Hotel Monaco Portland in Portland, Oregon is a member of the Kimpton family of hotels. The Kimpton brand always personalizes each of their hotels (and restaurants) to the city or travel destination's style. Portland, Oregon is incredibly green and outdoorsy, with an impressively dog-friendly culture; there are many great things to do in Portland. The mellow, eco-conscious culture is clearly indicated in Hotel Monaco Portland. Kimpton hotels never sacrifice comfort to accurately reflect a location though; Hotel Monaco Portland pampers its guests – both human and canine – in a very pleasing, unmistakably Pacific Northwest way.
Hotel Monaco Portland Basics
This is a boutique luxury hotel in downtown Portland. It was a preexisting building, circa 1912, that was converted to the high standards of Kimpton Hotels in 2007. The Hotel Monaco Portland has 221 guest rooms, including 135 suites. A family of four will sleep very comfortably in a suite, with the convertible sofa bed more than sufficing for the kids. Amenities include L'Occitane soap and shampoos, plush robes, high speed wireless Internet, and luxurious Frette italian linens.
Hotel Monaco Portland Location
This part of downtown Portland is not too busy, but it's hardly sleepy, either. Pioneer Place is only two blocks away, and a few blocks away (still easily walkable) is the Pearl District, where the famous Powell's City of Books bookstore is, as will as popular stores like REI and Anthropologie, and many more hip stores, art galleries and independent shops.
Hotel Monaco Portland Dining and Leisure
There's a restaurant attached to the hotel; The Red Star Tavern & Roast House is comfortably laid out and elegant. It serves American cuisine in healthy portions, and the coffee, by the way, is outstanding. Meals there are completely enjoyable. There is also an Aveda Dosha Spa attached to the hotel. It offers a small array of massages, as well as facials and waxing treatments.
Hotel Monaco Portland Eco-Travel Distinction
The hotel received the City of Portland's RecycleWorks award for sustainability and recycling. Nontoxic cleaning materials and energy-efficient lighting is used throughout Hotel Monaco Portland. Also, low-flow faucets and toilets help conserve water (though guests would never notice this) and there is a policy of recycling paper, cardboard, glass and cans in place. Hotel Monaco' Portland's "Carless Vacation" hotel package adds to the hotel's commitment to green travel, with access to the hotel's complimentary bicycles along with a Pedal Bike Tour of historic downtown Portland, and other eco-friendly details.
Hotel Monaco Portland Summary
The hotel is ranked by Conde Nast as being one of the top 100 Best Hotels in the United States. The vibrant, contrasting colors of the interior are whimsical (rather than clashing), and complement the comfortable, Old World style stuffed armchairs and sofas in the lobby. Dog owners can get doggie treats for their pets here, and there is a cute dog bowl at the entry. The front desk staff is so friendly and helpful that fresh-off-the-road guests can't help but feel reassured that they've reserved a stay at the right hotel. These effects add up so that guests traveling with or without pets feel welcomed and happy. This 4-star hotel in downtown Portland absolutely fits the city perfectly.
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