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What a surprise. Nice stay.

Hotel Monaco Denver - a Kimpton Hotel

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4 of 5 stars
A_Fair_Reviewer 17 contributions
Cincinnati Area
Jun 24, 2008 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel
1/1 found this review helpful

A pet goldifsh in your room?
A shih tzu in the lobby to greet you?
Free overnight shoe shine?
Choice of four bubble baths (for a paltry $40)?
Both nightwear (yes, several sizes) and robes available for you to purchase right from the closet?
Vegetable soap bars?

Did I just overshoot Denver and end up in San Francisco?

It's a really ritzy little boutique hotel called the Hotel Monaco in Downtown Denver. One block from the 16th Street Mall, the Monaco surprised me with both opulence and gimmickry. The rooms are nice... tall ceilings and appointed well, despite their compact size. The hotel is an older one, meaning that most of the rooms have a great view of a wall or a parking garage. Just leave the blinds drawn and enjoy the comfort. There is a great bed... lots of pillows for your selection... some really expensive stuff in the frig and on the snack tray. (Walgreens is two blocks away and has all that stuff at a fraction of the cost.) And the people are kind and accommodating.

What really blew me away was when I dined in their Italian restaurant downstairs. The place is called Panzano and features the creations of Chef Elise Wiggins. I had the most wonderful veal of my life. I proposed to the chef, but I didn't have a ring on me at the time, and she wanted one really badly. Thanks for great food in a very attentive atmosphere, Elise.

Pricey? What isn't in the downtown of a major city? But yes, it was a little more than I would have liked to have afforded, but there were few choices because of some convention in town that week.

I did not find a problem with noise in the hotel, though they do have a funny way of putting ice machines on only the odd-numbered floors.

  • Liked — No one thing stood out more than the restaurant.
  • Disliked — View of a parking garage
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay June 2008
  • Visit was for Business
  • Traveled with Solo traveler
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since March 14, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Business meeting / Event
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Competent and friendly

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5 of 5 stars
mrshortpants 2 contributions
Darien, CT
Jun 7, 2008 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

One of my better corporate stays in a while. Service was friendly and competent at every stage, from valet to desk to room service. Hotel was clean and convenient. Wine hour in the evening is a nice gesture, even if I didn't take advantage myself. Lots of others did. Am usually very loyal to hotel reward points, but would go out-of-network to stay here again.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay June 2008
  • Visit was for Business
  • Traveled with Solo traveler
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since May 25, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Business meeting / Event
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Management response from Allen Paty, General Manager
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Jun 13, 2008
Dear mrshortpants,
Just wanted to drop you note and let you know we appreciate your kind comments about the Hotel Monaco Denver! I am glad you enjoyed your visit with us and look forward to you staying with us again!!

Sincerely,
Hotel Monaco Denver
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Hip for Denver

Hotel Monaco Denver - a Kimpton Hotel

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4 of 5 stars
djrachal 1 contribution
Denver
Jun 6, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway
2/2 found this review helpful

I live in Denver and stay at the Monaco on occasion for fun and when I don't feel like driving or when I just simply feel like splurging. It's walking distance to a lot of the trendier, yet more refined late-night hangouts downtown. So if you aren't into the 'meat market' scene and you feel like taking in a night on the town without the hassle of making the trek home afterwards, it's great.

Also great for out-of-towners who want to enjoy good food and drink but want to avoid a mass of twenty-two-year-olds sweating all over them in an over crowded club pumping out of date techno tracks into tired ear drums after a long day's work. Both business travelers and trendy tourists alike will enjoy. After all, each room comes equipped with your very own LIVE gold fish for crying out loud!

This is Denver. It's known for relaxing, casual, edginess. And Hotel Monaco sums that up well with its trendy decor, friendly and knowledgeable staff, more than ample accommodations, and great location.

I'll never hesitate to revisit and it never disappoints.

  • Liked — Ambiance, staff
  • Disliked — price was a tad too high
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay September 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with friends
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since June 06, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Great food / Wine
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Nice boutique, not for business travelers

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3 of 5 stars
Roadtravlr 62 contributions
Washington, DC Area
May 12, 2008 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel
1/1 found this review helpful

Stayed at the Hotel Monaco for 2 nights while I attended a conference at the Convention Center. I arrived early--a bit before noon. Luckily I was able to check in, but the only room available was an accessible room. This was fine, but it did make showering a bit tricky given the low-standing nozzle.

Every comment on the rooms being nicely furnished, I found to be true. The downtown location is also nice. But unfortunately I ran into some problems. My first night I could not get a good night's rest because people on my floor started congregating in the hallway and blaring loud music. The walls in the Monaco are really thin. So if you are expected a "quiet floor"...just hope your neighbors are also quiet people. And unfortunately I think this was a case of clientele not only expecting to be treated like "rock stars" or VIP (which the hotel staff does a good job of helping you live that image) but acting like them as well. I also had a hard time reaching room service, so I endedup leaving the hotel for a quick bite downtown. But I reported this issue in a Monaco stay survey and the hotel manager emailed me back a week later with an acceptable conciliatory offer. It's good to see that they are serious about customer service.

Overall, I think this hotel is a nice boutique hotel. It has nice touches luxuries some hotels lack. The hotel restaurant, Panzano, was superb. However, if you a business traveler (as I was) and have an expectation of a certain hotel vibe while you travel (beyond free wi-fi service), the Monaco might not meet your needs.

  • Liked — Friendly staff, Panzano restaurant
  • Disliked — Thin hotel walls
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay April 2008
  • Visit was for Business
  • Traveled with Solo traveler
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since October 14, 2004
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Pet owners, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Other
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4 of 5 stars
MTurnip 3 contributions
Singapore
May 1, 2008 | Trip type: Solo travel

I chose this place cos of its proximity to LoDo and 16th Street. The location is great!
An interesting boutique hotel with nice touch from the goldfish! Room was interesting, but didn't make me feel pampered, unfortunately! The toiletries provided were nice, but I felt like I had to pay for everything else! Room and turn-down service overall satisfactory, except for thin walls which made me worry about disturbing my neighbour if my TV was on too loud. Staff generally helpful but I felt a little patronized at times.

  • Liked — Location
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay March 2008
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Solo traveler
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since May 01, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, Pet owners, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping, Other
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1717 Champa St. at 17th, Denver, CO 80202