Interesting hotel,
previuosly a post office building which was renovated to make a hotel,
however bathroom in the room was like a small closet, doesnt look good,
No coffee machine in the room,
Clean, but small rooms,

Great location, great sheets, fine bed. Interesting decor. Zebra and tiger print robes. But it seems the average room has a queen bed and is 325 sq ft. (Including the bath). I was "upgraded" to a king bed. My initial reaction was -thank you! BUT -the basement is a regular hotel "floor". Virtually no natural light, an 18" view of people' shoes going by. Mold in the corner of the tub shower. Just too creepy for me. Friends who had rooms on other floors, also all experienced business travelers, complained about the lack of a desk , or chair, etc. because of the small size of the rooms. Probably an okay hotel if you don't have to stay in the basement. There are better choices in DC.

I was there 9/28/12-9/30/12 for my daughter's wedding which was held at the hotel. It is a former Beaux Arts post office from the turn of the century and is architecturally stunning. If you like the grand old style of hotel, this is the place for you. The rooms are relatively large for an old hotel, and decorated in a very lively, modern style. Beautiful appointments and very upscale toiletries, with luxury linens and great plush bathrobes. Like most DC hotels it is expensive, but the location is great and close to many attractions (Ford's Theater, Spy Museum, Smithsonian Museum of American Art are all within 2-3 blocks). A seven block walk to the Mall. Many restaurants, bakeries and unique shops in the immediate area and it is right on the Chinatown Metro. Try for a deal online, or check the website as they often have specials. Staff is friendly and very helpful. Free coffee/tea in the morning and wine in the afternoon. You will not be disappointed!

I treated myself to the Monaco during a conference trip to Washington and it made my whole trip! It was perfectly located beside the Smithsonian Art Institute and from an architectural stand point it is a knock out. The scale of the hallways, rooms, ceilings is monumental. The way it has been decorated turns it from a neo-classical period piece to a hip spot. My room was incredibly quiet, and I loved the courtyard view. The coffee and tea in the morning, the afternoon cookies and the wine in the evening were all lovely touches. I took advantage of the "lender" bicycle to tour around and it was a super time. I can't wait to return.