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Hotel Monaco San Francisco - a Kimpton Hotel

4.0 of 5
501 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
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    4.5 of 5 stars
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Manchester
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24 reviews 24 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

We stayed here for 5 nights and can't fault it at all. It is located just a 10 mins walk from Powell St station (30 mins BART train from the airport). If you like walking then you can get to most of the sights without public transport. Approx 30 min walk to AT&T stadium, the Embarcardero and Fishermans Wharf. An... More

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25 reviews 25 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

Great hotel, great staff, great location. The hotel is very clean and well appointed the staff were extremely helpful and the wine reception in the evening a wonderful way to met new people. It has a very good cafe attached for drinks and dining, is a bit expensive good food and again loverly staff. This was our second Hotel Monaco... More

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Hartford, Connecticut
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10 hotel reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

On the plus side: wonderful staff. Some lived near the hotel and their knowledge of nearby restaurants was excellent. Free internet, with sufficient bandwidth, is also nice. You have to ask for a coffee maker, but it is also free, although it comes with only one regular coffee and one decaf, so you have to call a second time for... More

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Colorado
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22 reviews 22 reviews
12 hotel reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

Was in San Francisco with husband and two sons (age 15 and 12) for a few days. The service here is excellent. Very friendly and helpful and even acknowledge us by name after our outings. We stayed on the 6th floor in a double-double deluxe. Although I thought it would be cramped with all of us in one room, the... More

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Hotel_Monaco_GM, General Manager at Hotel Monaco San Francisco - a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
June 14, 2013

Dear Type-A-Mother, I am glad to hear you found our rooms with two double beds spacious enough for the four of you. We just renovated the rooms and I am happy to hear you liked all of the storage options we provided. The price of parking is definitely a concern for people traveling to San Francisco. We tell people not... More

CA
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14 hotel reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

The Hotel Monaco is located 3 blocks from Union Square central and is in the middle of a ton of restaurants and shopping. Per previous reviews taxi fare from SFO is about $45 but you also have the choice of spending $17 for a group van. Although the area is near the Tenderloin on the back side I never had... More

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Wellesley, MA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

This was our 4th time in San Francisco and 3rd time at the Monaco, which is a consistently great boutique hotel. That being said, there are lots of other great boutique hotels in San Francisco that are in much better locations. The hotel is right on the border of an iffy neighborhood, you have to go right out the door... More

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Hotel_Monaco_GM, General Manager at Hotel Monaco San Francisco - a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
June 14, 2013

Dear Brotsy, I am happy to hear you have stayed with us three times out of four visits to San Francisco. We have a pretty good track record with you. But I am sorry to hear you will look for another location on your next visit. San Francisco does have a lot of people on the streets panhandling. The residents... More

Vancouver, Canada
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

We had a wonderful one night stay at the Hotel Monaco in May. We booked through priceline for a very reasonable rate. When we arrived they were so nice and gave us a complimentary upgrade to a suite as we were celebrating a birthday. The room was clean and funky. The hotel has complimentary bikes that we borrowed and rode... More

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Florida
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167 reviews 167 reviews
31 hotel reviews
Reviews in 50 cities Reviews in 50 cities
113 helpful votes 113 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

We stayed at the Monaco for 4 nights. We took a taxi from the airport & our fare was around $45. I chose this location due to its reviews & good location. The hotel is just a couple blocks from Union Square & trolleys but a few blocks from the subway. When we arrived at the airport I bought Muni... More

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Hotel_Monaco_GM, General Manager at Hotel Monaco San Francisco - a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
June 14, 2013

Dear DebFL, Tons of great information in your review that I think other travelers will find very useful. I couldn’t agree with you more about the Muni passes. They are well worth it. We have a lot of steep hills in this city, so public transportation is a good idea to help you get around the city. We are always... More

Seattle, Washington
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58 hotel reviews
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80 helpful votes 80 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

i have recently discovered the kimpton hotels and they are fantastic -- very stylish, comfortable, nice and helpful staff, and great evening wine hour. i've stayed in the one in portland and also recently the one in SF. there are lots of comments about the location of this hotel, which appears to be right on the border of union square... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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4 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

We make a point of looking for Hotel Monacos, and this one was a great choice. We enjoy the general Kimpton quality, but with a boutique spunk that doesn't seem like a big chain. The staff was super friendly and as helpful as needed, and the property is a nice size. The location is great -- just a couple of... More

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Hotel_Monaco_GM, General Manager at Hotel Monaco San Francisco - a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
June 14, 2013

Dear BlackBudget, Not everyone knows there is more than one Monaco in the United States. While the San Francisco Monaco may be the original, it isn’t alone. We have other Monaco hotels in Seattle, Portland, Chicago, Denver, Baltimore, Salt Lake City, Alexandria, Washington, D.C. and the latest one is in Philadelphia. We want our hotels to be whimsical and fun,... More

 
 
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What travelers say

  • Very nice(16)
  • Wine hour(11)
  • Wine reception(11)
  • Few blocks(8)
  • Living room(8)
  • Morning coffee(8)
  • Junior suite(7)
  • Next time(7)
  • First nights(5)
  • Free internet(4)

Additional Information about Hotel Monaco San Francisco - a Kimpton Hotel

Address: 501 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Region: United States > California > San Francisco
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#6 Romantic Hotels in San Francisco
#11 Luxury Hotels in San Francisco
#16 Family Hotels in San Francisco
#18 Business Hotels in San Francisco
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The award-winning Hotel Monaco San Francisco provides old-world hospitality in an eclectic, luxurious environment. The lobby's dramatic spaciousness, whimsical frescoed ceiling and delightful "Tree of Life" sculpture are instantly engaging. Situated next to the celebrated Grand Cafe Brasserie and Bar, and within easy walking distance of Union Square, San Francisco's famed Chinatown, the Financial District, Moscone Convention Center and many top-notch theaters, restaurants and shops, Hotel Monaco offers an unparalleled experience for a memorable stay. ... more   less 
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