| are several good hotels near the famous Monterey | | | | Bistro on the Bay, a restaurant suspended over the |
| Bay Aquarium. | | | | waters, which offer fresh fare in a unique |
| Monterey, famous for its thriving aquatic resources | | | | environment. The Schooners’ menu |
| and attractions is one of the biggest tourist spots in | | | | concentrates on fresh seafood with choices of |
| the state of California. The Monterey Bay Aquarium, | | | | several different preparations. The broad menu |
| which is one of North America’s largest | | | | includes pastas, hot appetizers, unique salads, |
| aquariums, is one of the most visited places in | | | | sandwiches and mouth-watering homemade desserts. |
| Monterey. Surrounded by the Monterey Bay National | | | | The heated outdoor terrace of the Schooners Bistro |
| Marine Sanctuary, a federally protected ocean, it | | | | invites al fresco dining all year round; while its classic |
| houses many important marine science laboratories. | | | | sailing vessel interior makes it fun and appealing |
| The Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is located over | | | | all-year round in all weather conditions. |
| the scenic Monterey Bay. The hotel is located in the | | | | Ideally located in the heart of downtown Monterey, |
| Cannery Row, which makes it easy to enjoy the | | | | the Monterey Hotel is an excellent base for exploring |
| area’s many attractions such as the | | | | all that the Monterey Peninsula has to offer. |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium. The Monterey Plaza Hotel | | | | The Monterey Hotel was heralded the best European |
| and Spa combines elegant architecture, | | | | Hotel, west of Chicago when its doors opened in |
| wide-sweeping ocean views and sophisticatedly | | | | 1904. The Monterey hotel has been reworked, |
| stylish ambience to create the perfect vantage point | | | | refurnished and restored to its original look. Hand |
| where one can enjoy the gentle sounds of the surf, | | | | carved glass, antique patines. Leaded chandeliers, |
| the fresh scent of sea air and the sight of beautiful | | | | wooden floors shined and polished evoke pictures of |
| sea creatures. | | | | the late Victorian period building styles. Keeping close |
| The Monterey Hotel and Spa offers a wide range of | | | | to its historic nature, elevator access is unavailable in |
| activities and attractions. Guests can kayak from the | | | | the Monterey Hotel. |
| Hotel’s beach, play golf at one of the 19 | | | | The old-fashioned look complete with plantation |
| nearby championship courses, and go sailing, scuba | | | | shutters; hand carved furnishings and ceiling fans of |
| diving in the protected marine sanctuary of Monterey | | | | the Monterey Hotel does not say the same for its |
| Bay. The European Spa in the hotel offers guests the | | | | amenities. Modern day conveniences such as |
| experience of relaxing treatments and full service. | | | | comfortable and plush beds, TV sets with cable, |
| The Monterey Hotel and Spa has deluxe and luxurious | | | | two-line phones with data ports and a voice mail |
| suites. The guests enjoy rooms complete with classic | | | | service are available. Conference rooms complete |
| style furniture, European duvet-bed coverings, | | | | with projectors are available for business guest for a |
| TV’s, and On Command video systems. | | | | team meeting after coming home from the |
| Large marble baths with a divided vanity area are | | | | convention center nearby. |
| featured in every room along with plush terry robes, | | | | Whether you are on a business trip or you opt to |
| and a hair dryer and complimentary Gilchrist & | | | | take on all the sights surrounding Monterey bay or |
| Spames personal bath amenity. Guestrooms in the | | | | just lounge and relax the whole day, Monterey Bay |
| Monterey Hotel and Spa offer private, ocean-view | | | | hotels offer visitors the best vacation experiences in |
| balconies overlooking the beautiful Monterey Bay. | | | | the region. |
| The Monterey Hotel and Spa houses the Schooners | | | | |