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Hotel Monaco Chicago

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225 North Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60601
Nightly Rates: ( $169.00 - $169.00 )
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Property Description

Indulge yourself through an awakening of taste in the Hotel Monaco-Chicago. This elegant hotel was completely renovated in 1998 with a grand "Living Room" lobby entrance that features painted woodwork in "string of pearl" detail, a cast limestone fireplace, plush furnishings of damask and velvet in the large sitting area, and a jeweled-tone color palate of light gold, cream, coral red, copper and rich chocolate brown. The Living Room helps guests celebrate taste through a hosted evening wine hour that occasionally features soothing chair massages and sumptuous hors d'oeuvres from the celebrated Southwater Kitchen that is adjacent to the hotel. Throughout the rest of the hotel Award-winning designer Cheryl Rowley turns to early Deco and the works of Emil Jacques Ruhlmann, a French furniture and theatrical designer, for her inspiration. Each 192 deluxe guestrooms welcomes travelers with warm colors and eclectic and highly detailed furnishings including a rich mahogany writing desk a deco cornice armoire and an oversized diamond-pattern quilted headboard in lipstick red. Each guestroom also features a relaxing Meditation Station. This pillow-covered window sills offers a perfect vantage point to enjoy one of the delectable honor bar treats while watching the vibrant city from high above. Hotel Monaco's Guppy Love program offers guests the pleasure of having a goldfish companion in their rooms for their stay. Hotel staff cares for the goldfish, leaving guests to simply enjoy their aquatic roommates. In its own stylish space, Southwater Kitchen tempts the palate of locals and guests alike with a mouthwatering American menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. South Water Kitchen's décor complements its American menu through the warm colors, strong columns and intimate lighting throughout. This casual Chicago American restaurant is the perfect haven from the hustle and bustle of busy downtown Chicago. As with all Kimpton Hotels, pets are welcomed with a treat and supplied with food and water dishes to use during their stay. Walking services are available. Hotel Monaco-Chicago also features Kimpton's Forgot It, We've Got It program, where we offer toiletry items that you may have left at home.

Amenities

· 120 AC
· 24 Hour Front Desk
· 24 Hour Room Service
· 24 Hour Security
· Adjoining Rooms
· Air Conditioned
· ATM/cash machine
· Audio Visual Equipment
· Babysitting/Child Services
· Barber Shop
· Barber/Beauty Shop
· Beach
· Boutiques
· Brailled Elevators
· Business Center
· Car Rental Desk
· City Center
· Concierge
· Concierge Desk
· Conference Facilities
· Conference Suite
· Connecting Rooms
· Continental Breakfast
· Copy Service
· Currency Exchange
· Doctor on Call
· Doorman
· Drugstore
· E-mail service
· Electronic door locks
· Elevators
· Exercise Gym
· Express Checkout
· FAX
· Fitness Center or Spa
· Florist
· Free Airport Shuttle
· Free Newspaper
· Golf
· Grab Bars in Bathroom
· Guest Laundromat
· Hairdryers Available
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· Health Club
· Heated Guest Rooms
· High-speed Internet access
· Ice Machine
· Indoor Parking
· International Direct Dial
· Internet access
· Internet Access – Complimentary
· Internet Access – Wireless
· Ironing Board
· Jacuzzi
· Jogging Track
· Knock Light (Hearing Impaired)
· Laundry/Valet Services
· Lounge
· Maid Service
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· Multilingual
· News Stand
· Night Club
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Outdoor Tennis
· Parking
· Pets Allowed
· Phone Service
· Phone with speaker
· Pool
· Porters
· Private Bathroom
· Projector
· Ramp Access to Buildings
· Restaurant
· Room Service
· Safe Deposit Box
· Sauna
· Secretarial Service
· Security
· Shopping Mall
· Shops/Commercial Services
· Smoke Detectors
· Sprinklers In Rooms
· Telephone
· Theater Desk
· Toilet
· Valet Parking
· Vending Machines
· Video game player
· Voicemail
· Volleyball
· Wake-up Service
· Wedding Services
· Wheel Chair Access

