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Press mentions aside, Portola Hotel & Spa has been honored with plenty of awards and accolades over the past few years. Take a look at our list of hotel, spa, and hospitality awards from Condé Nast, Stella, Wine Spectator, and more.

FORBES: 25 California Wellness Getaways For Mother’s Day And Beyond
With the pandemic putting a hamper on travel plans, the last two Mother’s Days have been limited to your typical bouquet of flowers and celebrating at home.

GBAC STAR: The Experience | The Portola Hotel & Spa
ISSA’s Jeff Cross speaks with Janine Chicourrat, the Managing Director at the Portola Hotel & Spa about obtaining GBAC STAR™ Facility Accreditation.
Restaurant Hospitality - The 10 Best Cocktails at independent restaurants across America

Portola Hotel & Spa Achieves GBAC STAR™ Facility Accreditation Program



Portola Hotel & Spa Honored as Best of California Hospitality

Portola Hotel & Spa recognized with Condé Nast Travelers 2021 Readers' Choice Award

Portola Hotel & Spa Announces Partnership with Virus Geeks to offer COVID-19 Testing
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


Portola Hotel & Spa Announces Completion of Multi-Million Dollar Renovation

Portola Hotel & Spa Welcomes Monterey Yoga


Portola Hotel & Spa Announces New Renovations and Property Additions

Portola Hotel & Spa Celebrates the Holiday Season with Dazzling Festivites

Portola Hotel & Spa Introduces Chef Daniel Williston as Chef de Cuisine

Portola Hotel & Spa Recognized with Condé Nast Traveler's 2019 Readers'' Choice Award


Portola Hotel & Spa Hosts 'Paw-ty' Dog Adoption and Charity Event
Portola Hotel & Spa, the elegant Four-Diamond hotel situated along Central California’s Monterey Bay, is proud to partner with Tito’s Vodka to create a Paw-ty for the entire family
Portola Hotel & Spa is Honored at Second Annual San Francisco Design Week Awards


Smart Meetings March 2019
Leadership in Action: Empowering others and open communication are vital to my team's success.
Portola Hotel & Spa Continues Its Commitment to Sustainability with New Reduced Waste Conferences


Refresh and Rejuvenate in the New Year at Portola Hotel & Spa
Portola Hotel & Spa, the beautiful Four Diamond, LEED® Certified hotel overlooking Monterey Bay, invites guests to renew their mind, body, and soul in the new year with the new overnight wellness offering.

Portola Hotel & Spa Recognized with Condé Nast Traveler's Award


Portola NYE Party 2019
Boogie & Groove into 2019 at Portola Hotel & Spa's 70's themed New Year's Eve party.


One Million Plastic Bottles Are Used Every Minute. (But Not Here)

Smart Meetings June 2018
Best Eco/Green- Portola Hotel & Spa
Peter B's Brewpub Recieves Gold Medal From the 2018 Los Angeles International Beer Competition

Smart Meeting Announces Monterey Bay's Own Janine Chicourrat and Tammy Blount, as Winners of 2018 Smart Women in Meetings Award


Smart Meetings February 2018
Inspiration is the spark that ignites life-changing transformations.

Portola Hotel & Spa Named Top Hotel in Northern California by Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards


Jacks Monterey Receives 2017 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Smart Meetings June 2017
Best Eco/Green Hotel- Portola Hotel & Spa
Portola Hotel & Spa Debuts a New Restaurant: Jacks Monterey

Smart Meetings April 2017
Beach & Coastal Meetings- Portola Hotel & Spa
Portola Hotel & Spa Awarded the 2016 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award

Portola Hotel & Spa Releases a New Wine Experience for Two Package

Portola Hotel & Spa Welcomes New Food & Beverage Director and New Executive Chef

Smart Meetings June 2016
Best Eco/Green Hotel- Portola Hotel & Spa
Peter B’s Brewpub Welcomes Justin Rivard as New Head Brewer

Peter B’s Brewpub To Celebrate American Craft Beer Week With Daily Specials, Giveaways And Award Winning Craft Beer

Portola Hotel & Spa Releases New Craft Beer Package For Two


Portola Hotel & Spa Valentine's Day Romance Getaway
The Portola Hotel & Spa has introduced a Romantic Getaway just in time for Valentine’s Day.


