Hotel Monaco
Chicago, Illinois
Hotel Monaco is a hotel located in Chicago.
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 Seal™ Silver certified for its sustainable Earth friendly practices
Local dining options close to Hotel Monaco include Morton's The Steakhouse, Mccormick & Schmick's Seafood - Chicago (wacker Dr.), Catch 35, and City Winery At The Chicago Riverwalk.
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Hotel Monaco reviews
Rated 8 out of 10 with 14 reviews
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Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 16 Jul 2011 rated 7 out of 10.
It's a nice location, but perhaps a bit overpriced. Our room was fine - not great, just "fine." Why on earth they would put the expensive suites closest to the noisy train is beyond me... Get a river view if you can to be away from the train. Next time we'll go back to the Kimpton Palomar where we stayed last year, it was a much nicer experience.
Positives: Good location, and reasonably friendly staff.
Negatives: Expensive room faced a noisy train, and no pool.
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 06 Jan 2011 rated 9 out of 10.
Very elegant, clean, well-appointed. Staff was very kind and accomodating. Restaurant offered great options for food and drink. Easy in and out for valet. Great location.
Positives: The staff was very accomodating/inviting. We missed the welcome cocktail hour so they gave us a complimentary drink at the restaurant bar. Nice!
Negatives: Extending the morning coffee service on New Year's day would have been a plus since a 10 a.m. Stop was early!
Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 18 Oct 2009 rated 9 out of 10.
Very nice - perfect for our 2 day stay while enjoying a girls weekend of shopping and a concert!
Positives: Quick to bring us anything we needed.
Negatives: Incorrect/Incomplete information from concierge.
Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 18 Oct 2009 rated 5 out of 10.
Courtesy from parking attendants & not demand tips. Definetly not a 4 star place. Tips are voluntary.
Positives: Location
Negatives: Nasty valet parking attendant demanding tip (day shift); wrong charges.
Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 16 Sep 2009 rated 10 out of 10.
This was a sweet hotel. I got an amazing deal through Priceline and am completely satisfied. The staff was friendly, the rooms were plush and clean with all the amenities most people would need.
Positives: Very clean and staff was extremely courteous.
Negatives: Nothing.
Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 15 Sep 2009 rated 9 out of 10.
Great location, beautiful and clean hotel. Our experience couldn't have been more wonderful.
Positives: Beautiful, great location, and was clean.
Negatives: Must pay for internet in business center.
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 13 Aug 2009 rated 8 out of 10.
The hotel Monaco provided a great stay in the heart of Chicago. I'd have a tough time justifying full price for this hotel but the Priceline negotiated price served me quite well.
Positives: Very convenient location. Clean rooms and friendly staff.
Negatives: Amenities felt stripped down. The business center was overpriced.
Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 08 May 2009 rated 9 out of 10.
Room was neat and clean. Beds were comfortable and relaxing. Hotel staff was professional and courteous. Lobby area felt cozy and peaceful upon entry to the hotel. The staff never failed to greet us upon arrival back from our frequent comings and goings.
Positives: Convenient location to everything in the downtown area.
Negatives: Limited skyline views.
Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 05 Sep 2008 rated 6 out of 10.
The hotel was very nice overall, but just wasn't as nice as others I've stayed in.
Positives: Location.
Negatives: I've stayed in much nicer 4 star hotels.
Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 05 Sep 2008 rated 9 out of 10.
The staff was exceptionally friendly during our stay. The room while not as large as others we have stayed in while visiting Chicago it was the nicest. We really liked the location of this property. Would definitely stay here again.
Positives: The staff was very friendly and we did like our room.
Negatives: Accepts pets although that fact did not affect us during this stay.
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 04 Sep 2008 rated 10 out of 10.
We loved this hotel. It is ideally located and the staff was friendly and helpful. The room decor was stylish and felt very un-hotel. Highly recommend.
Positives: Friendly, helpful staff. Fantastic location.
Negatives: The shower spray was not great and not adjustable.
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 04 Sep 2008 rated 9 out of 10.
Staff and cleanliness of the hotel was great. The staff was very helpful with every issue we had. Parking is very expensive and would suggest a short walk after parking in another close by lot.
Positives: Location was great to all attractions and restaurants.
Negatives: Hotel lobby was small.
Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 03 Sep 2008 rated 8 out of 10.
Overall, highly recommend this hotel to other travelers if looking for a night to just get away, relax, and enjoy with yourself or your spouse. Easy walking distance to multiple clubs, restaurants, etc great view, and modern decor. Travelers beware: walls are thin.
Positives: View, location, cleanliness, easy check in/out.
Negatives: Bath tub size.
Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 23 Aug 2008 rated 10 out of 10.
Great location. 1 block from Michigan Ave. Across the street from the river.
Positives: Room, location.
Negatives: Could not get 2 queen beds.
Amenities
24-hour front desk. 24-hour room service. ATM/Cash machine. Accessible facilities. Accessible parking. Air conditioning. Baby sitting. Bell staff/porter. Business center. Catering services. Children welcome. Complimentary cocktails. Complimentary coffee in lobby. Complimentary shoeshine. Concierge desk. Conference facilities. Connecting rooms. Continental breakfast. Dry cleaning. Elevators. Full american breakfast. Full service housekeeping. Handicap rooms. Housekeeping - daily. Indoor parking. Interior corridors. Laundry/Valet service. Lounges/bars. Massage services. Meeting rooms. Non-smoking rooms (generic). On-Site parking. Parking. Pets allowed. Public address system. Restaurant. Room service. Safe deposit box. Security. Storage space. Turndown service. Valet parking. Valet same day dry cleaning. Wakeup service. Wireless internet connection in public areas.
Location details / directions
Mdw-chicago Midway Airport (MDW) 12.00 Mile NE. Ord-o`hare International Airport (ORD) 17.00 Mile SE.
Starting at MDW-Chicago Midway Airport MDW-Chicago Midway Airport 12 MI NE * Take I 55 North Stevenson Expressway to northbound Lake Shore Drive. Continue north on Lake Shore Drive to Monroe.
Starting at ORD-O`Hare International Airport ORD-O`Hare International Airport 17 MI SE *Take I 90; Kennedy Expressway or I 94;Edens Expressway southeast into the downtown Chicago area. *Exit at the Ohio East exit and travel east on Ohio to Michigan Avenue. At Michigan Avenue turn right. *Go five blocks crossing the Chicago River Bridge to Lake Street. At Lake Street turn right. *Go one block to Wabash Avenue. Turn right onto Wabash and the Hotel Monaco is on the right
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