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Nov 19, 2009 by Jessica from San Francisco,CA
Overall Rating: 10

• The hotel staff was extremely friendly and helpful and the hotel had a free happy hour with drinks that was a nice touch.

“I stayed at the Hotel Monaco for just one night, but would definitely stay there again and highly recommend it to others. The hotel is in a convenient location downtown- I took the light rail there from the airport, which dropped me off two blocks away. The hotel staff was friendly, polite and helpful in recommending places to eat or hang out. I took advantage of the complimentary cocktail/beer/wine hour they had from 5-6pm in the beautiful living room next to the lobby. My hotel room was spacious and nicely decorated and the bed was comfortable. It's still hard to believe that I was able to stay at this luxurious hotel for such a great price!”

Oct 24, 2009 by M.W from Kingwood,TX
Overall Rating: 8

• Nice rooms, clean, and a well run place.
• Lobby seems a bit sterile and uninviting.

“We had stayed at the Benson a few nights before. We liked the Monaco's bedrooms better but the Benson has such a magnificent lobby with so much more going on the piano bar, proximity to great restaurants, etc.”

Oct 9, 2009 by Carl from Cedar City,UT
Overall Rating: 10

• Great location and nice accommodations.
• Parking is very expensive.

“I liked the room very much. It was spacious and quiet.”

Oct 9, 2009 by Marilyn from Mississauga,Canada
Overall Rating: 9

• Unique decor, very friendly staff, and good location.
• Nothing to dislike.

“The decor of this hotel is fun and funky. Loved the leopard and tiger striped terry robes in the room rather than plain white. The lobby seemed to be a gathering place in the morning for coffee and in the early evening for wine - the decorating drew you into the room because it is unique.”

Sep 16, 2009 by Erik from New York,NY
Overall Rating: 10

• New rooms and facilities. Great staff. Excellent restaurant attached.
• Nothing.

“Little extras like free coffee and wine with music during the afternoon add to an already superlative experience at the Monaco. A helpful staff, great front bellmen who know the city, free papers, great rooms and an excellent restaurant attached makes this hotel a rank above the norm.”

Aug 31, 2009 by Lasinnda from Lewiston,ID
Overall Rating: 10

“This is a tasteful hotel with an outstanding staff and the rooms are spacious and comfortable. I will plan to stay at this site again.”

Aug 28, 2009 by Seliah from Walterville,OR
Overall Rating: 10

• Te decorating was lovely.
• The cost of parking was high.

“I loved the hotel and will return to it at any opportunity.”

Aug 21, 2009 by Shelly from Issaquah,WA
Overall Rating: 9

• Friendly staff,cool atmosphere,spacious suite.
• Could not get an appointment at the spa downstairs.

“See above.”

Jul 23, 2009 by Marni from Buda,TX
Overall Rating: 8

• The hotel has a great kind of funky decor, our room was clean & quiet.
• Badly behaved guest dogs.

“Generally a cool place, in close proximity to tons of walkable stuff - although getting there by car is a huge pain because of all the one-way streets & traffic restrictions. The wine hour (happening as we checked in) looked like barely controlled chaos with people, dogs, a violinist, kids playing Wi -Fi I was in a social mood it probably would have been great. The attached restaurant has some bad reviews, but room service breakfast was prompt & just fine, valet parking is expensive at $30/day.”

Jul 17, 2009 by Kim from San Francisco,CA
Overall Rating: 8

• I could bring my dog
• not getting add'l nite

“Furniture is a little dated now.”

Jul 11, 2009 by Andy from Denver,CO
Overall Rating: 9

• Friendly staff, large rooms.
• Parking very expensive, over $30.

“Awesome staff, rooms, service. Fun wine hour every day.”

Jul 6, 2009 by Michelle from Carrollton,TX
Overall Rating: 9

• This hotel has a wonderful location right in the heart of downtown.
• The parking is expensive through the hotel so I parked in a near by garage.

“The hotel has a beautiful decor and a very friendly staff. The rooms have everything you need, but are a little cramped. If you are a business traveler or are in town for a play this is a great hotel to stay at.”

Jul 4, 2009 by Harley from Graham,WA
Overall Rating: 10

• Good location, friendly, nice restaurant in the building.

“Very nice downtown hotel.”

May 30, 2009 by from Bow,NH
Overall Rating: 10

• Fabulous facility, friendly staff, good location, and
  wonderful decor!

