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Hotel Monaco Seattle - a Kimpton Hotel: Traveler Reviews

4.0 of 5
1101 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101 (Downtown)
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Hotel Monaco Seattle - a Kimpton Hotel
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Vancouver, Canada
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“I LOVE this hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2012

We visit Seattle from time to time and have tried a few hotels. Without a doubt, I have to say that we LOVE the Monaco best of all. Staff are incredibly friendly, helpful and welcoming. Rooms are clean, modern, and spacious. Beds and linen are great too. The hotel is also very central so we walk everywhere. Needless to say, I'm a fan.

My wife and I traveled with our three kids. We stayed in 2 adjoining rooms. A rollaway bed was added to the kids room (also very comfortable).

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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GMatthehotel, General Manager at Hotel Monaco Seattle - a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
November 15, 2012
Well Adam, we love you too. Not sure if your kids are the ones who sent me the note saying 'i want to live here forever' but if so, tell them that a 4 year degree in hotel mgmt will start them off nicely. 2 adjoining rooms for a family is a great perk, or those Monte Carlo suites with a rollaway are also a great family suite. Enjoy.
Tom.
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“Luxury”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2012 via mobile

My husband and I recently stayed here and loved it!! Everything was as described or as shown in pictures. The staff was very nice and helpful. The room was very clean and well renovated. Very tasteful!! We took advantage of having a rm pet, Barry the goldfish. The location was awesome. A few blocks away from shopping, Pike Market and great restaurants. Would definetly stay here again!

  • Stayed November 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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GMatthehotel, General Manager at Hotel Monaco Seattle - a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
November 15, 2012
Barry send his best regards. Our fish program is alot of fun and no they dont live in those little bowls all their lives, they have a huge tank downstairs where they swim freely, are fed continously and cared for lavishly with their own 'fish guy' if you would like a fish during your stay, just give the desk a call. Thanks for the nice review, come back soon!
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Wonderful 4 star hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2012

For the price this hotel is fabulous! They offer complimentary coffee/tea, pastries and whole fruit in the lobby until 11am and then have a complimentary wine cocktail hour from 5-6, but actually while we were there they served the wine until almost 7pm.

Rooms are not overly spacious, but perfect for 2 people on a weekend getaway. I will say that the decor was trying to be hip and a throw back to art deco but they didn't quite make it. The decor is a bit fragmented but that didn't distract from the overall stay.

Staff is pleasant but didn't go out of their way to be helpful. They more went through the functions. This is what you expect from a 3-4 star hotel.

Overall it was a great stay and I would go back on my next trip to Seattle.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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GMatthehotel, General Manager at Hotel Monaco Seattle - a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
November 15, 2012
Thanks for the nice review! appreciate your perspective. This building is a renovated office building from the 60s - very common for Kimpton to do, and as such all the rooms are different sizes and shapes, so your not overly spacious room was next door to one that was huge, but that is part of us not being like all those cookie cutter hotels next door!
come back soon!
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“The BEST-Will Return!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2012 via mobile

Hotel Monaco exceeded my expectations in every way! They accommodated my every request with a smile on their face. I LOVED having goldfish in my room. It was such a nice and unique touch. The amenities and decor are supreme. LOVED their conservation incentives of $5 credit at restaurant Sazerac for conserving on linens. Peter, the concierge was friendly and helpful. Jesse at Sazerac restaurant was professional, friendly, and accommodating. Sazerac has great food. I ate dinner twice there and breakfast once. Oh! And there is complimentary wine hr every night. So much fun! I will stay here exclusively every time I return to Seattle! This hotel is truly home away from home.

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GMatthehotel, General Manager at Hotel Monaco Seattle - a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
November 15, 2012
Wow, you hit on all the high points and some of the best staff members! actually all the staff members here are great, they are interviewed about 39 times before we offer them a job, and questions we hit on are 'what is a favorite movie' and ' how you feel about morning coffee runs' its a great amosphere and that connects nicely with the feeling for the guest. Sazerac is one of the cities great eateries, Southern cuisine, mixed wth a Northwest flare - typical Kimpton!
come back soon!
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“Another Great Kimpton Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2012

When travelling we always look for a Kimpton hotel in the town and have stayed at a few over the last 5 years. This was another great Kimpton experience; you always feel welcome in their hotels and the staff here at the Monaco were extremely friendly and courteous, always looking to help. We received a room upgrade to a Monaco King Suite (without asking), which was was large, clean and functional. The King bed was semi-firm and one of the better hotel beds I have slept on. We always travel with our dog and Kimpton's are the best hotels for dogs. From the moment we arrived the staff were extremely friendly to both us and our dog, who we even took to the evening wine hour. The hotel is well situated in the Financial District with a good range of bars and restaurants nearby, and within walking distance of downtown Seattle. We will be back to this Kimpton sometime, we just haven't figured out when. Great service in a great boutique hotel. Very dog friendly.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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GMatthehotel, General Manager at Hotel Monaco Seattle - a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
November 15, 2012
With 55 Kimptons now across the nation (Canada soon too we hope) there is a Kimpton close to you where ever you travel. All Kimptons have a dog program, our founder Bill Kimpton stuggled forever to find a place to go with his dog and thus our policy. We are well located to get to everything in town and love to see everyone at wine hour!
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Also Known As:
Hotel Monaco Seattle Kimpton
Address: 1101 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
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Region: United States > Washington > Seattle > Downtown
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#8 Luxury Hotels in Seattle
#8 Romantic Hotels in Seattle
#12 Family Hotels in Seattle
#15 Business Hotels in Seattle
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Be among the first to experience the fully renovated Hotel Monaco Seattle. A 4-diamond luxury property, Hotel Monaco embraces the spirit of international travel in sophisticated style. Walk through the doors and escape into a world of sensory indulgence. The Hotel Monaco, with its warm welcome and exceptional service, is within walking distance of Westlake Center, Pacific Place, Pike Place Market, Benaroya Hall and many other iconic attractions. The wildly popular Sazerac restaurant is also conveniently adjacent to the hotel. ... more   less 
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