Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

Monterey, California

Virgin rating

2-room Suite with 2 Doubles
Lobby
Silver Tide Lounge
2-room King Suite
Silver Tide Lounge
Hot Buffet Breakfast
2-room Premium Bay View Suite
2-room Premium Bay View Suite
2-Room Premium King Suite
Fitness centre
2-room Suite with 2 Doubles
Lobby
Silver Tide Lounge
2-room King Suite
Silver Tide Lounge
Hot Buffet Breakfast
2-room Premium Bay View Suite
2-room Premium Bay View Suite
2-Room Premium King Suite
Fitness centre

The hotel

With this hotel offering two-room suites all round, it's tempting to stay in and relax for longer, but the complimentary hot breakfast buffet and made-to-order omelette station will help get you out and set up for the day! At the Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside, you are a couple of blocks from the beach and just two miles north of Downtown Monterey, with lots of attractions and activities along the Bay too, such as the Monterey Bay Aquarium or Steinbeck Museum. Alternatively, head out in the car for 20 minutes or so for a bit of hiking, winery action or spa treats. The hotel’s 2-hour evening reception with complimentary cocktails and snacks is a great way to kick-off your evening. The Silver Tide Bar & Grill is in the atrium too, so why not drop in afterwards for some local California cuisine?

Amenities

  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Games Room
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to Beach

Where is it

At Canyon del Rey, Seaside, part of Monterey Bay and just two blocks from the beach. A multitude of bars and restaurants are close by and it's a 10-minute drive to Monterey Wharf and Aquarium.

Hotel information

225 rooms in 1 building. All with air-conditioning, living/dining room with pull-out sleeper sofa and separate bedroom, 2 HDTVs with pay-per-view films, tea/coffee-making facilities, fridge, microwave, safe, iron and ironing board, and hairdryer. 

2-Room Suites have a separate living room, and bedroom with either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 6 people.

Complimentary hot buffet breakfast. Complimentary nightly evening drinks reception. Silver Tide Bar & Grill (casual restaurant, open for lunch and dinner). Silver Tide Coffee & Trading (serving Starbucks coffee, hot and cold beverages, and quick snacks). Silver Tide Lounge (open for drinks as well as lunch and dinner). 

Indoor swimming pool. 24-hour fitness centre.

WiFi access*. Room service*. Self-parking $20 plus tax per day (payable locally, fee subject to change). 

This hotel has a resort fee of $20 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change)

Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

*Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Oct 3, 2024 canadian_investor Burlington, Canada

Visiting the area and decided to make this our home post. Very clean facilities, clean spacious rooms and very helpful and friendly staff. Well lit parking lot, designated smoking area and daily free cocktails and snacks between 17:30-19:30 daily. After hours security on site
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Aug 27, 2024 Chris C

Stayed here in July 2024 for a motorcycle race at Laguna Seca and definitely won’t be back. Firstly only 2/3 elevators were working for a completely sold out hotel with over 10 floors. We waited 5-10 mins each time to get an elevator with enough room for the two of us, and ended up using the stairs a few times hiking up to the eighth floor. We… Read more
Stayed here in July 2024 for a motorcycle race at Laguna Seca and definitely won’t be back. Firstly only 2/3 elevators were working for a completely sold out hotel with over 10 floors. We waited 5-10 mins each time to get an elevator with enough room for the two of us, and ended up using the stairs a few times hiking up to the eighth floor. We got to our room and found the living area table to be very tippy and falling apart, the condition of the chairs and desk were also very poor for a hotel that charged us almost $600 per night. Worst there was mold EVERYWHERE in the bathroom. (See attached photos) An absolute health hazard from a “luxury hotel.” You couldn’t pay me to stay here again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very dated & basic hotel bit out of town with dirty rooms

