IC Clement Monterey Master Thread
Jun 8, 2021, 7:07 pm
#151
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Stayed here last week for 1 night on Chase award. The property was nice. My fear became real when they confirmed I was in the "other building". I asked to switch and they accommodated with a room looking out to the little square in front of the property, and if you poked your head out of balcony, you could see the waters. That was nice enough of them as I know they can be very stingy and may treat Platinum members with a Chase credit card just a notch above criminals.
The Governor said that CA is supposed to be back to normal on June 15, but then he backtracked. So it is helpful to know the current state.
Jun 8, 2021, 7:26 pm
#152
Join Date: Jul 2009
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Thanks for the update. Per my post above, can you advise if restaurants, pool, gym, room service, etc. are open? I gather you weren't there long enough to advise on the room cleaning for multinight stays LOL
The Governor said that CA is supposed to be back to normal on June 15, but then he backtracked. So it is helpful to know the current state.
The Governor said that CA is supposed to be back to normal on June 15, but then he backtracked. So it is helpful to know the current state.
June 15 remains the key date for many remaining restrictions to be lifted in California (https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID...-Look-Like.pdf ). But when and whether to return certain services to normal is up to the hotel, not the Governor.
Jun 8, 2021, 7:29 pm
#153
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Many hotels in the state have restaurants, pool, and gym open already.
June 15 remains the key date for many remaining restrictions to be lifted in California (https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID...-Look-Like.pdf ). But when and whether to return certain services to normal is up to the hotel, not the Governor.
June 15 remains the key date for many remaining restrictions to be lifted in California (https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID...-Look-Like.pdf ). But when and whether to return certain services to normal is up to the hotel, not the Governor.
Jun 8, 2021, 7:52 pm
#154
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Jul 1, 2021, 5:06 pm
#155
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Wrapping up a stay:
Partial Ocean View
- Fitness center and pool are open. Jacuzzi and spa are closed
- Restaurant/bar is open for dinner, and limited breakfast. Regular room service.
- Still no valet or nightly housekeeping
Partial Ocean View
Jul 4, 2021, 7:00 pm
#156
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Korea, USA
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I stayed here two weeks ago, and it was great. I have got upgraded to the ocean view room in the main building since I'm a royal ambassador. Honored breakfast with $50 capped(but had to ask a manager to get it), and $50 was enough to cover for two. No valet, no pool, or gym when I was here. Still, it's a nice hotel, I think. The restaurant is cheap compared to a major city, the location is good, and the view. Even if you don't have ocean view rooms, you will have a shared terrace with a fire pit and ocean view, and you can bring your own food and drinks. It was not like that before, so it is very nice.
Jul 4, 2021, 8:00 pm
#157
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Wrapping up a stay:
Partial Ocean View
- Fitness center and pool are open. Jacuzzi and spa are closed
- Restaurant/bar is open for dinner, and limited breakfast. Regular room service.
- Still no valet or nightly housekeeping
Partial Ocean View
Jul 7, 2021, 3:12 pm
#159
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I assume the difference is in the view. The hotel is a long box with the shallow side facing the ocean. There could be suites in the hotel with no water view. I've spent the money for an ocean view when I've stayed here. The view has been wonderful. We've seen lots of otters at play in the water such as a mama otter holding a baby otter on her chest.
Jul 7, 2021, 3:19 pm
#160
Join Date: Aug 2015
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I thought that too, but the descriptions read as follows:
"Luxury" Suite: "THIS LUXURIOUS ONEBEDROOM SUITE FEATURES A KING BED BALCONY W PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS SPACIOUS SITTING AREA TWO FIREPLACES 48INCHES LCD HDTV MARBLE BATHROOM W OVERSIZED SOAKING TUB AND SEPARATE SHOWER BATHROBES WIRELESS INTERNET MINI BAR CORDLESS SPEAKERPHONES AND A DESKTOP ZEN GARDEN."
"Oceanfront" Suite: "THIS STUNNING ONE-BEDROOM LUXURY SUITE FEATURES A PLUSH KING BED, A BALCONY WITH PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS, SITTING AREA WITH SOFA BED, TWO FIREPLACES, 48- LCD HDTV, MINI BAR, WI-FI, CORDLESS SPEAKERPHONES, BATHROBES, MARBLE BATHROOM WITH OVERSIZED SOAKING TUB & SEPARATE SHOWER & A ZEN GARDEN."
(Sorry for the all caps, that's how IHG lists them.)
"Luxury" Suite: "THIS LUXURIOUS ONEBEDROOM SUITE FEATURES A KING BED BALCONY W PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS SPACIOUS SITTING AREA TWO FIREPLACES 48INCHES LCD HDTV MARBLE BATHROOM W OVERSIZED SOAKING TUB AND SEPARATE SHOWER BATHROBES WIRELESS INTERNET MINI BAR CORDLESS SPEAKERPHONES AND A DESKTOP ZEN GARDEN."
