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    3.0 (123 reviews)
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    bathroom 1...2 bd & 2ba suite with full kitchen...
    Hen A.

    weekend getaway and booking residence inn which is located about 30 minutes from monterey or carmel...child wanting an indoor pool and residence inn has...apartment style rooms perfect for a family...taking a 2 bedroom and 2 bath unit...full kitchen, living room and 2 separate bedrooms with attached bathrooms in each room...television in each room and living room...beds are comfortable and room was clean...everything in working order...unpacking and child going straight to the pool...seems like all other children had the same idea because the pool had a lot of children...taking a trip to monterey one day and carmel-by-the-sea on the other day...another child favorite is the complimentary hotel breakfast...basic hot and cold items...sausauge, waffles, cereal, fruit, bagels, oatmeal, eggs, etc....nothing fancy, but the child loves to pick what they want to eat...overall, it was a great staycation with no issues...excellent staff...

    Hygiene? I don't know her
    Emmeline W.

    I don't really have high expectations for Residence Inns... But holy crap this was horrible LMAO. For the price of a suite, you can get the quality of a (marginally) higher-end motel. We booked this spot because it was the only dog-friendly hotel near Carmel, but would definitely not book again. For COVID safety purposes, all staff wear masks and continental breakfast has been swapped for individually-wrapped items (cereal, muffins, etc.) in pickup bags. While guests are encouraged to wear masks... I definitely only saw two other groups abiding. Front desk staff were great and did their best under the circumstances. We had an easy check-in & were able to get some simple problems resolved. But the others... Yikes. - Slight sulphuric smell after turning on the shower, lingered on clothing - TV remote was broken and didn't work after the front desk replaced the battery - Some lamps wouldn't turn on, would flicker, or had wobbling legs. None of them matched the interior decor and looked identical to $50 ones at Target - Shampoo and conditioner bottles were empty on arrival. Since they're bolted into the wall, there's no knowing how sanitary these were - Toaster was covered in crumbs, clearly dirty from past guests. If the toaster was this bad, who knows how clean the other utensils were? - Dark brown splatter stain on coverlet and pillows - The rubber mat in the shower was peeling and continued disintegrating as we used it - No hand towel hangers, only two awkward glass shelves and a tiny sink counter with questionable sanitation (leftover splatters/stains...) Even after all of these, the ultimate worst part was actually the INSULATION. For a dog-friendly hotel, you'd think that noise control would be a huge deal so barking wouldn't affect other guests-- UHHHH, no lol. We could hear folks' conversations right outside our window and every single shuffle/step/squeak from upstairs. What's worse is that we chose Monterey County for July 4th weekend since fireworks are banned there-- of course, someone was lighting fireworks from the adjacent apartment complex from sundown all the way until 1 AM which inevitably blasted through the walls and woke every dog up. Barking everywhere, just absolute mayhem. One of our dogs was unfazed, but the other one was pretty much going through PTSD and went catatonic for 3 hours as we tried to comfort him through the noise. Really awful. It was so loud that it sounded like they were blowing up the parking lot. The staff were willing to waive our $100 dog fee to compensate for the broken amenities, but that's about it. I'd rather pay for a nice Airbnb than stay somewhere like this.

    Breakfast- eggs/milk/choco milk, they had veggie omelette/Turkey sausage egg biscuit/waffles,cereal/oatmeal/orange,etc
    Sarah T.

    I booked last minute for a 1 night stay while I was visiting Carmel. I read some of the recent reviews and was worried but it wasn't so bad. It's a decent place. Not sure about the last minute price because it's expensive for what you get. I believe my shower may have been more updated than some of the other rooms. I didn't have a tub just a shower. Room was spacious. Has a kitchen/fridge etc. There's also breakfast. I believe it's 6am-9am can't remember just ask. Breakfast was ok. Don't expect too much but it was ok. Overall wasn't too bad. Lobby/seating area was clean.

    Matt U.