“The Hotel Monaco in Portland is a fabulous facility. The staff is friendly. The location is central to downtown Portland.”

May 7, 2009 by Dan from Vancouver,Canada
Overall Rating: 9

• It was a classy paler with a great restaurant and happy hours.
• The hotel parking was too expensive.

“First time in Portland and I would highly recommend this hotel. It was close by everything and my overall stay was great.”

Apr 24, 2009 by Beverly from Eugene,OR
Overall Rating: 9

• The beer/wine reception at 5 (in the lovely lobby). Nice touch.
• Parking fees!

“Comfortable; nicely appointed room, good location. Free wireless access in the room is a big plus.”

Mar 26, 2009 by Dan from Snohomish,WA
Overall Rating: 10

• Room was great, very quiet, staff was extremely helpful and location was in the middle of everything.

“Highly recommend the Monaco to everybody.”

Feb 17, 2009 by Trina! from Long Beach,CA
Overall Rating: 9

• Super cute and funky hotel with outstanding customer service, across the board!
• Had a bit of a funky smell in lobby and public areas, possible because of hotel pet guests.

“LOVED IT! The staff was super friendly and helpful! The valets and front desk people were all friendly, helpful, and polite! Will definitely recommend!”

Feb 12, 2009 by Leslye Hebert from Edmonds,WA
Overall Rating: 9

• It is great location, comfortable beds, wine bar in evening.
• I didn't know pets allowed as I am very allergic to them.

“It is funky classic hotel with friendly staff and comfortable accommodations. Only went to dining room for breakfast, but it was fabulous. Wine bar in evening was nice and staff was so accommodating. If you are allergic to pets, you may want to stay another place!”

Feb 12, 2009 by Leonora from Pacific Grove,CA
Overall Rating: 9

• Good location, fun decor. Very decent fitness room.
• $31 per night valet parking, Ridiculously extortionate pricing on mini bar items, tacky price tags on everything in the room that wasn't nailed down.

“This is a lovely hotel in the heart of downtown Portland. It's within walking distance to everything (depending on your inclination to walk I suppose). High price on parking (the smart park around the corner costs a 3rd of what Monaco charges and is more convenient, park there. $15 razors conveniently for sale if you forgot your own $4 snack packs of Ritz cheese and crackers, give me a break. Even airlines aren't that audacious, yet.”

Feb 11, 2009 by Jay from Lake Oswego,OR
Overall Rating: 9

• Great bed & bedding very comfortable
• No pool

“A fun place to stay. Not the usual 4-Star level but the quirkiness works. I would stay there again. Comfortable beds and nice to have the DVD/CVD player in room.”

Feb 4, 2009 by james metzler from Belllingham,WA
Overall Rating: 9

• Excellent staff, great location, free happy hour.

“The Kimpton Monaco is located in a great part of Portland, near many fine establishments. Their MAX transport is only 2 blocks away. I doubt that you would find a more helpful and friendly staff, in any city. The free happy hour in the fire lit lobby is a really a plus. It was really a great experience for my wife and I.”

Jan 29, 2009 by Cathy from Shoreline,WA
Overall Rating: 10

• Animal friendly, very friendly staff, and a goldfish to keep us company!
• The pillows were too hard.

“We loved this hotel. It feels like a 4-star hotel, and yet it accommodates kids and pets. I loved seeing all the dogs. I also thought offering a goldfish for the room was a great idea. We had one. The facility is clean and beautiful and handy for downtown Portland.”

Jan 28, 2009 by Carl from Salem,OR
Overall Rating: 10

• Happy hour, pet friendly, morning coffee, helpful concierge.
• Restaurant was too expensive.

“The Hotel Monaco exceeded our expectations. Free Happy Hour each evening, which included drinks and chair massage. Free coffee each morning. We did not bring a pet, but it was fun to see the variety of pets that were there. The Hotel was very clean and modern. No sign that being pet friendly had made the place less clean. Great location. Easy to walk everywhere in Portland. Concierge and front desk were very helpful with recommendations,
and arrangements.”

Jan 21, 2009 by Carolyn from South Colby,WA
Overall Rating: 10

• The staff was very professional and helpful.

“It was an all around pleasant experience. Besides the outstanding staff it was very nice to have a nice and quiet room. The only disappointment would be that art the dog wasn't there on the weekend.”

