They met all of our expectations during the planning stages. The spaces are inexpensive to rent, but the catering and minimum food amount is expensive. During the day-of, the wait staff and catering manager were incredibly nice, accommodating and helpful.

When we started planning our wedding, my husband & I decided that we wanted to have a huge party rather than the traditional wedding. The courtyard at Hotel Monaco was just the place we wanted. Throughout the whole planning process, Allison was extremely helpful and responsive to all of our questions. Throughout the night the staff was very attentive to our needs and one staff member in particular, Javier, went above and beyond for us. He made sure that we had everything we needed and that we always had a full drink. Our only complaints are that we wish we would have been told Allison would not have been there for our party so we could have talked to Annee more and that there was more communication between the front desk staff and the event staff. We were having a breakfast for our guests the next morning and whenever my mother-in-law asked to speak to Allison they told her to check back in a bit because she wasn't in yet. All in all it was a great place and a great time for us & our guests.

We had our reception at Hotel Monaco last month, and our guests are still talking about how great the food and drinks were! We loved working with Allison and the rest of the team there. We chose the venue because we loved the food at Jackson 20, but also that everyone was just so NICE at their annual open house. We liked the fact that we wouldn't need to rent anything for the space. We ended up renting chiavari chairs that our coordinator recommended, but that was the only thing we had to rent. The weather was perfect for an outside cocktail hour, and they had lights strung in the courtyard a few weeks before our wedding. We had a lot of out of town guests, and their block rates were really reasonable for the area and time of year (cherry blossom peak). After the wedding, we heard that the rental chairs broke on some of the guests (and mine was broken), and the hotel negotiated a partial refund for us. We couldn't be happier with our choice of venue! Thank you to everyone at Hotel Monaco!

We had our wedding reception at Hotel Monaco. We would highly recommend this venue. The space was perfect, stylish, and updated. From the very beginning of the planning process, Hotel Monaco was extremely professional and thorough. We worked with same event coordinator at Hotel Monaco throughout the entire process. She put us at ease and walked us through each step of the planning process, patiently explaining the information we would need to provide, the decisions we would need to make, and accommodating our special requests. The reception was awesome and the service staff was attentive and professional throughout the evening. The food was excellent and we received many complements from guests on the hors d'oeuvres and meals. We had a wonderful experience and it was the perfect setting for a wedding in Old Town Alexandria!

I absolutely loved the location, decor, staff, food and space at the Hotel Monaco. The lights lining the King Street location make for a romantic and enchanting arrival. The Hotel lobby's colorful decor and the ballroom's elegant wallpaper make it easy to dress up your wedding without having to add a lot. The catering staff and managers were responsible, friendly and helpful in the planning process, and the staff for the event made sure everyone was comfortable and everything as perfect. Last, the food was incredible. Almost every guest has told me it was some of the best food they've had. I highly recommend the Hotel Monaco because they are a dream to work with, the price is right, the location can't be beat and it provides an awesome backdrop for pictures!

Our wedding was at the Hotel Monaco Alexandria and we had the best time! The staff, the venue, and the food were amazing!! Allison, event coordinator, and her team were professional, supportive, and made sure we had the most beautiful, stress free wedding possible!! They made sure that our every wish was met. Our guests enjoyed the beautiful setting, the accommodations, and the attentiveness of the staff. We highly recommend the Hotel Monaco Alexandria for your wedding or event!!

Allison & her team was superb! They were all responsive to our needs, friendly & helpful. The passed appetizers during cocktail hour were fantastic. Guests were not chasing the servers at all & everyone loved the food! For dinner, the filet were cooked perfectly & the rockfish was phenomenal! I myself could have had another plate. The alcohol choices were also fantastic. Hotel Monaco definitely made our wedding day memorable. Everyone had a fantastic time & totally enjoyed the food & the venue.
Allison was a delight to work with. She was very responsive & accomodating. She made sure that we were taken cared of every step of the way from the very beginning.

We held our wedding at Hotel Monaco Alexandria on October 13, 2012 and absolutely loved every second of it! Although a little pricey it was completely worth it. From the moment we signed our contract we received the best service and support throughout the entire process of planning our day. Highly recommend holding your wedding here!

My husband and I just had our wedding at the Hotel Monaco this past weekend, and it surpassed every expectation I had. Allison was absolutely the best, she was always there answering my questions to one of my many emails! I can not say enought about the wait staff and the food. We had so many complimants on the food and how nice the servers were. Everything was amazing, and I would highly reccommend them!!

There is no reason to look any further. Step into the lobby of The Hotel Monaco/Alexandria and you'll know you have found "the one"! The Hotel Monaco/Alexandria provides the perfect backdrop for a personable, unique, quirky (in a great way), memorable wedding day/weekend for you and your guests. Unlike many other venues The Hotel Monaco hosts one wedding at a time so staff focus is on you and your family.

As the mother of the bride I found Allison Manning (catering sales manager) and her staff to be heaven sent! Always accessible, easy to work with, calm, friendly yet professional and detail oriented, Allison and the entire staff of the Monaco/Alexandria were fabulous throughout the planning process and wedding weekend.

The food from Jackson 20 (the hotel restaurant & bar) was wonderful! Chef works with you, makes suggestions and trys to incorporate some of your favorites (that might not be on the menu) to make your wedding that much more unique. Chef is also very attentive to any allergy needs you or your guests may require.

The guest rooms were clean, comfortable and beautifully decorated and, while there are other hotels in the area for your guests to stay, staying at the Hotel Monaco/Alexandria, a pet friendly hotel, makes the weekend experience with your family and guests that much more fun.

