Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC
700 F St NW, Washington DC, DC 20004
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#100 of 154 hotels in Washington DC
Location
4.8
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4.4
Service
4.3
Value
3.9
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Located near the Verizon Center, the Monaco DC hotel is an excellent home base as you visit the National Mall, Smithsonians, and Spy Museum. Guests enjoy free WiFi, morning coffee, and wine hour.
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Property amenities
Valet parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Bicycles available
Kids stay free
Babysitting
Paid private parking on-site
Wifi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary tea
Happy hour
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Hiking
Aerobics offsite
Bicycle tours
Patio
Raquetball offsite
Squash offsite
Tennis court offsite
Walking tours
Books, DVDs, music for children
Highchairs available
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Car hire
Taxi service
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Photo copier / fax In business center
Spa
Massage
Baggage storage
Concierge
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
ATM on site
Doorperson
First aid kit
Umbrella
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Shoeshine
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Allergy-free room
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Additional bathroom
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Sofa bed
Walk-in shower
Soundproof rooms
Air purifier
Bathrobes
Desk
Dining area
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Separate dining area
Separate living room
Sofa
Telephone
VIP room facilities
Wardrobe / closet
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Microwave
Minibar
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Flatscreen TV
On-demand movies
Radio
iPod docking station
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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City view
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Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
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Historic Hotel
Boutique
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Arabic and 1 more
Location
100Great for walkers
Grade: 100 out of 100
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700 F St NW, Washington DC, DC 20004
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Beautiful hotel - in the old Post Office - in a great location. Friendly hotel with a wine hour every afternoon. But BRING YOUR EARPLUGS! They often have wedding receptions or other events with loud DJs. You will not sleep, especially if you are in a room at the south end of the property.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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We had a great trip. Arrival: We went near Christmas time and a few streets were closed due to the holiday market. It was busy and the parking situation was tight. I'm usually frugal but paid extra to valet our f-350 and it was well worth it! I am not sure where we would have parked if not for the valet. We brought our large breed dog and they gave him a bandana and biscuits upon check in. We brought our own bowls, but I think they offered. Check in: The front desk staff was very welcoming and answered my questions. The hotel itself is beautiful. We loved the history! Room: We had two of the rooms that are technically just below ground level. There are high windows in the room that look out onto the street. I didn't mind at all because the blinds were pretty much always closed. I didn't think the windows were too small either, but I guess that's my opinion. There was a strange to us smell in the hallways. I'm not sure if it was cleaner so air freshener, but we got used to it after a bit. The bathroom was large. The door didn't lock but we didn't mind. The bed was ok. Pillows were fine. The lion head statue on the wall was a little strange but didn't bother us either. The room was big enough for us and the dog's crate. We did have to walk a ways to find him some green grass to pee on, but that let us explore the city a bit. We did leave him alone in the crate for a short amount of time and he was fine. Location: We really loved the location of the hotel. It was central to everything we wanted to do with just a short walk. It is very close to the Verizon Center. One review I read said there were a lot of homeless people near. We did see them when we were driving in but not near the hotel. We felt pretty safe. Note: We went as a gift for my child's birthday and they sent a treat down for her. That was very nice and they certainly didn't have to do that. They also wished her a happy birthday. I read that you can take the bicycles out for free. We did not do this, but that was a nice tough. Breakfast: I think the breakfast situation was a little odd. I like to know details about everything before it happens and the exact details of breakfast seemed elusive. Our room was supposed to have free breakfast and I'm not even sure what we ended up paying for. But the breakfast at Dirty Habits was very good. Everyone liked what they ordered. I read the restaurant was the old mail sorting room. It tried to keep that vibe. A note about the holiday market: It's RIGHT there. There is music and vendors, however, the music turned off, I'd say around 10. We had a very enjoyable visit and I wouldn't hesitate to book here again. …
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Room Tip: There was a coffee maker in our room. The coffee was "ok". There was coffee in the lobby that...
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Response from Elena D, Guest Services / Front Office at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC
Responded Mar 14, 2023
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope to welcome you back soon.
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My time at the Hotel Monaco was very enjoyable. The front desk staff was awesome and always fun to talk to. The great thing about this hotel is the location as it is close by to China Town, restaurants and is not a far walk to the national mall. The hotel does need a little TLC. I think it is time that a renovation is needed. While the rooms are nice, they are a little dated. Also, I got lucky but make sure your room isn’t in the basement. I didn’t know when I booked my room that it would be in the basement but got lucky that I was upgraded to a room on a higher floor. I would recommend staying here.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Room Tip: Make sure you didn't book a basement room.
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Response from Elena D, Guest Services / Front Office at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC
Responded 1 week ago
Thanks for sharing! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed. Our team loves chatting with guests, it definitely helps us create the best stay possible!
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We were disappointed by this hotel. The upper floors looked quite nice but many of the rooms were in the basement (which the hotel calls the first floor). Ours had a bad smell of mold and the whole atmosphere down there just isn’t very nice. Maintenance of the room wasn’t up to standard and availability of advertised amenities was limited. On the plus side some of the staff were very friendly and helpful and they addressed our concerns in an excellent fashion.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Response from Elena D, Guest Services / Front Office at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC
Responded Apr 23, 2023
We're sorry to hear that the room did not meet your expectations but are glad our team was able to assist you. Thank you for sharing your feedback!
