The room on the ground floor had poor ventilation and had some roaches

Elegant ambience and interior design, helpful staff, perfect location for both sightseeing and dining in the evening

Stayed in August 2025

Dated, not the cleanest rooms/ bathroom, carpets in room which sometimes smells, no water or coffee machine in room, not sure how it’s a five star rated property, mostly a basic 4-star hotel

Very good location, good sized rooms and helpful staff

Stayed in August 2025

The room smelled a little like old cigarette smoke.

Love the decor, the staff and the location

Stayed in July 2025

Event going on blocked out restaurant

Colors

Stayed in July 2025

A lot of the staff seemed unfriendly.

The hotel is clean and stunning.

Stayed in July 2025

The shower water pressure was very low. This needs to be fixed.

Service was good. The hotel was very quiet. There was no outside noise.

Stayed in July 2025

Very clean, modern and comfortable! Loved the free social hour each evening and the complimentary use of bikes to get around the city!

Stayed in June 2025

Room smelled musty

Location

Stayed in April 2025

We loved everything.

I absolutely loved checking in. The staff was so sweet and knowledgeable. There was a young, darker skinned gentlemen who was very kind. The valet staff were professional and fast. Great staff. Beautiful hotel. We will be back.

Stayed in January 2025

No water or coffee machine in the room, at evening I called front desk and they bring 4 bottles of water, but at morning (about 8 am) I called to ask a cup of coffee (there was a note on a desk if you need coffee to the room just call front desk) and they declined cause there was no body to bring it to me. There is a bad smell in the room, prime something old

We came to DC at morning and called up the hotel to ask if we can checked in early and they give us the room without extra charge, so we came at 9:30 So appreciate it! It made our trip

Stayed in January 2025

My room was a very long walk from the lobby. The building is basically a large square with very wide corridors; my room was close to an exit to the outside, but not as convenient to get back to the lobby where free morning coffee was served (no coffee maker in the room). That wasn't a real problem but might be of interest to potential guests. The bathroom had large-sized shampoo, conditioner and body wash bottles and a bar of soap, which was fine, but also a small tube of lotion that I honestly could not manage to get any lotion out of despite shaking it vigorously. Maybe a large bottle of lotion with a pump might be nicer? Otherwise no complaints!

The Kimpton Hotel Monaco is located in the Penn Quarter area of Washington, DC, surrounded by restaurants, museums, theaters and a major sports arena. It's a beautifully restored historic building with a very cozy (and popular) lobby, and a well-reviewed restaurant and bar. It's a very short walk from the hotel to the DC subway system (the Metro) and the area is quite walkable. The room I stayed in (an essential queen room) was pretty spacious and stylishly furnished, with a desk and chair, an upholstered chair, a bench at the foot of the queen bed, and a large wardrobe with full-length mirrors, a small refrigerator and a safe. There were 2 comfy bathrobes in the closet. The bathroom had a tub-shower combination and was scrupulously clean. The room had various lighting options (floor lamp, desk lamp, bedside lamps, etc.), many electrical outlets and nice large windows.

Stayed in November 2024

Our room window was eye level with people sitting at the bar. It was a little unnerving. But obviously that was because of the particular room we ended up in.

The location was great and the staff was super friendly.

Stayed in November 2024

Assumed the room would be larger with a standalone bathtub.

Cleanliness and hospitality.

Stayed in October 2024

Being in the basement made it feel old and dark and people could see right in windows. I know it’s old but seems some of the doors, fixtures and such could be updated a bit run down feel.

The cute lobby and hallways

Stayed in September 2024

You have to ask for the coffee maker as opposed to it just being in the room.

The building itself is very cool , it’s an old post office. It is directly across from this Smithsonian, American art gallery, and the Washington Arena a block and a half from Chinatown about five blocks or so from the convention center ,very nice location. Our room has a lion head bas relief Over the bed, which is kind of different!!!! Shower was nice and strong. My deluxe king had a little desk with a lamp and a nice roommate closet. There is a folding mirror in the bathroom for make up and nice toiletries. The bathrobes did not exist but there is a yoga mat . The room is very quiet, even though we’re on the first floor Facing seventh Street.

Stayed in August 2024

It’s pet friendly but there should be some information upon booking letting guests with pups know, there is no grass anywhere around hotel so these suburbia pups can be confused learning how to relieve themselves on the street. The pull out sofa was not flat and was not possible to sleep on so my son had to end up sleeping on the couch without pulling the bed out so that was inconvenient for a 5 night stay.

Location proximity to everything was awesome. Bed was comfy. Shower was spacious, hot water, good pressure. I couldn’t bring bowls and bed for my puppy because we flew, so the hotel brought those to the room for us.

Stayed in July 2024

Hotel was overbooked when we arrived and did not have the room type I had reserved. inner courtyard restaurant is noisy.

Excellent location. Historic beautiful building. Free bike rentals.

Stayed in June 2024

I was surprised at the parking fee. Based on the website, I expected a $40 daily fee. I was not thrilled by this charge but planned for it. When I checked out I was then assessed a parking fee of about $60 or $65 per night.

Check in was excellent and the room was nicer than I expected. Food at the restaurant was good and had a fairly extensive menu.

Stayed in May 2024

I didn’t like the style of the rooms.

The lobby of the hotel was beautiful.

Stayed in December 2023

Is to much noise I don’t sleep well.

All the employees is very friendly. and the room is clean and nice

Stayed in September 2023

The bar closed at 11 pm on a Friday night AND on a concert night! We watched more than 50 people try to go in and get a drink. Big miss!!!!!

Location location location

Stayed in August 2023

Mu room seemed to get very hot at night although the thermostat was set very low. I also did not see a gift shop for personal items.

The Architecture was fantastic as was the restaurant and bar. many room was exceptionally clean and the courtesy waters were great.

Stayed in June 2023

Pricey for the overall level of the hotel experience.

Kitty corner to train

Stayed in May 2023

not a place to have your young children at dark, 9 o’clock! i guess you could say that about most big cities, but walking a couple blocks away is not an option. exercise room was cramped and needed some updates to the machines.

in a prime spot for nearby places to dine, coffee, shop, entertainment. whimsically took in a Capitals hockey game which was only a block away. communal bathrooms were gorgeous and property was clean.

Stayed in April 2023