Aug 13, 2024 stevenmac1 Glasgow, United Kingdom

We were booked this hotel for 4 nights but stayed just one then moved hotel. First room offered on the “premium” floor that I paid extra for was disgusting with many large stains all over the carpets and obvious dog hairs on balcony. This was obviously a pet room of which we had none, and was not fit to be rented out to anyone in my opinion. We… Read more
We were booked this hotel for 4 nights but stayed just one then moved hotel. First room offered on the “premium” floor that I paid extra for was disgusting with many large stains all over the carpets and obvious dog hairs on balcony. This was obviously a pet room of which we had none, and was not fit to be rented out to anyone in my opinion. We moved rooms but next one not much better as old & dated with damaged furniture, lots of dirt on windows, etc. Breakfast was pretty basic and a bit chaotic. They charged $20 per night for parking and there were plenty of spaces, with a Chillys conveniently placed at far end of the lot. Hotel was not in the best of areas and a bit out of town. There was no follow up or real apology re our issues from the staff until we checked out the following morning when the young man on reception did seem to care but it was too late. Considering the very high cost of the hotel we were very disappointed and would definitely not recommend it as there are much better ones close to center of town at similar costs. We moved to the Portola Hotel & Spa Monterey and very much enjoyed it for the next 3 nights. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lack of security and management

Jul 21, 2024 Madeleine M

I discovered my rental car had been damaged while parking in the hotel parking lot.Despite the $20 a day parking fee. I was dismayed to learn there is no camera in the parking area which is significance security lapse . I had to deal with police report and rental car. During this time no manager called to check if any assistance is needed. Even… Read more
I discovered my rental car had been damaged while parking in the hotel parking lot.Despite the $20 a day parking fee. I was dismayed to learn there is no camera in the parking area which is significance security lapse . I had to deal with police report and rental car. During this time no manager called to check if any assistance is needed. Even the car was towed they still charge me parking fee for the days that I didn’t had any car in the parking area . Very disappointed. Read less
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Jul 9, 2024 lwoudstra Brentwood, California

We joined my niece and her family for a mini get away to the Monterey area. They booked two adjoining rooms, so we could all be together. The hotel was easy to get to (just right off Highway 1). It had plenty of parking, although the lot and stalls were on the smaller side. Checking in was quick although we needed my niece’s husband to be present… Read more
We joined my niece and her family for a mini get away to the Monterey area. They booked two adjoining rooms, so we could all be together. The hotel was easy to get to (just right off Highway 1). It had plenty of parking, although the lot and stalls were on the smaller side. Checking in was quick although we needed my niece’s husband to be present to show his ID (he booked under Friends & Family). Another agent told him since he added my name to the reservation, he didn’t need to be present for us to check in. They definitely need to get that worked out. It was fortunate he was in the parking lot when we checked in, so we didn’t have to wait long. It could have been quite inconvenient. The rooms were nice and big, but because they didn’t turn on the AC it was a little musty! Also, there was a noticeable stain on the carpet in the living room. All the rooms were in the outer parts of the building with a tall atrium in the middle. As a result, the living room and kitchenette area had no natural light. Even with all the lights on, it was a bit on the dark side. The bedrooms had windows, so they had plenty of light. We did attend Cocktail Hour. There were chips & salsa and vegetables and ranch dressing. My husband’s Long Island IcedTea was quite watered down. He said I could have drank it (I don’t drink). We also ate breakfast at the hotel. The cooked to order breakfast was better than the buffet offerings. The standard scrambled eggs and sausages in the buffet were average. Through the Friends and Family Program, we got a $15 credit/day to spend at the hotel. I utilized the credits. Upon checkout, I got a print out for our room. I didn’t see the $15 credits because they didn’t fully itemize the purchases. I had to contact them to inquire about it. As for the amenities, the hotel had a small indoor pool. My great nieces and their dad swam along with a few other families with small children. They enjoyed it. There were three glass elevators, but they were small. During our stay, one was out of service for a day, so it made it longer to get an elevator when you needed one. Would I stay here again, I’m not sure. They charge $20/day to self-park! I’m giving them 4/5 Stars for the size of the rooms and overall cleanliness (not including carpet stain). Read less