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Jennifer Wong
Jennifer Wong
Wedding Specialist

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23 years in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC is a luxury boutique hotel and wedding venue conveniently located in the fashionable Penn Quarter district of the nation’s capital. This late 19th-century building was the original General Post Office for the city, and guests are sure to be won over by its historic charm. It has been renovated and features the finest modern amenities while remaining respectful of everything that makes this historical landmark so special. On a couple's wedding day, the Hotel Monaco team will provide superior service, attending to every detail of the celebration with warmth and professionalism.

Facilities and Capacity

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC offers contemporary event spaces that capitalize on the building’s grandeur, whilst bringing it into the 21st-century. The Paris Ballroom welcomes parties of up to 220 guests to an upscale setting for an evening of dining and dancing. The space once served as the U.S. Postmaster General's library and, to this day, features bookcases between its full-length windows. Its 20-foot ceilings and stunning skylight welcome ample natural light, brilliantly illuminating the space. The smaller Athens Room is available for an elegant cocktail hour and can host more intimate receptions. The hotel is distinct in its historical architectural style, which dates back to its origins in 1860, designed by notable architect Robert Mills of South Carolina. This aesthetic has been expanded upon in each event space with playful touches and bold materials. The hotel has two grand marble staircases, ideal for posing for wedding portraits. There are several nearby parks and national monuments that make great locations for a photoshoot, as well as synagogues and churches for ceremonies.

Services Offered

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC’s staff provides expert guidance for weddings of all sizes and styles. Couples can work with the event coordination and culinary teams to create the perfect setting and menu for their special day. The executive chef’s preparations embrace organic produce, sustainable options, and locally sourced ingredients to provide guests with a culinary experience that is both healthy and delicious. On the day of the event, the staff is happy to help set everything up and to clean up after the party has ended.

Accommodations

Hotel Monaco offers over 180 rooms and suites for attendees to use. Couples are invited to upgrade their wedding experience to include a night in the Robert Mills Suite. This luxury room features a 72-inch clawfoot bathtub, exclusive amenities, and turndown service. In the morning, guests can enjoy a complimentary coffee and newspaper before heading down for breakfast in the Dirty Habit restaurant.

What You'll Love About Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC

Past clients praise the team at Hotel Monaco for exceeding their expectations in setting up their celebration with Chivari chairs, tables, and elegant linens. The wedding planners are highly communicative and take care to answer any questions couples may have thoroughly. Read the venue's reviews to see what couples have said about their experience.

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FAQ

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

Yes

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

$2,000

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

$1,500

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

No

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

$2,500

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

$2,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

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

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$58

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Hotel
Inn/B&B
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
June
July
August

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Reviews of Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC

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The Hotel Monaco in DC receives glowing reviews from happy couples and guests for its stunning venue, exceptional service, delicious food, and convenient location close to popular attractions. Wedding coordinators like Joseph Lee are praised for their professionalism, attentiveness, and helpfulness in making the planning process smooth and stress-free. The unique and historical charm of the hotel, coupled with its all-inclusive offerings, such as linens, catering, and venue coordination, make it a top choice for a memorable wedding experience in the heart of DC.

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The Hotel Monaco in DC receives glowing reviews from happy couples and guests for its stunning venue, exceptional service, delicious food, and convenient location close to popular attractions. Wedding coordinators like Joseph Lee are praised for their professionalism, attentiveness, and helpfulness in making the planning process smooth and stress-free. The unique and historical charm of the hotel, coupled with its all-inclusive offerings, such as linens, catering, and venue coordination, make it a top choice for a memorable wedding experience in the heart of DC.

Weddingwire
4.8/5 80 reviews
Google
4.2/5 1524 reviews
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Kathleen Sent on 11/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

August, 2024 Wedding

Our daughter got married at the Hotel Monaco, August, 2024 - the facility was absolutely beautiful, the food delicious, everything was set the way that we requested and they were willing to help with any task regardless how small. During the time of booking the Hotel Monaco and the date of the wedding, the catering manager took another job, but Steven Thrun stepped in and up and everything ran seamlessly - Five stars does seem like enough! Fabulous Venue, beautiful hotel, great location and delicious food
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Amelia Sent on 07/02/2012
5 out of 5 rating
I highly recommend Hotel Monaco in downtown DC as a wedding venue. We had an amazing experience and couldn't have been happier with our well our day went. Buddee, the hotel's wedding planner, was extremely responsive to all our e-mails and requests. The hotel staff was very professional and welcoming. I was blown away with how beautiful the Paris Ballroom looked when it was all set up. We gave a whole bunch of little details to Buddee to set up and everything was executed to perfection. Doesn't hurt that the venue its self is stunning to begin with. The only issue we had (and it was minor) was that a lot of guest had issues setting up a reservation using the room block, something that wasn't the DC venue's fault, but I think Kimpton as a company overall. Anytime we had booking issues though, Buddee made sure it was taken care of!
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Erin Sent on 11/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fun, gorgeous, convenient venue

As soon as my husband and I saw the Hotel Monaco when venue hunting, we knew it was the right place for our wedding. It has the convenience of a hotel with the unique, historical DC charm and a fun atmosphere. We got so many compliments on how beautiful the venue was, and the guests loved having the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all in one location. Many of our guests were from out of town, and the location of the Hotel Monaco is perfect because it's walking distance to the National Mall and very close to lots of other fun parts of DC.

