Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
HospitalityCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
The Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay is a mid-sized hospitality property located in downtown Monterey, California. It combines leisure and events with 379 guest rooms and 60,000 square feet of flexible meeting space connected to the adjacent Monterey Conference Center. The hotel is LEED-certified and noted as one of the Central Coast's early adopters of green building practices. The property emphasizes coastal design, offers family- and pet-friendly accommodations, and many rooms include private balconies with ocean, garden, city, or pool views. The mix of business and leisure offerings targets travelers seeking access to nearby attractions such as Fisherman's Wharf, Cannery Row, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, as well as meetings and events. The Portola has earned industry recognition, including a spot on Condé Nast Traveler's list of Top Twenty Hotels in Northern California, and has pursued sustainability-oriented initiatives such as a Reduced Waste Conference Program launched in 2025.