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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA, USA, 93940
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Experience the best of California meetings and events at the AAA Four Diamond Portola Hotel & Spa, located steps from Fisherman’s Wharf in the heart of Downtown Monterey. A perfect coastal venue welcomes your guests in a modern, tree-lined lobby, designed to reflect the best of California coastal luxury. As one of the first, LEED® Certified hotels on California’s Central Coast; the Portola Hotel features 379 costal inspired guest rooms and suites, as well as 60,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor, flexible meeting space adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center. As the region’s largest and most diverse conference facility, the Portola Hotel can accommodate groups and events from 10 to 1,000 attendees for eco-friendly events/meetings, board meetings, product launches, galas, and celebratory functions. The Portola Hotel features a dedicated 1 Gigabit (Gbps) Internet connection, as well as on-site Event Technology staff. Our seasoned sales, catering, and convention services team is here to ensure your meeting or event is a success, every step of the way. Home to an award-winning day spa, 24-hour fitness center, several on-site dining experiences including a craft brewery; the Portola Hotel has just completed the addition of an expansive terrace with fire pits and living walls for outdoor dining and special events. The Portola's central location is ideal for guests to walk to beaches, coastal recreation trails, shops, wine tasting rooms, galleries, and more. It’s all right here.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1978
Renovated2025
Total meeting space117,848 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms379
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
AAA Four Diamond Hotel U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Certified Conde Nast Traveler's Reader’s Choice Award, 8 Years USA Today 10 Best "Best Eco-Friendly Hotel" 2024 Smart Meetings Best Eco/Green Hotel, 10 Years Stella Award, Hotel/Resort Renovation Category, Far West Region 2022 & 2023 Meetings Today Best Of, U.S. Hotels for Meetings 2019 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award, 8 Years

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • View (garden)
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
Sustainability level: Silver

Certification body: U.S. Green Building Council

Issued: 12/22/2010 Expires: 12/31/2099

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
117,848 sq. ft.
Largest room
19,150 sq. ft.
Space (private)
60,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
48
Second largest room
19,150 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
60,000 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
2,000

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Hollow square
19,150 sq. ft.
135 x 140 sq. ft.
15 ft.--------
3,287 sq. ft.
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9.9 ft.
26
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10,665 sq. ft.
128 x 83 sq. ft.
13.5 ft.
1000
150
700
1000
1000
600
124
160
3,275 sq. ft.
39 x 84 sq. ft.
13.5 ft.
300
50
190
300
300
192
64
60
3,275 sq. ft.
39 x 84 sq. ft.
13.5 ft.
300
50
190
300
300
192
64
60
4,115 sq. ft.
49 x 84 sq. ft.
13.5 ft.
400
60
220
400
400
240
80
80
6,550 sq. ft.
78 x 84 sq. ft.
13.5 ft.
300
60
190
300
350
190
-
80
7,390 sq. ft.
88 x 84 sq. ft.
13.5 ft.--------
2,546 sq. ft.
67 x 38 sq. ft.
10 ft.
200
50
150
200
200
140
40
60

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
379
Single (1 bed)
159
Double (2 beds)
220
Suites
10
Tax rate
9.25%
Occupancy rate
12.195%

Location

Getting Here

The Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), located just three miles from the Portola Hotel & Spa, delivers convenient non-stop airline service to/from Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Orange County, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco, and Seattle. Other airports servicing our area include the San Jose International (SJC) and San Francisco International (SFO) are complemented by seamless, scheduled ground transportation with Monterey Airbus. Many of Monterey’s top attractions, entertainment, and activities are within walking distance of our hotel. We are also happy to help you arrange individual or group transportation to help your attendees further explore our picturesque destination.
Distance from airport 3.6 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $25.00/day )
Valet parking
( $32.00/day )

