Kimpton Hotel Monaco ChicagovsThe Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago
Both properties are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago scores significantly better than The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chicago. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago comes in at 83 with approval from 14 reviews including Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago Show All Reviews
225 N Wabash, Chicago, IL 60601
From $94/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"The staff, from the first greeting by the doorman to the efficient and helpful front desk clerks, seems genuinely concerned with guests' comfort." Full review
Frommer's
"This boutique hotel deftly manages to straddle the line between fun and conservative... Attracts a younger clientele, with an overall vibe that is laid-back and friendly." Full review
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If you're taller than average, you can request a Tall Room, with longer beds.
Fodor's
"Guest rooms reflect the hotel's global chic aesthetic, with steamer-trunk nightstands and Moroccan lamps." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Guests don't have sacrifice personal touches for convenience at this downtown Loop boutique hotel, which overlooks the Chicago River." Full review
Time Out
"Monaco’s facilities and location have made it popular with business travelers, but this funky Kimpton hotel rewards those who are simply here to relax." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel earns praise for both its constant maintenance and hard-working staff. The hotel is a looker, dressed with bold designer appointments and daring colors." Full review
Gayot
"The French-deco decor smacks of good taste and has that polished not-lived-in-yet look."
BlackBook
"The old-school gothic lettering of its logo on the front of the building belies the lack of pretention at this boutique four-star Loop hotel."
Zagat
4.3
"This "fun" Kimpton property is a “great alternative to the main chains”, with a “welcoming” staff that displays “Midwestern charm” and hosts a complimentary wine reception each evening."
Not For Tourists
"Hip boutique hotel run by the Kimpton Group."
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago Show All Reviews
521 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611
From $152/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"The Conrad spoils its guests with a seemingly endless stream of luxury amenities."
Frommer's
"Maintains a low profile, making it a good fit for those who prefer an atmosphere of subdued elegance." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Euro sleek, urban chic."
Fodor's
"This hotel's Art Deco–inspired lobby avoids feeling like a period piece through its clean-line furniture and creative floral arrangements, and the rooms here... aim to pamper." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Tailored for the business traveler, the Conrad Chicago has a central address, one block off the Magnificent Mile."
Star Service
"This cosmopolitan hotel cruises past even the Swissotel, blending deluxe features—gourmet dining, 500-thread-count Pratesi linens, spalike baths—with more ordinary perks." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Contemporary upmarket lodgings by the Hilton group."
Gayot
"With its main entrance on Rush Street, it is near many of Chicago's most popular restaurants."
Zagat
"A swanky setting complete with a fire pit table and panoramic views as a backdrop for craft cocktails like Prosecco popsicles and New American sharing plates." Full review
Wallpaper
"After completing an expansive renovation of the space that used to be a Conrad Hotel, The Gwen has recently re-emerged fully transformed on Chicago’s famed Magnificent Mile." Full review