InterContinental the Clement Monterey, an IHG HotelvsCarmel River Inn
Both properties are rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, InterContinental The Clement Monterey is preferred by most writers compared to Carmel River Inn. InterContinental The Clement Monterey comes in at #10 in Central California Coast with praise from 3 sources including Gayot, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
InterContinental the Clement Monterey, an IHG Hotel
 Gayot
 The Telegraph
 Oyster
 Frommer's
 Lonely Planet
750 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
From $158/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 
 "Swank and elegant along Monterey's historic waterfront." 
8.0
 "The over-the-water pier at the InterContinental The Clement Monterey offers the perfect place to watch the sunrise, spot sea otters or maybe even catch sight of a whale frolicking in the distance." Full review
Luxury
 "The 208-room
InterContinental The Clement Monterey is a luxury hotel right on Monterey Bay
and Cannery Row with exceptional ocean views throughout the property." Full review
 "The hotel also boasts a better-than-you-usually-get in this uber-touristy strip restaurant... rooms are what you’d expect at an Intercontinental: plush, with every convenience" Full review
 "Like an upscale version of a New England millionaire’s seaside mansion, this all-encompassing resort presides over Cannery Row." Full review
Carmel River Inn
 Afar Magazine
 Oyster
26600 Oliver Road, Highway 1 At Carmel River Bridge, Carmel, CA 93922
From $129/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Free Internet
 - Concierge
 - Pool
 - Free Parking
 - Multilingual
 
 "When I have that rare day to myself, I typically head, camera in tow and windows down, to Carmel-By-The-Sea." Full review
Budget
 "The two-and-a-half-pearl Carmel River Inn is a delightful, small rustic inn overlooking the Carmel River, a five-minute drive from Carmel Beach." Full review