Portola Hotel & Spa

Name: Portola Hotel & Spa
Address: 2 Portola Plz, Monterey, CA, 93940, US
Telephone: +18316494511
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4

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Portola Hotel & Spa

Inspired by the Monterey Peninsula’s natural beauty, Portola Hotel & Spa is a sustainable and pet-friendly hotel in Central California.

Experience the best of California at the AAA Four Diamond Portola Hotel & Spa. Situated in downtown Monterey, with Fisherman's Wharf, Cannery Row, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, all within walking distance from the hotel’s front door. Relax and unwind in the modern lobby, designed to reflect California coastal luxury, boasting blue tones reminiscent of the Pacific Ocean. As one of California’s fir

st, LEED® Certified hotels on the Central Coast, the Portola features 379 coastal inspired guest rooms and shares 60,000 square feet of flexible meeting space with the adjacent Monterey Conference Center. Inspired by Monterey's surrounding natural landscape and coastal influence, guest rooms feature contemporary wood furnishings, sustainable mattresses made from renewable resources, hypoallergenic pillow toppers, and duvets. Enjoy spacious marble bathrooms with separate vanity areas and eco-friendly bath amenities. Most guest rooms offer private balconies with ocean, garden terrace, city, or pool views. Portola Hotel is one of California’s premier family and pet friendly destinations. Voted among the Top Twenty Hotels in Northern California by Condé Nast Traveler’s readers, Portola offers spacious rooms, easy access to the destinations most popular attractions, shopping, dining, and much more. It’s all right here at the Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay.

12/06/2024

Monterey offers a wonderful array of holiday activities for families to enjoy together. Don't miss the holiday magic and memories you'll create with the kids, which are truly one of the best gifts you can give them. Read about all the wonderful holiday magic happening this month in our latest blog post. 🎄https://www.portolahotel.com/blog/kid-friendly-holiday-activities

12/03/2024

Celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at Jacks Monterey! 🎄

⭐️Gather at Jacks on Christmas Eve and enjoy our Cioppino special 4pm-10pm. Indulge in fresh caught, halibut, calamari, mussels and more, served with fresh baked garlic bread. While dinning under the trees in the holiday themed atrium, enjoy the sound of holiday carolers from 5pm to 8pm. Full details here: Christmas Eve Cioppino Special

🎅 Enjoy a three-course menu on Christmas Day 3pm to 9pm. Check out details and full menu here: Christmas Dinner at Jacks Monterey

12/02/2024

December is full of holiday magic! Check out holiday happenings here in Monterey! 🎄

⛸️ Ice Skating By the Bay | Now through January 5, 2025
Enjoy outdoor ice skating from Ice Skating by the Bay. Located in Custom House Plaza behind our hotel now through January 5, 2025. For more information, visit iceskatingbythebay.com

🍷 Meet the Winemaker + Holiday Wine Flights at Jacks Monterey | Tue, Dec 3 5pm - 6pm | Holiday flights available all December
Jacks Monterey celebrates the holiday season with a curated selection of wine flights. Sip and savor a unique flight of four red or white wines produced by local vintner, Joyce Wine Company. Tuesday, December 3rd from 5pm to 6pm, Russel Joyce will be available to discuss the wines in Jacks Monterey’s holiday flights. Reservations are recommended. Call (831) 649-7830 or email [email protected]

🎶 Live Music Performances at Portola Hotel & Spa
Portola Hotel & Spa is delighted to partner with local schools and performers to offer live holiday music in the lobby. Enjoy a full evening in downtown Monterey with dinner at Jacks Monterey, inside the Portola Hotel or ice skating behind the hotel with Ice Skating by the Bay. View the full schedule of performances and start making your holiday plans today! https://www.portolahotel.com/winter-wonderland

🎅 Breakfast with Santa | Sun, Dec 8 8:30am - 11:30am
Join us for breakfast at Jacks Monterey and enjoy our most popular morning offerings, including Buttermilk Pancakes, Classic Eggs Benedict, Mimosas, and more. Santa Claus will be available to say hello to our guests and take photos at your leisure. The Portola team will also host cookie decorating in the hotel lobby. Complimentary cookies decorating available while supplies last. Breakfast reservations are recommended. Please call Jacks Monterey at (831) 649-7830 or email [email protected] to secure your reservations.