Joseph and his team were wonderful to work with. They were very accommodating, responsive, and professional. The food and drinks were fantastic, our ceremony was gorgeous, and everything went off without a hitch. Our guests who stayed at the hotel all gave rave reviews.

If you're looking for a convenient, unique, fun wedding venue with good vibes and an amazing events team, look no further! Highly recommend.
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Andrew Sent on 01/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!!

We had the most wonderful wedding that you could imagine at the Hotel Monaco. Joseph was the on-site wedding planner and he made everything so so easy and stress-free for us. The food was all incredible and had such a wide variety of options. The location for the event in the heart of DC would be tough to beat. The ballrooms are very stylish and all of our guests raved about the beauty the venue. Please do yourself a favor and visit this location and with Joseph if you are looking to get married in the DC area. You will not regret it.
KS Wedding
Ks Wedding Sent on 08/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Everything you want in a DC wedding venue

We would have our wedding again and again at Hotel Monaco DC. We hosted all our events — rehearsal dinner at Dirty Habit to brunch in the Athens Ballroom the morning after here.

It's a charming, beautiful, stylish, convenient, the-list-goes-on hotel! Our guests kept commenting how much they enjoyed both our event and their stay at the hotel. There are great photo opportunities throughout the building. Joseph and his team were amazing to work alongside for the year+ of planning. They were so accommodating for everything from the room block to food allergies for some of our guests. Delicious food, beautiful setting, so so so happy we got married here. Thanks HMDC team!!
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Lisa Sent on 08/04/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The wedding was just perfect. Buddy was incredible from the first time we met to the end of the night. Everything was beautiful, great service and food. The staff was wonderful, especially Eric, we just had to enjoy the evening while they took care of everything!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 04/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A hidden gem of a venue in D.C.

After our original venue in D.C. was sold and all 2021 events canceled, we reached out to Hotel Monaco. We were on a time-crunch to rebook (only 8 months out from our wedding date) and the space was everything we were looking for: a location in D.C. that was classy, had history and character, and was within our budget. The events team was incredibly responsive and we had a signed contract within days. I was pretty adamant about not getting married in a hotel ballroom (I spend a lot of time in hotel ballrooms for conferences so couldn't imagine getting married in one), but I can assure anyone reading this that Hotel Monaco is *not* your average ballroom. The spaces (Paris Ballroom for ceremony and reception, and Athens for cocktail hour) are breathtaking and one-of-a-kind. Beyond the venue, the events team is incredible. I asked A LOT of questions and Natalie was incredibly responsive and helpful. Our package included a complimentary night in the presidential suite and a discounted rate for the night before the wedding, which made the perfect spot for me (the bride) and my family to get ready. And there were so many places within the hotel to get pre-ceremony photos! Our guests, most of whom were local to the D.C./Northern Virginia area, also loved that we were married at Hotel Monaco. Not because it was so close to home (which is what we thought they'd appreciate the most), but because they didn't have to travel from ceremony location to reception location to home. We had to keep adding rooms to our room block because so many people wanted to stay the night. We would book Hotel Monaco again in a heartbeat!
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Kelsey Sent on 01/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding night!

We had the most amazing wedding weekend at the Kimpton Monaco! The building/event spaces are one of a kind, the location in DC is unbeatable, and the staff made our wedding vision come true! A special thank you to Joseph Lee and his team for making the weekend one we and our wedding guests will never forget!
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Jackie Sent on 08/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Service at Hotel Monaco

Hotel Monaco was the best choice my husband and I could have ever made for our wedding day. The location is superb; right next to a metro and surrounded by amazing things for guests to do before and after the wedding. The actual hotel is beautiful, a perfect mix of cool art deco design and classic D.C. design. I didn't hire a wedding planner or "day of" coordinator because the staff was so professional and on top of everything. I've never been to a wedding where food was brought out to every table at the same time-Hotel Monaco completely nailed it. Everyone raved about the food during the cocktail hour, dinner, and even the dessert was to die for. My husband and I plan on spending many anniversaries at Hotel Monaco because we had such a magical experience, most of which I can attribute to the amazing staff at the hotel. I wouldn't change a single thing and wish I could relive the day!!!
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Aryan Sent on 08/26/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Gorgeous site for ceremony and reception! The Catering Manager, Buddee Clinton, is an absolute gem and the staff is extremely attentive, professional and customer service oriented. The food is a delight (not to mention Poste prides itself in using sustainable/organic products) and the bridal suite is absolutely gorgeous! There's something to be said about a boutique hotel, which really prides itself on its identity, culture, and attention to detail. It was a dream come true!
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Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC frequently asked questions

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Inn/B&B
  • Museum
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.7 in value.
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