
The Monterey Plaza has 1,000 linear feet of oceanfront space, and they’ve made the most of it – the public spaces and many of the rooms look out onto the Bay. You could, if you were so inclined, launch a kayak from the hotel’s own tiny, sandy beach – or stay up on the terrace and watch divers, coast guard boats, mother otters fishing for their babies, and porpoises. Or dive into the Grapes of Wrath – Café La Strada sells Steinbeck with its cappuccinos.
It’s almost got the feel of an Italian hotel overlooking the Bay of Naples – but with richer sea life – the entirety of Monterey Bay is a federally protected marine sanctuary.
The Monterey Plaza is on Cannery Row, three blocks from the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium. Fisherman’s Wharf, Old Town Monterey, & the Maritime Museum are all within walking distance, and Carmel, Pebble Beach, 17-Mile Drive and Big Sur are all a reasonable – and stunning – drive away.
To earn Stash Points, be sure to use the email address associated with your Stash account when making your reservation, since your email address is your Stash account ID. After your stay, come back to Stash Rewards to check your balance. When you have enough Stash points, redeem them for free nights at any distinctive Stash Partner Hotel.