My husband and I spent the weekend in Monterey at the Hilton Garden Inn. The staff was friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious and had all the amenities, except for a fridge. We used the hotel as our jumping off spot for the Aquarium, Salinas, Pebble Beach and Point Lobos. Although none of those are within walking distance, driving time to all but Salinas is under 15 minutes. We'd definitely stay there again.

I am a frequent traveler of hilton hotels. When i am in the santa cruz/monterey/carmel area i usually stay in the scotts valley hilton. However, i wanted to try another location. I feel completly mislead by the hilton website that describes their beds. I know what to expect from hilton and hampton but this is my first hilton garden inn and i can't believe all are this bad. The website went into their bedding and comfortable beds. WRONG ! I am not a monk and thus would like a comfortable bed. I felt like i was sleeping on a piece of wood ! Then the bedding - how often is the bedspread/comforter changed, not per every guest . It is one piece of fabric which a housekeeper could not keep on their cart. If there was a comforter with a cover it could be replaced after each guest. This "comforter" was the only blanket on top of the sheet so i had no choice. Then to top it all off, the pipes make noise ! Oh and they put a single female traveler , gold level, in a room that shares a balcony with another room !!!!!!! I could not open my slider all night as i did not know who had the other room. Lucky for me it was only one night ! I will not be revisiting

This motel is perfectly located for access to key Monterey attractions, specifically the Aquarium, Cannery Row and Fisherman's warf. The room was spacious, very clean, appointed with fridge and microwave and the adjustable king bed was extremely comfortable. The only complaint I had was that the blower for the heater was a bit loud and disturbing. This was much less of a problem after the first night. Chalk it up to sleeping in strange enviornment.

I travel cross-country and stay at Hilton properties as often as possible. I usually am happy with Hilton Garden hotels as most are of newer architecture. I'm surprised to see the high ratings given, but I guess these are based on the affordable price. I selected this based on brand and location during overnight stayover, rather than tourist attractions. The property is dated and laid out in an old architectural style that surrounds a pool. Parking is beneath the structure and lots of steps required to get into lobby and from parking to room. Doesn't compare to newer Hilton Garden properties due to old furnishings. Room was clean; bathroom small; hall carpets are outdated/worn/dirty. Noise travels from hall and from adjoining room. Even with the affordable rate, I'd spend a bit more and get something newer next time through.