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Hotel Pacific- A Hotel Located in the Heart of Monterey's Historic DistrictBy Norm GoldmanOne of Monterey's newest hotel establishments is Hotel
Pacific in the heart of city's historic district. Located directly across from
the Monterey Conference Center, Hotel Pacific sits on the two mile walking Path
of History where you will you will discover over forty of Monterey's historic
adobes as well as other sites including a 1827 Custom House, where Commodore
John Drake Sloat claimed California for the United States on July 7th, 1846.
The interior of the Hotel Pacific's all-suite design
compliments the lush private courtyards, fountains and gardens that capture the
spirit of old Monterey. The result is a romantic modern adobe-style hotel
wherein the reception area immediately greeted us with a homey feeling with its
plush club chairs and sofas warmed by a fireplace that invariably invites
relaxation. Our suite was the epitome of charm without being stuffy or pretentious with its plush goose-down featherbed dressed in rich spreads, plump pillows, comforters, fine linens, as well as beautiful hardwood floors, a gas fireplace, a refrigerator, French doors opening to a private balcony, and a spacious bathroom with separate bath and shower that included Aveda products. In fact, the suite resembled an intimate town house and it was very tempting never to leave the hotel premises with its stay-in atmosphere that began with a bountiful complimentary breakfast featuring a selection of juices and cereals, fresh baked breads and pastries, and a choice of Carmel Valley Roasting Company coffee or Tazo teas. This was followed with an afternoon tea service that comprised a selection of cheeses and fresh fruit. Incidentally, many of the nearby restaurants in the Wharf area have a 12-6 happy hour where you can grab a drink before heading off to dinner at one of the fabulous Monterey restaurants designed for every taste and budget. If you are looking for great Italian food at very reasonable prices, check out the Loose Noodle Pasta House on Lighthouse Avenue. They even have an early bird special between 5 and 6 and the food is "molto bene." The additional attraction of Hotel Pacific is that it is an
ideal getaway for a variety of vacation scenarios. From a romantic getaway for
honeymooners or anniversary celebrants to a full family vacation, you can
experience the Monterey Peninsula where you can enjoy golfing, hiking, winery
visits, museums, historic sites, health clubs, kayaking, boating, bicycling,
scuba diving, surfing, and beaches. All these activities as well as visiting the
world-famous restaurants of Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row and the
world-acclaimed Monterey Bay Aquarium are only minutes away from the front steps
of the hotel. Additional Information
Path of History of Monterey Norm Goldman is the Editor of Sketchandtravel.com and Bookpleasures.com. He and his artist wife, Lily Azerad-Goldman meld Norm’s words with Lily’s art work, and their articles can be seen on Sketchandtravel. |
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Built in the late 1980s, Hotel Pacific was one of the last
elements of Monterey's continuous Urban Renewal that began in the 1960s. The
street where the hotel is situated was once known as Jackson and most of the
houses of a bygone era were single family dwellings belonging to families
involved in Monterey's fishing and canning industry. Although there was some
resistance when these homes were torn down, architect Paul E. Davis together
with owner/developer Theodore Richter and interior designer Charles Gruwell
assured all concerned that the hotel would effectively meld into this historic
neighborhood. Their objective was to capture the spirit of Old Monterey with its
beauty and its legacy of several cultures, including Native American, Spanish,
Mexican, and Italian. According to Davis, the forms and textures of Hotel
Pacific embrace the property's history and romance. They surely have succeeded
admirably!