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Hotel Monaco Chicago - a Kimpton Hotel

225 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
Hotel Monaco Chicago - a Kimpton Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 231 reviews from 4 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.9 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
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Highly Recommended
Based on 231 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.8 out of 5

    "Other than that it was a great hotel." source Hotels.com

    "A great, comfortable room with all the amenities one would need for a brief stay and friendly staff means I would stay again and again." source Travelocity

    "We recommend the Monaco to all travelers who want a high level of friendly service, great food, and a comfortable bed." source Expedia

    "Would recommend to anyone." source Hotels.com

    "On our first night, the concierge recommended a very good local Italian restaurant within an easy walking distance." source Travelocity

  • Clean: Rating of 4.8 out of 5

    "Spotless and met our needs." source Orbitz

    "I was so impressed with the location, interior ambiance and decor, modest size building with large spacious and quaint rooms containing all the necessary immenities, complimentary coffee and wine party, friendly and cheerful staff, immaculate cleanliness, excellent room service, etc." source Travelocity

    "The rooms were clean and spacious." source Travelocity

  • Service: Rating of 4.8 out of 5

    "Friendly, helpful staff, great room, good beds, great location." source Hotels.com

    "There are many quality breakfast/snack options within one or two minutes of the hotel, and the Monaco also has its own full-service restaurant if you care to dine at the hotel. The staff could not have been friendlier, and the concierge service was readily available and completely cordial." source Travelocity

    "Nevertheless, the service is very strong here, and the concierge staff is invaluable if youÂ’re in need of maps, directions, recommendations, etc." source Expedia

    "Wonderful location, friendly staff, wine reception every evening, Starbuck's coffee in the morning, room with a goldfish, window seats overlooking the Chicago river, rooms nicely decorated and appointed, AWESOME HOTEL." source Travelocity

    "Service and staff were excellent." source Expedia

  • Location: Rating of 4.9 out of 5

    "great location, large rooms, very pleasant staff, restaurant very good and very convenient - serving all meals." source Orbitz

    "We were within walking distance to most downtown attractions and restaurants." source Hotels.com

    "There had been bad weather in the Chicago area which kept travelers from leaving." source Travelocity

    "The hotel is in a great location for all downtown activities. As with all the locations of this hotel, the happy hour is a great extra that enables people to socialize and unwind in a relaxed environment." source Expedia

    "Awesome location, walking distance to everything." source Travelocity

  • Value: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "better values close by-stay there." source Travelocity

    "Definitely, the best value in the area." source Expedia

  • Room: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "I thought the king room we were to get was to be 330 sq ft." source Orbitz

    "The staff was great both times we stayed and the rooms were just gorgeous and really spacious." source Travelocity

    "We requested a ""tall"" room and it was very comfy for my tall husband." source Travelocity

    "Enjoyed the wine tasting and the workout room had excellent machines." source Travelocity

    "The room was great and comfortable." source Travelocity

More information on Hotel Monaco Chicago - a Kimpton Hotel

Indulge yourself through an awakening of taste in the Hotel Monaco-Chicago. This elegant hotel was completely renovated in 1998 with a grand "Living Room" lobby entrance that features painted woodwork in "string of pearl" detail, a cast limestone fireplace, plush furnishings of damask and velvet in the large sitting area, and a jeweled-tone color palate of light gold, cream, coral red, copper and rich chocolate brown. The Living Room helps guests celebrate taste through a hosted evening wine hour that occasionally features soothing chair massages and sumptuous hors d'oeuvres from the celebrated Southwater Kitchen that is adjacent to the hotel. Throughout the rest of the hotel Award-winning designer Cheryl Rowley turns to early Deco and the works of Emil Jacques Ruhlmann, a French furniture and theatrical designer, for her inspiration., Hotel Monaco is Green Seala Silver certified for its sustainable Earth friendly practices

Check-in Time:

3:00 PM

Check-out Time:

12:00 PM

Year Built:

1998

Year Renovated:

1998

Total Rooms:

Tranquility Suite:TRSTRiver View King Deluxe:RVKG - 30 rooms in the hotel-332 sq. Ft. With king bed-All rooms accommodate crib/playards -42 INCH FLAT SCREEN TV-View of Chicago River-Accommodates only 2 guests - does not accommodate rollawayQueen Queen Room:QNQN - 32 rooms in the hotel-380 sq. Ft. With 2 queen beds-All rooms accommodate crib/playards -42 INCH FLAT SCREEN TV-Accommodates only 4 guests - does not accommodate rollaway-Does not have a view, there are 2 QNQN that connect to MEDSRiver View Queen Queen Room:RVQQ - 10 rooms in the hotel-380 sq. Ft. With 2 queen beds-All rooms accommodate crib/playards -42 INCH FLAT SCREEN TV- View of Chicago River-Accommodates only 4 guests - does not accommodate rollaway- There are 5 RVQQ that connect to a KGDXMediterranean Suite:MEDS - 11 rooms in the hotel-578 sq. Ft. With king bed in bedroom-All rooms accommodate crib/playards -Separate living area with a pull-out sofa, color TV and CD stereo-Deluxe bathroom with two-person whirlpool spas and separate glass-enclosed showeRiver View Mediterranean Suite:RVMD - 9 rooms in the hotel-578 sq. Ft. With king bed in bedroom-All rooms accommodate crib/playards -View of Chicago River-Separate living area with a pull-out sofa, color TV and CD stereo-Deluxe bathroom with two-person whirlpool spas and separaRock and Roll Suite:RRST - 1 rooms in the hotel-578 sq. Ft. With king bed in bedroom-All rooms accommodate crib/playards -Separate living area color TV, CD stereo and Juke Box-Deluxe bathroom with two-person whirlpool spas and separate glass-enclosed showers-42 INCH

Total Floors:

14 floors.

Rooms:

Tranquility Suite:TRSTRiver View King Deluxe:RVKG - 30 rooms in the hotel-332 sq. Ft. With king bed-All rooms accommodate crib/playards -42 INCH FLAT SCREEN TV-View of Chicago River-Accommodates only 2 guests - does not accommodate rollawayQueen Queen Room:QNQN - 32 rooms in the hotel-380 sq. Ft. With 2 queen beds-All rooms accommodate crib/playards -42 INCH FLAT SCREEN TV-Accommodates only 4 guests - does not accommodate rollaway-Does not have a view, there are 2 QNQN that connect to MEDSRiver View Queen Queen Room:RVQQ - 10 rooms in the hotel-380 sq. Ft. With 2 queen beds-All rooms accommodate crib/playards -42 INCH FLAT SCREEN TV- View of Chicago River-Accommodates only 4 guests - does not accommodate rollaway- There are 5 RVQQ that connect to a KGDXMediterranean Suite:MEDS - 11 rooms in the hotel-578 sq. Ft. With king bed in bedroom-All rooms accommodate crib/playards -Separate living area with a pull-out sofa, color TV and CD stereo-Deluxe bathroom with two-person whirlpool spas and separate glass-enclosed showeRiver View Mediterranean Suite:RVMD - 9 rooms in the hotel-578 sq. Ft. With king bed in bedroom-All rooms accommodate crib/playards -View of Chicago River-Separate living area with a pull-out sofa, color TV and CD stereo-Deluxe bathroom with two-person whirlpool spas and separaRock and Roll Suite:RRST - 1 rooms in the hotel-578 sq. Ft. With king bed in bedroom-All rooms accommodate crib/playards -Separate living area color TV, CD stereo and Juke Box-Deluxe bathroom with two-person whirlpool spas and separate glass-enclosed showers-42 INCH

Price

$169-$329 double; $279-$429 suite, P

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Cancellation Policy

24-hr notice prior to arrival

Directions

City, Downtown

Area

CHICAGO, IL, 60601, USA

Parking

Valet parking $36 with in/out privileges

Pets

Small pets allowed

Attractions

Grant Park 6 Blocks The Art Institute 5 Blocks Navy Pier 6 Blocks Magnificent Mile 3 Blocks Theater District 2 Blocks

Dining

South Water KitchenSouthwater KitchenLocated off the lobby of the hotel Monaco Chicago is Southwater Kitchen, a Neighborhood restaurant featuring contemporary American home cooking and American cocktails. Located on the south bank of the Chicago river, south Water Kitchen

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