Designed in 1904 by Architect William Weeks, this European style hotel has been graciously updated and offers all the amenities of a modern hotel with the handcrafted ambience of a turn-of-the-century classic.

On March 16, 1904, The Monterey New Era announced the opening of The Monterey Hotel with the following article:

Hageman and Jones, proprietors of The Monterey, which is without doubt the most unique and elegantly furnished European hotel west of Chicago, have completed all arrangements for opening this beautiful place, and announce that it will be thrown open to the public on Friday evening of this week at 7 o'clock, when they invite the people of Monterey, Pacific Grove and vicinity to pay a visit of inspection....

Monterey Hotel in downtown Monterey, walking distance to Monterey Aquarium and Fishermans Wharf