favorite hotels in/near Monterey, Calif.?

[firecat]

I'm thinking about going to Monterey in August to visit the Monterey County Fair and Wool Show and the aquarium. I'm having trouble deciding where to stay. Do you have a favorite hotel there? My budget is up to $250 per night but I'd rather pay less if I can find someplace decent for less. I don't care about being within "walking distance" of anything because my "walking distance" is only a couple of blocks, and I know I can park in a city lot to visit the aquarium. I prefer hotels to b&bs.

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[mistdog.livejournal.com]

Last month I stayed at the Marina Dunes Resort, which was lovely - quiet and beautiful. It's a hotel alongside the state beach at Marina, with a view across the bay to Monterey. I remember the drive to Monterey as being about 10 minutes, and according to their website rooms start at $99.