Americas Best Value Presidents Inn On Munras

“Pleasantly Surprised”

I was pleasantly surprised by this place. The rooms were dated, but clean and tidy. The amenities were a plus; I had a microwave, hairdryer, iron, fridge (and not ultra mini), and most of all a coffeemaker. I checked in at 3pm and I was able to get a ground floor room, which was nice. Parking w… more

I was pleasantly surprised by this place. The rooms were dated, but clean and tidy. The amenities were a plus; I had a microwave, hairdryer, iron, fridge (and not ultra mini), and most of all a coffeemaker. I checked in at 3pm and I was able to get a ground floor room, which was nice. Parking was ample, I arrived back after a wedding about 9pm and was able to park right in front of my room. The lady at the front desk was pleasant, and checkout was simple - just drop the key in a slot by the reception area. I didn't have time to explore the pool or hot tub area, but I caught a glimpse and it looked clean. Keep in mind, there is no a/c at this location, which in May wasn't an issue, but further in the summer it may be hotter. The sliding door was massive, and I can see where it would provide a nice breeze, but as a lady traveling alone, leaving it open overnight was not an option. I did like all the plantings around the area, too. I love geraniums. All in all, I would stay here again.

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“Zachary Taylor or maybe Martin van Buren”

We happened to visit Monterey during the Monterey Jazz Festival and it seemed every room in town was booked and commeasurately elevated in price, because you know... they can. We compromised and wanted just a clean, conveniently located place to stay which was not shockingly gougey. So I will sa… more

We happened to visit Monterey during the Monterey Jazz Festival and it seemed every room in town was booked and commeasurately elevated in price, because you know... they can. We compromised and wanted just a clean, conveniently located place to stay which was not shockingly gougey. So I will say that the America's Best Value Presidents Inn was all that. So it gets a recommendation. However, we are seasoned Monterey visitors, having stayed at dozens of hotel properties in the greater Monterey region. So I base my review on what I know is out there from high luxury to budget to fleabag. The property is old and the motel design is 70ish. Cleanliness was reasonable though worn in appearance. Rooms were decently sized and appointed with flatscreen, refrigerator, coffee maker, hardryer, bathtub, ironing board, patio screen door, a standing fan, and a heater. There was retrofitted keycard doors and security window bolts. Ice and guest laundry was available. WIFI was good. The location on Munras Avenue was great, near the highway access, shopping, and attractions. Free parking was right in front of the room. What was not available was air conditioning, swimming pool, and breakfast, to be fair, it was stated up front. The room we had was very dark. We needed a light near the desk. Also, the heater unit was constantly on in idle mode (and we thought the weather was warm/humid). Probably initiated because of Corona but an increasingly common practice for hotels as a cost saving measure is housekeeping only on request. All of these are not really complaints but statements of facts. Overall, we got basically what we bargained for and expected. Hassle free. No frills.

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