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 The rooms that the hotel promoted as renovated were still very outdated.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.
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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