Hotel Pacific is perfectly situated in downtown Monterey, just a short walk from Fisherman’s Wharf, great restaurants, and whale watching tours—ideal for exploring without needing a car everywhere.
We stayed in a Junior Suite, which was very spacious with nice touches like a private outdoor patio, cozy fireplace (perfect for a romantic evening), bar sink, mini fridge, and microwave—super convenient for longer stays.
The decor feels a bit dated, and there’s no air conditioning (just radiant heaters), so the room can get stuffy— we kept the windows open for breeze, which worked fine. The bed was decently comfortable, though the pillows were on the thin side.
Staff were professional and courteous throughout our stay. The free continental breakfast is simple but gets the job done—mostly cold items with a few warm options.
One heads-up: The underground garage has very tight parking spots, so it can be a bit challenging if you have a larger vehicle.
Overall, for the price (noticeably lower than many comparable spots in the area), it’s a solid choice with charm and prime location. We’d stay again for a Monterey getaway!
had reserved a room for four weeks in advance (so you had plenty of time to inform me if there were any issues). Upon checking in, I was told by the staff that the room was located on the 4th floor and that the elevator had been out of service for some time due to a mechanical issue. I asked if they could move us, but was told there was no other room available. One of the travelers had undergone a full knee replacement on both knees, and we had a lot of luggage. I asked for help, and an employee showed up to help carry two pieces upstairs, then disappeared.
The next morning, I called the office and asked to be moved because I didn’t want the person with knee replacements to have to walk up and down to the fourth floor. After a long conversation and being told the best they could do was refund the remaining nights, they finally agreed to move us to the other side of the building, where the elevator was working. I asked for help with moving the luggage, and they said they would send someone to assist me. After waiting forty minutes, no one showed up, so we carried everything over.
Other than this, there were puddles of water in the hallways that could have easily caused slips and falls, the trash bins in common areas were overflowing, and there were only two sets of towels in a room reserved for four people.
I stayed at Hotel Pacific several years ago and had a pleasant experience, which is why I came back. Unfortunately, this is not the same hotel as before.
Beautiful rooms, good service only complaint is ALOT of noise all night long in the hallways. Very hard to sleep
We had a nice stay....the room was wonderful. The only downside was being on the 4th floor with no elevator service!!
At the time of booking, it was mentioned that the room included a fireplace. However, the room assigned to me had a fireplace that was only for display and not functional. I contacted the front desk regarding this, and a staff member informed me that the fireplace was not working. Clarifying this information at the time of booking would help avoid confusion for future guests.