Awards & Accolades
Monterey's Four Diamond & LEED® Certified Hotel
As Monterey's first U.S. Green Building Council LEED® Certified hotel, the Portola Hotel is honored to be recognized for our commitment to sustainability and the environment. To learn more about Portola Hotel & Spa's green initiatives click here.
Portola Hotel & Spa prides itself on delivering an exceptional experience with Four Diamond service. We are honored to have been recognized by guests, industry insiders, and leading travel and hospitality outlets. Below are some of our most recent awards and accolades.
2024 Awards & Accolades
- Condé Nast Traveler's Annual Readers’ Choice Awards "Hotels & Resorts" 2017-2024 Portola Hotel & Spa was recognized for Condé Nast Traveler's Annual Readers' Choice Award for the #4 Best Hotel in Northern California. Out of hundreds of qualified properties, the Portola Hotel & Spa takes its place among the Top Twenty-Five Hotels in the region.
- Smart Meetings Smart Stars "Best Eco/Green Hotel" 2015-2024 Portola Hotel & Spa was named as one of 2024 Smart Stars Award Winners for Best Eco/Green Hotel. The AAA Four-Diamond Portola Hotel & Spa was recognized as the only U.S. Green Building Council LEED® Certified hotel on California's Central Coast.
- USA Today 10Best "Best Eco-Friendly Hotel" 2024 Portola Hotel & Spa was named as one of 2024 USA Today 10Best "Best Eco-Friendly Hotel".
- Wine Spectator Award 2017-2024 Jacks Monterey has been awarded the Wine Spectator's 2024 Award of Excellence for its wine program. The Award of Excellence is Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards' top honor, in which a restaurant offers at least 90 selections, featuring a well-chosen assortment of quality producers along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style.
- Meeting Today Best of Awards - Best West Hotel 2024 Portola Hotel & Spa was named as one of 2024 Meetings Today Winners for Best West Hotel.
- Monterey County Weekly Best Of – Best Sports Bar 2023 & 2024 Monterey's Original Craft Brewery, Peter B's Brewpub was recognized by Monterey County Weekly Readers as the destinations best sports bar.
- Monterey County Weekly Best Of - Peter B's Brewpub 2019, 2022 & 2024 Peter B's Brewpub, Monterey's original craft brewery was recognized by Monterey County Weekly readers for the Best Wings in 2019, 2022 & 2024.
- Monterey County Weekly Best Of - Spa on the Plaza, 2013-2019, 2021-2024 Spa on the Plaza was voted Best Spa for Skin Care in the Monterey County by Monterey County Weekly readers.
- Northstar Meetings Group Stella Award Finalist 2024 Portola Hotel & Spa is honored to be awarded a gold medal by Northstar Meetings Group for their annual Stella Awards in the Hotel/Resort Renovation Category, Far West Region for the De Anza and Bonsai ballroom renovation.
2023 AWARDS & ACCOLADES
- Smart Meetings Platinum Choice Award 2005, 2006, 2014, 2021 - 2023 Portola Hotel & Spa was honored by Smart Meetings Magazine as a Platinum Choice Hotel for meetings and events. Platinum Choice honorees reflect a commitment to quality and continue to raise the bar for the hospitality industry year after year.
- Northstar Meetings Group Stella Award 2023 Portola Hotel & Spa is honored to be awarded a gold medal by Northstar Meetings Group for their annual Stella Awards in the Hotel/Resort Renovation Category, Far West Region for The Club Room renovation.
- OpenTable Diners' Choice Award - Monterey / Carmel best for: Healthy 2023 Jacks Monterey was recognized by OpenTable as the destination's best restaurant for eating healthy
- Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards, Best Full Service Hotel 2023
Portola Hotel & Spa was recognized as the Best Full Service Hotel by the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards
- Monterey County Herald Reader’s Choice Award – Best Sports Bar/Restaurant 2022 & 2023 Monterey's Original Craft Brewery, Peter B's Brewpub was recognized by Monterey County Herald Readers as the destinations best restaurant and sports bar.
2022 Awards & Accolades
- Northstar Meetings Group Stella Award 2022 Portola Hotel & Spa is honored to be awarded a gold medal by Northstar Meetings Group for their annual Stella Awards in the Hotel/Resort Renovation Category, Far West Region for the hotel room & lobby renovation.
2021 Awards & Accolades
- Tripadvisor Traveler's Choice Award 2020 & 2021 Portola Hotel & Spa is proud to be recognized as a Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Hotel for the second consecutive year.
- U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels Portola Hotel & Spa received a Gold badge under the Best Hotels in the USA Rankings, which means it is part of the top 10% of all ranked luxury hotels within the US.
- California Hotel & Lodging Association Good Earthkeeping Award 2009, 2017 & 2021 For a third time, the Portola Hotel & Spa was recognized by the California Hotel & Lodging Association for the property's commitment to the environment through ongoing green initiatives and sustainability efforts..