Sum Of Hours from Peter B's Brewpub

Jacks Restaurant Receives Wine Spectator Award

Keep Summer Alive With Pool Party Sundays At Portola Hotel & Spa
Portola Hotel & Spa and 101.7 The Beach will be hosting Pool Party Sundays through the month of September.
Portola Hotel & Spa Summer Giveaway

PORTOLA HOTEL & SPA RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS LEED RECERTIFICATION
Monterey, CA - June 8, 2015 - Portola Hotel & Spa, which currently holds the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) LEED® certification for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance, has completed the highly esteemed recertification process.
Portola Hotel & Spa Now Offers Gigabit Internet

Portola Hotel & Spa To Host A Lorna Jane Pop Up Shop

Portola Hotel & Spa Partners With The Monterey Regional Airport For Earth Day
The Portola Hotel & Spa will be partnering with the Monterey Regional Airport to celebrate Earth Day.
Peter B's Brewpub at Monterey's Farmers Market

Portola Hotel & Spa Announces Runner's Lounge Pop Up
Portola Hotel & Spa will launch a Runner’s Lounge pop up shop on November 15th and 16th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., coinciding with the Big Sur Half Marathon taking place November 16th.
Peter B's Brewpub To Debut Cheese Collaboration At 4TH Annual Monterey Beer Garden
Award-winning Peter B’s Brewpub, located behind the Portola Hotel & Spa, will debut a cheese collaboration at the 4th Annual Monterey Beer Garden in partnership with Schoch Family Farmstead.
Portola Hotel & Spa Voted Best of the West 2014 by Meetings Focus Magazine
For the second consecutive year, Portola Hotel & Spa is proud to announce its award for Best of the West 2014 by Meeting Focus Magazine.
Jacks Restaurant & Lounge Wins Renowned 2014 Wine Spectator Award for its Stellar Wine Program
Jacks Restaurant & Lounge has been graciously bestowed the Wine Spectator award for its wine program, fortifying its title as one of the leaders in the food and beverage sector.
Jacks Restaurant Launches "Local's Menu" For Monterey Community
Jacks Restaurant, located inside the Portola Hotel & Spa, is proud to announce the launch for its exciting new “Local’s Menu”.
Portola Hotel & Spa Teams Up With Poppy Hills Golf Course
When the shots on the golf course end, the shots at Portola Hotel & Spa begin.
Portola Hotel & Spa Announces Major Bathroom Remodel
Portola Hotel & Spa, Central California’s first Silver LEED®-EB certified hotel, is proud to announce an exciting renovation of 360 bathrooms on property.
Portola Hotel & Spa Awarded TripAdvisor GreenLeaders Status
Portola Hotel & Spa proudly announces its acceptance to TripAdvisors® new GreenLeaders™ program.
This Valentine's Day, Peter B's Brewpub Presents: Beer For A Cause
On February 14th, Peter B's Brewpub, located behind the Portola Hotel & Spa, will be celebrating Valentine's day by combining it's love of beer and the Ocean.
"Pub Talk With The Beer Geek And Friends" Goes Live!
On November 7th, 2012, KRML 102.1 FM’s new lifestyle program "Pub Talk with The Beer Geek and Friends" premiered inside Peter B’s Brewpub behind the Portola Hotel & Spa.
Portola Hotel & Spa's Executive Chef Jason Giles Reveals New Menu
Jacks Restaurant, inside the Portola Hotel & Spa, officially reveals the restaurant’s brand new menu, curated by Executive Chef Jason Giles.

"Pub Talk With The Beer Geek And Friends" Makes Its Debut Inside Peter B's Brewpub
Premiering tonight inside Peter B’s Brewpub behind the Portola Hotel & Spa is KRML 102.1 FM 1410 AM’s new lifestyle program "Pub Talk with The Beer Geek and Friends".
Portola Hotel & Spa’s Peter B’s Brewpub Wins Silver Medals at World Beer Championships
Peter B's Brewpub, located behind Portola Hotel & Spa, Monterey's first and only Silver LEED®-EB certified hotel, has won silver medals for their Alvarado Street Raspberry Wheat beer and Legend of Laguna IPA at the World Beer Championships.
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Retail Partner SSA Offer Made-In-USA Plush Sea Otter To Visitors, Local Hotel Guests
The Monterey Bay Aquarium and its retail partner Service Systems Associates, Inc. (SSA), which operates the aquarium’s gift and bookstores, have added an all-American toy to what has become a globalized sector:
Peter B’s Brewpub Reveals New Fall Brew Lineup Pumpkin Beer, Scotch Ale and Coffee Stout
A new season brings new brews to Peter B’s Brewpub, Monterey’s only craft brewery located behind the Portola Hotel & Spa, Monterey's first and only Silver LEED® EB certified hotel.
Peter B’s Brewpub is Brewing up the Second Annual Monterey Beer Garden Taking Place Saturday
Peter B’s Brewpub behind the Portola Hotel & Spa in Monterey, CA is brewing up the Second Annual Monterey Beer Garden in historic Memory Garden at Custom House Plaza.
PORTOLA HOTEL & SPA EARNS SILVER LEED® CERTIFICATION BECOMING FIRST “GREEN” HOTEL IN CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Monterey, CA – January 3, 2011 – Setting the bar for environmentally-conscious hotels in Central California, Portola Hotel & Spa, located in the heart of Monterey, was recently granted its Silver Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Certification by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).
Portola Hotel & Spa Achieves GBAC STAR™ Facility Accreditation Program

