225 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States | (312) 960-8500
Large, bright rooms with cool decor and flat-screen TVs
Convenient location in The Loop
Free morning coffee and tea
Free evening wine and beer hour with entertainment
In-room spa services available
Free 24-hour fitness center
Free Wi-Fi for Kimpton InTouch members (which is also free to join)
Very pet-friendly
Daily fee for Wi-Fi (but if you become a Kimpton InTouch member — for free — Wi-Fi is free)
Pricey valet parking
Shower/tub combos in most rooms
The 192-room Kimpton is located inside a former hat factory in the Loop, and its stylish decor is a mix of Art Deco elegance and quirky boutique flair. Solid freebies, including evening wine and beer hour with entertainment plus morning coffee and tea, help to create an intimate experience. All in all, it's one of the city's best boutiques, even with expensive valet parking and unexceptional bathrooms.
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Scene
A fun boutique located in an old hat factory near the Chicago River
The Hotel Monaco is part of the Kimpton boutique hotel chain, and it's got the typical Kimpton offerings that make for a fun, intimate boutique experience: a free nightly wine and beer hour, free coffee and tea in the mornings, an open-arms attitude toward kids and pets, and most importantly, stylish decor. The hotel is located in an old hat factory, and its design does have an element whimsy to it.Every Kimpton hotel has a theme, and at the Monaco it's "Great Taste" in honor of Chicago's rich culinary tradition. Most guests probably won't notice that there is a theme, but it is manifested in a number of details, some subtle (customized turndown treats; apples and candy at the front desk) and some not so subtle (the American restaurant South Water Kitchen; the evening wine and beer hour).
Location
In the northern part of the Loop, next to the river and a couple of blocks from Millennium Park
The Hotel Monaco is set in the northern part of the Loop, with a great location close to hundreds of dining and shopping options, and steps from the Theatre District. Many tourist attractions, like the Millennium Park and the world-class Art Institute of Chicago, are only a couple of blocks away. For longer distances, all subway lines are within three blocks.- 6-minute walk to the Theatre District
Features
Free nightly wine and beer hour, 24-hour fitness center, in-room spa services and a business center
True to the Kimpton brand, this property offers a lot of extras: free wine and beer hour in the evenings, free Wi-Fi (if you're a Kimpton member, and being so is free), and tons of free amenities for pets (guests can even request a goldfish during their stay). There's no spa, but guests can arrange in-room services with the front desk, and the small fitness center is well-equipped with modern machines. There's also a small business center.South Water Kitchen is a favorite among locals and guests, and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
King Deluxe Room
Mediterranean Suite
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River View Mediterranean Suite
River View Queen Queen Room
Tranquility Suite
225 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States
(312) 960-8500
