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Holiday Inn Express @ Monterey Bay

2.5 of 5
1400 Del Monte Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013
Steve G Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Manchester, England, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

Stayed here for 2 nights whilst traveling around California. Service was great, always someone behind desk. PC in reception was free to use and print pages (unlike some other hotels) WiFi had good signal in our room. There was a spa at the hotel but was out of action at the time of our visit - a shame really, it... More

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Stacy L, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn Express @ Monterey Bay, responded to this review
13 June 2013

Steve G I am thrilled to hear you had a wonder time in Monterey and enjoyed your stay. 17 Mile drive and the Aquarium are a must see and do while visiting, our staff works very hard to give you the guest the service you deserve while staying with us. We take our reviews very seriously and it's always nice... More

San Diego
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

My fiance and I stayed here in April and we wouldn't recommend it to friends. The rooms open directly outside which are generally noisy but that is expected, however, one morning we were awoken by a power saw one door down from us. The room was not very clean. When we first arrived I found two hairs, that were not... More

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Stacy L, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn Express @ Monterey Bay, responded to this review
30 May 2013

Dear Kim A, I am really sorry to hear you did not enjoy your stay with us. In reading you’re review, it sounds like you were here during the installation of the new carpet. We recently updated all the carpet in all the rooms and added new beds. Prior to checking out; did you explain to the front desk you... More

Toronto, Canada
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23 reviews 23 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Got a deal on Hotwire to stay here. Nice hotel. Note it is not in Monterey but just outside in Seaside. There was some noise when we arrived due to construction but by the time we returned from dinner it was quiet. Nice pond outside with ducks and geese. Outside of Monterey but not far from the centre of town.... More

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Stacy L, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn Express @ Monterey Bay, responded to this review
25 April 2013

Dear Vicky M, I am happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us; I do apologize for the noise you endured in the morning prior to the start of your day. We are in the process of replacing the carpet and the beds in the rooms. I'm glad you found our location to be of convenience; we are... More

Windsor, California
2 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

I spend 6 months of the year on the road and having internet access at the hotel is important for me to be able to do my work. When checking in I asked if they had a good internet connection. Sean the night manager said as long as he has been there no one has complained. I spent the next... More

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Stacy L, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn Express @ Monterey Bay, responded to this review
12 April 2013

Dear W00d3y3 I am really sorry you had to experience this during your stay. We take our guest reviews very serious. I'm at a loss for words, due to the fact that we just rewired the whole property, putting up new access points on all floors. We haven't had a problem; until now. When you checked in, a map of... More

NV
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35 reviews 35 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Pluses: Convenient location. Clean room and bathroom. The pool and spa were well kept and appealing. Minuses: older building with exterior, motel-style access. Small rooms that could do with renovation. We felt cooped up in the room by the fourth day and were happy to leave. Would not stay there again the next time we visit.

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Stacy L, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn Express @ Monterey Bay, responded to this review
10 April 2013

Dear kmcmt, Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your stay with us, the rooms are approximately 200 sqft; I am sorry to hear that the rooms did not accommodate your travel needs. Last year we renovated all the bathrooms in each room and we are currently undergoing minor renovations with new carpet and new beds.... More

Annandale, Virginia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Though the rooms in this hotel were smaller than we would have expected for a Holiday Inn Express, the hotel was clean and well maintained and served as a convenient base for exploring The Monterey Peninsula. It's location on Del Monte Blvd is just outside Monterey city and is officially Seaside, but it took only a few minutes to drive... More

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Stacy L, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn Express @ Monterey Bay, responded to this review
10 April 2013

Dear Christine F, Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your stay with us. I share all of our reviews with the staff and upper management. It’s nice; when I can bring to them a good review, allowing them to see their hard work is noticed by the guest. I’m glad you were able to find... More

Cedarville, Michigan
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53 reviews 53 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013 via mobile

Spent the night here on our way up the coast via Highway 1. Our room was extremely small and dark. We were on the back end/ground floor of the hotel. The room was clean, front desk help was ok and breakfast was alright as well. Would I stay again...probably not, especially for the price. A pretty high price for a... More

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Stacy L, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn Express @ Monterey Bay, responded to this review
8 April 2013

Dear saltedradish, Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your stay with us. I am sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with the room, it is on the small side but designed for the common traveler in mind. I am sure the front desk would have been more than happy to move you to... More

Temecula, California
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7 hotel reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Free wifi is a plus. The room (a double) was clean with plenty of towels for the family. The location of the hotel is close to Cannery Row in Monterey. The front lobby people were friendly. However, on the night we stayed, it was extremely noisy and a lot of police sirens were going by. Don't know if it was... More

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Stacy L, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn Express @ Monterey Bay, responded to this review
3 April 2013

Thank you for leaving a review of your stay with us. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the room and that the staff was friendly; I think they are pretty great myself; they do try hard to exceed guest expectations. As for the sirens, we are located within a block of the Seaside Police Department. I am sure... More

Fort Collins, Colorado
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20 reviews 20 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

This is a better than average HI Express, but a couple of caveats. First, as a family of four, the two bed units are small. The beds are doubles, not queens and even though that's only a few inches, it makes a difference for our family. The rooms are also smaller than I've come to expect. This had the four... More

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3 April 2013

Dear Steve V, Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your stay with us. I do apologize that you experienced problems with the television while you were here. Did you by chance notify the front desk? I ask because that is the only way we are able to determine if it is something to do with... More

Livingston, Texas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

We stayed four nights at this hotel. We made our confirmed reservations several weeks in advance for a room with a king bed. When we checked in and got to the room it had two double beds (not even queen beds). I returned to the desk and was told that they could give me a king room for two of... More

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Stacy L, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn Express @ Monterey Bay, responded to this review
22 March 2013

Dear McClellans, I am sorry to hear you did not have a good experience while staying with us. I sincerely apologize for all the problems you faced while you were here. We take our guest's complaints very seriously. I wish I would have known the struggles you’re faced prior to check out. I know you mentioned you didn't want to... More

 
 
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Address: 1400 Del Monte Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955
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Region: United States > California > Seaside
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #3 of 12 hotels in Seaside
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express - Monterey Bay (Del Monte Beach Area), CA. We are conveniently located off Hwy 1, just 2 blocks from the beach where you can enjoy a leisurely walk along Monterey's gorgeous coastline. We are at the gateway to the area's most popular attractions only 2 miles north of Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf, 3 miles north of Cannery Row, the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, and minutes from world-class golf at Pebble Beach. Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway is just a short 4 miles from our front door. The quaint seaside town of Carmel-by-the-Sea is a must see, and just 7 miles south via Hwy 1. After a day of exploring the Monterey Peninsula, return to our friendly hotel and relax. We offer 143, 100% non-smoking comfortable newly designed guestrooms and an outdoor heated pool and Jacuzzi. You may also enjoy an invigorating work out in our on-site fitness center. Join us each morning for our Complimentary Express Start HOT Breakfast Bar featuring scrambled eggs or cheese omelettes, bacon, sausage, or sausauge gravy and biscuits with our hot cinnamon rolls and over 20 other items. / Check your email or go online on your laptop with our free wireless internet access. We are Committed to Extraordinary Service Assuring Satisfaction & a good night rest. ... more   less 
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