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The Fremont Inn

Name: The Fremont Inn
Address: 2118 North Fremont Street, Monterey, US

★★·7.9/ 10Good

·Motels

Offsite parking discounted rates availableAir conditioningExpress check-in/check-outParkingStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysAll 28 facilities +

Review

Guest scores & sentiment

From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-21

Guests appreciate the convenient location near beaches and restaurants, generally clean rooms, and friendly staff. However, small bathrooms, tight parking, thin walls, and the absence of breakfast are frequent complaints. A subset of reviews mentions worn amenities, odors, or hygiene issues, resulting in a mixed but acceptable stay.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location7.8

Service7.6

Wi-Fi7.4

Surroundings7.4

Value7.2

Cleanliness7.2

Rooms7.1

Facilities7.0

＋ PraisedConvenient location · Clean rooms · Friendly staff · Modern updates

－ ComplaintsTight parking · Small bathroom · Poor soundproofing/Noise · Hygiene or equipment issues

KEYSuitable for short stays prioritizing location. Guests needing parking, quiet, or an en-suite breakfast should verify conditions beforehand.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location and what are the nearby amenities?＋

Located 2 miles from Fisherman's Wharf near beaches and restaurants. Guests praise its convenient access to attractions like the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

pros_consWhat are the main pros and cons of this hotel?＋

Pros: Convenient location, clean rooms, comfortable beds, friendly staff. Cons: Small bathrooms, tight parking, poor soundproofing, no breakfast, and occasional maintenance issues.

roomWhat are the room facilities and hygiene conditions like?＋

Rooms feature free Wi-Fi (7.4), cable TV, and AC. Cleanliness scores 7.2; generally clean, but some guests note small bathrooms or occasional odors/maintenance wear.

policyWhat are the check-in/out times and is it pet-friendly?＋

Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out at 11:00 with express options available. Please note that pets are not allowed at this property.

diningDoes the hotel serve breakfast? Is dining nearby convenient?＋

No breakfast is served, a frequent complaint. However, the excellent location offers easy access to numerous nearby restaurants and beaches for dining.

facilitiesWhat parking and leisure facilities are available?＋

Free parking is available but often tight. Leisure options include a tour desk and nearby golfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, and fishing. It is a non-smoking property with 24-hour front desk.

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The Fremont Inn

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 5

Romantic Studio Suite

Studio Suite

Queen Suite

Queen Suite with Spa Bath

Standard Queen Room

Facilities · 28

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