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Rate based on Check-in: May 31, 2012 Check-out: Jun 1, 2012

Monaco Baltimore, a Kimpton Hotel

4 stars
2 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.1
out of 5
52 reviews
"That's good stuff"

Baller room and mini-bar. Very friendly staff. Over-priced as expected. Bar closes too early. No... See full review

  • Liz1219
  • May 20, 2012
Great staff

Very pleasant interior and outstandingly friendly and helpful staff in all capacities. Very... See full review

  • Docpapio
  • Apr 23, 2012
Sumptuous quarters in a spectacular, Beaux-Arts setting

Housed in the former headquarters of Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (constructed in 1906), the iconic Hotel Monaco Baltimore hotel immerses guests in the splendors of a bygone, Beaux-Arts era. Its sweeping, three-story lobby showcases original marble floors and Tiffany-stained windows, and eight-foot windows adorn each of the lavish guest rooms. The staff is as friendly as the hotel is magnificent -- no pretension here. Guests enjoy evening wine receptions in the grand living room lobby and thoughtful, if quirky, perks. Be sure to have a "companion goldfish" delivered to your room.

Highlights
  • Historic, Parker & Thomas-designed building with authentic Beaux-Arts detail
  • Prime location, three blocks from Inner Harbor waterfront and a half-mile from Camden Yards
  • Twelve-foot ceilings and eight-foot windows in every guest room
Location

The Hotel Monaco Baltimore hotel's location is as pleasant as it is convenient. With the Inner Harbor waterfront just three blocks away, many of downtown's greatest shops, restaurants and attractions are within walking distance.   

Rooms

Sumptuous fabrics and rich color schemes evoke early 20th-century opulence in every room. Accommodations range from deluxe guest rooms (37-inch flat-screens, fully-stocked mini bar, downtown views) to the majestic hotel suite, a masterpiece of luxury lodging that can accommodate private functions for up to 20 guests. All rooms and suites at the Hotel Monaco Baltimore hotel offer high-speed wired and wireless Internet (complimentary for KimptonInTouch guest loyalty members).

Features

Guests are treated to coffee and tea in the grand living room lobby each morning, and complimentary wine receptions at day's end. A subtle but significant green ethic persists throughout the Hotel Monaco Baltimore hotel. Guests notice it in everything from the in-room recycling bins to the low-flow toilets and showers to the paperless checkout service. This hotel welcomes pets of all sizes. Stop by the designated pet concierge for tips on local dog-friendly parks, grooming services and more. Left Fido at home? Ask the staff to deliver a goldfish in a bowl, free of charge.

Dining

Reservations are highly recommended for the on-site restaurant, B&O American Brasserie. The menu features a tasty selection of small plates, charcuterie, cheeses, pizzas and flatbreads -- plus a full roster of rustic entrées inspired by the Italian, French and Spanish cuisine.

Transportation
  • Charles Center Metro Station (adjacent to the hotel)
  • Baltimore-Washington International Airport (12 mi./19.3 km)

Monaco Baltimore, a Kimpton Hotel Rooms

Room Amenities
Description not provided
Majestic Suite
900 sq ft non-smoking 1, 2, or 3 bedroom suite with separate dining and living room area.
Monte Carlo Qn/Qn Room
Monte Carlo Qn/Qn Room
Mediterranean Suite
575 square foot one bedroom suite with one king bed and seperate living room.
Double Double Deluxe Room
400 sq ft non-smoking room with 2 double beds iHome docking station Animal print robes
King Deluxe Room
375 sq ft non-smoking king deluxe room iHome docking station Animal print bathrobes
King Premier Room
430 sq ft non-smoking king room with upgraded spa amenities and Fuji soaking tub iHome clock
Monte Carlo Tall King Room
435 sq ft non-smoking room with 96-inch king sized bed iHome docking station Animal print robe
Queen Queen Deluxe Room
485 sq ft non-smoking room with 2 queen beds iHome docking station Animal print bath robes

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Hotel Map

Nearby airports
BWI- Baltimore/Washington International Airport, (BWI), 10.00, MI, N; DCA- Washington National Airport, (DCA), 38.00, MI, N; IAD- Washington Dulles International Airport, (IAD), 40.00, MI, NE;
Area description
Downtown

