My French friend was visiting the US for the first time. After visiting the countryside where I live, we planned to visit the big city. She wanted a budget hotel, but I love being able to walk around downtown Chicago, so I kicked in a bit extra and treated us to the Monaco. It was totally worth it. The location... more

Great location, friendly and helpful staff, and totally cute room with cushy window seats you can plop yourself down in and watch over the city below. more

Amazing location just a few blocks from Michigan Ave and not far from Macy's. The decor is gorgeous, it's right by the river, the staff are friend. They have wine tastings in the evenings. We've stayed here a few times on trips to Chicago and it's always our go-to place. more

We stayed at Hotel Monaco as a get away in our own city. What initially got us was the free wine in the evenings and coffee/tea in the mornings. It's a lovely hotel, very comfortable with ummm different bathrobes then most. The extra clothes in the closet that you could purchase seemed a bit weird but maybe some people love... more

This hotel has that nice upscale boutique hotel feel to it. The staff greets you by name when you enter or exit, they have a wine hour in the living room like lobby (with wine served along with snacks, and even access to a wii game) and excellent morning coffee in the lobby. Since my traveling companions and I were... more

My husband and I and two friends spent the weekend at Hotel Monaco. Our rooms were updated, clean and attractive. The hotel staff was outstanding--friendly and always willing to out of the way to find answers to questions or provide suggestions. Several additional features would encourage us to return besides the good location (close to the river and a block... more

We were in town for the Chicago Marathon, and stayed here because it was walkable to the start/finish of the race (Grant Park), and could nicely accommodate 4 people in a suite. The location was great - everything is within walking distance, and the staff was friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The decor of the rooms is a bit over the... more

The customer service at this hotel is outstanding. The front desk graciously changed our room when my daughter (a frequent Kimpton guest) explained it was my first trip to Chicago and her birthday and we were hoping for a river view. The concierge, Ryan, was incredibly personable and helpful. Ali, the hostess at the restaurant, was fabulous...helped us pick a... more

Very centrally located in the Loop directly south of the 7th Day Adventist Church (my room looked down upon Wacker Drive, the aforementioned church and the Chicago River. Small room, virtually no storage space. Attended a conference with the Monaco as venue. They provided adequate service, with no problems. This was the first time I spent with a Kimpton Hotel... more