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Great location, great service, great bar and restaurant scene. Fantastic weekend brunch with the best drinks in town. The rooms are really big and really quiet. Agatha at the front desk could not have been more helpful. She gave us great recommendations, helped us with storing our luggage, and went out of her way to make my wife and I feel welcome. I will definitely be coming back.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: For what you pay, this is a really great option in DC
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Response from Elena D, Guest Services / Front Office at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC
Responded 1 week ago
Thanks so much for sharing! Agatha is definitely a rock star on our team. Can't wait to have you stay again!
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I had originally booked the Kimpton Hotel George and was relocated to this property by management due to construction the day before we were set to arrive. I was reassured this was a great, comparable property in a better location. Unfortunately, the stay was disappointing. Pro: Location. Cons: Things kept breaking. Day 1: the shower knob broke off in my hand with a simple turn. Day 2: hairdryer stopped working after 1 minute of use. Day 3: Light fixture in bathroom stopped working. Not a 4 star experience. The rooms are tiny, dark and claustrophobic. The bathroom toilet in the standard room is literally 4 feet from the edge of the bed. Not conducive to a romantic getaway with your partner. I’m not picky about rooms but it was like sleeping in a closet all weekend. Restaurant staff were rude and the food was over priced. We ate at Dirty Habit twice during our stay for the convenience. While the food was good, the service is not. The bartender was abrupt and condescending when asked a simple question about a drink. I would not recommend staying here.…
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Elena D, Guest Services / Front Office at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC
Responded Apr 17, 2023
We apologize that we didn't meet your expectations. Thank you for letting us know how we can do better.
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Would never recommend to stay here. Very expensive for a very small room and poor room service. With so much other competition for hotels in the area I don’t know any reason to stay here. Staff did the literal bare minimum including dropping off food with such a sour attitude and then never coming back to pick up our tray of food that was left outside our door for over 12 hours. It just shows their effort. This place is beautiful, it just needs better staff and bigger rooms. Wouldn’t recommend if you’re looking for a great experience.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Elena D, Guest Services / Front Office at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC
Responded Apr 17, 2023
We're sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your stay! Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're always looking to improve!
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Location - that is what you are paying for - close to the mall and many attractions. We had a room on the first floor in the basement. It was okay. Seemed expensive for the room but again location is the key. Staff in lobby & at desk we’re very friendly. Had breakfast at Dirty Habit - food was expensive & okay. I would eat elsewhere. Would I stay here again? Maybe but would definitely heed the warning about asking for different higher floor) room. Towels and robes need to replaced as those in our room were like sandpaper. Come on - how hard can that be!?
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Avoid first (basement floor) room
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Response from Elena D, Guest Services / Front Office at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC
Responded 1 week ago
Thanks for sharing about your stay! As we are a historic landmark, all of the rooms are unique so every stay is a little different. We look forward to welcoming you back!
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A very disappointing DC hotel. It's in a great location, but the converted post office does not lend itself to a good hotel My room was on the first floor, meaning it was dark with no view or light. Very tool ceilings, no artwork and the bathroom was a bizarrely constructed room with my room. No fridge in the room, no bottled water, no coffee maker. The restaurant and bar were both closed for a private event - there was no warning of that when I booked. Room service was delayed, but actually quite good when it arrived, though slightly cold. I ordered a rose but a white wine was delivered. The gym was small but adequate, one Peloton which saved the day. Reception staff were grumpy and rude. On checkout there was no offer of receipt or to ask me how my stay was. Certainly won't be returning.…
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from Elena D, Guest Services / Front Office at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC
Responded Apr 5, 2023
We're sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your stay. Thank you for sharing your feedback as we're always looking to improve. We hope you give us a chance to host you again and show you that your stay was an anomaly and not our typical experience!
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Nice location, right across the street from the Cap Center and walkable to everything. Older building, but this is downtown DC, everything is fairly old. The room was small, but again, this is DC, you are just not going to get a spacious room. Room was clean, HVAC worked well, and the bathroom had enough room for two to get ready. Free coffee in the morning and a happy hour in the evening were nice touches. The fitness center had two bikes and weights, but only to 25 lbs. There was a workout rack system. The restaurant is the star here, both for breakfast and also for drinks in the evening. Would rebook here again next trip if the rate works out.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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Room Tip: a lot of the rooms are in the lower level, with a window looking upward to the street.
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Response from Elena D, Guest Services / Front Office at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC
Responded 1 week ago
So happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! There are so many fun perks to staying here. We hope to welcome you back!
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PRICE RANGE
$276 - $521 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
hotel monaco washington dc, kimpton washington dc, monaco hotel washington dc
LOCATION
United StatesDistrict of ColumbiaWashington DCUpper Northwest
NUMBER OF ROOMS
184
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC
Which popular attractions are close to Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC?
Nearby attractions include The Escape Game DC - Downtown (0.1 miles), National Portrait Gallery (0.06 miles), and National Law Enforcement Museum (0.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC?
Yes, a parking garage, paid private parking on-site, and paid private parking nearby are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC?
Conveniently located restaurants include Barmini, The Capital Grille, and Rasika.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness center during their stay.
Is Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.9 miles away from the center of Washington DC.
Are any cleaning services offered at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.