as part of a package deal-- think it was called the great white discovery package. for around $250, we got an ocean view room,…
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing views, beautiful decor and attentive service! The one bad thing was my room was not ready until about 4pm, but it wasn't so bad. The spa is beautiful with nice amenities, I tried the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this hotel was really pretty nice. The rooms are comfortable and large, the bathrooms were pretty amazing and if you have a room overlooking the water, the views are great. Be aware that one…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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Dramatically overlooking the Monterey Bay, the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa combines elegant European architecture, wide-sweeping coastal views and sophisticated style to create the perfect vantage point by...
orbitz.com - user review
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The great location overlooking Monterey Bay makes this a wonderful pl...
igougo.com - user review
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Located on Cannery Row, overlooking Monterey Bay, the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa offers sophisticated elegance three blocks from Monterey Bay Aquarium. Launch an ocean kayak from the beach adjacent to the...
travelocity.com - user review
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Even tho we didn't want to spend on the seaview room, it was nevertheless one of the best hotels we've...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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We stayed at the Monterey Plaza for one night, whilst travelling down the California coast. Monterey...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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I would say this hotel made me feel respected. They treated me with respect...
travelpost.com - user review
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Whilst the rooms are comfortable, the hotel is 'conference style' and rather overpriced for what it offers....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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This full-service hotel commands a waterfront location on Cannery Row, where frolicking sea otters can be observed from the wide outdoor patio and many room balconies. The architecture blends early California...
fodors.com - user review
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My husband and I stayed at the Monterey Plaza Hotel for a weekend getaway. I reserved an ocean view room...
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This hotel is amazing. It has the most beautiful lobby and exterior grounds. The location couldn't...
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The Plaza is a great place to go for a romantic weekend. We parked the car on Friday and did not have to use again until we checked out on Sunday. Great location on the Cannery and only 3 blocks...
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"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa in Monterey, California. Check the weather, and locate...
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This full-service hotel commands a waterfront location on Cannery Row, where frolicking sea otters can be observed from the wide outdoor patio and many room balconies. The architecture and design blend early...
nytimes.com - user review
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Well, we were here last weekend (4/15-4/16). Check in was a breeze - the valet took our car, the bellhop...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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Great Hotel on the water in Montery. Can't beat the location and our room was excellent - comfortable...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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What a terrible hotel. I paid $5 to a bellman when he gave me my luggage and when asked aren;t you taking...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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The room could have been better furnished. Most have a microwave and small...
travelpost.com - user review
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The view does not get any better than this: you are right on the water. The hotel has immaculate European-style architecture and elegant rooms with marble baths and patios overlooking the ocean. Lush fabrics...
wguides.com - user review
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My wife and I stayed there over a weekend to relax, and for the price we paid we were expecting one of the smaller rooms. Turns out it WAS one of their smaller rooms, but compared to all the other...
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While I didn"t have a room with a view, this is the only bay-side hotel in town. The Plaza Hotel is situated at the edge of the Bay and is a short walk to the west to Cannery Row and to the east to Fishermans...
igougo.com - user review
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This hotel made me feel welcome. They had coffee and newspapers in the lobby...
travelpost.com - user review
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I only stayed here for 3 days March 21-24 but it was lovely. I enjoyed my room even though it wasn't...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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Our room was a toasty 85 degrees since there is no air conditioning. Internet is provided at $9.95 per day and the "day" ends at 3PM regardless of when you sign-on requiring a two-day purchase to obtain one...
travelocity.com - user review
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Exquisite waterfront establishment, only lacking a pool. Attracts upmarket clientele.
thisistravel.co.uk - user review
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Many rooms have balconies and bay views; centrally located.
cigaraficionado.com - user review
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I was really looking forward to a quiet relaxing room with a nice view. I made sure to confirm 2 times...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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Perched Over The Monterey Bay And Located On John Steinbecks Historic Cannery Row, Within Walking Distance To The Monterey Bay Aquarium, Historic Downtown Monterey And Fishermans Wharf. Rated 5 Star Diamond...
hotels.com - user review
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The Monterey Plaza Hotel is elegant and comfortable. I"ve stayed the...
igougo.com - user review
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I've stayed at this hotel often, each time getting an ocean-side room. It's brought me back time and time again because it's the concept of perfection as far as hotels go. It's...
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monterey plaza hotel. your table gets beautiful views of monterey bay. duck is king - sausages or roast duck dinner...
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