    Very much enjoyed our time here - friendly staff, newer and recently updated rooms, along with a decent breakfast in the morning. We had a double room that slept 4 comfortably. A nice couch, 3 TVs and a full and queen bed in the rooms. A kitchenette made it nice to keep leftovers and extras from downstairs. Super nice that they had Internet enable TVs that had a number of premium channels as well as access to Netflix and Hulu as desired. It's a great trend that we've recently observed! However a couple things kept the overall rating lower than it could have been. There was food in the fridge upon arriving, but not like mini bar type stuff, rather the leftovers from the previous guests. They seems to have good taste, but not having to toss it would have been preferred. They also left a toilet brush and rags in the room. Again, not a huge deal, but it's nice to not have the leavings from other rooms on the counter. Continued improvement is always important! All in all, this was a good spot for getting to Monterrey quickly and even better for getting to Pebble beach! Costco is close by as is a movie theater and plenty of big box stores. A good spot with room to improve.

    Gross corner of shower

    This is not the kind of tub I would except for $315. a night! The room had not been vacuumed and the entry floor had a slippery wax all over it. Th sheets were threadbare and stained. The sides of the building exterior had gross black sludge coming out of the air conditioning vents. I don't think Marriott cares about this brand or the inspection is being bought off. Bad value!

    Hmmm... they don't clean under the furniture.
    ayako s.

    Unhappy experience to share. Hope the management takes this seriously. Since my parents had signed up for SPG credit card, we wanted to stay one of their hotels. This was a last minute trip and we had a dog, so our choice was very limited. Among the small choice, we picked this hotel because of the 2 bedroom suite. Well, this is what we experienced. Found empty can under a chair, popcorn under a couch. In the bath tub, I found a hair and was going to remove it and found more under a seat as you see on pic. Gross!!!!! Although the front desk told me to compensate the SPG points, it became very unpleasant stay. When we know the rooms were not well maintained, who can trust the bed cleanliness?! By the way, they charged us $75 for extra cleaning fee for dog. I wonder what kind of "extra $75 cleaning job" they will do... I am just hoping we will not get any bed bugs. Learning experience- You Get What You Paid For or Less. Not worth it.

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    Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas - Guest room

    Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

    (156 reviews)

    $$

    Doors locked even on the day hours. I asked why, of course it's concerning if its unsafe area and i…read morewill be coming here often for work, and we have rights to know. and the lady in the front desk was dismissive and looked away. The I waited for check in, in a Teams Meeting in the lobby. I did request to talk to someone else and someone else came, and she explained because there are lits of homelesses in the area. But once guests received keys, they can come in and goes by swiping their keys. Free bfast. Love that. Gym and laundry are ok. Laundry coin only. Pool is square so it was a bit challenging to swim for exercise. Location next to fwy, and Starbucks is next door. Lots of construction areas around. Areas surroundings are pretty concerning. I stopped by Vallarta supermarket and love it, i was able to buy food for three days. Room is decent. Its called suite but doesnt have couch. Work space yes, microwave and fridge yes. Coffees in the lobby seemed available 24/7. Monterey is about 30 minutes from here, will try that area next time, or Morro Bay.

    Pros: - Free parking with lots of availability…read more- Larger room and bathroom - Common areas are clean and well lit - Plenty of luggage carts available - Two elevators - Updated Hilton entertainment system with large TV Cons: - Room lacks lighting - Extremely firm and uncomfortable mattress - Luggage carts ALL have flat tires, impossible to move - Low flow shower head - Not enough towels It looks like this Hampton Inn is being remodeled. The common areas look finished but it was hard to tell with my room as certain aspects like the bathroom show age. Plenty of up front parking and no parking fee! Luggage carts (although they all have flat tires) and two elevators made it easy to unload my vehicle and get to the room. The bedroom was very large, and the bathroom was roomy. There are not enough lights in the bedroom area and it was difficult to even unpack. The mattress was cheap and awful, hard as a rock. The standard low flow shower head turned a ten minute shower into a 20 minute shower. Housekeeping knocked on my door an hour before checkout but didn't speak any English so I have no idea what she wanted. The counter staff were friendly. Overall this Hampton Inn is average although I would not stay here again due to the uncomfortable mattresses.

    Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey - Lobby and bistro bar area

    Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey

    (157 reviews)

    $$

    Overall, this is a nice hotel in a great location, and the rooms were one of the highlights of my…read morestay. I would rate the rooms **8/10**. They were clean, comfortable, and had everything I needed. One thing I found odd was the setup with the **Courtyard and Residence Inn being right next to each other**. The biggest issue for me was the pool. The Courtyard itself does not have a pool, so I had to walk all the way over to the Residence Inn to use theirs. What made this more frustrating is that the Marriott app advertises the Courtyard as having a pool, which can be misleading when booking. Because of that, I'd rate the overall ambiance **6/10**, despite the hotel having a nice lounge area with plenty of seating. Another issue was the breakfast. I always book my hotel rooms with **breakfast for two**, and I specifically select the package for two rather than the package for one. I've stayed at multiple Courtyard locations with Bistro/Starbucks setups, and this was the first time I wasn't given any breakfast vouchers. I actually had to argue with the staff to receive the breakfast for two that I had already paid for. There are separate packages for breakfast for one and breakfast for two, so I don't think this should have been something I needed to argue about at the front desk. It was an unnecessary inconvenience. The service overall was okay, but there was definitely room for improvement. I'd rate the service **7/10**. Most of my interactions were fine, but the breakfast situation really took away from the experience. Overall, I think this is a good hotel with **nice rooms, a great location, and a comfortable lounge area**, but I would recommend double-checking the pool situation and your breakfast package before booking. I'd consider staying here again, but I'd hope the issues with the advertised pool and breakfast vouchers are addressed.

    The location is under construction. It was difficult to find the entrance. It's in the middle on…read morethe left side, all covered up by wood pieces. There is a walkway to get in though. The front desk is kinda small if you didn't enter from the entrance. You can go to the indoor pool in the hotel next door. When I booked the hotel room it says it comes with breakfast for 2 adults and 2 kids. Somehow the booking only showed 1 adult. The front desk said they would check on it and didn't get back. When I checked again, the front desk gave ridiculous reasons (room cost more for 2 adults 2 child rather than 1 adult!?!?) and said would up charge me if they were to comp the breakfast. They eventually included the said breakfast after long conversations. Breakfast was good tho. Not much option but everything tasted good. The muffin was warm and the breakfast burger has bacon and avocado.

    Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

    Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

    (52 reviews)

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    I don't usually leave reviews, but this experience needs to be shared…read more I had a prepaid reservation at Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel for myself and my two young children. We had already driven in from Bakersfield earlier that day to attend a funeral and spent several hours there before going to check in. At the front desk, I was told there would be a $40 additional person fee. I questioned it to better understand the policy, and was told that if I didn't accept it, my reservation would be canceled and I would still be responsible for the full prepaid amount. As the conversation continued, the explanation kept changing. I was told the room could only accommodate two people regardless of age, then that it was corporate policy, and later that it was related to fire safety and California law. The room included a sofa bed and had even been described as an upgrade, which made the situation even more confusing. At that point, I agreed to pay the additional fee just so my children and I could stay and deal with the rest later through corporate. Despite that, the proprietor still refused to honor the reservation. While I was still standing in the lobby with my children and on the phone with customer service trying to resolve the situation, the proprietor canceled my reservation at the front desk. My seven-year-old daughter became very upset and started crying, and there was no empathy or effort to help resolve the situation. We were left without accommodations and had to drive three hours back to Bakersfield that evening, getting home close to 11 PM after an already long and emotional day. The drive included long stretches with limited services, which made it even more difficult traveling with kids. This wasn't just an inconvenience -- it was how it was handled. The situation could have been resolved, especially since I was willing to pay the fee, but instead it escalated unnecessarily. Very disappointing experience.

