Hotel rating: 4 STAR/4
Chain: Kimpton Hotels
Number of floors: 14
Number of rooms: 192
Year opened: 1912
Year renovated: 1998

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. Our environmental program, Kimpton Hotels EarthCare, supports a sustainable world by using non-intrusive, high quality, eco-friendly products and services, including In-Room recycling bins, non-toxic cleaners, organic honor bar items and water/energy efficient measures. Kimpton Hotels EarthCare products and practices are based on California Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Green Lodging Guidelines.