Room Information

Guest Rooms
The French deco-inspired design of the downtown hotel Monaco Chicago yields a sensually rich décor, including beautiful guestrooms in warm pistachio greens and butter yellows with highly detailed furnishings. In keeping with the expectations of a small luxury hotel located in downtown Chicago, the Hotel Monaco's 192 deluxe guest rooms and suites surround guests in exceptional comfort. Each guestroom also features a relaxing Meditation Station. This pillow-covered window sills offers a perfect vantage point to enjoy one of delectable honor bar treats while watching the vibrant city from high above. Guestroom amenities of the downtown hotel Monaco Chicago include: -Rich mahogany Ruhlmann writing desks and armoires -Private, secluded meditation stations, complete with plush, feathered Cushion, located in the guestrooms' window nooks -TV with on-demand movies and Nintendo game system -Complimentary high-speed internet access in guestrooms -Two-line speaker phones with computer data ports and private voicemail -Fax machine, CD stereo, and in-room safe for valuables -Amenities of home: coffee maker, iron/ironing board, bathrobes, hair Dryer, and umbrella -Individual climate control -Twice daily housekeeping service, including evening turndown -Daily newspaper delivered to each guestroom Monday-Friday -Gourmet treats in the fully-stocked honor bars and refrigerators -Aveda bath products -In-room express check-out -In-room Meditation Station that features a pillow-covered window station that allows guests to relax and watch the action of the city. -Bring your pet with you - we are a pet-friendly hotel Catering to discerning travelers drawn to the downtown hotel Monaco's high Style, plush residential feel and sublime service, this small luxury Boutique hotel offers these services and amenities, in keeping with your expectations: -Complimentary morning coffee and tea service in our lobby -Hosted evening wine hour, a chance to relax and unwind after a busy day -Round-the-clock room service provided by south water kitchen, our fine Dining restaurant -Fully-equipped 24-hour on-site fitness room with treadmills, stationary Bike, elliptical machines and free weights -Valet laundry, dry cleaning and complimentary shoeshine service -Secretarial and business services available -"Tall rooms" are available for those guests needing some extra space, Including extra-long beds and raised showerheads -Full concierge staff on site to assist you during your stay -Valet parking $33 ***No rooms in the hotel have windows that open*** King Deluxe - KGDX - 128 rooms in the hotel -332 sq. Ft. With king bed -Accommodates only 2 guests - does not accommodate rollaway -Does not have a view, there is one KGDX that connects to a QNQN Queen Queen Room - QNQN - 42 rooms in the hotel -380 sq. Ft. With 2 queen beds -Accommodates only 4 guests - does not accommodate rollaway -Does not have a view, there are 2 QNQN that connect(1 to a med/1 to a KGDX) Mediterranean Suite - MEDS - 22 rooms in the hotel -578 sq. Ft. With king bed in bedroom -Separate living area with a pull-out sofa, color TV and CD stereo -Deluxe bathroom with two-person whirlpool spas and separate glass-enclosed showers -Accommodates 4 guests with the addition of a rollaway ($20. Charge) -Does not have a view, there is one meds that connects to a QNQN

Rate Disclaimer

All rates are based upon availability.

Miscellaneous Information

· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 3:00 PM
· Check out time is 12:00 PM
· Time Zone is CST
· Opened in 1912
· Renovated in 1998
· 192 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 14 floors.

Directions

Directions from O'Hare airport (ORD) -Take I-90 (Kennedy Expressway) or I-94 (Eden's Expressway) southeast into the downtown Chicago area. -Exit at the Ohio east exit and travel east on Ohio to Michigan avenue. At Michigan avenue, turn right (south). -Go( 5)five blocks, crossing the Chicago river bridge, to lake street. At Lake street, turn right (west). -Go one(1)block to Wabash avenue. Turn right(north)onto Wabash and the Hotel Monaco is on the right.

I-90 west bound to the Chicago downtown area. Exit at Washington Street and travel east on Washington 12 blocks to Michigan Avenue. At Michigan turn left 2 blocks to Lake Street. At Lake turn one block to Wabash. At Wabash turn right 0.5 block. Hotel Monaco is on the right between Lake Street and Wacker Place.

Take 1-290 east bound which will become the Congress parkway. Continue east to Michigan Avenue. At Michigan turn left and travel 8 block to Lake Street. At Lake turn left on block to Wabash Ave. At Wabash turn right 0.5 block. Hotel Monaco is on the right between Lake and Wacker Place.

Take I-55 North to northbound Lakeshore Drive. Continue north on LakeShore Drive to Monroe Street. At Monroe turn left 2 blocks to Michigan Avenue. At Michigan turn right 4 blocks to Lake Street. At Lake St. turn left 1 block to Wabash Avenue. At Wabash turn right 0.5 block. Hotel Monaco is on the right between Lake and Wacker Place.

Directions from Midway Airport (MDW) -Take I-55 north (Stevenson Expressway) to northbound lake shore drive. Continue north on lake shore drive to Monroe. -At Monroe turn left (west) to Michigan avenue. At Michigan turn right (north) follow Michigan to lake street. -At lake street turn left (west), go one (1) block to Wabash. -At Wabash turn right (north) for half a block. -Hotel Monaco is on the right.