⛵ Brighten the Harbor Boat Parade | Sun, Dec 8 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club presents Brighten the Harbor, a lighted boat parade sponsored by the Fisherman's Wharf Association. Watch boats beautifully decorated for the holidays cruise along the Monterey Coast. You can watch the parade on and from Cannery Row or by booking a cruise with Princess Monterey Whale Watching or Discovery Whale Watch.

🎄 Christmas in the Adobes | Monterey State Historic Park Association & California State Parks | Fri, Dec 13 & Sat Dec 14
Return to the days of Alta California during Monterey’s premier holiday event, Christmas in the Adobes. This early evening walking tour of Monterey’s historic adobes adorned in holiday décor surprises and delights visitors with welcoming, candle-lit luminarias leading the way to each building’s entrance. Enjoy festive music and a variety of entertainment, as you explore over a dozen magical, historic adobes on the tour. Purchase tickets here: https://www.mshpa.org/christmasintheadobes

💚 The Mean Green One is Back | Sat, Dec 21 & Tue, Dec 24, 2024 6pm to 8pm
The Mean Green One will be available, to say hello to our guests at Jacks Monterey and take photos at your leisure. Dinner reservations are recommended. Please call Jacks Monterey at (831) 649-7830 or email [email protected] to secure your reservations.

🥣 Christmas Eve Cioppino Special | Tue, Dec 24 4pm - 10pm
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 | 4pm to 10pm
Gather at Jacks Monterey this Christmas Eve and enjoy our Monterey Bay Cioppino special. Indulge in fresh caught, halibut, calamari, mussels and more, served with fresh baked garlic bread. While dinning under the trees in the holiday themed atrium, enjoy the sound of holiday carolers from 5pm to 8pm. Reservations & Pricing: $48.95 per person. Jacks full menu will be available. For Christmas Eve reservations, please call (831) 649-7870 or email [email protected].

🍽️ Christmas Dinner Buffet at Portola Hotel & Spa | Wed, Dec 25 2pm - 7pm
Tis' the season to celebrate the holidays with a spectacular Christmas Dinner Buffet. Enjoy live piano music and a delectable Christmas spread in De Anza Ballroom for a holiday buffet your whole family will enjoy! Adults $89.95 | Seniors $79.95 (65 or older) | Children $39.95 (ages 6-12) | Kids under 5 eat free. 20% gratuity and tax will be added to all checks. Reservations are required. To reserve a table, please call (831) 649-7892 or email [email protected]

🍺 Christmas at Peter B's Brewpub | Wed, Dec 25 12pm - 8pm
Celebrate with a festive holiday dinner for just $37.95 at Peter B's! Enjoy Turkey with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans with Balsamic Glaze, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, and Pumpkin Pie. Our full dinner menu is available from 12pm to 8pm, with happy hour from 4pm to 6pm. Wear your ugly sweater and join us for a fun holiday celebration! Seating is first come, first serve, and walk-in only.

🥂 Portola Hotel & Spa's New Year's Eve Party | Tue, Dec 31 7pm
Saddle up for a night of adventure and revelry as we ring in 2025 with a Wild Wild West New Year's Eve Party at the Portola Hotel & Spa in downtown Monterey, CA! The annual year-end event will include an open bar, live music, dancing, a buffet dinner, a champagne toast, and more. Our annual New Year's Eve event begins at 7pm on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, for guests 21+ and older. Purchase tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wild-wild-west-a-new-years-eve-party-at-the-portola-hotel-spa-tickets-939681210797?aff=Social

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! There are so many things we're thankful for, but our guests, our staff, and being in beautiful Monterey is definitely at the top of our list!

