We had a top-floor suite at the Monaco during Fourth of July weekend and loved it. The suite was very large with a comfortable bed, jacuzzi, two large flat screen tvs and a sleeper sofa for the kids. Our girls loved the huge window seats overlooking the river. The staff was very friendly, prompt and helpful. They gave the kids stuffed animals when we checked in and brought up a pet goldfish for us during our stay. The location was fantastic, right off Wacker across from Marina City on the river. We were in manageable walking distance to lots of kid-friendly spots: the American Girl Store, the Rain Forest Cafe, Cheesecake Factory, Hershey Store, Portillos, Millennium Park, the Art Institute and plenty of pizza places. The museum complex was also a short train ride away and it was easy to find a bus to take to Navy Pier. You couldn't see the fireworks from the hotel but we only had to walk a couple blocks to see them from the street. On the whole, I'd highly recommend this hotel.

My husband and I LOVED our stay at the Hotel Monaco. The location is fabulous - right downtown in the loop and close to everything - including El stops. The room was great. We both LOVED the window seats. I could just sit up in there and read and look out over the city and the river. There were a couple of parts of the hotel that looked a little "worn" - for instance the entryway (the carpet, etc.), looked a little "old". But, all in all - it was a great place. I appreciated the free Starbucks coffee in the morning and the free evening reception, although we only got to go to that once. In short - Chicago is an amazing city and Hotel Monaco was great!

The trip was planned for my daughters graduation from college. My wife, daughter, and myself had a great time. The Monaco and its staff were excellent. The location was great, your close to everything. I would definitly stay again and recommend it to everyone. We had a wonderful room with a view overlooking the river with 2 window seats, just a great stay. Thank you Kimpton, Thank You Hotel Monaco, and Thank You Chicago.

We had a great stay at the Hotel Monaco. Rich, the concierge on duty when we checked in, was welcoming and very helpful, and we found the rest of the staff to be friendly and helpful as well. The room was clean and well appointed, and we loved the window seat. We were less than 10 minutes from Grant Park and the State Street Macy's (check out the ceilings there...fantastic!), and we were close to the train as well.

We didn't try the food at the affiliated restaurant (South Water Kitchen) because there were other restaurants nearby we wanted to try.

Overall, it was a great experience, and the next time we're in Chicago, we'll be sure to stay here.