The hotel was one of the cleanest hotels I've stayed in. There was not a crumb of anything anywhere in the room or hallways. I'd stay there again just based on that. The staff was polite and accommodating. Gave excellent recommendations on dining and activities .

I have never before been personally victimized by a shower head. I can say with the utmost certainty that that thing is a menace to society and must be stopped. Having to shower with my eyes closed because of a constant fire hose force of water from every direction was not a new skill I had planned on mastering at 46, but here we are. That being said, this is an easy fix and would not stop me from staying there again.

Friendly staff and clean facilities. Weather was too cold to even try the heated pool, but the hot tub spa was very nice. Conveniently located, you can walk down to the beach easily.

Room cleaning was set for every third day instead of daily and we were confused on which day counted as the third day. After the third day from arrival (arrival +3 days) we had to request room cleaning after being out all morning. Fresh towels were available at the desk as often as you wished but still something nice about returning to a freshly cleaned room daily.

When I booked this stay, I wasn’t sure how satisfied I would be, given that the photos made the hotel look quite old. However, after staying for two nights, I have to admit my concerns were unfounded. The staff were friendly, and although the rooms were a bit dated, they were very spacious and comfortable (we even had a fireplace with a complimentary log for each night). The pool and hot tub were clean and well-maintained. It’s also located in a nice, quiet neighborhood. We had a pleasant and restful stay!

Preferred to have more breakfast options - both mornings the buffet was the same.

We did a road trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles via Highway 1 and we stayed overnight in Monarch Resort. The room is very comfortable, the room large - 2 queen beds, breakfast is continental. Coffee and tea are available inside the room. There is the television for my husband who cannot sleep without watching something. There is a vending machine should you need snacks. There is a receptionist in the lobby, even when we arrived very late - I think the receiving area is manned 24/7.

The restaurants are a short drive away, nothing within walking distance. At least when we arrived which was late already. The open shops and restaurants are at least 2 miles away.

The resort was obviously "The Place to Stay in Pacific Grove" at one time. And, although it is somewhat dated, it is very well maintained and clean. The breakfast was simple but did have what you'd expect from a continental breakfast. The service was excellent. The pool and jacuzzi were very nice. We didn't try the sauna, but we know others did so it's a welcome amenity. The resort is within walking distance of a restaurant, golf course, the butterfly sanctuary and the beach. It's a close drive to everything in Monterey and Carmel. The weather was perfect, but if you've ever been to Monterey, you know that's not guaranteed. Overall, we had a very positive stay.

We love the location, it’s so close to the Main Street in Pacific Grove and the beach and the hotel’s amenities like the pool, hot tub, sauna and continental breakfast, fireplaces in some rooms, balconies and free parking. The staff are always friendly and helpful. It feels safe, clean and well maintained. They’re always accommodating to our accessibility needs.

The pillows and bedding could use some updating so if you’re driving and able to bring your own pillows, I recommend it.

Obviously an older hotel but well maintained. The outdoor/ indoor planters were a great retro touch. It was very clean and the room was quite spacious. The fireplace and complimentary logs were a great touch. The continental breakfast was good with a decent variety. I appreciated the real coffee mugs in the room. The staff were extremely friendly.

The only thing that I would call a minor inconvenience was no daily housekeeping, but that seems to be an industry standard these days. It is definitely not something that would deter me from staying again in the future. Also, a plain oatmeal choice would be nice option for the breakfast.

Everything was clean and sanitary. Our room was spacious and was supplied with lots of extra blankets and pillows. The kitchen in our room was sanitary and was full stocked with kitchen essentials. The breakfast supplied was delicious and had enough choices it was good for everyone. Staff was helpful and quick to get us anything we needed such as fresh towels. The sauna restrooms, sauna and the pool/ jacuzzi were clean and kept in good condition.

The location is an easy drive to restaurants, shops and other sites in Monterey, Pacific Grove and Carmel. The fireplace was nice, as well as our balcony with a view. The hallway outside our room was generally quiet. The free continental breakfast was well done and met our needs. The staff was friendly.

Our room's refrigerator made a low noise when its compressor kicked on during the night. It took a little getting used to at bedtime.

Hotel staff were very accommodating. Samantha at front desk helped us out when we couldn’t get our fire log to ignite and then double checked to make sure we were happy. she went over and beyond and we appreciate it. continental breakfast is a nice spread with hard boiled eggs, instant oatmeal, muffins, bagels, cream cheese, yogurt, fruit, coffee, tea and hot water. Love that there are trays to carry your breakfast to your room. And my favorite: the bathroom layout is perfect for two people to get ready at the same time! Two outlets - one inside the bathroom and one outside with the sink =genius!

Would love granola /cereal at breakfast. Need bigger matches for fire log.