Local Attractions

Downtown Monterey
Downtown Monterey
Business district
1 min
A mecca of cultural and historical diversity downtown Monterey features dining, shops, tasting rooms, museums, entertainment, and a weekly Certified Farmer’s Market.
Alvarado Street
Monterey, CA 93940
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Old Fisherman's Wharf
Old Fisherman's Wharf
Recreation
1 min
Historic Fisherman's Wharf features restaurants, shops, whale watching, sailing, and fishing. Watch the boats sail into the harbor or visit the cafe location for HBO's Big Little Lies.
#1 Old Fishermans Wharf
Monterey, CA 93940
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Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Recreation
5 mins
Visit an array of exhibits showcasing sea otters, penguins, sharks, jellies, and more. The aquarium, offers a spectacular look into the sea life that calls the National Marine Sanctuary their home.
886 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
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Historical Monterey
Historical Monterey
Historical landmark
1 min
Historical buildings and landmarks can be toured daily or viewed by exploring the Path of History, which is marked by round, yellow tiles embedded in the sidewalk throughout the downtown area.
Downtown Monterey
Monterey, CA 93940
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Scenic 17-Mile Drive
Scenic 17-Mile Drive
Recreation
15 mins
One of the most scenic drives in the world. Experience an enchanting world full of dramatic coastal cliffs, snow-white beaches, mystical forests, and iconic golf courses.
17-Mile Drive
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
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Cannery Row
Cannery Row
Recreation
5 mins
With its picturesque charm and colorful history, Cannery Row captivates visitors with enticing restaurants, shops, and attractions like the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
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Carmel-by-the-Sea
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Shopping
11 mins
World-renowned Carmel-by-the-Sea provides an array of offerings from wine tasting and shopping, to art galleries and scenic walks along a white sand beach.
Ocean Avenue
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
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Big Sur
Big Sur
Recreation
45 mins
Big Sur is a rugged and breathtaking stretch of California’s central coast known for winding turns, seaside cliffs and views of the often-misty coastline.
Highway 1
Big Sur, CA 93920
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Championship Golf Courses
Championship Golf Courses
Recreation
8 mins
Home to 18 world-class championship golf courses, all perfect for spending a day on the greens, each course an easy drive or shuttle ride from downtown Monterey.
1300 Sylvan Road
Monterey, CA 93940
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Whale Watching
Whale Watching
Recreation
1 min
The amazing depths of the Monterey Submarine Canyon make this region one of the best places in the world to watch for whales, dolphins, rare seabirds and other marine wildlife.
96 Fishermans Wharf #1
Monterey, CA 93940
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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Recreation
1 min
Escape into the serenity of nature or experience a thrilling adventure. Portola Hotel & Sap puts you near best outdoor activities on the Monterey Peninsula and the Central California coast. Explore beautiful state and national parks with stunning ocean views. Enjoy scuba diving and kayaking on Monterey Bay. Trek the hiking trails at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Pinnacles National Park. Find your favorite outdoor adventure.
Downtown Monterey
Monterey, CA 93940
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WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Recreation
18 mins
Monterey County's 11-turn, 2.238-mile race track is home to the Corkscrew, IMSA, and IndyCar Races. Offering a multi-purpose Hospitality Pavilion set above the world-renowned raceway.
1021 Monterey-Salinas Hwy
Salinas, CA 93908
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Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Recreation
1 min
The Spa on the Plaza at the Portola Hotel & Spa offers healing spa treatments in a serene environment with a relaxing lounge and 11 treatment rooms.
Two Portola Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940
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Monterey Wine Tasting
Monterey Wine Tasting
Recreation
1 min
Monterey County is home to many wineries, vineyards, and tasting rooms where you can experience the wine making traditions of the California coast. Take a tour of local vineyards or tasting rooms and savor Monterey County's bold wines including Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Downtown Monterey
Monterey, CA 93940
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Craft Breweries
Craft Breweries
Recreation
1 min
Downtown Monterey is home to multiple craft breweries, including Portola's very own award winning craft brewery, Peter B's Brewpub. Tour breweries, connect with the brewers, and sample a variety of craft brews.
Two Portola Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940
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Museums & Galleries
Museums & Galleries
Museum
1 min
Monterey offers diverse cultural and creative experiences. Immerse yourself in a vibrant art scene, discover the city's rich history, and explore beautiful museums, all just few minutes from Portola Hotel & Spa. Tour the impressive collections at the Monterey Museum of Art or inspire young discovery at the MY Museum. Honor the East of Eden author at Monterey's National Steinbeck Center. Embrace the art, music, theater, and heritage of Monterey all around us.
Downtown Monterey
Monterey, CA 93940
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The AAA Four Diamond Award-winning Portola Hotel & Spa, situated in Monterey, is where the best meetings and events in California take place.

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After a successful meeting day, enjoy interactive team-building activities in our “backyard.” Whale watching tours, sailing excursions, kayaking/paddle boarding adventures, fishing expeditions, bocce ball courts, bicycle rentals, the Monterey Bay coastal recreational trail, stunning beaches, and Fisherman’s Wharf are all within 200 steps of our hotel. Other popular nearby diversions include Cannery Row, Monterey Bay Aquarium, legendary championship golf, wine tasting at local vineyards, shopping at the charming boutiques/art galleries of Carmel-by-the-Sea, scenic driving excursions of Pebble Beach/Big Sur, fascinating historical tours, thrilling excitement at Laguna Seca Raceway, relaxing at our award-winning Spa on the Plaza, and participating in local community charity outreach programs. Numerous spousal and family activities are also offered.

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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