The Monterey Fireplace Inn

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Nothing ran away as fast as possible

This place was somewhere out of your worst horror movie, complete with a hideaway in the corner for a body!

Location was great, and close to a supermarket too. The man running it was very friendly and helpful.

Dirty, my sons found used soda bottles under the bed. But run down, doesn’t look like it’s been updated since the 80s

The Fireplace Motel is a dump. Could totally understand if it weren't for paint originally 280$ for two nights. Could get a better deal at Motel 6. Cleaner too. We came with our 6 year old son to visit the aquarium. Definitely do not stay here. Not fit for families. It looks ok in the pictures, but is dirty and rundown. The outside is ok, but the rooms are not clean. We found trash in ours, a half full bottle of water and a used yogurt drink container. Mold in the bathroom, dust under the furniture. Carpet was disgusting. Staff definitely does not care about cleanliness. I have a theory... Strange things we noticed, that nice cars were parked for short periods of time outside some of the rooms and then were gone. The motel is right down the street from an adult movie theater and shop. We got the impression that this hotel caters towards the hourly clientele, if you know what I mean. Front desk guy was nice. Strange that he offered us a discount upon arrival. I had warning bells go off but took the 40$ discount anyway. We stayed one night. Wished we didn't. Originally we had planned on staying for two nights. We left after the first day. We got a partial refund fortunately. I think the staff and owners know what kind of place they're running, which is sad. They could totally have a great motel so close to Monterey if they got they're act together. Maybe there's more business running a seedy place, who knows.