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Monaco Portland, a Kimpton Hotel

4 stars
506 SW Washington, Portland, OR 97204
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.5
out of 5
86 reviews
No complaints

Amazing hotel, clean rooms, friendly staff, and great location. No complaints. See full review

  • Traveler Prof
  • May 22, 2012
Monaco Portland

We had a great time at the Monaco Portland. Great, accomodating staff. Convienent location in... See full review

  • Pdiddy
  • May 13, 2012
Elegant old building transformed into award-winning Portland hotel
The award-winning Monaco Portland, a Kimpton Hotel, combines top-notch service and old-school elegance. The ornate hotel was named a "Reader's Choice Top 100 Hotel" by Conde Nast Traveler magazine and one of the "Top 500 Hotels in the World" by Travel + Leisure magazine. The hotel offers 221 rooms and suites in a building erected in 1912. At the evening wine reception, guests at the Monaco Portland, a Kimpton Hotel are given paintbrushes, paint and canvas so they can create their own artwork.
Highlights
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Daily wine reception where guests can create their own artwork
  • Free bicycle rental
  • A 24/7 fitness center
  • In-room spa services
Rooms
The Art Deco-inspired rooms at the Monaco Portland, a Kimpton Hotel, offer comfort and top-notch amenities. Options include the pet-friendly standard guest rooms, with large plasma flat-screen TVs and large dining/writing tables. There are also several suites, which feature separate living areas with sleeper sofas.
Features
The award-winning Monaco Portland, a Kimpton Hotel, provides lodging that is comfortable, elegant and whimsical. The centrally located hotel offers unusual amenities like free bicycle rental and a nightly wine reception where guests can create their own artwork. The more standard comforts include a 24/7 fitness center with Precor machines, free weights and yoga mats. After a tough workout, guests can get in-room spa services, including massages and invigorating body treatments.
Dining
The Monaco Portland, a Kimpton Hotel, serves as home to the Red Star Tavern and Roast House. This cozy, critically acclaimed restaurant and tavern features local fare that is often organic, as well as handcrafted libations for finicky drinkers. Menu items include the popular wood-grilled Sweet Briar Farms pork chop and the Cascade Natural 32-ounce porterhouse with house-made Worcestershire.
Transportation
  • Short walk to MAX light rail station (0.3 mi/0.5 km)
  • Quick drive to I-405 (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
  • Portland International Airport (12.4 mi/20 km)
Attractions
  • Portland Art Museum (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
  • Powell's Bookstore (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
  • Rose Garden Arena (1.4 mi/2.3 km) 
  • Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (1.5 mi/2.4 km) 
  • Portland Japanese Garden (2.3 mi/3.7 km)  
  • Oregon Zoo (2.9 mi/4.7 km)
  • Pittock Mansion (2.9 mi/4.7 km)
Business
  • More than 8,000 square feet of meeting space
  • On-site multimedia and audio-visual support
  • Computers with print, fax and copying services available

Monaco Portland, a Kimpton Hotel Rooms

Room Amenities
Description not provided
Grand Suite
Grand Suite with 1 King bed. Fuji soaking tub and Aveda bath amenities
Monaco Double/Double Suite
Monaco Double/Double Suite with two Double beds. 550 sq. ft. with queen sofa bed.
Monaco King Premier Suite
Monaco King Premier Suite with 1 King bed. 550 sq. ft. Queen sofa bed in living area.
Monaco King Suite
Monaco King Suite with 1 King bed. 550 sq. ft. Queen sofa bed in living area. Aveda amenities.
Monaco Queen/Queen Suite
Monaco Queen/Queen Suite with 2 Queen beds. 550 sq. ft. Queen sofa bed in living area.
King Corner Guestroom
King Corner Guestroom with 1 King bed. 350 sq. ft. Aveda bath amenities.
King Deluxe Guestroom
King Deluxe Guestroom with 1 King bed. 350 sq. ft. Aveda bath amenities.
Queen Deluxe Guestroom
350 sq. ft. Aveda bath amenities.

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Hotel Map

Area served
PDX-Portland
Nearby airports
PDX -Portland International Airport, (PDX), 14.00, MI, SE;
Area description
City Center

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Accessible facilities
  • Air Conditioned
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • ATM/Cash Machine
  • Audio Visual Equipment
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Barber/Beauty Shop
  • Business center
  • CD Player
  • Children's Activities
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Coffee Shop
  • Concierge Desk
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Copy Service
  • Cordless Phone
  • Data port Available
  • Desk with Lamp
  • Doctor on Call
  • DVD Player
  • Electronic Door Locks
  • Elevators
  • Family Plan
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center or spa
  • Gift Shop
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Health Club
  • High-speed Internet
  • In Room Movies
  • Indoor Parking
  • Internet Access
  • Iron
  • Ironing Board
  • Laundry Service
  • Maid Service
  • Mini Bar
  • Modem in Room
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Outlet Adapters
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Porters
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safe
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Satellite TV
  • Secretarial Service
  • Security
  • Sprinklers In Rooms
  • Telephone
  • Television with Cable
  • Temperature Control
  • Tour Desk
  • TV
  • TV Remote Control
  • Valet Parking
  • Wake-up Service

Dining

Red Star Tavern and Roast House
Celebrate great American cuisine at this favorite Portland restaurant HOURS Breakfast Monday through Friday 630 am - 1030 am Brunch Saturday and Sunday 0800 am - 1500 Dinner Daily 1700 pm - 2200 pm Friday and Saturday until 2300 pm

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 (86)

Ratings and reviews for Monaco Portland, a Kimpton Hotel

Overall score

4.5 / 5
86 out of 86
Amenities:
4.3
Room cleanliness:
4.7
Hotel staff:
4.8
Room comfort:
4.7
Location:
4.8
Value:
4.3

97% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Traveler Prof
Chicago, IL
May 22, 2012

No complaints

Amazing hotel, clean rooms, friendly staff, and great location. No complaints.

