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Monterey Conference Center
Where Inspiration and Innovation Meet ™
For meeting & conference planners seeking a uniquely transformative experience to inspire and enhance outcomes for their attendees, the Monterey Conference Center with its design, location and legacy is an institute of higher thinking and an incubator of innovation. With an array of ballrooms and breakout spaces, the Monterey Conference Center is an inspiring venue for groups of various sizes up to 1,700 attendees. As a stand-alone facility, the Monterey Conference Center offers 41,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space, featuring a 19,150 square-foot exhibit hall. The Monterey Conference Center staff strives for excellent service and is happy to provide planners with local providers for your catering, A/V, décor and electrical needs.
For a virtual tour of the space please see the video below:
One Seal Apart- take a look at the MCC's social distancing measures here.
Asilomar Hotel & Conference Grounds
Step back in time to an architectural movement rooted in the late 19th century Britain with a visit to Asilomar Hotel & Conference Grounds. Designed by esteemed architect Julia Morgan, Asilomar offers 17,310 square feet of indoor meeting space, with up to 65,000 square feet of event space property-wide. Among the property's 312 rustic guest rooms, a handful are deemed historic rooms, which have been preserved in their original charm. With hikes, bird watching and Asilomar State Beach onsite, it's no surprise there is little use for technology at this property!
Monterey Marriott
Located in the bustling heart of downtown Monterey, the Monterey Marriott features 341 guest rooms, as well as 16,500 square feet of adaptable meeting and event space. All primary meeting space of the hotel is located on the mezzanine level, with the exception of the top floor Ferrante Bay View room that provides sweeping views of Monterey Bay.
Click here for a virtual tour of the property and here to view an image gallery of the space. When it is time to view the property in person, be sure to pause and savor the unforgettable views from the Ferrantes Bay View room on the hotel's 10th floor.
As you continue your virtual site visit, picture yourself heading to the Monterey Conference Center (MCC) via the sky bridge conveniently connected to the Marriott's mezzanine level. With over 40,000 square feet of function space, the MCC was completely renovated in 2018 and the property aims to achieve a Platinum LEED Certification. Take a tour of the MCC here. When it is time to visit in person, entice your creativity with a stroll through the MCC's Alvarado Gallery featuring local artists before departing.
Portola Hotel & Spa
The Portola Hotel & Spa boasts over 20,000 square feet of LEED Certified meeting and event space and can reach upwards of 60,000 sq. ft. combined with the adjacent MCC. The Portola Hotel & Spa is connected to the Monterey Conference, for a seamless transition from meeting to hotel.
View all the hotel's meeting space in 3D here. Portola Hotel's 379 guest rooms are undergoing a $11.3 million renovation to align with its lobby which underwent a $6 million renovation in late 2016. When its doors reopen, don't forget to sample the award-winning craft beer onsite at Peter B's Brewpub!
The Portola Hotel & Spa's connection to the Monterey Conference Center, combined with the flexible square footage of meeting space available makes this the perfect customizable option, whatever your agenda.
Hyatt Regency Hotel Spa
The Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa located on the Del Monte Golf Course - the oldest course in continuous operation west of the Mississippi - combines a resort-style property with conference center attributes. Tucked away amongst 22 acres of Monterey pines, the property features 40,000 square feet of highly flexible event space alongside 550 refreshed guest rooms.
The hotel is also slated to complete a lobby remodel this year - the final touches to an updated rejuvenating ambiance. Check back for updates on the updated spaces!
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