Portola Hotel & Spa Honored as Best of California Hospitality

Portola Hotel & Spa recognized with Condé Nast Travelers 2021 Readers' Choice Award

Portola Hotel & Spa Announces Partnership with Virus Geeks to offer COVID-19 Testing
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

Portola Hotel & Spa Announces Completion of Multi-Million Dollar Renovation

Portola Hotel & Spa Welcomes Monterey Yoga

Portola Hotel & Spa Announces New Renovations and Property Additions

Portola Hotel & Spa Recognized with Condé Nast Traveler's 2019 Readers'' Choice Award

Portola Hotel & Spa Hosts 'Paw-ty' Dog Adoption and Charity Event
Portola Hotel & Spa, the elegant Four-Diamond hotel situated along Central California’s Monterey Bay, is proud to partner with Tito’s Vodka to create a Paw-ty for the entire family
Portola Hotel & Spa is Honored at Second Annual San Francisco Design Week Awards

Portola Hotel & Spa Continues Its Commitment to Sustainability with New Reduced Waste Conferences

Refresh and Rejuvenate in the New Year at Portola Hotel & Spa
Portola Hotel & Spa, the beautiful Four Diamond, LEED® Certified hotel overlooking Monterey Bay, invites guests to renew their mind, body, and soul in the new year with the new overnight wellness offering.

Portola Hotel & Spa Recognized with Condé Nast Traveler's Award

Portola NYE Party 2019
Boogie & Groove into 2019 at Portola Hotel & Spa's 70's themed New Year's Eve party.


One Million Plastic Bottles Are Used Every Minute. (But Not Here)

Smart Meeting Announces Monterey Bay's Own Janine Chicourrat and Tammy Blount, as Winners of 2018 Smart Women in Meetings Award


Smart Meetings February 2018
Inspiration is the spark that ignites life-changing transformations.

Portola Hotel & Spa Named Top Hotel in Northern California by Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards

Portola Hotel & Spa Releases a New Wine Experience for Two Package

Portola Hotel & Spa Welcomes New Food & Beverage Director and New Executive Chef

Peter B’s Brewpub Welcomes Justin Rivard as New Head Brewer

Peter B’s Brewpub To Celebrate American Craft Beer Week With Daily Specials, Giveaways And Award Winning Craft Beer

Portola Hotel & Spa Releases New Craft Beer Package For Two


Portola Hotel & Spa Valentine's Day Romance Getaway
The Portola Hotel & Spa has introduced a Romantic Getaway just in time for Valentine’s Day.


Jacks Restaurant Receives Wine Spectator Award

Keep Summer Alive With Pool Party Sundays At Portola Hotel & Spa
Portola Hotel & Spa and 101.7 The Beach will be hosting Pool Party Sundays through the month of September.
Portola Hotel & Spa Summer Giveaway

PORTOLA HOTEL & SPA RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS LEED RECERTIFICATION
Monterey, CA - June 8, 2015 - Portola Hotel & Spa, which currently holds the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) LEED® certification for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance, has completed the highly esteemed recertification process.
Portola Hotel & Spa Now Offers Gigabit Internet

Portola Hotel & Spa To Host A Lorna Jane Pop Up Shop

Portola Hotel & Spa Partners With The Monterey Regional Airport For Earth Day
The Portola Hotel & Spa will be partnering with the Monterey Regional Airport to celebrate Earth Day.
Peter B's Brewpub at Monterey's Farmers Market

