Hotel Monaco Portland - a Kimpton Hotel

We were looking for a hotel with suite type rooms because we were three women traveling together. The Hotel Monaco fit the bill perfectly....the room was very nice, the staff at the hotel were the nicest staff I have ever encountered, and I travel a lot! It was nice having a bar/restaurant next door to the hotel with a great happy hour. The hotel is pet friendly so it was fun to see the different dogs walking around too. Located in a very convenient part of town to do shopping and sight seeing, we had a wonderful time and will go back!

Our room was huge by normal standards and the decor is always upscale and different. Would definitely stay at this hotel again.

The double queen room was an excellent price for my week stay in Portland. It was spacious, clean. I loved the sliding french doors between the sleeping and living area for privacy when the teens wanted to stay up late and chat. Decor was quirky and unique. Comfortable beds and linens.VERY quite hotel. Only one evening I heard light conversation, otherwise the place felt like home. Daily NY Times if desired, or ask the front desk, and they'll deduct a small amount off the bill if not interested. Close to shopping... from Ross's Dress for Less to Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Juicy Couture. Light rail system 2 blocks away but very quiet. Hotel staff very attentive and helpful. Very pet friendly hotel and city. Starbuck's coffee, Tazo Tea and hot cocoa in the lobby every am with real mugs to sit with by the fireplace. Lots of business types but never pretentious. Wine tasting at night but I was always on the go to enjoy. The only down side was I really wanted a soft drink one night but there are no vending machines at the hotel, so I had to walk a block to get a soda at 10 pm. The only advice/tip I'd give, especially if you have children is hide the honor bar and table goodies... you could rack a serious bill with all the munchies the hotel places out... Chips, chocolate, game cards and local specialties. I never thought to ask, but I'd check with the staff to ask for a key to lock up the liquors/soda ($8/$4) for safety reasons with little ones. Business center small but 2 PC's and a MAC for use. Free access to print boarding passes or if you give the front desk notice, they will do it for you.

Type:GettingAround Distance: Short walk from hotel

Light Rail and PDX MAX System

Excellent way to get about. The red-line takes you to the convention center and the Rose Garden Arena. So catch the Timberwolves and forget the drive.You can get a single ride ticket, daily ride. Weekly pass was $21 US for all light rail, train and buses. well worth it. Red line also gets you to and from the airport and runs about every 10 to 15 min. At some stations have signs tell you when the next train is coming.

My friend and I stayed here a few days ago. The service and friendly atmosphere were exceptional. Room service and housekeeping were responsive and prompt. The front desk personnel and doormen were extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the local restaurants and shopping. I plan on staying at Hotel Monaco in the future when visiting Portland. Our sincere thanks to the staff and management of Hotel Monaco for a wonderful experience.

This is the second time I've booked a King Suite at hotel. The price simply cannot be beat! The decor is fabulous, the room spacious, nice couch and seating area, there's even two big TV's if you're into that (I never turned them on myself). For less than a regular room at another hotel, you can have twice the room here. The attached dining made things easy in the winter weather, but I was disappointed in the unnaturally steep beer and cocktail prices in the bar. And the nights I was there, two different bartenders were personality-less and seemed too eager to close down early. Maybe that's policy when things get slow, but I thought hours were posted for a reason. Also, being a bartender is more than just serving drinks-- it's serving customers. The food was okay but not many choices for those who don't eat meat. So I guess my main complaint is the attached restaurant-- the rest was great!