Jan 20, 2009 by Kim from Eugene,OR
Overall Rating: 10

• The staff was the best I've ever experienced.
• I may have missed it, but the price of parking.

“From the valet parking attendants, to front desk, doorman and maid service, they all were extremely friendly and outgoing. The room was nice and more than adequate.”

Jan 2, 2009 by David from Issaquah,WA
Overall Rating: 10

• The staff is excellent. The location could not be better.
• Parking rates at $31 per night was high.

“This is a great quirky hotel. Modern but not pretentious. Friendly staff, great location, fun room design, complimentary coffee, tea, wine, and beer in the lobby.”

Jan 2, 2009 by Don from Olympia,WA
Overall Rating: 9

• Great central location, beautiful corner room, high ceilings, a real retreat.
• Nothing.

“A classic space updated to modern appointments, comfortable and entertaining furniture choices, a haven in the central downtown area of Portland, an easy walk from the train station.”

Dec 28, 2008 by Roman from Battle Ground,WA
Overall Rating: 10

• Very pet friendly.
• No doorman.

“Extremely friendly staff. Very pet friendly. Complimentary evening wine and morning coffee. This hotel was likely the best I have ever stayed.”

Oct 26, 2008 by Liz
Overall Rating: 8

• This is a stunningly beautiful hotel--loved every minute of our stay!
• Nothing--everything was great.

“This is a great hotel with a central location in Downtown Portland. The lobby, the rooms, and everything are gorgeous. The service is outstanding. I would highly recommend this hotel to other travelers.”

Oct 20, 2008 by Susan
Overall Rating: 9

• The location serviced our agenda perfectly. The staff were very helpful as well as the overall atmosphere of the hotel. We enjoyed our stay .
• I honestly can not think of one thing.

“Our stay on the hotel was a delightful and enjoyable visit. We enjoyed the accomodations, the staff and the guests we encountered. The atmosphere was warm and inviting with the added morning and evening beverages served in the sitting room. We appreciated the location as it was accessable to many of our favorite places.”

Aug 24, 2008 by Sam from The Villages, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Nice large room, free happy hour.
• Expensive parking, restaurant closed.

“Excellent facilities and friendly, accommodating staff. We loved the room and the free happy hour was a plus. The closed restaurant and expensive parking were negatives. We would go again.”

Aug 23, 2008 by Sara from Bend, OR
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• The staff was friendly and helpful. The decor was eclectic and fun. I liked the sleeping with the fishes feature very much.
• My room was not just small, but tiny. The restaurant was closed for renovations. Parking prices were absurd.

“This gem of a hotel is nestled smack in the middle of downtown. Walking distance to Saturday market, upscale restaurants and big city shopping. It has an attached spa with limited services - but the friendly staff was happy to accommodate appointments at the nearby full service salon. The hotel offers free wireless internet, and paid parking. (that's a little absurd). That being said, the queen deluxe room we were given was incredibly small and the flat screen television had been drawn on with indelible marker, making evenings in a little less relaxing. I might also add that room service was very limited (time and menu) due to the hotel restaurant being closed. The bathrooms were very clean, and offered a variety of Aveda bath and body products. I would note here that the bathroom floor was very slippery, as was the bottom of the tub. I'm not one to nit-pick but you really had to be extra careful exiting and entering the shower. All-in-all the Hotel Monaco was a good value, for location, cleanliness, and impeccable service. I really enjoyed that they were pet friendly, even allowing you to order up a pet goldfish to keep you company during your stay! I would stay again.”

Aug 4, 2008 by Jack from Dalton, GA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Comfort.
• Food.

“Great location. Comfortable beds. Very clean.”

Jul 20, 2008 by Mellanie from Bend, OK
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Upscale but very friendly and comfortable.
• The restaurant did not have a large selection of lighter faire.

“Perfectly situated in Downtown Portland. Easy walking to Pioneer Square, Nordstrom and Macy's. A little further walk to the Pearl District, but easy for most. Excellent bus and streetcar service most anywhere you'd want to go. Interesting decor, wonderful staff, dog friendly!”

Jun 7, 2008 by Holly from Summerville, SC
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Funky room, wonderful staff.
• One way street.

“Hotel staff were very nice and provided great recommendations. Room was fantastic, a bit funky, cool decor, hip. Starbucks coffee in the room, free taco tea and coffee in lobby. Great location for downtown Portland.”

May 27, 2008 by Bridget from Longview, WA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Location, staff and eclectic nature of the decor are all wonderful.
• Parking was expensive.

