PORTOLA HOTEL & SPA, Monterey – Your ideal downtown stay

Portola Hotel & Spa - Pet-friendly luxury hotel near Monterey Bay Aquarium

Located in downtown Monterey, the Portola Hotel & Spa is a AAA Four Diamond hotel steps from Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row. The property features the 6,000-square-foot Spa on the Plaza with 11 treatment rooms, two on-site restaurants (Jacks Monterey and Peter B's Brewpub), and an outdoor pool with Jacuzzi. Guests have access to the Monterey Conference Center with 60,000 square feet of meeting space. The hotel is pet-friendly, offering Bark Bowls at Peter B's Brewpub and pet beds upon request. Monterey Regional Airport is less than 4 miles away.

Additional perks of the hotel

Portola Pirate Program for children ages 3-12 with treasure hunt map

24-hour fitness center and outdoor plunge pool

Valet parking and covered self-parking available

Complimentary Wi-Fi when booking direct

Partnership with Monterey Yoga

Automatic doors for lobby access in Main and Spa buildings

Rooms overview

The hotel offers 379 coastal-inspired rooms and suites with city, garden terrace, or harbor views. All accommodations feature sustainable mattresses, 300 thread-count linens, 49" flat-screen TVs, USB outlets, and air conditioning. The largest suite includes two coastal-inspired bathrooms with mosaic tile work. Executive King rooms on the top floor have harbor views and bathrooms with marble flooring. Hospitality Suites provide wet bars and living spaces with 65" TVs, some connecting to additional rooms. The Presidential Suite spans 1,000 square feet with five balconies overlooking Monterey Bay.

Other conveniences

Hypoallergenic pillow toppers and duvets

Eco-friendly bath amenities

Ceiling fans and double-pane windows

Headboards with built-in lighting

Some rooms have Queen sofa sleepers

ADA rooms available with roll-in showers or bathtubs

Makeup mirrors in Executive King bathrooms

Private patios in Courtyard Rooms