Travel and Lodging

City of Monterey Information

Lodging Information

Attendees at the 2009 NMC Summer Conference will stay at the Portola Hotel & Spa, overlooking Monterey Bay and directly on the Old Fisherman's Wharf, and conveniently located to many of the downtown attractions and restaurants.

All conference events will take place at the Portola Hotel & Spa and the Monterey Conference Center.

Portola Hotel & Spa
Two Portola Plaza
Monterey, California 93940
1-831-649-4511
Portola Hotel & Spa Website

Special room rates of $185 (using the Internet/Passkey Reservations) or $195 (using Telephone/Non-Passkey Reservations) for single/double occupancy have been secured for meeting attendees at the 2009 NMC Summer Conference staying at the Portola Hotel & Spa. There is a $30 charge for each additional person per night. Children styaing in the same room under 18 years of age are free.

Make your hotel reservation at the Portola Hotel & Spa using the online Passkey reservation link, and receive a discounted room rate of $185.

When making your hotel reservation please be sure to mention that you are with the "NMC" or "New Media Consortium" group to receive the special rates. To ensure the special rates and room availability, please make your hotel reservation no later than Sunday, May 10.

Portola Hotel & Spa - Reservation/Cancellation Policy

All hotel reservations require a one-night room rate deposit at the time of booking. the following deposit and cancellation charges apply to all hotel reservations - please read carefully!

  • Reservations cancelled prior to Friday, May 8, 2009 will receive a full refund.
  • Reservations cancelled between Friday, May 8, 2009 until Suday, May 17, 2009 will be charged $95 and refunded the blanace of the deposit.
  • Reservations cancelled between Monday, May 18, 2009 and Tuesday, June 2, 2009 will be charges a one night room charge.
  • Reservations cancelled on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 or beyond will be charged for the full length of the reserved stay, unless due ot medical emergency or death in the family. Written documentation may be required.
  • Guests arriving after their scheduled dates of arrival and departing prior to their scheduled date of departure will also be charged for the full length of their confirmed reservation.

Hotel Services and Amenities

  • Room Service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness Center/Health Club
  • Business Center
  • Internet Access
  • Beach nearby
  • Cable TV
  • Child Care Services
  • Concierge
  • Gift Shop
  • Golf nearby
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room movies
  • Iron/ironing boards
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Spa

 

Airlines, Travel and Transportation

 

Driving directions to the Portola Hotel & Spa.

Parking at the Portola Hotel & Spa is $15 per day for self-parking and $18 per day for valet parking - both with in-and-out privileges.

The Monterey Peninsula Airport is located just four miles form the Portola Hotel. Travel time is less than 10 minutes. Taxi service is approximately $20 each way.

The San Jose International Airport is located 60 miles north of Monterey.

The San Francisco International Airport is located approximately 120 miles north of Monterey.

The Monterey-Salinas Airbus provides shuttle service for San Francisco and San Jose airports to the Portola Hotel & Spa and return. Reservations are recommended. Call (831) 373-7777.

The Los Angeles International Airport is located approximately 340 miles south of Monterey.