The Hotel Monaco Washington DC - 2009 is proud to announce the completion of its multimillion dollar guest room renovation. Orchestrated ... more »
The Hotel Monaco Washington DC - 2009 is proud to announce the completion of its multimillion dollar guest room renovation. Orchestrated by California-based team design atelier, these exquisitely redesigned guest rooms maintain and enhance the original historic restoration of the us general Post Office Building, while combining contemporary styles, and modern colorations that let the guest know they are in a current, vibrant Washington DC destination hotel. The upgraded fabrics and furnishings are a mix of traditional designs infused with modern colors and scale that indulge the senses.
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Location. Hotel Monaco, located in downtown Washington, D. C. is part of the historical Penn Quarter neighborhood. Centrally located, the hotel is across the street from the National Portrait Gallery and the Verizon Center. The International Spy Museum is one block away. Hotel Features. A National Historic Landmark, Hotel Monaco blends rich history with modern design. White columns, stone stairways and classic exterior architecture reflect the building's nineteenth-century past. Bright primary colors, geometric fabrics and modern artwork decorate the hotel's interior. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily at Poste - Modern Brasserie restaurant. Contemporary specialties include Braised Short Ribs of Beef with Red Mustard Greens and Corn Hash, and Beef Carpaccio with Striped Bass and Tuna Tartare. Outdoor seating is available during warm weather. An on-site fitness center includes cardiovascular equipment and free weights. Hotel Monaco is pet friendly. Upon arrival, pets receive food and water bowls, a bottle of Evian water, a map of dog walks and a special treat. Food items for dogs are available on the room service menu. A complimentary wine hour takes place each evening in the lobby. Guestrooms. Guestrooms seamlessly blend traditional vaulted ceilings and segmented arches with modern furnishings. Bright reds, blues and oranges cover the beds. Black and white geometric curtains accent the windows. Dark wood furniture completes the room's look. Bathrooms include deep soaking tubs and Aveda toiletries. Rooms feature complimentary wireless Internet access and safe-deposit boxes that fit laptops. Expert Tip. The hotel's Guppy Love program offers a companion goldfish to each guest upon request. The housekeeping staff feeds and cares for the goldfish throughout the guest's visit.
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Hotel Monaco Indulges The Senses and follows the historic roots of the 1839 Tariff Building location to be A Classic In The Making. Built on an entire city block in the style of a Roman Palazzo, complete with marble columns and facia, the 1839 Tariff Building has been meticulously restored in every detail. Hotel Monaco accentuates the buildings vintage architectural details with bold, modern furnishings and personal amenities. The hotel boasts a spacious "Living Room" lobby that incorporates three distinct sitting areas for which guests can mingle, relax and enjoy the hosted evening wine hour. Poste Moderne Brasserie entices locals and guests with its highly-regarded American menu and a slick, designer d'cor that flows out into the courtyard patio when the weather is right. Luxurious hotel amenities include full-service concierge, complimentary high-speed Internet, complimentary overnight shoeshine, valet parking and 24-hour fitness and business center. The pet-friendly hotel welcomes pets with a treat and food and water dishes to use during their stay. Walking services are also available. The Monaco also affords guests with goldfish companions for the duration of their stay. Hotel staff cares for the fish, leaving guests to simply enjoy the company of their aquatic roommates. The 183 guestrooms indulge with special honor bar treats and plush furnishings that delight the eye with Hotel Monaco's tailored and stylish d'cor. Most rooms feature 15-20 foot vaulted ceilings and unique period architectural details. All rooms feature Sony mini stereos w/CD players, cordless phones, complimentary high-speed internet access, 24 hr room service, and deluxe robes. Hotel Monaco DC also features Kimpton's Forgot It, We've Got It program, where toiletry items that you may have left at home are provided complimentary to you. Our environmental program, Kimpton Hotels EarthCare, supports a sustainable world by using non-intrusive, high quality, eco-friendly products and services, including In-Room recycling bins, non-toxic cleaners, organic honor bar items and water/energy efficient measures. Kimpton Hotels EarthCare products and practices are based on California Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Green Lodging Guidelines.
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Amazing location, in the midst of
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Posted May 26, 2007
Mediocre
Amazing location, in the midst of construction, but walking distance to everything.Staff was unfriendly, guest rooms were in basement with no windows, very small, crammed rooms.“Great location and beautiful building, but the pros end there only well ...
The convenience to the metro.Overpriced
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Posted May 23, 2007
Mediocre
The convenience to the metro.Overpriced overnight parking.“The appearance of the hotel was very nice, but the location of the rooms seemed as if we were in the basement and not much outside light came in...
The staff was courteous, swift, and
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Posted May 09, 2007
Good
The staff was courteous, swift, and professional.Many of the rooms are on the "1st" floor - the basement. Enjoy looking up at passersby on the sidewalk.“The hotel Monaco presents itself as a luxury hotel and one of the Kempton families of unique...
Staff was very friendly and very
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Posted May 09, 2007
Excellent
Staff was very friendly and very helpful - gracious.Check in was a disaster.“After a couple of bumbles regarding check in and the length of our stay, everything was fabulous. I wrote a note to the hotel manager and he apologized for our...
The staff was very helpful.Poor
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Posted May 02, 2007
Excellent
The staff was very helpful.Poor information re city.“The building is beautiful and the decor clever. The old post office meant that the designers were challenged to work within the existing structure. They did a fine job. However, the hotel is just...
Excellent customer service, friendly, efficient, knowledgeable loved the architectural design in and out.Modern decor with landmark building, no pool.“The excellent staff and location made our hotel stay relaxing and travel to the sights painless....
New d�cor.Miniscule room.“Clean,
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Posted Apr 01, 2007
Good
New d�cor.Miniscule room.“Clean, convenient, friendly. Room size is extremely small. Overall, adequate as a base for other activities, but tiny room rules out the claimed 4 star rating...
This hotel was in an extremely
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Posted Feb 10, 2007
Excellent
This hotel was in an extremely convenient location, and the hotel staff and facilities are great.The rooms could use some minor updates.“I would recommend the hotel to both business and leisure travelers -- I have stayed for both purposes. The rooms ...