Intercontinental The Clement Monterey is Everything You Wish It To Be

It’s not easy to strategically design and craft an atmosphere and aesthetic that suits a honeymooning couple as well as it does a vacationing multi-generational family. But with graciousness and elegance, Intercontinental The Clement Monterey has more than managed to strike this balance.



Owned and operated by Pacific Hotel Management (PHM), The Clement Monterey is named after its president, Clement Chen, a seasoned hotelier who has utilized his exacting standards to fashion this refined yet relaxed spot located on Monterey’s historic Cannery Row. Built in 2008, it was the first waterfront hotel constructed in the area in more than twenty years, and due to current building restrictions and coastal regulations, is probably the last. Access is a key ingredient in The Clement Monterey’s popularity. From its prime water front location, the hotel provides its wide variety of guests exactly what they seek, whether it be proximity to neighboring Monterey Bay Aquarium, a cozy and romantic getaway, a spectacular wedding venue, ready access to shopping, dining, and outdoor activities, and even state-of-the-art corporate retreat facilities.



The hotel is perched just above the waters of beautiful Monterey Bay. A boardwalk and observation pier provide views of the sea lions and sea otters that frolic below. And if they happen to be in hiding, walk just a few steps to the Aquarium for an up close and personal look. Many of the hotel’s guests have chosen The Clement Monterey specifically for its accessibility to this Monterey treasure, a destination for those around the world. Check-in to your room and receive a greeting from your very own sea otter (a stuffed version) nestled upon your bed and waiting for adoption. Head out for a stroll or a bike ride towards Pacific Grove on the Monterey Bay recreation trail to find more wildlife – the sheltered cove just past Stanford University’s Hopkins Marine Station is favored by harbor seals who can often be found lounging on the beach. Carry on towards Lover’s Point Park and scale the large boulders as ocean waves crash around you. Take notice of Pacific Grove’s colorful and historic Victorian homes. During spring and summer, brilliant hot pink ice plant, dubbed the ‘Magic Carpet,’ lines the area.



If your wanderlust extends beyond the Bay coastline, take a drive through Pebble Beach’s famed 17-mile drive, and end up in the charming artist’s colony of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Visit Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, the crown jewel of the California State Park system. Watch the sunset from Asilomar State Beach. Tour the area’s many wineries. Plan a golf game at an iconic course. Or simply forget the car, and let The Clement Monterey’s vibrant location entertain you with its galleries, boutiques, and candy shops (so many candy shops!).

Work-out at the hotel’s fitness center, schedule a massage or facial at the on-site spa, take your laps in the second floor pool, soak in the hot tub, or sneak into the property’s two beautiful oceanfront, floor-to-ceiling windowed ballrooms and envision the perfect wedding. After a day of activity, cuddle up by one of the Pacific View Courtyard fire pits to watch the sunset. Dine at the hotel’s C restaurant & bar, where every table and booth are poised to take advantage of the Bay views. Start with a craft cocktail while the kids entertain themselves by trying to copy the restaurant’s whimsical fish logo (hint: it can be done in one continuous line.) Enjoy the finest in fresh seafood selections (endorsed by Seafood Watch of the Monterey Bay Aquarium), Niman Ranch beef, and local organic produce, prepared expertly and artistically by Chef Matt Bolton. Enjoy a festive sparkling wine flight, or a glass of red or white from The C’s innovative barrel system – each selected to pair perfectly with the restaurant’s dishes. The C also offers breakfast and lunch, and the adjoining C bar features an extensive appetizer menu.



Finally, it’s time to enjoy your sleek room or suite. Many have corner fireplaces and ocean or partial ocean views and balconies. Standard accoutrements include plush beds with luxe Frette linens, Nespresso coffee machines, mini bars, plasma televisions, a mini Zen garden, and evening turndown service with bottled water and chocolates. Live orchids enhance the large and luxurious marble bathrooms with separate shower and soaking tubs. No detail is overlooked, which more than explains the hotel’s appeal. There is truly something for everyone at Intercontinental The Clement Monterey.

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