Portola Hotel and Spa

Located at Fisherman's Wharf, near Cannery Row and Monterey Bay Aquarium - Portola Hotel & Spa

Few Monterey, California hotels capture the essence of Monterey like the Portola Hotel & Spa overlooking Monterey Bay. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Monterey Bay, Fisherman's Wharf and downtown Monterey, the Portola Hotel & Spa reflects the captivating spirit of a rich, historical setting surrounded by everything that is the Monterey Peninsula. The hotel is within walking distance to the world-class Monterey Bay Aquarium, pristine beaches, Monterey Bay harbor and hundreds of dining and entertainment options.

Relax and unwind in one of the Portola Hotel & Spa's 369 spacious guest rooms or 10 luxury suites, many with spectacular bay vistas. Each room is furnished in a unique residential style with shuttered windows, boutique furniture, deluxe pillow-top beds, watercolors by local artists and spa-inspired bath products. Of course guests will find ultra high-speed Internet access, in-room coffee service, entertainment systems and a variety of other personal touches in every room.

Amenities like the award-winning Spa on the Plaza, heated plunge pool, The Fitness Center, a variety of intriguing shops and galleries, 24-hour Business Center and three exceptional dining and entertainment choices. Meet friends and warm up by the fire in the library-inspired Jacks lounge, enjoy casual dining, sports and a variety of hand-made beers at Peter B's Microbrewery or treat yourself to a sizzling steak and fresh-caught seafood at Jacks restaurant. The Portola Hotel & Spa truly provides everything that is the Monterey Peninsula.

Why People Like to Work for Us

We are committed to providing our guests with standards of excellence that surpass their expectations and provide for a memorable and enjoyable stay. We seek to achieve this type of service through pride and dedication in our work, and a sense of overall teamwork throughout the hotel. In striving to pursue this level of excellence it is always important to remember Portola Hotel & Spa's core values:

We will treat each other with courtesy, dignity and respect. We will focus on a high level of contribution in our quest for success. We will conduct our business with uncompromising integrity. We will achieve our common objectives through teamwork. We will encourage flexibility and innovation.

Awards

Portola Hotel & Spa has recently been awarded the Waste Reduction Award Program (WRAP) established in 1993 by the California Integrated Waste Management Board for the fourteenth year. We continue to be recognized as one of California businesses that have made outstanding efforts to reduce non-hazardous waste and sending less garbage to our landfills is an effort that is shared by everyone at Portola Hotel & Spa.

Portola Hotel & Spa has been in good standing as a member of the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce for over 30 years we can proudly state that we have received the distinction of winning the Business Excellence Award in the past for our continued dedication and support of the community and area.

Property Statistics

Year built1979Last year renovated2008Number of rooms379Meeting rooms25Sq. ft. of meeting space50,000Banquet capacity750Number of employees350Our top marketsGroup, Corporate, Travel & TourismPeak seasonApril - October

Food & Beverage Outlets

RestaurantsCasual/3 mealFine DiningPizzaPoolsideQuick ServiceLoungesLobbyLoungePianoSports Bar

Amenities

Hotel Amenities

• 1 Outdoor Pool
• Outdoor hot tubs
• 1 Fitness Facility
• 1 Spa
• 1 Gift Shop
• Business Center
• Beauty salon/barber
• Concierge services
• Dual Line Telephones
• Data ports
• High Speed Internet-All Rooms
• In-room coffee/tea
• In-room safe
• In-room refrigerator
• Newspaper (Mon-Fri)
• Beaches

Spa Amenities

• Fitness Center
• Separate Mens & Womens Fitness Facilities
• Exercise/Aerobics
• Salon Services
• Gift Shop/Retail
• Voted best spa in Monterey County by Coast Weekly Readers in '01, '02, '03, '04, '06.
• Voted best skin care by Coast Weekly Readers in '08.
• Spa on the Plaza is calling a timeless echo of ancient beauty masteries with remedies for body, mind and soul.