Portola Hotel & Spa Announces Runner's Lounge Pop Up
Portola Hotel & Spa will launch a Runner’s Lounge pop up shop on November 15th and 16th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., coinciding with the Big Sur Half Marathon taking place November 16th.
Peter B's Brewpub To Debut Cheese Collaboration At 4TH Annual Monterey Beer Garden
Award-winning Peter B’s Brewpub, located behind the Portola Hotel & Spa, will debut a cheese collaboration at the 4th Annual Monterey Beer Garden in partnership with Schoch Family Farmstead.
Portola Hotel & Spa Voted Best of the West 2014 by Meetings Focus Magazine
For the second consecutive year, Portola Hotel & Spa is proud to announce its award for Best of the West 2014 by Meeting Focus Magazine.
Jacks Restaurant & Lounge Wins Renowned 2014 Wine Spectator Award for its Stellar Wine Program
Jacks Restaurant & Lounge has been graciously bestowed the Wine Spectator award for its wine program, fortifying its title as one of the leaders in the food and beverage sector.
Jacks Restaurant Launches "Local's Menu" For Monterey Community
Jacks Restaurant, located inside the Portola Hotel & Spa, is proud to announce the launch for its exciting new “Local’s Menu”.
Portola Hotel & Spa Teams Up With Poppy Hills Golf Course
When the shots on the golf course end, the shots at Portola Hotel & Spa begin.
Portola Hotel & Spa Announces Major Bathroom Remodel
Portola Hotel & Spa, Central California’s first Silver LEED®-EB certified hotel, is proud to announce an exciting renovation of 360 bathrooms on property.
Portola Hotel & Spa Awarded TripAdvisor GreenLeaders Status
Portola Hotel & Spa proudly announces its acceptance to TripAdvisors® new GreenLeaders™ program.
This Valentine's Day, Peter B's Brewpub Presents: Beer For A Cause
On February 14th, Peter B's Brewpub, located behind the Portola Hotel & Spa, will be celebrating Valentine's day by combining it's love of beer and the Ocean.
"Pub Talk With The Beer Geek And Friends" Goes Live!
On November 7th, 2012, KRML 102.1 FM’s new lifestyle program "Pub Talk with The Beer Geek and Friends" premiered inside Peter B’s Brewpub behind the Portola Hotel & Spa.
Portola Hotel & Spa's Executive Chef Jason Giles Reveals New Menu
Jacks Restaurant, inside the Portola Hotel & Spa, officially reveals the restaurant’s brand new menu, curated by Executive Chef Jason Giles.

"Pub Talk With The Beer Geek And Friends" Makes Its Debut Inside Peter B's Brewpub
Premiering tonight inside Peter B’s Brewpub behind the Portola Hotel & Spa is KRML 102.1 FM 1410 AM’s new lifestyle program "Pub Talk with The Beer Geek and Friends".
Portola Hotel & Spa’s Peter B’s Brewpub Wins Silver Medals at World Beer Championships
Peter B's Brewpub, located behind Portola Hotel & Spa, Monterey's first and only Silver LEED®-EB certified hotel, has won silver medals for their Alvarado Street Raspberry Wheat beer and Legend of Laguna IPA at the World Beer Championships.
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Retail Partner SSA Offer Made-In-USA Plush Sea Otter To Visitors, Local Hotel Guests
The Monterey Bay Aquarium and its retail partner Service Systems Associates, Inc. (SSA), which operates the aquarium’s gift and bookstores, have added an all-American toy to what has become a globalized sector:
Peter B’s Brewpub Reveals New Fall Brew Lineup Pumpkin Beer, Scotch Ale and Coffee Stout
A new season brings new brews to Peter B’s Brewpub, Monterey’s only craft brewery located behind the Portola Hotel & Spa, Monterey's first and only Silver LEED® EB certified hotel.
Peter B’s Brewpub is Brewing up the Second Annual Monterey Beer Garden Taking Place Saturday
Peter B’s Brewpub behind the Portola Hotel & Spa in Monterey, CA is brewing up the Second Annual Monterey Beer Garden in historic Memory Garden at Custom House Plaza.
PORTOLA HOTEL & SPA EARNS SILVER LEED® CERTIFICATION BECOMING FIRST “GREEN” HOTEL IN CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Monterey, CA – January 3, 2011 – Setting the bar for environmentally-conscious hotels in Central California, Portola Hotel & Spa, located in the heart of Monterey, was recently granted its Silver Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Certification by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).
FORBES: 25 California Wellness Getaways For Mother’s Day And Beyond
With the pandemic putting a hamper on travel plans, the last two Mother’s Days have been limited to your typical bouquet of flowers and celebrating at home.

GBAC STAR: The Experience | The Portola Hotel & Spa
ISSA’s Jeff Cross speaks with Janine Chicourrat, the Managing Director at the Portola Hotel & Spa about obtaining GBAC STAR™ Facility Accreditation.




Portola Hotel & Spa Celebrates the Holiday Season with Dazzling Festivites



Smart Meetings March 2019
Leadership in Action: Empowering others and open communication are vital to my team's success.

Smart Meetings June 2018
Best Eco/Green- Portola Hotel & Spa

Smart Meetings June 2017
Best Eco/Green Hotel- Portola Hotel & Spa
Portola Hotel & Spa Awarded the 2016 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award





Smart Meetings April 2017
Beach & Coastal Meetings- Portola Hotel & Spa
Smart Meetings June 2016
Best Eco/Green Hotel- Portola Hotel & Spa
Restaurant Hospitality - The 10 Best Cocktails at independent restaurants across America

Portola Hotel & Spa Introduces Chef Daniel Williston as Chef de Cuisine

Peter B's Brewpub Recieves Gold Medal From the 2018 Los Angeles International Beer Competition

Jacks Monterey Receives 2017 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Portola Hotel & Spa Debuts a New Restaurant: Jacks Monterey
