The hotel offers magnificent panoramic coastal views, luxurious interior decor and the sights and sounds of the surf and sea. Guests can relax in the ocean air and watch the sea otters frolic in the kelp forest while enjoying an after dinner drink on the large oceanfront patio. Many of the rooms and suites feature fireplaces, balconies and ocean views. The hotel provides a laundry service for guests' convenience (for a fee). Guests may visit Cannery Row for fashionable boutiques, delectable eateries, upscale galleries and a vibrant street scene.

The hotel overlooks Monterey Bay, next door to the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium and in the heart of John Steinbeck's historic Cannery Row.