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The Hotel Monaco, in Chicago, is a 3-and-one-half star luxury hotel that caters to business travelers, has historical color, and features great views. The hotel caters to a hip crowd, can, on request, provide baby sitting, was recently renovated, is situated in the "loop" area, and provides free parking and an airport shuttle. Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "comfortable", "super", and "great". Guests found the service "warm". What travelers said they loved: "the location", "the service", "the area", "the food", "the room", and "the staff". The hotel is recommended by seasoned travelers, who rate it 4-and-one-half stars. The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including The Italian Village Restaurants , The Ritz-Carlton Chicago/A Four Seasons Hotel , and Trattoria No. 10 . Also nearby: Art Institute of Chicago , Chicago School Of Professional Psychology , and Mundelein College Loyola Univ . Other local places to consider are Sofitel Chicago Water Tower and Hotel Burnham.
The decor in this quaint boutique hotel is early French deco with clean lines and an unrestrained color palette just this side of Victoria's Secret. Located a block away from Michigan Avenue and within walking...
citysearch.com - expert review - 03/09/2005
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This hotel opened in the former Oxford House in November of 1998. The French-deco dA©cor smacks of good taste and has that polished not-lived-in-yet look. Centrally located, the property overlooks the Chicago...
gayot.com - expert review
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The internet connection is horrible!
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of the Hotel Monaco boutique chain, having also stayed in Salt Lake City and being familiar with the one in San Francisco. The Chicago location does not disappoint. As a member of the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE 9/22/08: I'm upping the Hotel Monaco to four stars already, just because they've been so great in the planning process thus far. Mitchell's planning guide and vendor recommendations have been…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Hotel Monaco is another jewel in the Kimpton portfolio (too many metaphors?). It is a very nice hotel with well-appointed rooms. The other reviewers have hit most of the objective pieces about…
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice view from the 9th floor of the Westin, the River and the building across from me. Great service and decent fitness room. I didn't get to take advantage of their $10 passes to crunch but I guess…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice small hotel located near Michigan Avenue and the Chicago River. Our room was a nice size and clean. We had a room away from the hallway with a view of a brick wall. At first this bummed us out,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always a great place to stay in Chicago, on business or for pleasure. I'm a big fan of Kimpton Hotels in general, and the Monaco in Chicago is one of my favorites. The front desk staff is absolutely…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a wonderful hotel at great prices. Very responsive staff. Rooms are fantastic, though the furniture is a bit on the whimsical side. HUGE window seats; big enough to sleep in. I had a King…
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed here the night of NYE after I threw a party at the adjacent restaurant, South Water Kitchen. The service was more than accommodating upon arrival, I didn't even have to turn the revolving…
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I met here for a weekend and had a great time. I think I can speak for both of us that, for the most part, we loved this 4-star Kimpton hotel. Pros: LOCATION, big comfy beds, terry…
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We upgraded to the queen suite and it was fantastic. I love the whimsically unmatching furniture. The bathtub was so deep that when I stood in it, the water was up to my chest. We had a plasma tv in…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would like to LIVE at this hotel. I do have to agree with one of the yelpers, the decor is a little overdone-unmatching-nutty at times. We upgraded our room to a suite (prices for Chicago in…
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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Would definitely return. Lovely staff, decor, location.
priceline.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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I would stay in the hotel Monaco again. I would not eat at the south water kitchen, as I found the menu to be extremely limited and overpriced for the quality of the food that I was served. The staff at the...
priceline.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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Very clean, excellent staff! Not really geared for a kids stay. Missed getting offered the goldfish for our room!
priceline.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I really rate this a 3, but I want to even out the average ratings... First off, it really is in a GREAT LOCATION. You are near Millenium Park and not too far from Navy Pier, etc.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stayed here for a friends wedding, and the wedding reception was hosted at the Hotel Monaco too. We liked everything about this hotel, the location, helpful staff, rooms were great, view of the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You might say I have a soft spot for Kimpton Hotels, and for Hotel Monaco in particular, seeing as how my favorite Washingtonian popped a very important question to me at the Hotel Monaco in San…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here for both the ceremony and wedding reception for a good friend of mine, in addition to staying here. The banquet rooms are well setup for such events, and it's nice to have a small dance…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Hotel Monaco has great service and amazing decor. I highly recommend staying here if you have guests in town or are looking for a place to stay. Monaco is central in the city, as they are in…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, Hotel Monaco...it breaks my heart that I can only give you 3 stars. If I were voting on room alone, you would receive 5. The bed is so comfortable, the bathtub in the Mediterranian Suite is huge…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have stayed at Hotel Monaco a couple of times in the Mediterranean Suites (which, with their nice big space and jacuzzi tubs, make a great spot for an instant in-town romantic getaway). I haven't…
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great place to stay for new year eve and hang out at millenium park!
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stayed at Monaco a few years ago and since then I have been telling people that is a must. They do special little things for people that most places wont do. If you are lonely they will bring you a…
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My mom tries to stay in a new hotel each time she comes to visit my sister and me and this past time Hotel Monaco it was. The room was BEAUTIFUL and comfy. I was supposed to do all sorts of errands…
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great service...comfy rooms....and, you event get chocolate (or another sugary treat) as part of the turndown service. Particularly helpful: The "Forgot It, We've Got It" program. I desperately…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hotel Monaco is my favorite hotel ever. I've stayed at this location as well as one in Denver and they have not disappointed. The decor is awesome and comfortable, the staff is great, and the food…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We did not stay at the hotel but, rather attended a private concert and party starring Melissa Etheridge. We had a great time at this lovely place. We did wander about afterwards and it is quite a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have stayed at a few of the Kimpton Properties in SF, and this is another fabulous hotel in the group! The rooms are whimsically decorated with wonderful window seats that have beautiful views of…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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Architecture writers have described this location as Chicago's finest corner...with views of the River, the Wrigley Building, Marina City, the River skyline and on and on. The window seats are incredible for...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AWSOME you can have a pet goldfish in your room! Massages on friday and great food! Yum!