"Oceanfront" Suite: "THIS STUNNING ONE-BEDROOM LUXURY SUITE FEATURES A PLUSH KING BED, A BALCONY WITH PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS, SITTING AREA WITH SOFA BED, TWO FIREPLACES, 48- LCD HDTV, MINI BAR, WI-FI, CORDLESS SPEAKERPHONES, BATHROBES, MARBLE BATHROOM WITH OVERSIZED SOAKING TUB & SEPARATE SHOWER & A ZEN GARDEN."
(Sorry for the all caps, that's how IHG lists them.)
Jul 7, 2021, 3:28 pm
#161
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I'm happy to be wrong. I'd book the less expensive suite, take a screen shot with the description you've just shown, and call the hotel to confirm that it indeed is as advertised. And I'd ask the hotel staff if the suites indeed are one and the same.
Dec 3, 2021, 2:05 pm
#162
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Completed a quick stay at the end of November. Was upgraded from King to King Partial Ocean View Balcony Fp, which was located in the Clement's semi-private courtyard with a pretty good ocean view. Balcony was juliette.
Ambassador credit of $20 per night. Not sure if it's per guest, as it was just me.
Fitness center and pool are open.
Restaurant/bar is open for dinner, and breakfast, but not lunch.
Valet is also operating.
Ambassador credit of $20 per night. Not sure if it's per guest, as it was just me.
Fitness center and pool are open.
Restaurant/bar is open for dinner, and breakfast, but not lunch.
Valet is also operating.
May 9, 2022, 8:44 am
#163
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Had another great stay at the Clement, utilizing an expiring IHG BOGO. Still not "cheap" by any means, but the hotel was pretty full. Housekeeping is still "on-request" and paper cups in lieu of glassware. AMB $20credit was provided and the C restaurant is finally open. Great food and service.
Booked cheapest and upgraded to what they classified as a "Junior Suite" partial oceanview facing the small inner courtyard, but full water view with NO fireplace. Much preferred than the rooms on the sides facing the inner courtyard. Was able to turn my chair, open the balcony door and chill (kind of in a fishbowl). Will come again with BOGO certs
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Booked cheapest and upgraded to what they classified as a "Junior Suite" partial oceanview facing the small inner courtyard, but full water view with NO fireplace. Much preferred than the rooms on the sides facing the inner courtyard. Was able to turn my chair, open the balcony door and chill (kind of in a fishbowl). Will come again with BOGO certs
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May 9, 2022, 9:33 am
#164
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Virginia USA
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I thought that too, but the descriptions read as follows:
"Luxury" Suite: "THIS LUXURIOUS ONEBEDROOM SUITE FEATURES A KING BED BALCONY W PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS SPACIOUS SITTING AREA TWO FIREPLACES 48INCHES LCD HDTV MARBLE BATHROOM W OVERSIZED SOAKING TUB AND SEPARATE SHOWER BATHROBES WIRELESS INTERNET MINI BAR CORDLESS SPEAKERPHONES AND A DESKTOP ZEN GARDEN."
"Oceanfront" Suite: "THIS STUNNING ONE-BEDROOM LUXURY SUITE FEATURES A PLUSH KING BED, A BALCONY WITH PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS, SITTING AREA WITH SOFA BED, TWO FIREPLACES, 48- LCD HDTV, MINI BAR, WI-FI, CORDLESS SPEAKERPHONES, BATHROBES, MARBLE BATHROOM WITH OVERSIZED SOAKING TUB & SEPARATE SHOWER & A ZEN GARDEN."
(Sorry for the all caps, that's how IHG lists them.)
"Luxury" Suite: "THIS LUXURIOUS ONEBEDROOM SUITE FEATURES A KING BED BALCONY W PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS SPACIOUS SITTING AREA TWO FIREPLACES 48INCHES LCD HDTV MARBLE BATHROOM W OVERSIZED SOAKING TUB AND SEPARATE SHOWER BATHROBES WIRELESS INTERNET MINI BAR CORDLESS SPEAKERPHONES AND A DESKTOP ZEN GARDEN."
"Oceanfront" Suite: "THIS STUNNING ONE-BEDROOM LUXURY SUITE FEATURES A PLUSH KING BED, A BALCONY WITH PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS, SITTING AREA WITH SOFA BED, TWO FIREPLACES, 48- LCD HDTV, MINI BAR, WI-FI, CORDLESS SPEAKERPHONES, BATHROBES, MARBLE BATHROOM WITH OVERSIZED SOAKING TUB & SEPARATE SHOWER & A ZEN GARDEN."
(Sorry for the all caps, that's how IHG lists them.)
Jun 22, 2022, 5:44 pm
#165
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: berkeley, Ca, USA
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Just checked in as a diamond and only got a one category upgrade to a fireplace room (it’s quite warm in Monterey) with a view of a parking lot. The front desk manager said I would have to pay for ocean view or suite upgrade and they don’t give any better rooms to diamonds. She kept repeating that she appreciates my loyalty but they don’t differentiate between diamonds and platinums. I had to show her the rules before she would hand over the breakfast certs . 😣
Last edited by wilma; Oct 30, 2022 at 9:29 am