225 N Wabash Ave - Chicago, IL, United States 60601
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Location. Located along the banks of the Chicago River in the Central Business district and the theater district of Chicago, Ill., stands the Hotel Monaco Chicago. The hotel is three blocks from the eclectic shops of the Magnificent Mile. Three blocks from the 14-story hotel are the Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower. Millennium Park is four blocks away.
Hotel Features. Originally a hat factory built in 1912, the Hotel Monaco Chicago opens to an atrium-style lobby sanctuary, complete with French Deco furniture, marbled floors, antique rugs and seating areas in front of a fireplace. Chefs at the on-site South Water Kitchen restaurant prepare American dishes with Mediterranean flare in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere. The hotel features a hosted evening wine reception with tarot card and palm readers, handwriting analysis, chair massages and old-fashioned board games. The business center offers two computers with high-speed Internet access for a fee and complimentary wireless Internet access throughout public areas. Cardiovascular and strength training equipment are provided in the hotel's fitness area, while discounted access to a full-service health club nearby is also offered. The hotel participates in Kimpton's EarthCare program and has adopted standard environmentally friendly products and practices with high-impact and benefit to the environment.
Guestrooms. The 192 contemporary guestrooms of the Hotel Monaco Chicago are washed in red and gold, and off-set by sunburst-shaped mirrors and meditation window seats. Well-lit mahogany Ruhlmann desks and armoires are showcased in each room. Standard amenities include cable television, CD players and complimentary high-speed Internet access. Bathrooms feature dimming lights, granite countertops, bathrobes and complimentary L'Occitane designer toiletries. Private guestroom workouts with treadmills are available for a fee.
Expert Tip. At check-in, a Hotel Monaco Chicago signature trademark features a bowl of glimmering goldfish, something each guest is encouraged to take to guestrooms for the duration of the visit. The hotel staff is trained to feed and take care of the goldfish so all guests are required to do is name the fish.
Property Amenities
Dry Cleaning Service
Restaurant(s)
Conference Room(s)
Fitness Equipment
Computer rental
Parking (surcharge) - $36 Per 24-Hours
Comp newspapers in lobby
Fax machine
Evening Reception - Wine Reception
Use of nearby fitness center (complimentary)
Parking (valet) - $36 Per 24-Hours
Express check-out
Secretarial services
Internet public area - comp
Wheelchair accessible
Event catering
Internet public area - high-speed
Bar/lounge
Cell phone/mobile rental
Children stay free - 12 Years and Under
Air-conditioned public areas
Shoe shine
Safe-deposit box - At Front Desk
Translation services
Business services
Medical assistance available
Elevator/lift
Room service (24 hours)
Suitable for children
Concierge services
Common Sitting Rooms
Babysitting or child care
Security guard
Banquet facilities
Audiovisual equipment
Photocopy machine
Airport transportation (fees apply)
Pet policy - Complimentary
Pets allowed - Complimentary
Area Attractions
Loop business district: Adjacent Loop theater district: 3 blocks Tribune Tower: 3 blocks Wrigley Building: 3 blocks North Michigan Avenue/Magnificent Mile: 3 blocks Lakefront running path: 4 blocks Millennium Park: 4 blocks Merchandise Mart: 0.5 mile Art Institute of Chicago: 0.5 mile American Girl Place: 1.0 mile John Hancock Center: 1.0 mile Museum of Contemporary Art: 1.0 mile Navy Pier: 1.0 mile Soldier Field: 2.0 miles Wrigley Field: 5.0 miles Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course: 5.0 miles
Driving Directions
From Chicago Midway International Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 9 miles.
Head north on SR-50/South Cicero Avenue. Continue to I-55 and head northbound. I-55 merges with Lake Shore Drive. Continue northbound on Lake Shore Drive and turn left onto Monroe. Turn right onto Michigan Avenue. Turn left onto Lake St and then right onto Wabash Avenue. The hotel is located on the right.
From Chicago O'Hare International Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 17.8 miles.
Take Kennedy Expwy/I-90 east. Exit at Ohio Street. Turn right on Michigan Avenue. Cross the Chicago River Bridge. Turn right on Lake Street. Turn right on Wabash Avenue. The hotel is located on the right.
Property Information
Check In Time - 3 P.m.
Check Out Time - 12 P.m.
Credit Card Required
Deposit Required Upon Check-in
Doorman/Doorwoman
Extra Person Charges
Floors - 14
Guestrooms - 192
Hotel Built - 1912
Hotel Renovated - 1998
Interior Corridors
Limo/Town Car Service Available
Minimum Check-in Age - 21
Multilingual Staff
Photo Identification Required
Porter/Bellhop
Smoke-free Property
Tour Assistance
24-Hour Front Desk
Policies & Disclaimers
Your charge card will be charged for the full payment upon submitting your reservation request. See {0}User Agreement.
Requests for bed type and smoking preferences will be submitted to the hotel but are not guaranteed.
Room pictures may differ from the actual room you receive.
You must present a photo ID upon check-in.
By proceeding with this reservation, you agree to all terms and conditions, which include the Cancellation Policy and all terms and conditions contained in the {0}User Agreement.
You agree to pay the cost of your reservation. If you do not pay this debt and it is collected through the use of a collection agency, an attorney, or through other legal proceedings, you agree to pay all reasonable costs or fees, including attorney fees and court costs, incurred in connection with such collection effort.
