Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago is a hotel located in Chicago, renowned for its distinctive blend of stylish comfort and exceptional service. Based on user reviews, it offers a unique experience that distinguishes it from other accommodations in the area. Guests typically praise the hotel for its prime location, superior service, and unique amenities. However, some aspects of the hotel receive mixed or negative feedback, affecting the overall guest experience.
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Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago, an IHG Hotel
9.2
(1,290 ratings)
Chicago, United States -
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Nearby Chicago Riverwalk
Nearby Michigan Avenue
140 m Chicago Theatre
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
Location
Cleanliness
Amenities
- Prime Location: Situated in the heart of the city, it provides easy access to major attractions and business centers.
- Exceptional Service: Staff members are noted for their professionalism, friendliness, and eagerness to assist guests.
- Unique Amenities: Offers distinctive features and services that enhance the stay experience.
- Comfortable Rooms: Guests appreciate the comfort and cleanliness of the rooms.
- Atmosphere: The hotel’s unique decor and pleasant ambiance receive high marks from guests.
Area for improvement
- Price: Some guests find the hotel’s rates to be on the higher side compared to other options.
- Room Size: A few guests mention that the rooms, especially the bathrooms, felt cramped.
- Noise Levels: Due to its central location, noise from the street can sometimes be an issue for guests.
- Parking: Limited on-site parking and the cost of nearby parking options can be a drawback for those traveling with vehicles.
- Additional Fees: Some guests were disappointed with additional fees, such as for WiFi or amenities that were presumed to be included in the room rate.
Amenities
Microwave
Extra beds/cribs
Parking available
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Laundry
Gym
Room service
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9.2RateScore
Total 1,290 Reviews
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Blended Web Rating
8.7
9.4
booking
347 Reviews
8.7 / 10
expedia
943 Reviews
9.4 / 10
Reviews
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Location was mentioned 324 times
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Reviews based on Location
Jennifer Brown6 months ago
5/5
Hotel Monaco is one of our favorite places to visit! We make an annual trip to Chicago during the holiday season and have been staying there for many years. For us it's like coming home and seeing old friends. It is currently going through some growing pains...lobby renovation, relocation of amenities, etc. However, all of this is listed on their website. The service and hospitality are both still there. Take some time to enjoy the window seats...my favorite place to hang out. And, say hello to our good friend, Antonio. He is Chicago's Best!
Hannah Sierp6 months ago
5/5
All in all we had a five-star six-night stay in the Hotel Monaco - a Kimpton hotel in the loop, Chicago. The location is excellent - right next to the river and great for walking to all kinds of attractions and for using public transport. All of the staff we met were lovely and helpful. We stayed at the end of December and so the hotel lobby was unavailable as it was undergoing renovations - which was a bit of a disappointment - but there was tasty coffee, water and seating avaliable on the third floor in a space that was ok. The gym was reasonably well equipped and quiet every morning. The room we started our stay in (a 2-bed Queen with a river view) was cosy but unfortunately it had an adjoining door to the neighbour who was wildly loud. Thankfully the front desk staff were kind enough to move us to a suite that didn’t have such a great view but was large, comfortable and blissfully quiet. In both rooms the beds were nice, there was plenty of wardrobe/drawer space for our clothes and the bathrooms were great. I would certainly stay in this hotel again - providing I had the right room - as it’s a great base to explore amazing Chicago!
Hotel Quality
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General Info
Total number of rooms 191
Number of floors 14
Year Built 1912
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
13Download
184Upload
83Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
56 out of 100
Risky
Nighttime safety
26 out of 100
Unsafe
Chicago safety index
77
Overall Safety Index
Safe
An average rating of the six safety categories
77 out of 100
Women safety
Safe
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
79
Physical safety
Safe
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
70
Property safety
Unsafe
Likelihood of theft.
34
Political safety
Very Safe
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
81
LGBTQ safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
100
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
100
66
Overall Crime index
High
An average rating of the crime categories
66 out of 100
Property crime severity
High
69
Mugging or robbery 64/100
Car theft 56/100
Car break-ins 65/100
Home break-ins 56/100
Violent crime severity
High
72
Physical attacks 62/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 48/100
Other crime severity
High
78
Insult or harassment in public 61/100
Corruption or bribery 71/100
Drug problem 71/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$1.1 - $4.5
Coffee
$2.7 - $8.4
Beer 0.5L
$1.6 - $4.9
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$13.6 - $45.4
Public transport, one-way ticket
$2 - $2.7
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$2 - $4.5
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$59 - $181.5
Bottle of mid-range wine
$8.2 - $22.7
McMeal at McDonalds
$8.9 - $13.6
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$2.1 - $4.5
Public transport, monthly pass
$68.1 - $104.4
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.8 - $1.3
Mobile phone monthly plan
$36.3 - $90.8
Fitness club, monthly fee
$27.2 - $158.8
Weather In Chicago
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Air Quality
Moderate
PM2.512
PM1022
45
Slight concern for sensitive groups. Most can continue outdoor activities.
Drinkable Water Quality
Fair
Water may have some problems, not recommended for daily consumption.
Traffic around property
Moderate
Traffic is moving at a steady pace, smooth driving without significant delays.
House Rules
Check in after 15:00
Check out until 12:00
Children welcome
Pets welcome (restrictions apply)