Hotel Monaco Chicago - A Kimpton Hotel - Chicago 41.88601, -87.62627

Fantastic location and even better staff! Great room, comfy beds. The perfect hotel!

We had a nice time and it was a comfy place to stay. The shower and bath robes were a lot of fun. I wasn't wowed, but wasn't let down. What the hotel lacked in style, it was made up for in comfort. The staff was pretty friendly and seemed helpful- not that we really took advantage of the services. Overall a 4 out of 5!

This is actually my first review ever online but I had to be able to give back to a Hotel that contributed to an excellent Chicago Experience. I originally found this hotel through hotels.com doing my usual online compare/contrast. Later after booking the hotel based on the reviews, I found it again in a Fodors book that we purchased. We took advantage of all the amenities mentioned in the book. (We even requested a goldfish for the room). The Staff up front at the desk were incredibly friendly, the concierge was friendly and helpful, and the maid did a wonderful job each of the 4 days we stayed cleaning the room (often laying down a small towel and organizing our bath supplies). We were continually impressed with how close this hotel was to everything. We hit every major attraction and shopping spot that we could find in four days and all was within walking or train stop distance (the hotel is also only a block away from the train from Midway). We will stay here again!!! Great hotel!!

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Very friendly/extremely helpful staff. There was initial confusion with my reservation being lost, but they took immediate initiative to resolve the problem. The location is perfect. Most of the cultural attractions that I wanted to see were literally a stroll down the street. And the view from my room was incredible... I loved being able to snuggle up in the window seat. :)

A little pricey but otherwise a great hotel. Given the price of the hotel, I was a little put off by the fact that there were additional charges for music service.

I was very impressed with Hotel Monaco. Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room and a perfect location for exploring Chicago. I would definitely return!!

I always stay there... Service and quality consistant. Highly Reccomend!

Very disappointed in our stay in Chicago Monoco. We have stayed many times elsewhere, primarily in washington DC and are accustomed to great customer service, beverages like water or soda at the wine bar, coffee and papers in the morning, help with bags. Not only did the Chicago monoco do none of these things, the staff was not helpful, either. Requests were not honored and the staff did not seem happy to be there. YOu got the feeling you were "bothering" people if you asked a question. No bellman, the doorman did not open the door or help with bags. Even though we were traveling with a child, I had to request a fish when they did not bring it. Really baffling.. as we love the Monoco in Washington.

Perfect location just off Magnificant Mile. Very accessible to everything in Chicago!

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My husband and I made a last minute decision to go to Chicago for the Labor Day weekend and was lucky enough to find this great hotel. Everything was wonderful from check-in to check-out. The rooms are beautifully decorated, as well as the bathroom. On Saturday night, I called to schedule an in-room massage for the next morning and it was taken care of immediately. The massage therapist was one of the best I've ever had and I get a massage every other week. The price was also reasonable. From now on when I visit Chicago, I plan to stay at this hotel.

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We really enjoyed this hotel. It was within a short walk to Michigan Avenue and Millenium Park, and the staff kept a very clean and neat hotel. Our room was wonderful....small but more than adequate. We really liked the newspapers and free coffee at breakfast and the wine party at night. I highly recommend this hotel to others.

I was pleasantly surprised by this hotel. The location is great for shopping, eating, shows, sight seeing...everything!

This hotel is a great find. It is our second time there and we love it. It is charming, fun, great location and terrific staff. We will definitely be back.

We've been to this hotel before and loved it. However, I have to say that the mattresses are a little too soft. My husband and I both had back pain each day we woke up. We went from Chicago to Indiana, and stayed at a Hampton Inn. Neither one of us had any back pain. Other than that it was a great hotel.

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This hotel was absolutely wonderful!!! We were treated like royalty our entire stay. The hotel is very convenient to just about everything. It's very easy to get to public transportation if needed. We came in from the airport and it was just a short 1 1/2 block walk from the CTA train. This hotel is very central to all the tourist attractions. I'm not sure why you wouldn't stay here.

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Was here for 4 nights, wonderful experience, great room, great service, great location. A bit pricey but you get what you pay for. Would recommend to anyone.

We stayed in one of the Mediterranean Suites and had a great time. We sat in the window seat overlooking the street and just enjoyed the view. Our goldfish was a fun touch.

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Friendly, helpful staff, great room, good beds, great location!!

I'm a Chicago native back in town for a family trip. The location of this hotel can't be beat. It's right next to the River dividing the North and South ends of Michigan Ave. The North offers excellent shopping, Navy Pier and the waterfront, while the South has the Museums and Millenium Park. We were within walking distance to most downtown attractions and restaurants. The hotel itself is nice, on the smaller side with a whimsical, boutique feel. The cookies at the front desk and daily evening wine reception were a nice touch. Our room was nice and felt bigger with the high ceilings. The view was awful as we directly faced a parking structure. The beds were a little hard. Otherwise, it was nice. It's also attached to a great restaurant, the Southwater Kitchen which features some awesome comfort foods.

