Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC, an IHG Hotel

What an AMAZING hotel! The decor was gorgeous and unique. Not to mention the architecture of the building itself and its historical significance. As soon as we pulled up from the airport, the bellman met us at the car and grabbed our bags for us to help up the stairs, which was wonderful. Our room was spacious and comfortable, and housekeeping kept our room clean throughout our stay without even having to make a request which exceeded our expectations. We ate at Dirty Habit twice for breakfast throughout our stay, which had delicious food and great service. We would have ate there more, but there are tons of other great restaurants across the street and within walking distance from the hotel. Wine hour was a great addition, and we made it there every night! Bryan took great care of us the first part of the week, making sure our glasses stayed full throughout the hour. He quickly noticed that I liked prosecco, so he made sure there was always some on ice for me! And later in the week when he wasn't there, Markos did a great job after. We were sad to leave when our stay was over. The staff certainly made us feel like family, and we hope to come back again and again. Thank you Kimpton for an incredible experience!

The location is awesome for sightseeing. It's such an elegant building and it is well maintained, though our particular room was really just about as small as you can have for two people. The staff are friendly.

The building is the sister to the Smithsonian Museum of Art, and it was once referred to as “perfectly designed’. It was almost burned down in the war of 1812, and it is rumoured to be haunted by a civil war widow. Recently, the public has renovated the exterior while the hotel chain has been responsible for the interior. Regardless, it’s a unique, boutique stay that stands out from the usual hotel.

It was a beautiful property, and the staff was excellent.

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