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  • Hotel class: 1 of 5
  • Rooms: 30
Description: Contemporary low-rise Motor Inn with popular amenities, continental breakfast; located in quiet area, one block from the beach. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
660 Dennett Street
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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Reviews of Howard Johnson Inn and Suites Monterey Pacific Grove

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“Management problems Aug 3, 2007”

Howard Johnson Inn and Suites Monterey Pacific Grove

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1 of 5 stars
Montreal
19 Aug 2007

Arrived on Saturday evening at 6:30 PM to be told that my Visa had been declined earlier in the morning. Apparently they put your card through in the morning of your arrival. I had be using the card all day so couldn't figure out what the problem was. I had booked the hotel 2 -3 months ago for a two night stay as part of a California trip. What was more infuriating is that the woman at the desk refused to let me use a phone to call Visa or use the computer to find other accommodations. She wasn't even sure where I should go to get help! Eventually I ended up at the Marriott in Monterey where I was allowed to use the concierge's computer to find that the closest available accommodations was an hour's drive away in San Jose. When I contacted Visa they told me that the woman had entered the wrong expiration date on the card! I hope all the Howard Johnson's aren't like that. The place looked nice from the outside. Be careful not to run over a deer.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Never got in
    • Disliked — That I never got in
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Stevet55's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Travelled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 05 February 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 1 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
No way!
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure
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“Exactly as we expected”

Howard Johnson Inn and Suites Monterey Pacific Grove

12 Aug 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

We are travelling with two teenagers and the best accomodation we could get was this one with the king bed and two twins. The only real drawbacks are the slightly cramped quarters and only one bathroom for the four of us. Whatever you see on the internet site is what you get. Relative to every other accomodation around it is pretty good. The location is quiet as it is in a residential neighbourhood but, access to all streets and downtown, fishermans wharf, cannery row and all the other tourist attractions is fast and easy. The breakfast is decent as it offers the usual bagels, danishes, frozen waffles, cereals. Some apples, no other types of fruit is a drawback. Overall, a pleasant place to stay.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — location
    • Disliked — cramped quarters
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FamilyTravelsAlberta's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Travelled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 12 August 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Shopping
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“Great rate, won't return though”

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2 of 5 stars
Sacramento
1 Jul 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

For a two room suite, the price was great. The hotel is located in a very quiet area of Pacific Grove and it's close to Asilomar so you can walk to the beach. However, the two room suite (one King, two twins) was very small. The closet was about three linear feet. There was one tiny round table with one chair, so it was difficult to eat or play cards in the room. We did have a small balcony and a wet bar (not a kitchenette, as advertised). The rooms that the hotel promoted as renovated were still very outdated. The parking was pretty tight and the front desk was very unhelpful. Our room wasn't ready at check in time and we had to wait an extra hour to check in. Then, after one night we were asked to change rooms to a "renovated" room. It was a hassle to move four people, but we obliged (after having to hang around and wait for the other guest to vacate and for the room to be cleaned). Unfortunately the room was just as tiny and out dated as the other room. When we asked the manager if he would consider doing something for us due to the hassle, he told us we were getting a good room rate already. However, we were getting the same rate that anyone going on-line through Howard Johnson would pay. The new room we were moved to was next door to a room being renovated. The work began at 7:30 am each day and the crew worked until 7 pm. When we contacted the front desk, they said that the crew woudln't start until 9 am the next day. No apology was offered. Of course, work started at 7:30 am the next day. I was very disappointed in the desk staff and the manager.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The breakfast was nice.
    • Disliked — The staff.
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boymom2's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2007
Travelled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 31 July 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
No way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure
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“awfull management”

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1 of 5 stars
bay area, ca
30 Jun 2007

It is a beautiful location. they could not find our reservation on their computer. resolved that went to our room, and the inside hallway leading to our room smelled very bad, like curry. the managers apartment was right below our room. well, the manager and friends partied untill after 2am, keeping us awake. and when we complained about it would not admit or take resposibility. This location is too great to be sooo mismanaged.
do your self a favor and stay somewhere else, i wish i had.

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bobonanda's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2007
Travelled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 30 June 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
No way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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“Recent renovations & Good Value”

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4 of 5 stars
Dallas, TX
16 May 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

We stayed in one of the king suites in 2004 and again in May, 2007. Rooms are currently being renovated, new paint, some new cabinents, fixtures and carpet. Although renovation on other rooms was ongoing during our stay, we were never bothered by the construction work.

They also upgraded their internet service with both wired & wireless capability. Download speed was excellent with rates consistently over 3Mb.

The King Suite is larger than most one bedroom suites with a large bedroom with fireplace, den area with sofa bed, and full kitchen with a breakfast area. The bedroom and den have separate TVs but are only separated by a half wall.

Our room was reasonably clean but the kitchen floor and windows in the breakfast area needed cleaning. No objectionable smells, mold or meldew. The staff was courteous but they didn't know anything about local restaurants.

You don't get an ocean view but the beach is only a five minute wall thru Asilomar conference center which has a ton of deer.
IMO, it's a good value for the Pacific Grove area.

The Tinnery at Lover's Point is now Latitudes but it's still a good place for lunch or dinner.

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FredDallas's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2007
Member since: 16 May 2007
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