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Hotel Information: Faux Greek columns set the stage for the eclectic decor of the Hotel Monaco's lobby, which is furnished with a fireplace and brushed-velvet couches piled with pillows. Returning guests are often addressed by name, and new guests complete a preference card that makes their next stay more personalized.
Insider tip: During the summer season, complimentary informal walking tours are available at the 24.5-acre Millennium Park, four blocks from the hotel. Self-guided tours are available year-round.
Rooms
Hotel Monaco Chicago - A Kimpton Hotel has 192 guestrooms with bold decor, armchairs with ottomans, and desks with ergonomic chairs. Amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, CD players, 42-inch flat-screen plasma TVs with premium channels, in-room safes, and complimentary weekday newspaper delivery. Minibars are stocked with items such as city maps, toys and games, and stuffed goldfish. Bathrooms have dimming lights, animal-print robes, phones, Aveda toiletries, terry-cloth shower curtains, and granite countertops.
Complimentary high-speed Internet access is available on request. Guests can also request complimentary live goldfish companions for the duration of their stay. All guestrooms are nonsmoking.
All Kimpton Hotels incorporate more than 40 eco-friendly products and practices through its environmental program, Kimpton Hotels EarthCare.
Guests can expect in-room recycling bins, shade-grown/organic coffee, and water-efficient bathrooms. Other highlights include the use of use non-toxic cleaning products, recycled paper, and energy-efficient lightbulbs.
Room Amenities
- Internet access - wireless
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Cable/satellite TV
- Pay movies
- CD player
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
- Voice mail
- Multi-line phone
- Internet access - dial-up
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Turndown service (on request)
- Designer toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Makeup mirror
- Massage - available in room
- Shower/tub combination
- Television - Cable service
- Television - Flat-panel
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Non-smoking rooms
- Desk
- Clock radio
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
Recreation
Hotel Monaco's 24-hour exercise room has free weights, two treadmills, a stationary bike, and an elliptical machine. Guests also receive discount access to a health club four blocks away. The hotel’s “Om Away from Home” program includes the in-room Yoga Channel and a variety of yoga accessories for complimentary guestroom use.
Lake Michigan is four blocks away, with a 20-mile lakefront path for walking, running, biking, or skating. Bicycles and in-line skates are available for rental at several beachfront locations. One mile away, Oak Street Beach is popular for sunbathing and swimming during summer months, when lifeguards are on duty. Five miles from the hotel, the Sydney R. Marovitz golf course offers a challenging and scenic nine-hole course along Lake Michigan.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Boat launch nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Volleyball nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Basketball nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Playground nearby
Property Amenities
Located in the Loop business district, the 14-story Hotel Monaco Chicago - A Kimpton Hotel is three blocks from the upscale shops of North Michigan Avenue. With bold decor and whimsical touches, the hotel provides offbeat amenities, such as complimentary loaner goldfish and hosted evening wine receptions with palm readings (select evenings).
With a menu highlighting regional American comfort food with a twist, South Water Kitchen serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An on-site exercise room is open 24 hours, and guests receive discounted access to a health club four blocks away.
Wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout the hotel, and a small business center provides two computers with high-speed Internet access (surcharge).
This is a smoke-free property.
- Concierge desk
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Fitness equipment
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Bar/lounge
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (24 hours)
- Parking (secure)
- Exhibit space
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Ballroom(s)
- Business center
- Banquet facilities
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Audio-visual equipment
- Business services
- Internet access - wireless
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Multilingual staff
- Number of rooms: 192
- Express check- in
- Dry cleaning service
- Fireplace in lobby
- Coffee in lobby
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Number of floors: 14
- Parking (valet) $40/24 Hours In/Out
- Elevator/lift
- Parking (surcharge) $36 Per 24-Hours
- Umbrella
- Wedding services
- Parking garage
- Smoke-free property
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Pets accepted
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Know Before You Go
Guests departing prior to their scheduled departure date may be subject to an early departure fee.
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
South Water Kitchen - Warm colors and intimate lighting create a welcoming atmosphere in this restaurant, which serves regional American comfort food with a contemporary touch. Menu items include crab cakes, Yankee Beef Pot Roast, and Grilled Iowa Pork Chops. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; children's menu available.
Address
225 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60601
USA
Nearest major airport:
Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
Area:
The Loop - Downtown, Illinois, United States of America