We hope you have a wonderful holiday filled with love, laughter, and good food! 🍂🦃

11/20/2024

Jacks Monterey's breakfast is one of our favorite things about waking up in Monterey. ☀️🍳 Book our Breakfast for Two package and enjoy breakfast made from locally sourced ingredients, plus bottomless mimosas! Enhance your getaway through this package here: https://www.portolahotel.com/breakfast-for-two

11/19/2024

Thrilled to share our new feature in Travel + Leisure! The Monterey Peninsula was highlighted as one of the best places to travel in January, and Portola Hotel & Spa was among the recommended properties to stay. Read about the other great places to visit for January travels here:

Here are 10 of the best places to visit in January in the United States and around the world.

11/15/2024

If you've already been to Monterey, and have been to all the popular attractions like the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Old Fisherman's Wharf, there is still so much to discover on your next getaway here! This week, we uncover unique activities to do in Monterey from fun attractions to thrilling tours. We're talking all about things to do that will be perfect for visitors no matter how many times they've been to Monterey. Check it out here: https://www.portolahotel.com/blog/activities-to-do-in-monterey

Photo Courtesy of Monterey Touring Vehicles

11/13/2024

We can't wait to spend the upcoming festive season with you at Jacks Monterey and Peter B's Brewpub this year! Check out our holiday hours below. 🦃🎄🍾

Jacks Monterey:

Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024
Breakfast: 6:30am to 10:30am
Dinner: 3pm to 9pm
Jacks Bar - Drinks Only: 9pm to 10pm

Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024
Breakfast: 6:30am to 10:30am
Dinner: 4pm to 10pm

Christmas Day, December 25, 2024
Breakfast: 6:30am to 10:30am
Dinner: 3pm to 8pm
Jacks Bar - Drinks Only: 8pm to 9pm

New Year's Eve, December 31, 2024
Breakfast: 6:30am to 10:30am
Dinner: 4pm to 12:30am

New Year's Day, January 1, 2025
Breakfast: 6:30am to 10:30am
Dinner: 4pm to 10pm

Peter B's Brewpub:

Thanksgiving Eve, November 27, 2024
4pm to 10pm

Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024
12pm to 8pm

Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024
4pm to 10pm

Christmas Day, December 25, 2024
12pm to 8pm

New Year's Eve, December 31, 2024
4pm to 10pm

New Year's Day, January 1, 2025
12pm to 10pm

11/07/2024

There’s so much beauty and history as we walk through Monterey’s peaceful downtown gardens. You can take your own serene stroll by following the yellow “Path of History” dots, and the best part is this is all within walking distance of Portola Hotel & Spa! 🌸🌼🌳

📍 Memory Garden
📍 Casa Soberanes
📍 Custom House Cactus Garden
📍 Whaling Station/First Brick House Garden
📍 Plaza del Oro

11/01/2024

In this week's blog post we share all the nearby attractions in Monterey that you can either walk or bike to from our hotel! Being centrally located in downtown Monterey, there's so much to do! Read all about it here: https://www.portolahotel.com/blog/hotel-in-downtown-monterey

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween! 🎃 There are many spots in Monterey County that are said to be haunted! 👻 Here are just a few:

📍 Point Pinos Lighthouse, Pacific Grove
Said to be haunted by one of the former lighthouse keepers, Emily Fish.

📍 Colton Hall, Monterey
Used to be a jail. Today many people witness strange occurrences like hearing footsteps on the balcony, cold spots, and breezes with no air source.

📍 Ghost Trees, Pebble Beach
Known for the dangerous waves nearby. People have reported seeing a woman in a white lace dress on dark, foggy nights.

Tell us your favorite spooOoOOky spot to visit in Monterey County!

