MERRITT HOUSE HOTEL, Monterey

Merritt House Hotel - Historic Adobe with Private Fireplaces and Garden Views in Downtown Monterey

Located in the heart of Downtown Monterey, this 3-star Monterey hotel occupies a historic adobe building from the 1830s. Merritt House Hotel features individually decorated rooms equipped with private fireplaces, premium bedding, and bathrobes. Most accommodations include French doors opening to balconies with garden views. Each room comes with high-speed WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and newly renovated bathrooms with designer toiletries. The property serves a daily continental breakfast with selections from Acme Coffee and Alta Bakery, plus hosts a Wine & Cheese Hour during check-in featuring local pours. A grand old fig tree, rose garden, and manicured lawns surround the property. The hotel sits 2296.6 ft from the Presidio of Monterey Museum, with Monterey State Historic Park just 0.5 miles away. Numerous dining options lie within 0.3 miles, including Alvarado Street Brewery and Grill, Rosine's Restaurant, and Peter B's Brewpub.

Pros

Historic 1830s adobe building with three distinctive suites

Garden setting with fig trees, roses, and maintained lawns

Complimentary wine and cheese reception at check-in

Walking distance to multiple restaurants and historic sites

Cons

No on-site fitness center (discounted access to nearby facility available)

180-minute drive from Morgan Hill Caltrain station