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INSPIRED MONTEREY MEETINGS & EVENTS

Meetings & Events

As the Central Coast's largest and most diverse conference facility, Portola Hotel & Spa is able to accommodate groups and Monterey Bay events of all sizes. Adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center, our unique, coastal-inspired conference venues offer over 60,000 square feet of flexible indoor space and nearly 60,000 square feet of outdoor event space for Monterey meetings, conferences, product launches, and celebratory functions. Centrally located, guests can walk from our Monterey meeting space to local beaches, cafes, coastal recreation trails, shops, galleries, and more.

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Meet At a Glance

Iconic Destination & Inspirational Setting


Unique Venues & Outdoor Spaces


Creative Culinary & Catering


60,000 Sq.Ft. of Space 379 Guest Rooms

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The Club Room with inset ceiling lighting and circle tables
Ballroom meeting with projector and stage

Event Venues

Plan your next California meeting or event in our 60,000 square feet of flexible meeting space* with the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey. Our event venues are perfect for conferences, trade shows, business meetings, executive retreats, product launches, and team building activities.

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Monterey Bay
Monterey Conference Center

WHY MEET IN MONTEREY?

The Monterey Peninsula is known for being "the greatest meeting of land and sea." Energize your meeting in this spectacular destination with scenic beaches, world-class golf courses, award-winning wineries, and famous places like Cannery Row, Pebble Beach, and Carmel-by-the-Sea.

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Group Activities

Portola Hotel & Spa offers incredible activities and teambuilding experiences for groups and families in Monterey. After a successful day of meetings, get out and enjoy golf outings, kayaking adventures, wine tasting, and spa treatments. Our team can help you plan teambuilding activities and unique bonding experiences with nature and each other.

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Event Services

Whether you're planning a corporate meeting or a glamorous celebration, Portola Hotel & Spa offers elegant spaces and exceptional services for a memorable event in Monterey, CA. From locally inspired catering to audiovisual support, we help inspire your vision.

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Monterey Conference Center

Portola Hotel & Spa is adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center, making us the perfect location for business and meeting travelers. The 40,000-square foot conference center features two levels of outstanding space, including an exhibit hall, luxurious ballrooms, breakout rooms, boardrooms, and outdoor terraces. Located in Downtown Monterey, the center is steps away from parking, restaurants, and local businesses.

Inspired Monterey Meetings

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Reduce Waste

At Portola Hotel & Spa, sustainability is a commitment. As the first hotel in Central California to receive LEED® Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, we're proud to lead the way in environmentally responsible hospitality.

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Government Travel

Portola Hotel & Spa welcomes government travelers and military personnel. We are pleased to honor California per diem rates for federal and foreign government employees.

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Business Travel

Efficiency and affordability are the cornerstones of business travel. Portola Hotel & Spa offers just the right balance of productivity and relaxation for corporate travelers in Monterey, from our meeting spaces and business center to our on-site dining. Our personalized service, modern business and leisure amenities give business travelers the work life balance needed for success.

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The Club Room

The Club Room is an elegant fireside dining room for intimate dinner parties and special events in Monterey. Gather with family and friends and enjoy seasonal menus with fresh local ingredients and a curated Monterey County wine list.