PORTOLA IN THE PRESS
Browse the latest press articles, news, and awards from Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay. Our hotel is a charming coastal retreat known for its local charm, high-end accommodations, and relaxed atmosphere on the Central California coast. We have also been honored with several awards and accolades including, Condé Nast Travelers Readers Choice Awards, Smart Meetings Smart Stars, Wine Spectator Awards, and more!
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New Ballrooms Debut at Portola Hotel & Spa
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Portola Hotel & Spa, Monterey’s premier coastal-inspired hotel, announces the completion of its extensive renovation to the De Anza and Bonsai Ballrooms and De Anza Foyer. With an investment of $1.83 million, these updates enhance the hotel's reputation as Monterey’s leading destination for corporate meetings, conferences, weddings, and social events....
PORTOLA HOTEL & SPA ANNOUNCES REFRESHED SPECIAL EVENT SPACE: THE CLUB ROOM
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay is thrilled to announce the completion of The Club Room renovation. The dynamic event space offers a fireside entrance, wine-inspired private dining room, and an outdoor patio adjacent to Jacks fireside terrace. The Club Room refresh provides a sophisticated event space complimenting the hotel’s continuous efforts to elevate and enhance offerings for meetings and events. ...
BLUE ZONES PROJECT MONTEREY COUNTY PROUDLY CELEBRATES PORTOLA HOTEL & SPA AT MONTEREY BAY FOR BECOMING A BLUE ZONES PROJECT APPROVED WORKSITE
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Blue Zones Project® - Monterey County is proud to announce that Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay has achieved designation as a Blue Zones Project Approved™ worksite. Portola Hotel & Spa implemented best practices to improve employee well-being....
SILICON VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL RECOGNIZES JANINE CHICOURRAT ON LIST OF 2022 WOMEN OF INFLUENCE
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Janine M. Chicourrat was recognized by the San Jose Valley Business Journal among the list of 2022 Woman of Influence on June 16, 2022...
Portola Hotel & Spa Achieves GBAC STAR™ Facility Accreditation Program
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Portola Hotel & Spa is proud to announce the hotel achieved the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, a gold standard for prepared facilities....
Portola Hotel & Spa Honored as Best of California Hospitality
Monday, November 22, 2021
The Portola Hotel & Spa is deeply honored to be recognized by California Hotel & Lodging Association as the Good Earthkeeping recipient for 2021 at its annual Stars of the Industry awards....
Portola Hotel & Spa recognized with Condé Nast Travelers 2021 Readers' Choice Award
Tuesday, October 05, 2021
Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay recognized as the #9 Best Hotel in Northern California....
Portola Hotel & Spa Announces Partnership with Virus Geeks to offer COVID-19 Testing
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Portola Hotel & Spa in Monterey, CA is proud to announce a new partnership with Virus Geeks, Inc....
Peter B’s Brewpub Announces Natalie Mika as New Head Brewer
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Peter B's Brewpub located behind the Portola Hotel & Spa, is thrilled to announce Natalie Mika as the new Head Brewer of the award-winning brewery....
Portola Hotel & Spa Announces Completion of Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
Wednesday, December 02, 2020
Portola Hotel & Spa is pleased to announce both the re-opening of the hotel and the completion of a multi-million dollar room renovation. ...
