Hotel Monaco - A Kimpton Hotel
- lashr1999
- First Reviewer
- 5 out of 5
- Avg. Member Rating
- 7
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A personal day after business conference
- July 4, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Following a fairly intense but fun business conference, I booked an extra day in Seattle to spend with family and friends. The Hotel Monaco was awesome! My early arrival coincided with the Gay Pride Parade so the street scene was vivid and a bit hectic. Entering the lobby, calm enveloped me. The staff welcomed me and I dropped my bag without qualms about security. I was given walking directions to Pike's Market and set off to get a further preview of the parade on my way to breakfast. From Pike's Market, we went to the Seattle Library, a must see. It just happened to be catty corner from this hotel. After receiving a personal phone call to advise my room was ready, we walked across the street to see the room and put up our feet for a moment. You guessed it - from the 9th floor, the view from my room was directly on to the library! The in-room guide books helped us select a wine bar, Purple, just a few blocks down. As our day ran down, we ventured back to the Hotel Monaco for a late night dinner. The chef served us a fig & prosciutto pizza baked in a wood fired oven which was not on the menu, just something he was trying out. Our wine selection started with an Italian rose and concluded with a Williamette Valley Pinot Noir; both excellent. The next morning, my wake up call was made by staff, not a recording! I will book this hotel again and will search for Kimpton Hotels in other travel destinations (as will my friends who had previously stayed in a Kimpton Hotel in San Francisco)! Fun, inspired decor. Friendly, courteous, accommodating staff! Perfect location, seriously. Romantic (I wished my husband was along)!
Pampered Getaway
- April 3, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Artful, well-appointed hotel. No boring decor here! Staff is friendly and anxious to help. From great valet service, to fresh, inspired dining selections, to great help from concierge. I appreciated the full wall of windows. Everything I wanted was right here! Located within walking distance of Pike Place Market, 5th Ave theatre, Westlake Center. Fabulous!
Awesome stay!
- November 13, 2007
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
I went there with my boyfriend and 2 other friends for a weekend getaway. It was our first time in Seattle and the staff of the Monaco made it very comfortable. We came early in the morning and one of the rooms was ready. It was wonderful, because we got a chance to freshen up before we went sightseeing. The room was assigned according to my Kimpotn In Touch preferences, and I got a small welcome amenity, which was a nice touch.
The staff was very hepful, they recommended a great place for breakfast, which was just around the corner. The wine our from 5 to 6pm was great! They aslo provide 10-min massage in the lobby on Tuesdays, it was sooo relaxing, since we spent a lot of time walking!
I would definitely recommend this hotel for whatever reason you come to Seattle, whether it is for business or fun!
Loved it
- July 13, 2007
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Loved the room decor. A little small, but very comfortable. Evening reception with chair massages was great!
"Location, Location"
- September 11, 2006
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
"I chose Hotel Monacco because of the high ratings and location in downtown. I never realized how great the location was. I easily walked to the library, Westlake Mall, Pikes Market, and Pioneer Square. An easy taxi ride to the Space Needle and my stay was complete."