Holiday Inn Express Monterey - Cannery Row, an IHG Hotel

Location was perfect, as we brought our e-bikes to ride the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail. Very convenient that the trail was right near our hotel. Our room was clean and comfortable. We were guessing that it was newly renovated as the furniture seemed updated and functional. The decor was nice and the window treatments looked new. At night though, we noticed light was coming through our door. Not the usual glow from underneath but from the left and right sides also. Since they are still renovating the property, hopefully they will be adding weather strips to this door because the light was quite noticable. The morning breakfast was adequate with hot and cold items to eat and a decent amount of seating. We enjoyed the fact that we could quickly get something to eat and then be on our way to bike the area.

This property checked off all our wants and needs: clean, affordable, location, on-site (free!) parking, and comfort. Located within walking distance of Cannery Row without being right in the Row. It seemed to be right in the middle with the Fisherman’s Wharf being a 15-20 min walk away on one end and the Aquarium being 10-15 walk on the other (depending how fast you walk and if you stop to admire the views or shop). Either way, the pedestrian walking/running and biking paths make it easy to get where you’re going. It’s an easy walk to other town restaurant favorites not on the Row too for more reasonably priced options). The breakfast the property offers is plentiful, with both hot foods and breads/cereals, and coffee and tea available all day. There is a heavily traveled road is right at the rear of the property, so if you’re a light sleeper, the rooms towards the back may not do. However, my husband is definitely a light sleeper but it didn’t bother him at all (must have been all the walking!) Our room was newly renovated and the property is doing a room to room renovation which they did inform us of upon booking. However, all work was done when guests were out so noise was never an issue nor did it cause any obstruction.

Very unique layout, really cool inner courtyard area with vibrant patio tables & chairs w/comfy cushions. Had lots of natural light in the inner courtyard. Very large, spacious rooms that are very newly renovated. Location to Cannery Row is perfect. 5 minute walk, but away enough to be away from the crowd of tourists & the madness of the busy tourist locations. Very reasonably priced for the accommodations and the location.

The patio area is beautiful the lobby was so clean and breakfast was amazing!

This is a brilliant hotel right in the middle of Monterey. The staff were friendly and helpful and the breakfast great. The design of the hotel is quirky and historic which we loved. The family room (2 doubles and a sofa bed) was large and a good space for a family of 4. We opted to put the kids on the large sofa bed and to have a small double bed each as these beds would have been cosy for 2 adults (just a heads up!). It’s easy to walk to all the key areas in town and is near lots of great restaurants and attractions. Our kids were delighted to see sea otters just steps away from the hotel. The free parking is also great. We loved our stay here and felt it was great value for money!