One of the best hotels I have stayed at in Chicago. Excellent Location right downtown near almost everything. The room itself was also wonderful. The best thing was the Staff. Extremely helpful, quick, responsive. Could not have had a better experience.

we stayed for 3 days at the Hotel Monaco. The staff were friendly, there was a wine reception every night and the room was lovely. The hotel is also convenient to the buses and the trains that took us all over Chicago. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Chicago for fun or for business.

We had to wait 45 min past check-in time for our room.

What a wonderful hotel... everything was perfect. Clean room with a lot of space, great location, friendly staff and pet friendly. The bathroom was a little small, but did not mind because everything else was great. They serve free wine in evening and coffee/tea in the morning. Would go back again!

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Had a great time and the staff treated us very well. Would recommend the hotel to anyone!

The Hotel Monaco is an excellent hotel for business or pleasure while in Chicago. It is conveniently located very close to the Chicago Theater (a 2 minute walk), and featured excellent customer service, large rooms, and great attention to detail. Kimpton properties are an eclectic lot, but I patronize them whenever possible. The Monaco has many amenities, and even lets you reserve a goldfish for your room, which was a whimsical touch that my wife and I took advantage of. The concierge we dealt with, Sylvia, was absolutely superior. She was exceptionally knowledgeable, and gave us many key tips that made our stay even better than it already was. The Monaco is a great hotel with very nice rooms, great service, and a friendly staff. If there is anything on the negative side to mention it's that it is somewhat pricey, but I am looking for a good value more than the absolute lowest price. The Monaco delivers an excellent value, fully justifying a premium price. I recommend it highly.

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On our second night at the hotel, we ate at their in-house restaurant. We got two $20 vegetarian entrees: one was extremely salty and the other was a simple pasta dish that shouldn't have cost $20. The service from the front desk staff, doormen and concierge were wonderful. They helped us find a good restaurant, running trails, and greeted us whenever we passed.

The staff at Hotel Monaco were excellent; friendly and helpful. My arrival in Chicago was 8:15a. My intent was to leave my bag in storage at the hotel and check in later however because there was a room available with at river view I was immediately checked in which allowed me to hang my close before going to my first meeting. That was fantastic. The room decor is interesting if not clever. Seems like the HM services business travels until one really looks at the rooms. For example when I saw the tiger and zebra print bathrobes along with some tiger print boxers I wondered if I had been given a honeymoon suite. I did give me a chuckle because at first I thought a guest had left their tacky smoking jacket in the closet. The big round mirror at the foot of the bed was an obvious. Overall the accommodations were fine and I had a funny story to tell throughout the day.

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This is a wonderful hotel, and well worth the price. The doorman was very gracious, we arrived early for a show and they stored our luggage in a secure area, the wine during their wine hour was quite good, all of the staff were extremely friendly and helpful, the room was nice, comfortable, and clean, the South Water Kitchen restaurant attached served an excellent meal, and check-out and car return the following day went smoothly and quickly. Do make sure you ask for the goldfish--it's a very nice touch. We had the best experience of any hotel we've ever stayed at, and will absolutely be returning!

I stayed at the Hotel Monaco Chicago and loved every aspect of it. The front desk personnel was friendly, helpful, respectful and professional. They upgraded me when I got there and even sent a bottle of wine to my room to help celebrate my friends birthday. Even though there was a snow storm they helped with dinner reservations and recommendations. Also, I had to leave quickly because my daughter became ill and I needed to get home. They helped me get to the train station as quick as possible in terrible weather. I will definetly be staying at this hotel again.

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I was very comfortable at the Monaco, actually booked another night. Very relaxing....nice location, close to everything. I ate dinner next door at Morton's Steak House which was excellent. Also had a drink at McCormick & Schmick's which is around the corner. Going to stay again at the Monaco and try The Blackbird Restaurant next time.

Friendly, great character, and delightful free wine hour (5-6 pm)daily. Room was nicely sized if not large, and the bed extremely comfortable. I've enjoyed Kimpton Hotels in San Francisco and this was just what I expected.

Lovely hotel. Great river and street view from our excellent room. Incredible value from hotels.com rate. I wish the fitness room had been a little better-equipped but it was adequate. The goldfish was a nice touch in the room. At check-in, staff graciously switched us to twin beds instead of the King in our reservation.

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We were very pleased with the hotel, the view of the Chicago River was very nice. Lots to do in the area. Free wine hour in the lobby was a nice touch and the attached restaurant had a cozy little bar.

We were very pleased with the Hotel Monaco. The room was clean and tastefully decorated with an amazing view that overlooked the Marina Towers and the Chicago River and we loved the L'Occitane bath products that were provided. The free wine hour was a wonderful way to relax after a day of traveling and the staff could not have been more kind and helpful with their suggestions of where to eat and making sure that the room met our expectations. The hotel was within short walking distance to all the major attractions in Chicago. We plan on returning again this summer and possibly bring our dog since they are a pet friendly hotel.

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