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

Reviewer score

4
Pdiddy
Houston, TX, USA
May 13, 2012

Monaco Portland

We had a great time at the Monaco Portland. Great, accomodating staff. Convienent location in downtown PDX. Awesome interior design job.

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

Reviewer score

5
sagebrush
Minneapolis, MN, USA
May 1, 2012

Hotel staff made the weekend special

Personal service, attention to detail, and a warm atmosphere added that extra touch to our weekend. The staff makes every interaction personal. We asked to check in early - and understood when they said an hour. Five minutes later they were seeking us out - ready to give us our room keys. Folks in the restaurant were just as super at providing the right amount of attention - and personality! We met some interesting folks at the cocktail hour - again just one more thing to add to our fun time in Portland.

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

Powells Bookstore was an unexpected find - seemed as big as a college library with both used and new books. We came home with at least 10 of all kinds.

Review of Monaco Portland, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Topher2
Seattle, WA, USA
Mar 4, 2012

Everything but the dogs.

The hotel was everything I wanted it to be. The friendliness of the room service attendants was above average. I ordered room service three times and each of them made me feel quite at home. Now the reason for the review title. It would be embarrassing to me as a hotel manager to represent a hotel that welcomes dogs over it's guests. Dog water at the door? I didn't know I would be staying in a hotel for dogs. I heard a dog bark viciously next door from housekeeping entering a room with a dog left behind. I don't know if this is just me, but this alone would keep me from a second stay.

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

Reviewer score

4
YvonneH
Tacoma, WA, USA
Feb 29, 2012

weekend away

Hotel Monaco is a beautiful friendly hotel. The staff are amazing and know the true meaning of customer service. They were very nice to our dog and even had a welcome sign for her. We got a free upgrade to a King suite so we had lots of space. The bathroom was really big but the amenities were average. It would have been nice to have a bigger bath tub in that size bathroom. Also, the decor in the room was pretty bad. Mismatched everything and really awful wall paper. Everything was clean and neat and comfortable though. Highly recommend it!

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

you can catch the light rail to the lloyd center for free. And if you don''t know Portland very well it's the way to go

Review of Monaco Portland, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Hector the Protector
Business
NYC
Jan 10, 2012

Surprisingly Nice

Came into Portland for an academic conference and ended up bundling a hotel in with my airfare because official conference hotels were full. Monaco turned out to be nicer than the official conference "big brand" hotels -- much nicer. Wonderful staff, great amenities. This is where I'll stay whenever I'm in Portland.

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

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Amazing food trucks make snacking fun.

Review of Monaco Portland, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Skiri
Business
Bloomington, IN, USA
Jan 10, 2012

A Portland Gem

The suite was quite comfortable and had all the amenities one wants. The staff was EXCEPTIONALLY polite, friendly, helpful, and cheerful. I have never encountered at another hotel staff that were equal to those at the Monaco! This was my second stay there and it will be my hotel of choice in Portland in the future. For pleasantness, comfort, price, and location it cannot be beat.

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

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Pattzo's Italian restaurant for dinner. For breakfast, Mother's, Morningstar, and Bijou. There will be no disappointment---only happiness---with these choices.

Review of Monaco Portland, a Kimpton Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Dutchboy
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Dec 2, 2011

Outstanding service

This hotel provides absolutely perfect service. The staff was wonderful, the room was terrific. Highly recommended.

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

Reviewer score

4
duckfan
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Nov 26, 2011

great hotel

These guys know how to do it...the amenities of a modern boutique hotel without it being so cool it''s cold... The decor is funky, colorful and playful...and the fitness room has hula hoops...what more can I say? My only negative would be the restaurant...strange menu and nothing special, but there are lots of good places to eat close by.

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

Reviewer score

4
2 Nomads
San Francisco, CA, USA
Nov 25, 2011

visit Portland

We had a lovely time. Misread the amenities, thought there was a pool and/or sauna, brought the gear but never used it. I love a sauna or hot tub. Very comfortable hotel, great location, friendly & helpful staff, slept great. Found the handouts about holiday restos and activities very helpful. I LOVED the evening music and wine, had a couple of pleasant conversations. I really don't care for all the snack and drink items in the room and the space they take up, especially when we brought back a doggie bag and couldn't fit it in the fridge! Wished we could have used your bikes but the weather was against us.

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

Using the free-zone metro to explore gave us a good sense of the scope of downtown and allowed us to pace our walking.

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