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Hotel Monaco Philadelphia is a hotel and rooftop wedding venue located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which also serves the Lehigh Valley area. This venue is ideally situated right in the “Birthplace of America” and is close to the 8th Street Station. That means that you and your guests will be near an abundance of historic sites such as the Betsy Ross House, the Liberty Bell, and Independence Hall. There are also plenty of exciting amusement parks to explore like the Philadelphia Zoo or the Adventure Aquarium. For those in the wedding party looking to indulge in a bit of culture, there are plenty of theaters and galleries too. Whether you are planning your bridal shower, engagement party, ceremony, or reception, this stylish space, which first opened its doors in 2012, will provide you with an unforgettable backdrop in the heart of the city.

Facilities and Capacity
The Hotel Monaco Philadelphia offers couples the choice of exchanging their vows inside or outside in either a covered or uncovered location. Inside, you and your guests will be surrounded by luxurious and lavish decor. The interior perfectly combines a variety of both local Philadelphia folklore with global touches ranging from the Japanese calligraphy brushes to the Chinese-inspired writing desk. The interior is truly a feast for the senses. With a total of 13,000 square feet, you are sure to find the best site for your needs indoors. There is even a ballroom where you and your guests can dance the night away. At this venue, couples are able to invite up to 200 of their friends and family to join them on their big day. Best of all, since it is a hotel, couples and guests are welcome to continue their stay in one of the 268 guest rooms. Included in these room options are 27 spa rooms and 17 suites. All of these rooms are just as tastefully decorated with contemporary touches as the rest of the hotel is. During your stay, you will be able to enjoy the fitness center, room service, complimentary bikes, and more that the hotel provides to all guests.

Services Offered
When you host your wedding at the Hotel Monaco Philadelphia, the team can assist with all your event planning needs. They offer both setup and clean up. Couples will also have the option of using the hotel’s tables, chairs, linens, china, flatware, and glassware to make planning for the wedding much easier.

Pricing information

Starting at $19,400 Starting at $19,400
Couples usually spend $23,100
Ceremony
$500 starting price

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Wedding Cake

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

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Reviews of Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia

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Hotel Monaco is highly praised as the perfect wedding venue with exceptional service from coordinators like Desiree and Katie. The rooftop reception, delicious food, and stunning spaces like the ballroom and lounge received rave reviews. Reviewers highlight the professional and accommodating staff, personalized touches, and seamless event execution. Guests appreciated amenities like the presidential suite, Old City location, and accommodating staff members like Bernardo. The venue's ability to cater to small weddings in rooms like the Shanghai and Lafayette Ballroom was also well-received. Overall, Hotel Monaco is recommended for its attentive service, beautiful decor, and memorable wedding experiences.

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Hotel Monaco is highly praised as the perfect wedding venue with exceptional service from coordinators like Desiree and Katie. The rooftop reception, delicious food, and stunning spaces like the ballroom and lounge received rave reviews. Reviewers highlight the professional and accommodating staff, personalized touches, and seamless event execution. Guests appreciated amenities like the presidential suite, Old City location, and accommodating staff members like Bernardo. The venue's ability to cater to small weddings in rooms like the Shanghai and Lafayette Ballroom was also well-received. Overall, Hotel Monaco is recommended for its attentive service, beautiful decor, and memorable wedding experiences.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 80 reviews
Google
4.4/5 2629 reviews
Kristen
Kristen Sent on 05/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best day ever

We just had our derby-themed wedding at hotel Monaco with our cocktail hour/ watching the derby at the stratus lounge. Words cannot describe how wonderful everything went. Desiree went above and beyond, always making us feel special and was attentive to our needs. We asked a million questions.

The hotel only hosts one wedding per day so we were happy to get into the ballroom really for set up. We even set up a first look early at the lounge. And shoutout to chef Charles! We had a special derby themed wedding cocktail hour and desserts! Everyone raved over the pimento cheese, southern biscuits and gravy, and pecan derby dessert pies.

The suite was big enough for hair and make up. The hotel had special treats all lined up for our dog Snacks!

Thank you for helping our day run so smoothly. It’s always hectic, but everything worked out!
Andi
Andi Sent on 12/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fun City Wedding of My Dreams

I wanted to have a fun-filled city wedding and the Kimpton Hotel Monaco brought all the best vibes!

I took my venue tour with Desiree and from the very beginning she brought high energy. She showed everything the venue had to offer and described what our day would look like! She has great vision while keeping our preferences at the foresight. At every step of the planning process, she was able to break down my options and guide me to what would be best for what my vision was. Desiree was also my day-of coordinator, and she was so professional. She kept my timeline tight while also finding me time with my new husband away from the crowd. She made sure that I got time to enjoy our food choices, even set us up with our own charcuterie board during cocktail hour so that we were able to have some instead of missing anything due to the busy timeline. She was also so supportive of our guests. My FIL had a blood sugar drop right before our ceremony, and he raves about how caring Desiree was in helping him!

The Hotel facilities were amazing for our special day. I was set up in the presidential suite as the bridal suite, and this room was amazing. Space for all my bridesmaids to relax and hair and make up professionals had plenty of space! The natural light from the window made for amazing morning selfies, and my view of independence hall and the mall was crazy!

We had our ceremony in Stratus Lounge and the club seating made it feel so intimate and not like hundreds of people were staring at you. It honestly felt like only a few people close to us until out officiant had us look our over the crowd. The architecture added an old-school city rooftop vibe, and my guests LOVED the angel wings. Everyone was taking pictures in front of them during cocktail hour.

The reception space was so nice. The soft purple walls felt very elegant! The space was easily customizable to our needs. They had all the options for size of tables, types of tables, etc. I loved that we had two bar set-ups so there was never a line at the bar! The food they served at the reception was to-die-for! Everything was so delicious!

This venue was worth everything penny I have them, and my guest are still telling me how great everything was!
Lindsay
Lindsay Sent on 12/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST wedding venue in Philly

If I could give Hotel Monaco and their staff 10 stars, I would. From beginning to end this venue went above and beyond for us. Our wedding was truly the best day of our lives and not a SINGLE thing went wrong. Desiree and Emily Elizabeth heard my vision and implemented it flawlessly. Seriously, wouldn’t change a single thing. From ensuring the guests, bridal party, and us (the bride and groom) had everything they needed at all times, were fed, and enjoying themselves to things like day-of coordination and sign creations - it was all perfect. The staff became like family to us and they were always flexible and accommodating. Desiree ran my bouquet out to me before the first look when my florist ran a little bit late - the effort these women put in to their job is incredibly evident, but they’re also genuinely kind people. The layout is fantastic for keeping your guests interacting with each other, the bartenders rocked, and the decor already in the ballroom is stunning (I.e. chandeliers, etc.). The guests also raved about our maitre d, Bernard, who made sure we were never without anything and brought smiles to our guest’s faces with his energy. Being able to have guests stay in the venue and have cocktail hour on the roof, ceremony and reception in the ballroom, and then back up to the roof for the afterparty was SO incredibly easy and made it a more enjoyable experience for everybody. I truly had THE most perfect day and it went better than I could have ever imagined and I truly attribute that to Desiree, Emily Elizabeth, and the rest of the Hotel Monaco staff. If you’re looking for a venue that will make your life easy and ensure you have the best day of your life - BOOK HOTEL MONACO!!!! We love you guys and thank you!
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Hotel Monaco is a great place to get married. We did one of the first weddings there right after they opened, and have been back many times since. As in all Plimpton hotels, the staff is passionate and dedicated: they are committed to making your wedding a success. They are easy to work with and well organized. And their coffee is excellent.

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