Elizabeth Woodard

Review of The Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

This hotel offers excellent accomodations and food...

This hotel offers excellent accomodations and food. You may want to call ahead and make a reservation for the restaurant, Schooners. Be sure to sit outside on the deck. The views are fantastic and there are heaters and blankets available if it's chilly. The associated coffee shop at the hotel is fantastic and offers a nice spot for a quick bite or catching up on emails. There are a lot of conferences held here, so it ia pretty lively during the week. The rooms have fantastic views of the bay. The site is historic, and the hotel was built on the property of a former local estate. There is also an atrached jewelry store. The spa is located across the street from the lobby, alongside a lical wine tasting room and a Thomas Kinkade.