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Reviewed 6 December 2022

Eclectic and stylish, this place oozes with Old World charm. Large comfortable quarters, tastefully furnished and decorated, where no detail has been left unattended, up to and including the little paper doilies under the drinking glasses and the silk bathroom curtains. Everything you need is provided, no false covid excuses in order to cut operating costs, thank goodness somebody still remembers what the service industry is supposed to be about! There is even a pair of binoculars to admire the multitude of birds around. Reception is very friendly and helpful. Monterey Bay Inn has character and style. Twenty minutes walk to Doc’s Western Biological, for those of you who know what I’m talking about. I haven’t been to Monterey for a long time and was sorry to see the wonderful cartoons gone, I hope they saved them in a museum or library. The pictures I am attaching were decorating what is [wrongly] named The Bear Flag Building, they are from my private collection and are gone now. Delicious breakfast is included at all price ranges stays at the hotel and it’s served in the room! Ask for a room on the top floor with views on the water, you’ll love it!
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Date of stay: November 2022
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1  Thank Oliver S
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Inns of Monterey, General Manager at Monterey Bay Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 21 December 2022

Hi Oliver,

Thank you for the wonderful review and 5-star rating. We're so glad our staff provided excellent service and that you had a
comfortable and lovely time staying with us and enjoyed the breakfast, views, and our location. We look forward to welcoming you back during your next visit to Monterey.

Sincerely,
Monterey Bay Inn

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Reviewed 4 December 2022

We stayed here the week after Thanksgiving in an Ocean View room that was spectacular. The carpeted room itself is very well appointed with a comfortable king bed, down pillows, individual night stands, a work table and chair, 2 side chairs and a large table, 3 drawer dresser that doubled as a stand for the 48" flat screen TV. Custom lighting with recessed ceiling can-lights with dimmers, a table lamp, floor lamp and 2 bedside reading lamps. Great WiFi. The walls were tastefully decorated with local themed art. There was a mini frig under a shelf in the hallway holding a Keurig coffee pot, tea pot, mugs and glasses. The bathroom was spacious with more ceiling lights, his/hers sinks, tiled floors, granite counter, a wide mirrored closet with safe and tub/shower combination. The lav was in a separate room to itself. The private balcony patio overlooking the the ocean had 2 chairs, a table and flower pot with flowers. The views were incredible, wildlife everywhere looking across the bay including sea otters and sea lions feeding in the kelp be right out front. The patio was accessed by a sliding glass door with screen and 3 separate wooden louvered doors. Breakfast was delivered daily to the room consisting of your choice of fresh fruit, eggs, yogurt, a carafe of coffee or tea, pastries and juice. Incredibly good. There is a $24 daily parking fee for the ground level garage. Well worth it as we found everything we wanted to see within easy walking distance. The hotel has 2 hot tubs that we saw and outdoor reading, visiting areas. Fresh cookies in the lobby daily. The staff was very pleasant and helpful. This was our first time staying at MBI, but won't be the last.

Room tip: Easy walking distance to everything on Cannery Row, the Aquarium and Fisherman's Wharf.
Date of stay: November 2022
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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1  Thank Jeff R
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Inns of Monterey, General Manager at Monterey Bay Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 21 December 2022

Hi Jeff,

Thank you for the wonderful review and 5-star rating. We're so glad our staff was very helpful and that you had a spectacular and incredible time staying with us and enjoyed the ocean views and all the amenities we have to offer. We look forward to welcoming you back during your next visit to Monterey.

Sincerely,
Monterey Bay Inn

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Reviewed 15 November 2022 via mobile

We loved the beautiful room with the fireplace. It was walking distance to the restaurants. The front desk staff was very pleasant and helpful. We forgot a wind bottle opener and they brought us one with two very nice wind glasses.
We will be back again!

Date of stay: November 2022
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Thank andtras
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Inns of Monterey, General Manager at Monterey Bay Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 10 December 2022

Hi Andtras,

Thank you for the wonderful review and 5-star rating. We're so glad our staff was very pleasant and that you had a beautiful and lovely time staying with us and enjoyed the fireplace and our location. We look forward to welcoming you back during your next visit to Monterey.

Sincerely,

Monterey Bay Inn

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Reviewed 7 November 2022

We stayed 2 days in Sept. Made reservation with the the hotel, they were very helpful, found us a view room. Check web site for specials before calling and ask for top floor. Our room was ready as requested, very clean with great views. This hotel is a good location to walk to the aquarium and enjoy cannery row. Will stay again

Room tip: View on the top floor
Date of stay: September 2022
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Inns of Monterey, General Manager at Monterey Bay Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 10 December 2022

Hi Jalfan,

Thank you for the wonderful review. We're so glad our staff was very helpful and that you had a great time staying with us and enjoyed the views and our location. We look forward to welcoming you back during your next visit to Monterey.

Sincerely,
Monterey Bay Inn

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Reviewed 7 November 2022 via mobile

Pros:
- ocean views
- cheapest hotel option for an ocean view
- large bathroom
- very comfy bed
- delicious muffins
- close to Fisherman’s wharf and cannery row

Cons:
- old building, you can hear every footstep above you, every door close, and all hallway noise

- old building, also meaning that the bathroom ceiling above the shower had a hole and looked like it was falling apart. Bathtub was in poor shape too.

- no fan in the bathroom, so it gets muggy and smells will linger…

- harbor view: beautiful view but alot of street noise.

Tips: call and ask for a room on the top floor so no one is above you. Also ask for a room furthest from the street

Date of stay: November 2022
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Thank The_travel_wifey
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Inns of Monterey, General Manager at Monterey Bay Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 10 December 2022

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We were disappointed to learn your most recent visit was not what you had expected. Your feedback is important to us and has been shared with our team, as this helps us evaluate our product and services offered to enhance the guests' experience. We are glad you enjoyed the views, comfortable bed and breakfast options, and our location. We truly hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future to demonstrate our commitment to providing you with a more enjoyable stay.

Sincerely,
Monterey Bay Inn

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