    Front desk is not welcoming and does not have any customer service. Wouldn't let us pay for an…read moreextra person like the post says. Ended up having to get a second room and split the family up (1yr old counted, 1 over) instead of paying an additional 80 dollars we lost out on 400. Then, when i'm already vulnerable with my husband in another room, so I didnt lock the backup bolt. one of their employees entered the room unannounced and it was just the kids and I. Woke me with an anxiety attack and being very startled. Apparently they feel like they could do that, though even after you paid because there was a sign next to the door that they will inspect the room after 2 days. We were only there for about fourteen hours so far

    Chateau Coralini - We had so fun playing

    Chateau Coralini

    (34 reviews)

    We stayed here for the SLH Sun Wind & Wine festival at Mer Soleil Vineyards and it was a good and…read moreconvenient choice. We were pleased with our 2nd floor room. It was spacious and comfortable. As others have noted, the stairs are a bit steep but we had no issues with it. The downside of the property is that it feels quite impersonal. You check in like you would at an AirBnB rental. There is ostensibly an innkeeper on site but we never met (nor needed) them. There were also some difficulties getting our reservation payment process finalized. Even though we reserved via Booking.com, the property uses their own system and the information did not coordinate well. It took multiple messages back and forth with a remote service center before things got squared away. Knowing what i know now, I would just book direct if the rates aligned. BOTTOM LINE: A nice choice at a memorable but slightly quirky property. We would stay here again.

    We came back again! This is our favorite place for Laguna Seca races: 8 minutes away from the race…read moretrack entrance, very quiet (!) and remote, nestled into green park surroundings of a private gated community, but only 5-8 minute drive to downtown Salinas. We stayed two nights (FRI to SUN). The rooms are gorgeous and we always love the lush surroundings and serene vibe. The inn keepers are there to help, and after all the race noise and engine sounds it was fantastic to snuggle into bed at night with (free) popcorn and watch a movie after relaxing in the bubble bath. We will be back, for sure.

    Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites - Double queen room

    Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

    (98 reviews)

    $$

    Stayed Friday and Saturday night July 24 weekend 2026. We stayed for a tournament and I read all…read morethe hotels reviews in the local areas. I'm not sure why this hotel has such low stars. Is it perfect ? No but I would stay here again, yes... no issues. Yes, in and out burger and Mc Donald's is a few doors down, but never did it give us an issues. Yes there is homeless in the area but very few and not in the hotel range. The room is great and I don't see any man problems with it. The one and only eye I think that could be an issue is the walls are definitely thin. The hotel is about 8 to 12 minutes away from the soccer fields. Has a decent breakfast with coffee, juice, breakfast, sandwiches, danishes, waffles, fruit, cereal etc. I was torn about staying here but all the local hotels had low stars. In the end, this place was perfect for a weekend of ultimate frisbee And In and out burger was great to walk to Enjoy

    This hotel was very clean. Staff were extremely nice. Special mention of Liz for evening check in…read morewho was extremely helpful and special mention of Monica during the day who was also helpful. Thank you to both these remarkable young women! Room was comfortable and spacious. Did not have any problems with room. Outside pool could be warmer. Not many will venture into a 78° pool. 84° should be your minimum if you want the pool used. I would give 5 stars but because of pool temp im reducing it to 4 stars. If you don't care about the pool its a great place to stay.

    Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas - This was on our bed!

    Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

    (83 reviews)

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    I had a very disappointing stay at this motel. When we arrived, the room assigned to us had not…read morebeen cleaned, and the beds were still unmade. Mistakes can happen, but what was most disappointing was that the receptionist didn't apologize and simply reassigned us to another room. The second room wasn't much better. It was warm because the air conditioner barely cooled the room. The microwave and refrigerator were old, the shower had very low water pressure, and the body wash dispenser was almost empty when we checked in. Overall, the room was in poor condition--not even what I would consider acceptable. The complimentary breakfast was also disappointing. It only included toast, coffee, cereal, Danish pastries, and yogurt as the only protein option, with very limited variety. The front desk staff didn't seem welcoming or happy to assist guests. There also appeared to be too few staff members, resulting in long lines at check-in. Instead of feeling welcomed, it felt like guests were an inconvenience. I wasn't expecting five-star service--I simply wanted to feel comfortable and at home while away from home. Unfortunately, this was one of the worst motel experiences I've had. I will not be returning, and I would not recommend staying here.

    They have bugs... literally! Fleas bed bugs something.. INSTANTLY FELT IT!!!! We left they gave us…read moreback the deposit but kept the booking money!!! Should have been highly compensated BUUUUUGS!!!!!

    Residence Inn Salinas Monterey - hotels - Updated September 2026

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