225 North Wabash - one block off of Michigan Ave and 1 block south of the river Hotel location - situated in the center of downtown Chicago this oasis of Style and elegance is convenient to north Michigan Avenue. The Magnificent Mile and the Loop business district. Minutes walk from City Hall the Merchandise mart/Amoco building/ Tribune tower/NBC tower/the Wrigley Building/Hancock center/Grant park/ and the Art institute. A short cab ride will take you to the John G. Shedd aquarium/Navy pier/McCormick place/United center/and Wrigley field.

Chicago O'Hare Airport -ORD- is 17 miles northwest.

Guarantee Policy

A credit card guarantee is required.

Cancellation Policy

All reservations must be cancelled 24 hours prior to arrival local hotel time.

Restaurant Information

Restaurants

Southwater Kitchen Located off the lobby of the hotel Monaco Chicago is Southwater Kitchen, a Neighborhood restaurant featuring contemporary American home cooking and American cocktails. Located on the south bank of the Chicago river, south Water Kitchen is a tribute to the kitchen table, remembering a time when the kitchen was the center of the home and the family meal was the most important meal of the day. Chef Heather Terhune's menu showcases the simplicity of America's yesterday with the flavors and the richness available from today's Midwest farms, lush edible gardens and fresh waters. Additionally, Southwater Kitchen offers a tavern style menu in the bar area for fast, casual meals reminiscent of a Chicago saloon, bringing the comforts of home to the bustling streets of Chicago. Seating capacity is 169 Menu items: roasted pork loin, macaroni gratin, three meat loaf, hearty sandwiches, pizzas and appetizers. Grand opening is November 22, 2002 Southwater Kitchen- 312-236-9300 ext 270 227 n. Wabash Cicago IL 60601 Breakfast Mon-Fri 6:30am - 11am Sat-Sun 6:30am-12pm Lunch Mon-Fri 1130am-2:30pm All day bar menu Mon-Fri noon to 5pm Dinner Sun-Thur 5pm-10pm Friday and Saturday 5pm - 11pm Bar menu Monday thru Saturday 5pm to 11pm Holidays - Southwater Kitchen: Thanksgiving day closed Christmas eve closed Christmas day closed New years eve special package-2 seating times New years day closed Call for reservations Room service for the hotel is provided by the restaurant. Other local attractions include: Dick's Last Resort/ (American) 435 E. Illinois at McClurg Ct., Chicago (312) 836-7870 Ed Debevic's /(American) Deerfield, Chicago (847) 945-3242, 664-1707 Gino's East Pizzeria / (Pizza) 633 n. Wells St., plus other location throughout Chicago Giordano's (Italian) 730 n. Rush St., Chicago (312) 951-0747. Plus other locations throughout Chicago. Joe's Crab Shack (Seafood) 745 n. Wells, Chicago (312) 664-2722 Lawry's the Prime Rib (Steak) 100 e. Ontario St., Chicago (312) 787-5000 Ruth's Chris Steak House (American) 431 N. Dearborn, Chicago 321-2725

Meeting Facility

Meeting Facilities

Paris room-270 square feet decorated in French-deco style can accommodate 262 people theater style or it can be divided into 3 separate sections to accommodate 62 people. Tokyo boardroom-487 square feet decorated in French-deco style has dedicated Boardroom space for 12 with natural light Athens room-960 square feet also French-deco styled can accommodate 90 People theater-style

Recreation Information

Local Attractions

- McCormick place convention center - 5 mi - Adler planetarium and astronomy museum - 2 mi s - Art institute of Chicago - 10 bl e - Palace theatre - Adj - Goodman - 3 bl e - Oriental theatre - 3 bl e - Water tower place - 1.5 mi s - Michigan avenue - 1 mi e - Frank Lloyd Wright home and studio - 25 mi w - John g. Shedd Aquarium/Oceanarium - 2 mi s - Sears Tower Skydeck - 8 bl s - Peggy Notebaert nature museum - 3 mi n - Newberry library - 1.5 mi n - Navy pier - 1.5 mi e - Museum of science and industry - 2.5 mi s - Merchandise mart - 5 bl n - Lincoln park zoo - 2.5 mi n - Lincoln park - 2.5 mi n - Harold Washington library center - 1.5 mi s - Hancock observatory - 1.5 mi s - Field museum of natural history - 2.5 mi s - Daley civic center - 2 bl e - Chicago botanic garden - 14 mi n - Chicago stock exchange - 1 mi s - Chicago mercantile exchange - 1 mi s - Du sable museum of African American history - 2 mi s - Chicago historical society - 1.5 mi n - Chicago board of trade - 1 mi s - Chicago cultural center - 7 bl e - United center - 5 mi w - Bahai house of worship - 12 mi n

Area Attractions