Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey

Positives: Great breakfast! Beds were comfortable. we really liked the two bedrooms.

Positives: The beds are super comfortable! As a senior citizen with heath issues, that is major! Kitchen staff was thoughtful and accommodated our vegan needs. Breakfast was quite good both days. The in unit kitchen was adequate, with full size fridge, cook top, dishwasher and all pots, dishware and utensils needed. The location is great and many options for shopping and meals were a short walk away. I was staying with my adult developmentally disabled, brain impaired son. We were riding out a storm that had a potential for flooding, loss of power and evacuation. When first suite did not meet our specific needs due to configuration, a helpful staff member went out of the way to relocate us to a more suitably spacious suite, at no additional cost to us. It is very welcome, when faced with our personal challenges, that we are treated with empathy and thoughtfulness by any business/corporation, rather than treated with impatience or made to feel burdensome. While not marketed as such, I will be recommending this hotel, as a welcoming place to stay, a respite, to other members of our support group. Many issues around travelling with an adult special needs child, like adequate space, separation, privacy, while still being in one secure unit, are resolved by staying here. It is very much appreciated and will make Residence Inn our first choice in the future. In fact, I will be returning periodically, simply to take a much needed break from housework and stress; allowing the opportunity to focus on quality time playing cards, board games, taking walks and watching movies with my son, in a safe, clean, home like environment. While the location was only minutes from home, it was a mini, stress free vacation, providing respite for us both. Something families with limitations and special needs, like ours, seriously need. I look forward to returning.Thank you Residence Inn Staff!

Positives: Everything

Positives: Understaffed

Positives: The staff was exceptional and helpful - Joanne was so great! The beds were extremely comfortable and Marriott offers one of the best breakfasts you’ll find! The gym is also one of the best I’ve been to. I’m willing to pay a bit extra for these conveniences but we still got a great rate.

Positives: Spacious, everything was comfortable.