The Customer Think Executive Summit will be held at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, a world-class Five Star Diamond hotel. Amenities include valet parking, concierge service, 24-hour in-room dining, European-style Spa, fully equipped Fitness Center, and same-day dry cleaning. A fully equipped Business Center is ready to serve the traveling executive.

The Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa recently scored rave reviews from the industry's top two travel publications: Travel & Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler. The hotel was named to the "500 Best Hotels in the World" list and the Annual "Gold List," respectively.

Having recently completed a $5 million renovation of its 285 guestrooms, the hotel now offers a completely new look and remains the only luxury resort on Monterey Bay. With breathtaking views of the Bay, the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa has long been recognized for its excellent service and accommodations that appeal to both leisure and business travelers.

The Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa offers 290 deluxe guestrooms including 10 luxuriously appointed suites. All rooms and suites feature classic Biedermeier-style furniture, decorator fabrics, European duvet bed coverings, 27" color televisions with remote, On Command video systems, ceiling fans, and custom-designed refreshment centers.

Guestroom amenities include nightly turndown service, three phones, voice mail, fax/data port, personal writing desk, coffee maker with complimentary coffee, iron with full-size ironing board, wet bars, stocked mini-bars and refrigerators. In-room dining is available 24 hours a day.

Large marble baths are outfitted with separate vanity areas, plush terry robes, hair dryers and complimentary Gilchrist & Soames personal bath amenities.

Many guestrooms offer private, ocean-view balconies. All rooms are non-smoking. All overnight guests have access to the newly remodeled rooftop fitness center and are encouraged to experience a specialized treatment in our new full-service, European Spa.

The award winning Schooners Bistro on the Bay and the Five Star Diamond Duck Club Restaurant offer a choice of innovative casual or fine dining overlooking Monterey Bay.

Its sophisticated yet informal style, attentive staff and superb cuisine will make your stay at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa an unforgettable experience.

DININGS & BARS: The Duck Club Restaurant is highly acclaimed for its innovative, American Grill cuisine. Its seasonal menu features fresh, local ingredients and a prix fixe dinner that changes weekly. Wood-roasted specialties including duck, beef, lamb, chicken and fresh seafood are prepared in the restaurant's exhibition kitchen along with delectable pastas, salads and fresh gourmet desserts. A Wine Spectator "Award of Excellence" recipient for two years, the wine list features a carefully chosen collection that complements the creative menu. Open Tuesday-Sunday for breakfast and dinner.

Good looks, friendly service, fabulous food and drink are what you find at Schooners Bistro on the Bay. The award-winning design of Schooners Bistro features the unique shape and details of a seafaring Schooner. With its mahogany floors and its mast & sails, you feel like you're riding the waves of Monterey Bay the minute you step on board. Our friendly and professional staff is sure to navigate a perfect evening-with the help of the beautiful inlaid compass rose at the bar!