This was our first stay here, we usually stay at the Holiday Inn Express in Marina, about 5 miles north (outstanding hotel by-the-way, we've always been very happy with our stays there). We wanted something closer so that we wouldn't have to do so much driving. For some reason, the HIE was charging almost double the weekend we wanted to stay, so we decided on LQ. It is not as new as other LQs, but did not disappoint. Exceptionally clean rooms-only complaint was the curtains needed a wash-but other then that...spotless! no weird odors, etc. We were across from the elevator & worried about noise....but very quiet rooms, and the hotel was pretty busy that weekend. Got upgraded when we checked in, which was nice...can't speak for the rooms that face the highway, may be a bit noisy....
Staff was very friendly and helpful answering our questions, free breakfast was o.k., nice waffles, basic continental breakfast. We liked the proximity to the wharf & aquarium, you can also walk to the beach from the hotel..about a 5 minute walk...that was lovely and saw a great sunset. There's no pool/hot tub, but there's lots to see & do around Monterey, so if you just need a decent place to sleep, this is it, can't be the price, and will definitely consider this hotel for our next visit.
Room Tip: ask for room away from highway
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3 November 2011
And we're so very glad that you found us!! Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thorough review, we really appreciate it (as well as the compliments to staff and property - thanks so much). Please do come and stay with us again when you have the chance... our off-season rates (October - April) are pretty hard to beat in Monterey!
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