Gosby House Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

My wife and I (we live between San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria) made plans to meet 2 of our long-time friends from San Jose. We decided Pacific Grove was better than Carmel and Monterey regarding what you get for the price and location. Since Pacific Grove is known for its Bed and Breakfasts, we chose the Gosby House based on previous reviews. Here are some of the pros and cons from our 2 night stay: Pros: - Location: Convenient. It’s near the small downtown area with lots of restaurants and shops within easy walking distance. A short drive away are Monterey (5 minutes) and Carmel (10 minutes). - Exterior/Interior: Mostly fine. The Gosby House is in a Victorian from the 1880s which seems to have expanded to a few separate buildings for a total of 23 rooms. The atmosphere, antiques and creaking floors can be viewed as charming or a dusty reminder of days gone by (see cons). - Our Room: As other people have mentioned, your enjoyment is closely tied to the experience of your room. Our’s - the Stevenson (#5) on the 2nd floor of the main building - had plenty of space for a few nights, a comfortable queen bed, gas fireplace, large screen TV and shower with nice water pressure. It also had some quirks (see below). - Breakfast: Buffet style with high quality items, although the selection was not overwhelming. The size was a cut above what you’d find at a regular motel or hotel. - Happy Hour: From 4-6 PM was a welcome sight after walking around during the day. Quality of the wine won’t knock your socks off, but the cookies (and brownies on 1 of the 2 days) tasted home made. - Dining Room: Cozy…..as if you were a guest in someone’s home. Lots of light streamed through the large windows overlooking the side street where most people tried to park. - Staff: Everyone we met was friendly, gracious and helpful. The Gosby House really excelled in that regard. Lots of smiles. - Housekeeping: Very good. A sign in the room noted we’d get a “refresh” each day and that was accurate. The bed was made (with the same sheets), towels and supplies replaced, garbage emptied and a light cleaning. Cons: - Exterior/Interior: As befits an older property, the floors creaked…a lot. The windows in our room were possible to raise, but a bit dilapidated. Baseboards in the bathroom need to be replaced. - Toilet: The toilet was on a throne…..raised on a pedestal of sorts above the ground (see the picture). Some people may feel like a king or queen, but use caution - especially in the dark at night when mounting or dismounting. - Parking: Tricky. The best parking is along the side street next to the Gosby House, but there’s only so many cars that can parallel park in that space. You can also go into one of many diagonal slots in front of the B&B or across the street, but those have a posted limit of 2 hours. Overall, we’d recommend the Gosby House as a good choice for visitors to the Monterey Peninsula.

From check-in through out, our stay was excellent. Nice location, rooms, amenities, breakfast, and staff. Nearby street parking. Hats off to Lis at front desk! She was constantly ensuring our stay was perfect. Mayala was also on top of things. Kitchen and housekeeping teams worked seamlessly to provide a wonderful overall experience. We would not hesitate to stay again!

From start to finish this place is AMAZING!! Beautiful and the perfect place to relax and get pampered on. The breakfast is the best and the staff is so nice and kind. Clean and Cozy —— Best place to stay for sure. I would highly recommend to all. Will definitely come back!!

The hotel is charming, the location is ideal, and the staff is amazing. That said, I cannot recommend staying here for one reason. SOUND PROOFING. There is no sound proofing. We stayed there over New Year's Eve for two days. From 6am onward we heard every single stomp of every guest. We left exhausted. It's a beautiful spot, such a shame.

We have been staying at Four Sister Inns for many years. The Gosby Inn was exactly as we expected. welcoming, clean, convenient, friendly, discreet, good breakfasts. Thank you. We'll see you again soon.

This is a unique property with some eclectic and authentic touches. First, some rooms have entry doors in busy locations but offer full privacy. Our upgraded room faced out to a courtyard and was sublime. Yet note the pipes are old and noisy at odd hours. And the hot water was scalding requiring a note to the front desk. The location is superb— minutes from Asilomar and Cannery Row/aquarium . The happy hour and breakfast were just OK. Lastly we note that this property is best for older travelers. We would go back without question.

The Gosby House was wonderful! Recently renovated, this Bed & Breakfast was the perfect place to enjoy Pacific Grove! Right in the heart of downtown Pacific Grove, it is steps away from shops, Lover’s Point and the Farmers Market. Our room featured a wonderful outdoor private patio which we enjoyed morning coffee. The included breakfast was wonderful and freshly made. Often places have food delivered and it’s reheated but here the breakfast was fresh, hot and delicious! Cocktail hour featured simple wine and tasty cookies and charcuterie displays. There were two areas to sit and enjoy the offerings and it was great to meet other guests. The rooms are wonderful with comfortable beds and appointed with wonderful decor. Can’t wait to come back!

Best pillows ever! Everything from the breakfast, the atmosphere, and their customer service was top notch. So close to Carmel, a few shops, the aquarium, and the beach. We had our own little patio, a fireplace, fresh towels, and fresh water provided. All the details that make for a great stay.

The property does not have parking. Only on street parking is available. This is difficult because many parking spaces have time limits. The room we stayed in was on the first floor near the kitchen and near the closet for the room supplies. The morning was very noisy. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good. The Inn is located in a great area for shopping and very walkable.