10/25/2024

We’re just over here enjoying these crisp autumn mornings in Monterey 🍂

10/18/2024

One of our favorite things to do is relax by the firepits on Jacks Terrace, and of course, there has be drinks and apps!🍷 Come by the weekend to enjoy the terrace with our special Terrace menu. Check it out here: https://www.portolahotel.com/dining/jacks-monterey/menus

10/09/2024

One of our favorite things about our hotel is our location. Not only are we in the heart of downtown, but we're right next to Old Fisherman's Wharf and the Monterey Rec Trail. Taking a morning stroll down the trail is the perfect way to start your day, and the best part is, it can easily lead you to Monterey's most popular attractions without using a car and having to worry about parking. Check out some of the beautiful views along the way to Cannery Row! 🌊

10/02/2024

We're thrilled share that we are a 2024 Meetings Today Best Of Winner for West Hotels! This award recognizes properties who go above and beyond for meetings and we're honored to be acknowledged in this way. We're excited to continue to bring the best for our meeting planners and attendees! Take a look at the other 2024 Best Of Winners here: https://www.meetingstoday.com/best-of-awards

10/01/2024

We are excited to announce that we have been named a Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards winner for the 8th consecutive year! We're honored to have been ranked 4th in Northern California Hotels and incredibly thankful to everyone who voted for Portola Hotel & Spa. We absolutely love sharing beautiful Monterey with our guests and look forward to continuing to provide amazing experiences! https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/northern-california-top-hotels

10/01/2024

Every October Jacks Monterey and Peter B's Brewpub donates $1 to the Breast Cancer Assistance Group of Monterey County for every purchase of a Pink Panther Lemon Drop sold in the month. Enjoy a Pink Panther at Jacks Monterey to support the work of our local Breast Cancer Assistance Group.

Pink Panther Lemon Drop $12
deep eddy lemon, triple sec, lemon & cranberry juice

To learn more about the Breast Cancer Assistance Group of Monterey County, visit bcagmc.org.

09/25/2024

September flew by and we can't believe there's only a few more days to enjoy California Wine Month at Jacks Monterey! Enjoy a curated selection of Monterey County wines, and savor a unique flight of four red or white wines produced by local vintners like Bernardus or Boekenoogen. 🍷

‌WHITE WINE FLIGHT

Justin Sauvignon Blanc, Central Coast
Bernardus "Griva" Sauvignon Blanc, Arroyo Seco
Loring "Boekenoogen" Chardonnay, SLH
Bernardus Chardonnay, Monterey

‌RED WINE FLIGHT

David Bruce, Pinot Noir, Central Coast
Joyce "Submarine Canyon" Pinot Noir, Monterey
Testarossa "Gary's" Pinot Noir, SLH
Bernardus "Rosella's" Pinot Noir, SLH

‌Choose between a red or white wine flight. Jacks wine flights are $20 per flight. Reservations at Jacks Monterey are recommended.

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It’s All Right Here

Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Monterey Bay, the AAA Four Diamond Portola Hotel & Spa reflects the captivating spirit of a vibrant, and historical setting surrounded by everything that the Monterey Peninsula has to offer.

The welcoming environment at Portola Hotel & Spa begins in the hotel’s stylishly appointed, California Coastal-themed lobby, as guests are greeted with a warm homemade chocolate chip cookie, at check-in. As is the only LEED® Certified hotel on the central coast of California, the Portola boasts 379 guest rooms, 60,000 square feet of meeting space with the adjacent newly renovated Monterey Conference Center. Portola Hotel offers an award-winning day spa, three on-site restaurants including a craft brewery and a variety of other amenities, perfect for both group and leisure travelers.

Guest rooms have been inspired by the surrounding landscape and coastal influence of the Monterey Peninsula, featuring elegant wood furnishings, sustainable mattresses made from renewable resources, hypoallergenic pillow toppers and duvets, large marble bathrooms with separate vanity areas and eco-friendly bath amenities, shuttered windows, as well as high-speed Internet access and 42” LCD flat-panel televisions. Most guest rooms offer private balconies with ocean, garden terrace or pool views, and are all non-smoking.