Hosting a Conference or Event in Monterey

When you're planning a corporate event or large meeting in Monterey, finding the right space and securing guest rooms are both critical. The Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay, with its largest event space running about 19,000 square feet and 379 guest rooms, is among the top conference hotels in Monterey you can book through Engine. Event planners, travel managers, and attendees booking their own accommodations can search, compare, and reserve these properties based on meeting capacity and proximity to the venues they need.

Monterey draws corporate events and conferences year-round, from technology companies and research institutions to tourism and hospitality organizations. These hotels serve organizations of every size and industry, whether your team is attending a multi-day conference or hosting a board meeting, product launch, or sales kickoff. You can search, compare, and book guest rooms at these properties on Engine; for a stay of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking, and for 8 or fewer you book self-serve. To find and request meeting and event space, use Engine Spaces, Engine's venue product with access to over 40,000 venues.

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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (3490)

With 37 event spaces and a largest room of about 19,150 square feet (the Serra Ballroom, hosting up to 4,632 people), this 379-room property leads the list for conference capacity in Monterey.

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Monterey Marriott

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1000)

Offering 32 event spaces and a Serra Ballroom of about 19,150 square feet that accommodates up to 2,200 people, this 341-room property suits large meetings and corporate events.

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Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4-star hotel 4.8 Excellent (1636)

This 290-room hotel features 20 event spaces, including the Plaza at about 10,795 square feet with capacity for up to 600 people.

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Asilomar Conference Grounds

2-star hotel 3.6 Great (1003)

This 312-room property offers 22 event spaces, with Merrill Hall as its largest room at about 4,938 square feet and capacity for up to 569 people.

  • Free parking avail.
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Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

3-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (2714)

A 163-room hotel with 5 event spaces, led by the Andalucia Ballroom at about 2,240 square feet and capacity for up to 144 attendees.

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Hotel Pacific

3-star hotel 4.2 Great (1733)

This 105-room property provides 6 event spaces, with Soberanes as the largest at about 961 square feet and room for up to 70 people.

  • Free breakfast avail.
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Monterey Bay Inn

3-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (1951)

Offering 4 event spaces across 49 rooms, its Executive Boardroom spans about 600 square feet and seats up to 30 people.

  • Free breakfast avail.
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Hotel Abrego

3-star hotel 4.2 Great (1588)

With 2 event spaces in a 93-room hotel, Meeting Room 1 offers about 645 square feet and hosts up to 50 attendees.

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Red Lion Hotel Monterey

3-star hotel 3.3 Good (1033)

An 80-room property with 1 event space, the White Horse meeting room at about 920 square feet and capacity for up to 100 people.

  • Free breakfast avail.
  • Free parking avail.
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Colton Inn

2-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1005)

This 50-room hotel has 1 event space, a conference room of about 700 square feet that accommodates up to 32 people.

  • Free breakfast avail.
  • Free parking avail.
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The Monterey Hotel

3-star hotel 4.0 Great (1750)

A 45-room option featuring 1 event space, the Monterey Room at about 684 square feet with capacity for up to 40 attendees.

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Victorian Inn

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (2738)

This 70-room property offers 2 event spaces, with the Monterey Room as its largest at about 325 square feet, seating up to 12 people.

  • Free breakfast avail.
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Lone Oak Lodge

2-star hotel 4.2 Great (1622)

Featuring 1 event space in a 46-room setting, its conference room spans about 350 square feet and hosts up to 15 attendees.

  • Free parking avail.
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Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Monterey for a conference?
Monterey Regional Airport serves the city and is the closest option for most attendees. San Jose International Airport is about 75 miles north and offers more flight options if your group is flying in from various locations. Ground transportation and rental cars are available from both airports to reach the hotels on this list.
How does billing work when I book rooms for a large meeting?
Engine offers consolidated invoicing so you can manage payment for your entire group in one place, with multiple payment options and no membership fee. This simplifies expense tracking and reconciliation when you're coordinating a multi-room stay for conference attendees.
What should I look for in a hotel for a big event?
A strong conference hotel combines substantial meeting space with enough guest rooms to house your attendees on-site. The Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay, for example, offers a largest event space of about 19,000 square feet and 379 guest rooms, while the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa provides a largest space of about 11,000 square feet and 290 rooms. On-site amenities like catering and AV vary by property.
How far ahead should I book conference hotels in Monterey?
For a large meeting, aim to book at least three to six months in advance, especially if your event falls during peak season or overlaps with other conferences in the area. Booking early gives you better availability for both guest rooms and meeting space, and lets your attendees plan their travel with confidence.
How do I reserve a block of rooms for conference attendees?
If you need nine or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking for you. For eight rooms or fewer, you can book self-serve on the platform. To find and request meeting or event space, you can use Engine Spaces to source a venue through Engine.

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