Pacific Gardens Inn vs Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay By IHG

Same City · Monterey (CA) Distance: 7.2km

Overview

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Pacific Gardens Inn

★★★ 3-Star
8.9 21
Monterey (CA)
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Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay By IHG

★★ 2-Star
7.9 155
Monterey (CA)
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.9 (847)
7.8 (184)
Booking.com
8.7 (681)
6.9 (702)
Expedia
9.0 (654)
7.6 (1,253)
Trip.com
8.8 (103)
8.3 (62)
Overall Average
8.9 (2,285)
7.9 (2,201)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Pacific Gardens Inn Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay By IHG
Strengths Strengths
+ Real wood-burning fireplaces in rooms create a cozy atmosphere + Breakfast is varied and tasty, repeated across multiple sites
+ Convenient location within walking distance to the beach + Staff are friendly and check-in/out is smooth, many mentions
+ Friendly staff and highly appreciated complimentary evening wine service + Convenient 5-min drive to aquarium/Fisherman's Wharf with free parking, commonly noted
+ Pet-friendly policy makes it suitable for travelers with dogs + Rooms are clean with decent basic facilities
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some guests report dated carpets and HVAC systems due to the property's age - Road and motorcycle noise from highway location, repeated in reviews
- Some rooms require stairs, which may be inconvenient for some guests - Shower drainage, water pressure/temperature issues mentioned multiple times
- Soundproofing is not perfect, and external noise can be heard - Curtains don't fully cover, light leaks or corridor visibility

Recommended For

Travelers with dogs Couples

Recommended For

Families Short-stay travelers Business travelers

Guest Reviews

Pacific Gardens Inn

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Staff was very accommodating, rooms were clean, and it is dog friendly.

Booking.com 4.0 Family

Cozy family room with everything needed; staff helped light the fireplace.

Agoda 8.4 Couple

Quiet, beach-cottage feel and walking distance to the beach.

Breakfast options are very limited.

Trip.com 10.0 Business

Real fireplace that you can add wood to throughout the night. Clean and quiet.

Trip.com 4.0 Other

Excessive noise from adjacent guests until 1 AM.

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay By IHG

Booking.com 8.0 Solo

Great breakfast and comfortable beds. Good location and friendly staff.

Bathtub draining issue

Agoda 9.6 Family with young children

5 min to aquarium, free parking & breakfast good. Lake view room satisfying.

Agoda 7.2 Solo

Clean room and good breakfast. Ample parking and friendly staff.

Road noise and curtain privacy issue

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Clean room and nice shower. Some ocean views available.

Trip.com 10.0 Business

Great location, clean & comfortable. Friendly staff, recommend.

Location Comparison

Distance: 7.2km

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