Conveniently located in downtown Monterey, Hotel Pacific is an elegant Spanish-style boutique hotel which offers luxury all-suite accommodations, complimentary continental breakfast and afternoon refreshments, as well as access to an array of activities in the area. World-renowned for its spectacular coastline with miles of beautiful beaches, quaint seaside village-like atmosphere and exciting attractions, Monterey is the perfect place for a family vacation or romantic weekend getaway.

Once the Spanish capital of California, Monterey was founded in 1850 and was home to the famous Cannery Row, the epicenter of the sardine-packing industry, and immortalized by novelist John Steinbeck. Today, Cannery Row features many historic buildings such as the Custom House, built in 1927 as California’s first custom house and the a general merchandise store of Casa del Oro (1845), as well as an array of modern gift shops, seafood restaurants and bustling bars located in converted factories. Other popular attractions include the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Old Fisherman’s Wharf, and several excellent wineries.


1. Hotel Pacific Rooms

Hotel Pacific Rooms  

Hotel Pacific offers 105 luxurious Spanish-style all-suite accommodations with in-room fireplaces, private balconies or patios, and standard amenities, including flat-screen televisions with premium cable channels, coffee makers, mini-fridges, microwaves, iron and ironing boards, in-room safes, and complimentary high-speed wireless internet.

Beautifully appointed and decorated Standard Junior Suites (King) are 500 square feet in size and feature hardwood floors, spacious sitting areas, cozy dining alcoves and private balconies with lovely views. Bedrooms have one king-size bed dressed in crisp linens, and an en-suite bathroom with bath/shower combination with hand-held shower, bespoke terry robes and deluxe bath products. Sitting areas offer flat-screen televisions, coffee makers, mini-fridges, microwaves, iron and ironing boards, in-room safes, and complimentary high-speed wired and wireless internet.


2. Junior Suites

Junior Suites  

Standard Junior Suites (Two Doubles) are 500 square feet in size and feature two double beds, separate sitting areas and dining alcoves and private balconies with garden or downtown views. Suites have hardwood floors, cozy dining alcoves with dining tables and chairs for four people, and sitting rooms with gas fireplaces, flat screen televisions, coffee makers, mini-fridges, microwaves, iron and ironing boards, in-room safes, and complimentary high-speed wired and wireless internet. Bedrooms have two double beds and an en-suite bathroom with bath/shower combination with hand-held shower, bespoke terry robes, and deluxe bath products.

Luxury Junior Suites (King) are 500 square feet in size and feature a king-size bed, separate sitting area and dining alcove and private balcony with garden or downtown views. Suites have hardwood floors, cozy dining alcoves with dining tables and chairs for four people, and sitting rooms with gas fireplaces, flat screen televisions, coffee makers, mini-fridges, microwaves, iron and ironing boards, in-room safes, and complimentary high-speed wired and wireless internet. An en-suite bathroom has a bath/shower combination with hand-held shower, bespoke terry robes, and deluxe bath products and private furnished patios or balconies offer beautiful downtown or garden views.

Luxury Junior Suite (Two Doubles) are 500 square feet in size and sleep up to four people with two double beds and an en-suite bathroom with bath/shower combination with hand-held shower, bespoke terry robes, and deluxe bath products. Spacious sitting areas feature hardwood floors, gas fireplaces, cozy dining nooks with a table and chairs for four people, and amenities, including flat-screen televisions, coffee makers, mini-fridges, microwaves, irons and ironing boards, in-room safes, and complimentary high-speed wired and wireless internet. Private furnished patios or balconies offer beautiful downtown or garden views.

Premier Junior Suites (Two Doubles) are 500 square feet in size and sleep up to four people with two double beds with luxury down feather bedding, hardwood floors, and private furnished patios or balconies. An en-suite bathroom has a bath/shower combination with hand-held shower, bespoke terry robes, and deluxe bath products. A spacious sitting area features hardwood floors, gas fireplaces, cozy dining nooks with a table and chairs for four people, and amenities, including flat-screen televisions, coffee makers, mini-fridges, microwaves, iron and ironing boards, in-room safes, and complimentary high-speed wired and wireless internet.

Premier Junior Suites (King) are situated on the top floor of the hotel and have private balconies that overlook the sunny hotel courtyard. These 500 square foot suites have hardwood floors, cozy dining nooks with tables and chairs for four people, spacious sitting areas with gas fireplaces and modern amenities, including flat-screen televisions with cable channels, coffee makers, mini fridges, microwaves, and complimentary high-speed wired and wireless internet. The bedroom has one king-sized bed dressed in crisp linens, an en-suite bathroom with bath/shower combination with hand-held shower, bespoke terry robes, and deluxe bath products.


