Indulge yourself through an awakening of taste in the Hotel Monaco-Chicago. This elegant hotel was completely renovated in 1998 with a... more »
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 "string of pearl" detail, a cast limestone fireplace, plush furnishings of damask and velvet in the large sitting area, and a jeweled-tone color palate of light gold, cream, coral red, copper and rich chocolate brown. The Living Room helps guests celebrate taste through a hosted evening wine hour that occasionally features soothing chair massages and sumptuous hors d'oeuvres from the celebrated Southwater Kitchen that is adjacent to the hotel. Throughout the rest of the hotel Award-winning designer Cheryl Rowley turns to early Deco and the works of Emil Jacques Ruhlmann, a French furniture and theatrical designer, for her inspiration., Hotel Monaco is Green Seal? Silver certified for its sustainable Earth friendly practices
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Location. Located along the banks of the Chicago River in the Central Business district and the theater district of Chicago, Ill. stands the Hotel Monaco Chicago. The hotel is three blocks from the eclectic shops of the Magnificent Mile. Three blocks from the 14-story hotel are the Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower. Millennium Park is four blocks away. Hotel Features. Originally a hat factory built in 1912, the Hotel Monaco Chicago opens to an atrium-style lobby sanctuary, complete with French Deco furniture, marbled floors, antique rugs and seating areas in front of a fireplace. Chefs at the on-site South Water Kitchen restaurant prepare American dishes with Mediterranean flare in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere. The hotel features a hosted evening wine reception with tarot card and palm readers, handwriting analysis, chair massages and old-fashioned board games. The business center offers two computers with high-speed Internet access for a fee and complimentary wireless Internet access throughout public areas. Cardiovascular and strength training equipment are provided in the hotel's fitness area, while discounted access to a full-service health club nearby is also offered. The hotel participates in Kimpton's EarthCare program and has adopted standard environmentally friendly products and practices with high-impact and benefit to the environment. Guestrooms. The 192 contemporary guestrooms of the Hotel Monaco Chicago are washed in red and gold, and off-set by sunburst-shaped mirrors and meditation window seats. Well-lit mahogany Ruhlmann desks and armoires are showcased in each room. Standard amenities include cable television, CD players and complimentary high-speed Internet access. Bathrooms feature dimming lights, granite countertops, bathrobes and complimentary L'Occitane designer toiletries. Private guestroom workouts with treadmills are available for a fee. Expert Tip. At check-in, a Hotel Monaco Chicago signature trademark features a bowl of glimmering goldfish, something each guest is encouraged to take to guestrooms for the duration of the visit. The hotel staff is trained to feed and take care of the goldfish so all guests are required to do is name the fish.
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pros: Jacuzzi, Suites, Promotional RatesHotel 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...
Stayed at the Monaco based on
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Posted Jan 05, 2002
Good
Stayed at the Monaco based on recommendations on Travelocity. We got a good deal on Travelocity and stayed there for two days right before Christmas to do the "Chicago" scene.
The location is perfect. You can walk 3 blocks south, to ...
I was a first time visitor to Chicago
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Posted Jul 23, 2001
Excellent
I was a first time visitor to Chicago this past weekend. Was torn between staying at the Monaco or at one of the other larger hotels with better views. I ended up getting a really great rate at Quickbook.com ($119) so stayed at the Hotel Monaco. I...