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Set against the picturesque backdrop of Fisherman's Wharf and downtown Monterey, the Portola Plaza Hotel reflects the captivating spirit of a rich, historical setting surrounded by Monterey State Historic Park, the adobes, and rests on Custom House Plaza. Relax and unwind in one of the Portola Plaza Hotel's 369 spacious guest rooms or 10 luxury suites, many with bay vistas. Each room is furnished in a unique residential style with shuttered windows, boutique furniture, deluxe pillow-top beds, and spa-inspired bath products. Of course guests will find ultra high-speed Internet access, in-room coffee service, entertainment system and a variety of personal touches in every room.

A stroll through the tree-lined Atrium Lobby leads to everything the discerning guest would expect from one of the finest Monterey hotels. Amenities like the 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 choices. Meet friends in the library-inspired Jacks lounge, enjoy casual dining, with lots of wide screen sports and hand-made beers at Peter B's Microbrewery. Or treat yourself to fresh-caught seafood at Jacks full service restaurant. Room service and concierge service are readily available, to help you with all of your needs.

Hospitality, service, and quality create a great value, plus the convenient Monterey location, are perfect for the active visitor. Movie theatres, night life, shopping, theatre, wharf activities, outdoor activities and ocean activities abound. Self guided Path of History walk is just outside your door as well as numerous museums in this small city of Monterey, the first capital of California, when the state was founded in 1849.