3. Dining at the Hotel Pacific

Dining at the Hotel Pacific  

Guests staying at the Hotel Pacific can enjoy a complimentary breakfast every morning, which includes hot and cold selections of fresh fruit, cereals, yogurt, freshly baked pastries and bread, eggs, bacon, and omelets. Refreshments are served in the afternoons, including sandwiches, muffins, and other drinks and snacks. The hotel does not serve lunch or dinner, however, there is a variety of restaurants and cafés within walking distance.

The Monterey Bay area has a reputation of being a culinary paradise and offers a wealth of dining establishments ranging from formal and fine dining to casual and beach café style fare. Local chefs draw inspiration and fresh ingredients from the surrounding region, which teems with fish, wild game, and vegetables, salads and herbs. Old Fisherman’s Grotto is renowned for its fresh seafood fare and otters and seals that frolic in the water below. Signature dishes include creamy clam chowder, seafood paella and teriyaki chicken. Tarpy’s Roadhouse is housed in a renovated 1900 stone farmhouse and offers classic American cuisine while Montrio Bistro serves a sophisticated menu of Mediterranean food.



4. Hotel Pacific Amenities & Services

Hotel Pacific Amenities & Services  


The hotel features beautiful gardens and a spa tub in which guests can unwind and relax. Additional hotel amenities and services include a fully-equipped business center with computers, printer, fax machine and complimentary wireless internet access, various concierge services and daily newspapers, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a large fireplace in the lobby.

The hotel offers several packages for special occasions. The Romance package is perfect for honeymoons and romantic getaways and includes sparkling wine and chocolates upon arrival, in-room massages for two, and a $50 voucher for Cafe Fina or Domenicos on the Wharf .

The California Whale Watching Package is ideal for families and adventure-loving couples alike, offering the opportunity to watch the annual migration of hundreds of whales along the Californian coast. The package includes overnight accommodations for two at the Hotel Pacific and an exhilarating four-hour expedition with Monterey Bay Whale Watch on board the 70 foot Sea Wolf II vessel. Tours are led by expert marine biologists and whales, dolphins, sea otters, seals, sea lions, and porpoises have been sighted.


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5. Weddings & Conferences

Weddings & Conferences  


Hotel Pacific offers excellent facilities for a variety of corporate events, conferences and business meetings in the Monterey Bay area. Meeting and event services at the hotel include modern meeting rooms and venues equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and wireless high-speed internet.

Hotel Pacific also offers conference and event coordination services including catering services, team building activities, and recreational activities. Hotel Pacific is a few steps away from the Monterey Conference Center, Monterey’s premier event facility, which offers conference and event facilities for up to 2,500 guests.


6. Plan This Vacation

Plan This Vacation  


Boasting beautiful natural scenery including rugged coastlines, gorgeous wind-tossed beaches, and quiet coves, the Monterey Peninsula is surrounded by the Pacific on three sides and offers an array of interesting things to see, do and enjoy. In addition to incredible surroundings, the town of Monterey is home to a variety of excellent restaurants, art galleries, museums, and boutique shops, as well as a range of attractions, such as the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium and the famous Cannery Row.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium is an unrivaled facility which features more than 35,000 animals and plants representing over 550 species housed in vast tanks and exhibits that make you feel as if you are under the sea. See hammerhead sharks, giant Pacific octopus, shoals of sardines and California sea otters, and other incredible marine creatures – a fantastic day out for the whole family.

Explore Cannery Row, made famous by local author John Steinbeck and featuring an array of gift shops, boutiques, cafés, restaurants and buzzing bars, or rent bikes and follow the coast south coast around the peninsula to the magnificent 17-Mile Drive.

Monterey offers golfers a chance to play on the world-renowned championship courses of Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill. Both are famous locations of the star-studded AT&T National Pro-Am series, which offer outstanding golf and breathtaking views.

The south side of the Monterey Peninsula is home to the artsy, upscale and verychic Carmel-by-the-Sea, simply known as Carmel by the locals. Dog-friendly Carmel Beach offers beautiful white sands for strolling, beachcombing, and sunbathing while Point Lobos State Reserve features a rugged coastline of wave-battered bluffs, gnarly trees, and undulating meadows. Mission Trail Nature Preserve offers excellent walking, hiking and biking trails amidst stunning natural scenery, spanning out from the Carmel Mission. Carmel’s main village features quaint, gallery-lined streets, and cozy gastropubs.

300 Pacific Street, Monterey, California, 93940, Phone: 831-373-5700

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