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 learn more about Portola Hotel & Spa's green initiatives.
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.
2025
Portola Hotel & Spa was recognized for Condé Nast Traveler's Annual Readers' Choice Award for the #5 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.
Portola Hotel & Spa was ranked 2nd by Green Matters among the Best Eco-Friendly Wellness Resorts in the Green Matters Approved Awards.
Portola Hotel & Spa was named as one of 2024 & 2025 USA Today 10Best "Best Eco-Friendly Hotel".
Jacks Monterey has been awarded the Wine Spectator's 2025 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.
Portola Hotel & Spa is honored to be awarded a gold medal by Northstar Meetings Group for their annual Stella Awards in the Hotel/Resort Event Space Category, Far West Region.
Monterey's Original Craft Brewery, Peter B's was recognized by Monterey County Weekly readers as the destinations best sports bar.
Monterey's Original Craft Brewery, Peter B's was recognized by Monterey County Weekly readers as the destinations best happy hour.
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.
Portola Hotel & Spa was named as one of 2024 Meetings Today Winners for Best West Hotel.
Peter B's Brewpub, Monterey's original craft brewery was recognized by Monterey County Weekly readers for the Best Wings in 2019, 2022 & 2024.
Spa on the Plaza was voted Best Spa for Skin Care in the Monterey County by Monterey County Weekly readers.
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.
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.
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.
Jacks Monterey was recognized by OpenTable as the destination's best restaurant for eating healthy
Portola Hotel & Spa was recognized as the Best Full Service Hotel by the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards
Monterey's Original Craft Brewery, Peter B's Brewpub was recognized by Monterey County Herald reader's as the destinations best restaurant and sports bar.
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
Portola Hotel & Spa is proud to be recognized as a Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Hotel for the second consecutive year.
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.
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.