Hotel Monaco Chicago, Chicago, Expensive

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Hotel Monaco Chicago	Average Price: $312 Check Rates

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225 North Wabash

Chicago, 60601 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 6 of 39
Average review rating: 4.51

OpinionWell Value Index: 7

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (59) , MyTravelGuide (231) , TripAdvisor (715) , YahooTravel (48)

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Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
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1. Clark/Lake is a stop for the train that comes directly from the airport (very easy - no need for an expensive cab ride).

"Amazing view and location, great service! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/21/2012 Vote

2. The Hotel Monaco staff gave us the type of excellent service you'd expect at a much more expensive hotel.

"Incredible Staff & Terrific Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/8/2012 Vote

3. In the end, this Kimpton InTouch guest got stuck with a $1,000 bill for parking at this Kimpton property: an almost $500 paint scrape on top of a $48/per day parking fee, rental car expenses, several hours of lost time in dealing with the issue, and one gigantic headache.

"Do Not Trust the Valets or Staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/3/2012 Vote

4. It's expensive, but not much different than other hotels or garages in the area.

"Great Stay at the Hotel Monaco Every Time! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/21/2012 Vote

5. Hotel parking is expensive ($48), but convenient.

"Loved the Window Seat " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/12/2012 Vote

6. Parking is a bit expensive at $43 but it has in and out privileges and you can drop your car off anytime the day you check in and if you check out by 2:00 pm the next day,you will only be charged for one day (even if over than 24 hours).

"Fun Family Getaway " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/31/2011 Vote

7. My only negative comments is that our view this year was not as nice as last year (but still loved the room) and the parking (valet only) is expensive.

"Like a boutique " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/7/2011 Vote

8. Although it is less expensive if you just go downstairs to the restaurant and eat there rather then order room service.

"I want to go back! Best Hotel I've ever stayed in " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/14/2011 Vote

9. Chicago is not an inexpensive town but this hotel is a not overly expensive for its location and amenities.

"Great location for Chicago touring and shopping " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/25/2011 Vote

10. Of course, room service is expensive and there are so many restaurants near the Monaco that using it is generally unnecessary.

"Quiet, Comfortable and Nice Amenities " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/25/2011 Vote