I was looking for a hotel that wasn't too expensive, and the reviews for Monarch Valley Inn were amazing. I decided to give it a try, and I wasn't disappointed. We had a room with a small balcony facing California Street. It felt very private and nice not to have a room with a window facing the walkway where people were walking by. Ask for one of these rooms if you can. The room was very clean, the bed was comfortable, and there was lots of hot water in the shower. We had a room with two queen beds which we didn't need but it was all that was available when I made my last minute reservation. One of the beds was pushed against the wall, so if you have two people in that bed, one person won't be able to get up easily. People had mentioned the grab and go breakfast saying it included a granola bar and yogurt. It also included a Babybel cheese, a Svenhards pastry, fig bars, a tangerine, a banana, and we had the choice of either a bean, cheese and rice burrito, breakfast Hot Pocket, or Jimmy Dean sausage sandwich. They don't have a place to eat in the lobby, so you'll have to take the food back to your room. Coffee was available as were instant oatmeal packets and tea bags. The woman working in the mornings, Laura, was delightful to talk with. (I hope her boss sees this.) It was really cold when we got to the room, but the heater worked perfectly and we were cozy and warm very quickly. We will definitely stay here again.