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I actually spent the night here with the husband, so I give it a great firsthand review. We had a nice room with an anteroom, and the bathroom was awesome. Huge whirlpool tub, nice bathrobes, and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I was visiting a friend in Chicago, before I moved back, we stayed at this great hotel. The decor is great and actually makes you feel that you are not at a hotel...no paper thin blankets, no…
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My parents stayed at this hotel when they came to visit. The decor and atmosphere are very European and not something you find very often in Chicago. Each room is decoarted brightly and the view is…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Monaco is another of the cool and colorful Kimpton properties in downtown. This was a very nice conversion of the old Oxford Hotel. The big shtick at the Monaco is that all guests can have a free…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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Hotel Monaco is a great place to stay in Chicago. Great location 1 block from Michigan Ave right off Wacker and a short walk to tons of restaurants, bars and sights. Rooms decorated is a bright and exciting...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2004
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My wife and I spent 2 nights at Hotel Monaco. The service was execellent and on time for room service meals. The view of the Chicago River from the corner suite was great, especially when they turned in green...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2004
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My girlfriends and me stayed in the Mediterranean suite for our 4th anniversary. The good things were: The hotel location and the room decor were perfect. Windows were you can sit and enjoy the city. The bed...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2003
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I have stayed in hotels all over the world, and this is probably the worst service that I've ever experienced. The staff was unaccomodating and the hotel did not provide the services that it claimed it would....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2003
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I flew into Chicago with my girl friend for valentines day 2003, and Hotel Monaco was recomended to me, so I tried it out. I asked for a high room with a river view, I got a solid brick walled building 40'...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2003
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My friend and I stayed at the Monaco during a weekend shopping trip last spring. The charming rooms and wonderful location convinced us to return for another weekend this summer. Although there were a few...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2003
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Without a doubt, one of the finest hotels for incurable romantics is the Hotel Monaco. The Lobby is exquisitely decorated in opulence and style. There is a cozy living room fireplace in the Lounge area that...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2002
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My fiance and I stayed here, and we definatly enjoyed it! The rooms were clean and very comfortable, and I loved the fact that we got robes even in a standard room! The service was also wonderful!!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2002
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Hotel Monaco has great charm but should not be your destination for your wedding night. Although the suites are beautiful especially the goldfish the special treatment that you expect on that special night was...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2002
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Room was excellent, however I asked twice for my fish and it was never delivered. Hotel restaurant and bar was dead and closed early. Came back at 10:00 on Saturday night and wanted a nightcap, but already...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2002
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Hotel monaco was a fantastic place to stay while visiting chicago. My wife and I enjoyed the walks to the shops on Michigan Ave and the art institute. The room was very nice and I loved the goldfish that kept...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2002
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The suites at the Hotel Monaco are fantastic. There are huge windowsills that are perfect for lounging and watching the city go by. Also, they bring you a goldfish bowl with a goldfish to keep you company...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2002
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Even though the Wacker Drive construction might drive you wacky, taking refuge in the Hotel Monaco was a certain delight. My wife and I were there just a week ago and can't wait 'til we return for another...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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Hotel Monaca makes leisurely travel easy. On a recent trip to Chicago I ended up staying in one of their suites overlooking the river that runs through the middle of Chicago. The room was very spacious and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2002
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Conveniently at the north end of the Loop business district, Hotel Monaco Chicago opened in November 1998 as part of the Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group. The total redo of the 14-story Oxford House attracts...
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"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Hotel Monaco Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. Check the weather, and locate additional...
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A French deco-inspired look contributes to this hotel's travel theme, as do the registration desk -- fashioned after a classic steamer trunk -- and meeting rooms named for international destinations such as...
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When I think of the Hotel Monaco, a smile lights up my face. This refined hotel is romantic and exquisite. An element of glamor graces its Deco interior. There is an atomsphere of luxury that...
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Appealing middlemarket establishment with friendly ambience. Convenient for both business and leisure.
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Hotel Description . 14 Stories/192 Guest Rooms And Suites All Suites With Two person Whirpool Spas All Completely Rebuilt In 1998 By The Kimpton Hotel And Restaurant Group. . With Its Sensually Rich Decor The...
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This hotel was wonderful. The doorman greeted us by name when our taxi pulled up and we were just two young kids from West Virginia. A whole bunch of personal touches really made our trip memorable. The...
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This was my first (and potentially) only trip to this part of the country. Before this trip I had no desire to venture into this part of the world. I went with my mom to watch a friend play pro-football...
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A French deco-inspired look contributes to this hotel's travel theme, as do the registration desk -- fashioned after a classic steamer trunk -- and meeting rooms named for international destinations such as...
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I've stayed at the Hotel Monaco SF so I am not stranger to Monaco success. i didnt actually stay at the Monaco Chicago but I actually visited a friend here. The lobby and hallways do not suggest...
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This place made me feel hip. It was very nice and the people were very...
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This charming hotel is close to the Loop, River North and the Magnificent Mile, and has a great view of the Chicago River. The French Art Deco style and lush furnishings provide elegance and warmth throughout....
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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...
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