Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore Inner Harbor By Ihg

“Fantastic building, rooms and coffee”

This is a great hotel in a fantastic old building. The room was spacious and had a fantastic bathroom with walk in shower. The main floor had a luxurious, spacious seating area. Although we didn't eat there, they put on coffee each morning, which in my view was superior to poor quality coffee in th… more

This is a great hotel in a fantastic old building. The room was spacious and had a fantastic bathroom with walk in shower. The main floor had a luxurious, spacious seating area. Although we didn't eat there, they put on coffee each morning, which in my view was superior to poor quality coffee in the rooms. I'd be happy to stay here again, although I would explore other locations in the city as well.

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“Rooms are spacious; area is dodgy”

Review: Kimpton Hotel, Baltimore We stayed in both a king room and a suite — both were great, though the suite was definitely our favorite (wish it had a bathtub, though). Our stay got off to a rough start because the first room we were given was really dirty — mismatched yellow towels, random hai… more

Review: Kimpton Hotel, Baltimore We stayed in both a king room and a suite — both were great, though the suite was definitely our favorite (wish it had a bathtub, though). Our stay got off to a rough start because the first room we were given was really dirty — mismatched yellow towels, random hairs in the bed (which we found while checking for pests), and lots of dusty spots that should have been cleaned more thoroughly. Thankfully, the staff was responsive and moved us to a different room, which was much better. Once settled, we appreciated the comfortable setup and dog-friendly vibe inside the hotel. It’s a sensible place for traveling with pets — inside feels safe and calm — but outside can feel a little dodgy, especially at night. The in-room amenities and coffee/tea setup were just okay, and we didn’t get to try the evening wine reception. The lobby is located on the 2nd floor — you can take the elevator or a set of stunning (but steep and possibly slippery) marble stairs. I recommend the elevator. Security is visible, which was reassuring — one guard even had to step in when someone bothered us outside. Walking dogs in the area isn’t ideal, and the second-floor lobby setup also makes deliveries a little awkward, so it helps to coordinate with the front desk and drivers. Valet parking is a bit tight with limited space out front, but overall, the hotel is very convenient if you’re heading to events at the downtown arena.

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“Okay stay”

Whilst the stay was pleasant and we experienced no real issues, there are definitely things they could improve on. The rooms have recently been renovated and you can definitely tell, they have been done to a high standard and the room was comfortable to stay in, however there are little things miss… more

Whilst the stay was pleasant and we experienced no real issues, there are definitely things they could improve on. The rooms have recently been renovated and you can definitely tell, they have been done to a high standard and the room was comfortable to stay in, however there are little things missing that you would expect from a Kimpton hotel; The hotel provides toiletries in your bathroom, however the hand soap is a bar of soap but we were not provided a soap dish to put it in, so it would stick to the worktop and create a mess. There was no bottled water within the room which you are supposed to receive, they do give you glasses and a bucket for the ice machine but with no water I’m not sure what they expect you to do with this? There were also no tea or coffee facilities within the room, however they do offer free tea and coffee in the lobby, but most would prefer an in a room offering. The towels provided had stains on them, as well as some of the bedding, which I would not expect. The stains on the bedding looked like dried blood which is inexcusable, and definitely did not come from myself or my partner. There were also nail polish stains on the bedside table which could have been easily cleaned up. The safe within the room was not working, which we were not happy with as we like to know anything of value we have with us is locked away during our stay, instead we had to lock in our suitcases. The shower in our bathroom made a hideous high pitched noise the entire time it was switched on and did not change with temperature, it was also a poorly designed shower as the water ran onto the window sill and outside of the bathtub. There were no slippers or robes provided, which from a 4-star Kimpton hotel I expect there to be. There was also no suitcase holder or any other surfaces we could put them on, so they had to remain on the floor. There was also no bin provided in the main bedroom, just the bathroom. Whilst these are teething issues and can easily be rectified, they are little things that should not have been over looked in the first place. I would stay here again, however I would want to know that these things have been improved on to make my stay more comfortable.

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“Needs a Touch Up”

The hotel overall wasn't bad. It was a good stay. I was informed that the hotel was renovated. I think you do see that when you enter the room. However, I think they meant to say that just the sleeping area was updated. My bathroom was a bit dated and there was a large crack in the sink. Also, th… more

The hotel overall wasn't bad. It was a good stay. I was informed that the hotel was renovated. I think you do see that when you enter the room. However, I think they meant to say that just the sleeping area was updated. My bathroom was a bit dated and there was a large crack in the sink. Also, the shower tile was very dirty. My friends who were staying in other rooms had AC issues, lock issues and doors issues. I didn't have that but I did have a issue where my curtian didn't close all the way. When the sun came in the morning it hit my face. The little market they have was not impressive. It was half empty and it was really hot for some reason. The signage around the hotel was very small and the elevators need to be looked at. We were taking the elevator and the door opened while it was still moving. That was a funny nervous laugh. Its not far from the inner harbor but if you want to eat something on the weekend. Good luck. The restaurants accross the street are closed. However, the restaurant had good food, the valet staff was awesome and the rooms were clean. It wasn't a bad stay but there were some marks that it missed. I think that they can only improve from here.

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