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • 24 Hour Room Service
  • Accessible facilities
  • Air Conditioned
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • ATM/Cash Machine
  • Audio Visual Equipment
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business center
  • Concierge Desk
  • Connecting Rooms
  • Cordless Phone
  • Data port Available
  • Desk with Lamp
  • Electronic Door Locks
  • Elevators
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • High-speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Iron
  • Ironing Board
  • Maid Service
  • Mini Bar
  • Modem in Room
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Outlet Adapters
  • Pets allowed
  • Phone with speaker
  • Porters
  • Radio
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safe
  • Satellite TV
  • Security
  • Smoke-free policy
  • Sofa Bed
  • Spa services
  • Sprinklers In Rooms
  • Telephone
  • Television with Cable
  • Temperature Control
  • TV
  • Valet Parking
  • Wake-up Service
  • Wireless Internet

Dining

B and O American Brasserie
Only a restaurant like B and O American Brasserie can properly fill such a historically significant space.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (52)

Ratings and reviews for Monaco Baltimore, a Kimpton Hotel

Overall score

4.1 / 5
52 out of 52
Amenities:
4.1
Room cleanliness:
4.7
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4.5
Location:
4.1
Value:
4

88% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Monaco Baltimore, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Liz1219
Dallas, TX
May 20, 2012

"That's good stuff"

Baller room and mini-bar. Very friendly staff. Over-priced as expected. Bar closes too early. No pool, hot tub or bath in the room. The food was terrible and highly over-priced. But I had a really great time. The building is gorgeous. It's walking distance from a club area. It felt pretty safe.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

Power Plant

Review of Monaco Baltimore, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Docpapio
Fulton, 5, Clarksville, MD, USA
Apr 23, 2012

Great staff

Very pleasant interior and outstandingly friendly and helpful staff in all capacities. Very comfortable bed. No tub but an excellent shower.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Sota Sopra

Review of Monaco Baltimore, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Varejao17
Northern Virginia
Dec 31, 2011

Baltimore Elegance

The rooms here are spacious - very high ceilings and plenty of room. Not the cheapest place in town, but everything was on par with the price.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

There's a great restaurant at the end of East Fort Avenue (south of Federal Hill) - the Wine Market. Fabulous salmon tartare and a great bison tenderloin are indicative of the menu.

Review of Monaco Baltimore, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

1
Traveler421
Annapolis, MD, USA
Dec 15, 2011

Not Great

Ordered room service dinner the first night. 1 hour later they called to say "the chicken salad doesn't look too good". The next night we ordered room service, and it never arrived... Noisy street could be heard on the 8th floor. No bathtub! Only a weird shower that sprayed water all over the floor. Very modern decor, but that was the only plus.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
3
Location:
1
Value:
2
Dining tip: In Hotel

Hotel food was awful!

Review of Monaco Baltimore, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Sara S.
Business
Boston, MA
Dec 12, 2011

It was as expected

The room was clean and nice. It was in downtown Baltimore close to eateries that are open late night and near the water. I was fairly busy with work so I didn't get a chance to explore the hotel or its amenities much. The restaurant within the hotel is also nice.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Monaco Baltimore, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

5
BizH
Colorado
Nov 27, 2011

A great deal

Although the lobby is historic, all the rooms are new construction. Very tasteful appointments. Kimpton professes to be eco friendly, and indeed the minibar had organic offerings.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

There are a number of public parking lots within two blocks of the hotel.

Review of Monaco Baltimore, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

5
MotherofPearl
Business
Topsham, ME
Oct 27, 2011

One of my favorite hotel stays

The decor of this repurposed historic building (formerly the headquarters of B&O Railroad) is fantastic -- deep jewel shades in the room with excellent fabric selections. Leather wallpaper and marble floors and walls in the bathroom. Very cool. Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent food at the conference I attended and even more excellent food at the B&O Restaurant. With a special discount through Orbitz, who could go wrong?

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Monaco Baltimore, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

5
ZEUS01
South Carolina, USA
Oct 11, 2011

Family Visit

Staff was very helpful , We added 2 extra rooms for our family they even have a pet floor and will walk your dog for you. Really enjoyed wine hour. The trip was AWESOME mostly due to the staff they could noyt have made us feel more welcome or comfortable. Will be our hotel of choice from now on

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

stay away from Rusty Scupper overpriced for quality of food. Shula's 2 was awesome loved the crab soup also try J Paul's on the Harbor best food.

Review of Monaco Baltimore, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Clevelander
cleveland
Oct 11, 2011

Great staff

The staff at the Monaco are the most helpful we have ever experienced.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Monaco Baltimore, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Phillyabigail
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Sep 19, 2011

Elegant Charm

The Hotel Monaco was excellent. The staff was friendly and attentive, the rooms were nicely appointed and it was located conveniently to the Inner Harbor. I would definitely stay there again and would recommend it highly to friends.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
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