Hotels near Urban Wine Row in Marina

We’re centrally located between Salinas and Monterey, just off the Imjin Parkway. Explore the beaches along Monterey Bay, like Fort Ord Dunes Park only 2 miles from us. The Dunes Shopping Center is half a mile away and the must-see Monterey Bay Aquarium is 10 miles. We have balcony rooms with bay views, a heated saltwater pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The environment is elegant, about 100 steps from the beach entrance, the room is decorated with heat-insulated light curtains, very suitable for tourists to sleep late.

The hotel introduction is a suite that can accommodate 5 people. So the grandparents and grandchildren booked a suite, but the two beds were arranged side by side, which was difficult to arrange. I had to book another room on the spot. The hotel is neat, clean and quiet, everything else is good.

This hotel used to be amazing. In the past, I would have paid the premium cost for the service, location, and experience. Now, I just can't say that anymore. I have stayed at the Portola hotel a number of times and the last few times, it just hasn't been that great, yet they still charge the same premium price The hotel is in a great location, which is still a draw, but the experience has become average. I love going to Monterey and this hotel was a reason I would want to come back, but now I find myself looking elsewhere. Portola just doesn't meet the expectations they put forward for the premium price they charge. So if you get a good price on that harbor view room, I would say go for it. Note, you may end up with a partial view looking at the roof of a building across the way, with a partial view of the water. But I would stay here again if the price was right. But if prices are the same as some of the other waterfront hotels, I will likely book elsewhere.

Staff went above & beyond.. great amenities.. great location

The location is ideal a short walk to the beach and ocean trails. could hear the waves from our room. The bed was comfortable, the room was clean and as described, we stayed in a queen bungalow. The staff was very professional, helpful, made us feel welcome and felt that they really cared about our needs and comfort, I look forward to coming back again and making this our go to stay in Pacific Grove. Would highly recommend to anyone.

The moment I walked into this Holiday Inn Express, Tony at the front desk set the tone for our visit....horrible. I walked in very friendly. Gave him my last name for check in and he immediately told me the CC I had reserved with didn't go through and he was about to cancel my reservation. He said I was lucky I walked in when I did otherwise he was about to cancel us. So much for a nice warm welcome & thank you for choosing our hotel...not. I told him that the CC I had used to book had been stolen and I put a different CC with my app. He was rude and brushed me off. Our room was large but dated. The hide-a-bed was very uncomfortable for my teen, all coils & uncomfortable. The 2 queen beds were ok but squeeky. The room wasn't super clean. The shower curtain was broken and when we used the shower the handle to turn water to shower mode came off. Our in room phone did not work. I sent my son down to the lobby to get some extra sheets & pillows for the hide-a-bed, Tony only gave him 2 blankets. He said they didn't have any more pillows or sheets. Whaaaat??? You don't have extra sheets & pillows??? My husband then went down & asked Tony for the sheets & pillows & Tony said he would be up with some. 30 minutes later he arrived. Breakfast was horrible. Coffee grounds in our coffee. Very limited menu. Attendant to serve us was no where to be found, had to ask front desk for help. We have been traveling all week for our kids Spring break and staying in various hotels along the central coast of California and this hotel has been the worst. Do not book a room here. Very disappointing.

Stayed here for 2 nights with my wife while on vacation. Frequent fliers of Embassy Suites, and this location is exactly on par with what you'd expect from the brand. The location of this hotel is fine, with close proximity to a variety of restaurants, a gas station, easy to get to the wharf area in Monterey. We stayed in a standard king room, and it is the typical 2-room suite layout in most Embassy locations. The room as clean, and the bed was comfortable. The shower worked great the first night, but the second night it did not get very hot. It was late, so we did not bother trying the front desk about it. Both TV's in the room were equipped with a Chromecast that had a web portal you could sync a device to. Very nifty being able to cast from our phones, something every hotel should adopt! The breakfast was top notch for a complimentary buffet. Eggs/omelets cooked to order, a variety of other hot and cold breakfast items, juice/coffee/soda, baked goods etc. The happy hour at night (included in the room rate!) was great, and had 2 specialty drinks, beer, wine, and well liquor available. The drinks are very standard, but they are absolutely free! There are also light snacks available. We did not use the pool or gym, though both looked clean. The pool is indoors but did not appear to be heated. One thing to note: parking fee is $20, and there is also a resort fee of $15/night that is charged. The resort fee ”includes” wifi, bike rental, and a $15/credit for the gift shop or restaurant. We figured either way you're paying $15 per day extra, so we used $15 at the gift shop both days for snacks & coffee. There is a Starbucks inside the gift shop which this applies to!

Unpleasant stay experience. At the time of check-in, there was no door*** at the entrance. Someone was in front of the registration. After leaving the question, the front desk staff did not take the initiative to receive it. I also asked for the initiative to go forward. There was no smile in the process. Applying for a crib at check-in, one is bad, and I don’t see it until I leave it. The breakfast was delivered to the room and it felt a bit like a fast food, cutlery plastic. When I checked out, when I asked if I could give me a bill, the service staff threw two sheets of paper at hand. I was shocked. I asked if there was an envelope and then I threw it. The details of such a service made me think that I lived in a normal hotel. By the way, the hotel will charge an additional $30 environmental fee, saying that the hotel is built in a protected area...

It’s been at least 20 years since I stayed in a Motel 6. This was the only location that would accept my sons’ 4 month year old kitty “Zephyr”. Really pleased with the accommodations and upgrades. Shout out to Wilson and Jessica for being so helpful and giving us a great room.