How Axel worksAxel $193 a night vs $267 on Expedia at Red Lion Hotel Monterey, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $74 a night less (28%). Seen Oct 8.
3-star hotel · Red Lion · 1425 Munras Ave, Monterey
Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Smoke-free property · Heating · Newspapers · Express check-in/check-out · Television in lobby · Fire Extinguisher · Non-smoking rooms · Room service · Interconnecting rooms available · Fridge
Hotels in Monterey, CaliforniaA dated, motel-style 3-star near Del Monte Shopping Center
5.5/10
Convenient parking and friendly staff cannot make up for inconsistent cleaning and upkeep.
Red Lion Hotel Monterey is a dated, motel-style 3-star near Del Monte Shopping Center, better suited to a driving stopover than a Monterey getaway. Free parking and nearby shops are practical advantages, and Expedia and Tripadvisor guests often praise helpful front-desk staff. Some recent visitors report clean, comfortable rooms and decent value, but the overall feedback falls short of a dependable budget stay.
The main concern is inconsistent housekeeping and maintenance: recent reviews across Expedia, Tripadvisor and Trip.com describe dirty floors or bathrooms, musty smells and worn or malfunctioning fittings. Noise from traffic and neighboring rooms also comes up. The hotel confirms that its restaurant and Safari Club lounge are closed until further notice; the outdoor pool is seasonal. We'd skip it if reliable cleanliness, quiet sleep or a well-maintained room matters more than easy parking.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$193 a night with Axel against $267 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $74 a night less (28%).
Room · refundable
$74/night less than Expedia (28%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$140 a night with Axel against $144 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $4 a night less (2%).
Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
$4/night less than Expedia (2%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$96 a night with Axel against $97 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $1 a night less (1%).
Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
$1/night less than Expedia (1%)Rate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$97 a night with Axel against $101 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $4 a night less (3%).
Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
$4/night less than Expedia (3%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$128 a night with Axel, the same as Expedia for these dates and party.
Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Same price as ExpediaRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$133 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $131 a night for these dates when seen.
Double room (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$142 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 21 to Oct 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$204 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 23 to Oct 25, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$147 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 23 to Nov 1, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$127 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 18 to Nov 22, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Axel $193 a night vs $267 on Expedia at Red Lion Hotel Monterey, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $74 a night less (28%). Seen Oct 8.
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Convenient parking and friendly staff cannot make up for inconsistent cleaning and upkeep. A dated, motel-style 3-star near Del Monte Shopping Center, scored for what it is.
Red Lion Hotel Monterey is a dated, motel-style 3-star near Del Monte Shopping Center, better suited to a driving stopover than a Monterey getaway. Free parking and nearby shops are practical advantages, and Expedia and Tripadvisor guests often praise helpful front-desk staff. Some recent visitors report clean, comfortable rooms and decent value, but the overall feedback falls short of a dependable budget stay.
The main concern is inconsistent housekeeping and maintenance: recent reviews across Expedia, Tripadvisor and Trip.com describe dirty floors or bathrooms, musty smells and worn or malfunctioning fittings. Noise from traffic and neighboring rooms also comes up. The hotel confirms that its restaurant and Safari Club lounge are closed until further notice; the outdoor pool is seasonal. We'd skip it if reliable cleanliness, quiet sleep or a well-maintained room matters more than easy parking.
Best for: budget-conscious motorists; short stopovers near shopping
Watch out for: inconsistent cleaning and room maintenance; traffic noise and thin walls; restaurant and lounge closed
Location: Handy for Del Monte shopping and driving around the peninsula; not a waterfront base.
Rooms: Dated rooms with refrigerators; recurring complaints about worn fittings and noisy or faulty equipment.
Cleanliness: Some guests find rooms clean, but recent cross-site complaints make consistency a concern.
Service: Helpful staff are a recurring bright spot, though complaint handling receives mixed feedback.
Amenities: The hotel lists a seasonal heated pool, gym and grab-and-go breakfast; restaurant and lounge remain closed.
Fees and surprises: Parking is free; Expedia lists pet charges and a pet deposit, and no elevator.
Axel's opinion of Red Lion Hotel Monterey, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Red Lion Hotel Monterey within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $193 a night · refundable · Room | $267 a night on Expedia | $74 a night less (28%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $140 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) | $144 a night on Expedia | $4 a night less (2%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $96 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) | $97 a night on Expedia | $1 a night less (1%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $97 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) | $101 a night on Expedia | $4 a night less (3%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $128 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | $129 a night on Expedia | same price | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $133 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed) | $131 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 21 to Oct 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $142 a night · refundable · Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 23 to Oct 25, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $204 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 23 to Nov 1, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult | $147 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 18 to Nov 22, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $127 a night · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
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