“A great place to stay Downtown to explore shop and dine. The rooms are great and the atmosphere is lively and fun.”

May 27, 2008 by Sheryl from Eugene, OR
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Great location.
• Valet parking for $29 was ridiculous. We parked in a secured garage overnight for $6, 1 bulk away. The hotel quoted other parking as much as 18.50.

“The decor was not my taste, but my husband loved it. The location was superb!”

May 15, 2008 by Kari from Centralia, WA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Location and comfort of beds was very good.
• Construction in area of hotel was horrible.

“Great hotel. It is dog/cat friendly. Also is smoker friendly, which I did not care for.”

May 9, 2008 by Carol from Vancouver, BC CA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Excellent friendly staff.
• Beds in double rooms were too small.

“Hotel was beautifully decorated, staff was friendly and helpful, location was very convenient (within walking distance to most downtown shopping and restaurants). Wonderful attention to details. We stayed in a double suite; room was spacious, though the beds were a little small and do not fit two (skinny) people comfortably.”

May 8, 2008 by Scott from Grants Pass, OR
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[4]

• The bed was very comfortable.
• My room was tiny.

“The hotel was clean, but felt cramped. Construction on the streets outside made access a nightmare. As with many hotels in the heart of a city, there are hidden charges, like the $29 a night parking fee, which wasn't mentioned when check-in.”

May 8, 2008 by Dan from Redmond, OR
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Located in the center of downtown Portland Or.
• There was some shady looking characters at the hotel. That got on elevator with my wife she felt scared.

“Hotel was very clean and quiet. Front desk forgot a request one evening, had to call back to request what we needed again. They seemed a little put out by our return call. They may have been busy at front desk. Nothing real special of the hotel, just a nice place.”

May 7, 2008 by Jennifer from Renton, WA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Very relaxing, quiet and good atmosphere.
• The entrance and exit to the garage was very tight.

“I would like to go back and I really enjoyed the stay, but the down fall was we were told that our room was going to be a deluxe king but our bed was a queen size bed.”

May 7, 2008 by Shannon from Longview, WA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• It was clean and in wonderful walking distant to shopping and restaurants.
• Nothing.

“I would definitely recommend this hotel to others. They were friendly and helpful. Plus it is in a great location.”

May 2, 2008 by Mike from Hollister, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Great for the overall Downtown experience!
• Parking surcharge seems a bit excessive.

“A centrally located Downtown hotel nearby to shopping, many restaurants and old town areas.”

Apr 24, 2008 by Melyssa from Seattle, WA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• The room was beautifully decorated. I loved the bright contrasting designs and flat screen TV.
• The neighbors were fighting violently for about 3 hours and it took the staff a long time to get it taken care of.

“Very nice decorating. Central location in Portlands "Downtown" area, but there was a lot of loud and dusty construction on the surrounding streets. Friendly staff and decent restaurant. Unfortunately, a very uncomfortable bed. We couldn't wait to get home to our own bed! Nice, but not the 4 star quality rooms I was expecting.”

Apr 23, 2008 by Roberto from Seattle, WA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Enjoyed having on-site exercise facilities with televisions.
• Location may have been a little out of the way but otherwise well situated.

“The room amenities were convenient. Used all the bottled water and coca-cola. The DVD unit on television was extra special and a nice touch. Red star was a great bar to start off for the evening. Staff was very helpful with providing directions and suggestions for area eateries. Could not have been more content and pleased with my one day off from work.”

Apr 23, 2008 by Shelli from Gladstone, OR
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• The beds were heaven: thick mattresses and down comforters!
• The shower made a high pitched noise and the towels and robes should have been softer.

“It was incredible! We just needed a nice place to spend our wedding night since we won't have our honeymoon for another three weeks and this place was perfect. I cannot say enough about the beds, pure heaven! The location was excellent and the rooms were beautiful and not like any other hotel I have stayed at!”

Apr 16, 2008 by Jim from Tacoma, WA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The staff was great, great location.
• I can no find anything bad to say about this hotel.

“I would recommend it to anyone. It was a true pleasure to stay with them.”

Apr 16, 2008 by Kate from Portland, OR
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• I like the dog, and the pet friendly atmosphere. The decor was also very nice.
• I thought the bathroom would be a little more luxurious for a 4-star, but it was very nice as is.

“I enjoyed my stay and would definitely book there again.”