Old Town Alexandria offers your weekend guests endless activities and the Visitors Center will provide free maps of the area, with coupons and suggestions for fun/interesting things to do so your guests are happily busy throughout their stay.

The Hotel Monaco/Alexandria was the perfect venue for my daughter's Friday afternoon rehearsal, Saturday evening wedding and Sunday farewell brunch and I recommend it wholeheartedly!!

Pat Cunningham

The Hotel Monaco in Alexandria is a beautiful, colorful hotel! It has a hip, modern feel but is still warm and comfortable. The event rooms and bed rooms were equally beautiful, and we felt very happy about inviting our guests to stay there.

The event staff is amazing. We worked primarily with Allison and little bit with Sarah (who is now at Morrison House). Allison is the most professional, calm, helpful person to work with. I never worried that the day would not turn out as planned.

On the day of the wedding, we had slight rain, so we had to make the call to move inside from the courtyard, which ended up being beautiful as well! All the transitions were smooth throughout the evening, and the hotel staff worked beautifully with our vendors.

The food, catered by Jackson 20 at the hotel, was amazing! First, the food tasting experience prior to the wedding was great – with a beautiful table setup and the opportunity to try a wide variety of options for food and wine. And on the day of, the food was just as delicious, with only the presentation feeling a little more mass-produced, which was understandable. The staff also thoughtfully brought out a sample of the cocktail hour appetizers and each cake flavor for us at the sweetheart table to make sure we had a chance to try them.

Although the ballroom is a bit small (we had 130 people), the hallway, cocktail room and courtyard allowed our guests to spread out and enjoy the hotel.

The location in Old Town, Alexandria, was perfect. It is right in the heart of shopping, historic sites, galleries and restaurants. Parking at the hotel is a bit steep, but there is also a nearby parking garage with cheap non-overnight parking.

Our only suggestion would be to make sure you get your items (guest book, picture frames, etc.) after the wedding. We waited until the next day, and the daytime staff was less familiar with where the items were stored.

In all, our experience was wonderful!

The Monaco Alexandria was the perfect place to have our wedding. The hotel is charming and full of personality. The location in Old Town is perfect for out-of-town guests and for hosting additional wedding events in the area. Allison and Sarah from the events staff at the Monaco were amazing to work with. They were professional, responsive and were able to customize an already incredible wedding package to meet our budget. The wedding packages that the Monaco offers were ideal for our celebration as we didn't want to deal with a bunch of different vendors. The Monaco was a one-stop shop for creating our wedding day. The catering from Jackson 20 is out of this world! The food was the number one most important thing to us for our wedding day and the Monco and Jackson 20 nailed it! From the sorbet spritzers at the reception, the passed appetizers at cocktail hour, the craft beers, delicious wine, all the way to the customized brisket and BBQ chicken dinner. The dessert spread was incredible and the chocolate cake stole my heart!

The morning of the wedding, we had a catered lunch to the suite. The staff was kind and attentive. The food was freaking delicious! The staff prepared for everything and we wanted for nothing.

All of the staff we encountered at the Monaco during our stay were kind and professional. It was a memorable and warm stay. I recommend the Monaco Alexandria for anyone's Old Town wedding. They will make sure your day is special and perfect.

Our wedding at the Hotel Monaco was wonderful! The venue is beautiful with a few options for how to setup the reception. There is an outdoor courtyard area - which we used for a cocktail hour and our guests loved it! The ballrooms have a bit more modern feel but are just wonderful. I loved that the rooms were not just white walls.

The staff at the hotel was great to work with. Allison was our main point of contact and she was very friendly, very responsive and very helpful. She often adjusts her work schedule to meet the needs of the brides she is working with - and would often stay late so I could meet with her after work.

We stayed in a room the night of the wedding and it was great! We requested cake be sent up to our room after the wedding, and it was there waiting for us. Along with a bottle of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries!

Our guests who stayed in the hotel loved it. It is a great location and convenient for getting around Old Town. I highly recommend this venue!

The prosecco for the toasts was not poured in time for toasts, despite my providing a timetable for the staff. I, as the bride, has to flag down the servers to get them to pour it.

We worked with Allison at The Hotel Monaco in Alexandria who was a pleasure to work with throughout the process. We held both our ceremony and reception there. The staff did a lovely job setting up the patio for our ceremony and the ballroom for our reception. Everything flowed smoothly despite some very iffy weather at the time of set up for the outdoor ceremony. Our guests commented that the whole event seemed to flow seamlessly. The food was just delicious, the hors d'oeuvres received special praise. We had a tasting several months ahead that was beautifully done so that we could test our choices and make final decisions.

The Monaco worked especially well for our smaller party but it is very pricey if you have under 85 people. The ballroom provides an intimate atmosphere that everybody loved. Their Bombay Room was a perfect setting for the cocktail hour. We couldn't have asked for more.

What can I say about the Hotel Monaco. Our wedding, despite power outages, extreme heat, and some timing snafus that were our fault, went off flawlessly. The two catering managers, Allison and Sarah, were quick to respond to emails, often had great suggestions, and didn't hesitate to ask for clarification on things way before the wedding day, so everything went smoothly. The food was delicious, the ballroom was beautiful, and despite having a relatively complex and abundant candy buffet to set up, the bartenders did a fantastic job. As you are looking, the Monaco might seem a lot more expensive than other options, but it includes SO much - food, tables/chairs, linens, china, bar, etc. In addition, Allison coordinated white garden chairs for the ceremony and uplighting through an AV company for us, simply adding it onto the bill (after confirming the amounts, of course). We had a lot of little homemade side projects, but you could really just show up and have a wedding without adding much else if you wanted to. The lobby, ballroom, and side rooms are so funky and gorgeous.