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Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, USA, 93940
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Recognized as one of the world’s finest hotels by Forbes Travel Guide, the resort features 285 guest rooms, a European style penthouse spa and award-winning dining. The Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa's conference and banquet rooms provide more than 17,000 square feet of indoor meeting space that can accommodate groups of 10 to 350 for meetings, conferences, banquets and private parties. In addition, the Hotel's Outdoor Plaza and Terrace, overlooking Monterey Bay, can host groups up to 600. The Hotel's ocean view meeting rooms are exceptional sites for executive retreats, conferences and seminars. Ballrooms with adjacent outdoor terraces offer beautiful waterfront settings for receptions and social events. The Outdoor Plaza in an exhilarating location for private cocktail parties, banquets, weddings or barbeques. Off-premise catering can also be arranged. State-of-the-art audio/visual equipment, ranging from projectors and screens to concert-quality sound systems, theatrical lighting and draperies, is available on-site. In-house technicians can coordinate your audio/visual needs. All meeting rooms have wireless high speed Internet access.

Venue Details

ChainWoodside Hotels
BrandWoodside Hotels
Built1985
Renovated2020
Total meeting space42,456 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms285
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Forbes Travel Guide

Awards

Industry awards
Hotel: - AAA 4-Diamond Award - Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards Hotel Top 20 Hotels in Northern California - TripAdvisor – 2024 Travelers’ Choice Award - AAA Inspector’s Best of Housekeeping Award - Blue Zone Project Certified – Hotel, Schooners, Tidal Coffee - California Hotel & Lodging Association (CHLA) – Chris Sommers, Outstanding GM of the Year (Medium Property) - American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) – Chris Sommers General Manager of the Year – Independent Property Dining: - Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards - Coastal Kitchen 2024 “Best of Award of Excellence” - Monterey County Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards 2024 – Schooners Monterey Best Outdoor Dining + Best Drink with a View

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (ocean or water)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Rental car service
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Feb 16, 2026 - Mar 12, 2026
Mar 15, 2026 - Apr 15, 2026
Apr 17, 2026 - May 2, 2026
May 8, 2026 - Jul 13, 2026
Jul 16, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026
Jul 22, 2026 - Aug 13, 2026
Aug 17, 2026 - Oct 26, 2026
Oct 28, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
42,456 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,725 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
28
Second largest room
3,334 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
600

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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
285
Single (1 bed)
197
Single (1 bed) rate
$259.00 - $999.00
Double (2 beds)
80
Double (2 beds) rate
$259.00 - $999.00
Suites
8
Tax rate
9.25%
Occupancy rate
10%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 5 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $43.00/day )

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Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium
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At Monterey Bay Aquarium we're working to inspire action for conservation of the oceans. Learn what we're doing at the state and federal levels to protect the oceans—and how you can help us assure a future with healthy oceans.
886 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA, US 93940
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Cannery Row
Cannery Row
Business district
Our luxury Monterey Resort is located on Historic Cannery Row. These once gritty dockside streets have been transformed into a vibrant modern, boulevard, alive with chic boutiques, upscale galleries, and over 25 restaurants and wine tasting rooms.
Adventures by the Sea
Adventures by the Sea
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Right next door to our hotel, hotel guests enjoy complimentary bikes and can also rent kayaks, paddle boards or join an adventure tour of the area.
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Old Fisherman's Wharf
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Old Fisherman's Wharf is bustling marina at the heart of the area’s fishing industry. Sample a hot cup of clam chowder from one of the many restaurants, watch trawlers haul in the day’s catch and view the sea lions and otters frolicking in the calm inner harbor waters.
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Whale Watching
Whale Watching
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We’re part of a protected marine sanctuary, home to a rich marine life. Enjoy close sightings of blue, gray and humpback whales as well as dolphins and orcas in season. Visitors can enjoy whale sightings close to shore as they come to feed in the deep Monterey Submarine Canyon.
California's Finest Wine Tasting
California's Finest Wine Tasting
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As one of California’s premier wine-producing regions, wine lovers will delight in exclusive tasting rooms right on Cannery Row. Enjoy a day of wine tasting in Monterey’s Wine Country, home to over 85 vintners and growers including the nearby Carmel Valley.
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World's Top Golf Destination
World's Top Golf Destination
Recreation
The Monterey Peninsula is ranked the number-one golf destination in the world by Golf Digest Magazine. From the world-famous Pebble Beach Golf Links to the oldest golf course in continuous operation west of the Mississippi, Monterey County entices golf aficionados with some of the finest fairways in the world.
Scenic Day Trips
Scenic Day Trips
Recreation
Explore the incredibly scenic ride along 17-Mile Drive, sojourn to charming Carmel-by-the-Sea, or visit the Big Sur, known for its epic scenery.
Hike the Valleys
Hike the Valleys
Recreation
Plan a day trip to Jacks Peak in Monterey or Garland Park in Carmel Valley, where you can explore dense forests, open meadows and paths alongside the Carmel River. Or head out to Big Sur, where meandering trails wind enticingly along the coast.
Beachfront Bike Trails
Beachfront Bike Trails
Recreation
Bicyclists adore Monterey Bay, with miles of bike lanes, waterfront trails and off-road tracks. We offer complimentary bicycles, perfect to cruise along the scenic Monterey Coastal Recreation Trail, stretching 18 miles from Castroville to Pacific Grove. Along the way, you can stop for a bite to eat at Fisherman’s Wharf, or visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Schooners Coastal Kitchen and Bar
Schooners Coastal Kitchen and Bar
Recreation
With a bustling open kitchen, oceanfront outdoor patio and high-energy bar, there’s a relaxed and convivial atmosphere at Schooners – making it a Monterey dining favorite of both locals and travelers alike. Cocktail classics take on creative twists, while the impressive wine list features our favorite Monterey County vintners, California wines and international vintages. A commitment to sustainable seafood is at the heart of our cuisine. Our creative menus feature a wealth of seafood options, as well as appetizers, soups, salads, sharing platters, wood-fired dishes, and a selection of decadent desserts.

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Cancellation Policy

48-hour cancellation notice required. Seven-day cancellation notice required for special events.

Additional details

The Monterey Plaza's central location on Cannery Row makes it easy to enjoy the area's many attractions and activities including the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium just three blocks away. The range of activities and attractions nearby is nearly limitless. Launch an ocean kayak from the Hotel's beach, play a round of golf at one of 19 championship courses, go sailing, whale watch or scuba dive in the protected marine sanctuary of Monterey Bay. Walk to Fisherman's Wharf, Old Town Monterey or the Maritime Museum, or take a scenic drive to Carmel, Pebble Beach, 17-Mile Drive or Big Sur.

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Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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