Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC Reviews

We booked the Monaco during their off-peak months to get the venue I wanted with the budget I had. Though it was still top end of our budget, it was more than worth it. From the location to the facade, to the rooms to the ballroom spaces - everything really was perfect. It made for warm feelings and amazing photos. We stayed at the Hotel Friday and Saturday and the space was incredibly convenient as our suite was just around the corner from the ballroom -- but still provided enough privacy and quiet when we needed it.

Joseph Lee , the hotel's wedding coordinator -- and all the hotel staff -- were next level. Joseph was so easy to work with and responsive. I didn't have a wedding coordinator at all and he made things so easy on the day. The other hotel staff were so friendly and helpful. I loved the space itself for our 100-person wedding.

The hotel spaces were so unique and it just added to the cache of the weekend. Guest really loved staying there and being there. Book this place before it fills up - you won't be sorry!

Joseph and the entire team at Hotel Monaco are AMAZING! Joseph was so attentive, professional, and accommodating during the months leading up to the wedding. The ballroom is gorgeous. We received so many compliments on the food. We could not have been happier with how the day went!!!

We worked with Joseph Lee, Director of Catering. He was phenomenal. He was extremely responsive, respectful, and flexible. He was great at keeping his staff on schedule. The venue is beautiful and the food is delicious. We had the best time at our tasting. I would highly recommend the Hotel Monaco DC for your wedding!

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!!

The Kimpton Hotel Monaco DC helped make my wedding day the best day of my life. We worked with Anais Haguet every step of the way, and Anais made the whole planning process very straight forward.
We had looked at many other options for our Wedding Venue, many of which made the process seem daunting. At the Monaco, there were no "gotchya" costs or a list of add-ons a mile long that you would assume should just come standard. Many add-ons we considered with other venues were already built into how the Monaco hosts Weddings (think Champagne toast, complimentary cake-cutting, customized signature drinks etc.)
Anais was available whenever I had any questions – always open to scheduling calls and promptly responding to emails. She worked seamlessly with our Day-of-Coordinator and other Vendors, and went above and beyond to truly understand each aspect of our wedding to help ensure it went off without a single hitch. Anais and the Hotel were also extremely accommodating and flexible to our requests, some of which were quite non-traditional.
As for the venue itself, it is obvious that the venue is beautiful – it photographs stunningly and has many unique architectural features we didn’t find anywhere else. The food was absolutely delicious as well – we got lots of compliments from guests. Open bar selection was phenomenal, including their wines. They were also very good with substituting dishes for guests with food allergies and ensuring there wasn’t any cross-contamination. The staff – from the hotel lobby to the servers – were so incredibly kind, flexible, and patient with everyone. Of course, the location is great too – we had lots of guests coming from out of town and they were able to make a DC weekend out of their visit.
I feel so lucky we were able to secure this venue for our Wedding. We’d highly recommend it for any couple who wants an unforgettable Wedding Day!

When searching for a venue, my fiancé and I wanted a space with a balance of history and quirkiness, and we struck that with the Hotel Monaco. Very little needs to be done to make the ceremony/reception space party-ready, as there are several wow factors already built into it (the columns, skylight, and colorful carpeting sold us). The convenience factor won us over, as well: being able to have the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all in one space (even better: all on the same floor) made the celebration run seamlessly, and we didn't have to worry about transportation from one venue to another. All of this was expertly orchestrated by Joseph Lee, who was incredible from start to finish. He made sure all of our questions and concerns were addressed, helped store some décor a few days before the wedding to make things easier on us, and was fully present the day-of to make sure it all ran smoothly. I'm pretty sure he even kept my mom's wine glass full at one point! The staff here goes above and beyond and are experts at throwing a beautiful event. Our guests were raving about the hotel for weeks, and we'll always be so thrilled we were able to host our wedding at the perfect space.

My husband and I were set on getting married at a hotel as our families are not from the area. We toured I would say almost every hotel in the DC area that could hold 140 guests and it was, for the most part, basement ballroom after basement ballroom.

Hotel Monaco was the last venue we looked at and honestly wasn't high on my list as the images on the website didn't really pull me in (especially the carpet). But once we arrived for our tour, we both knew this was the venue for us!

The hotel itself is extremely historic lending two gorgeous ballrooms on the 4th floor with floor-to-ceiling windows and ornate walls and architecture.

We worked with a few Directors of Catering as with the pandemic came some turnover, but ultimately Joseph ended up being our DOC. He was extremely organized, so nice, and answered all of our questions along the way.

Julian who was our banquet captain was fabulous.

Our tasting was incredible! The chef was able to accommodate my dietary restrictions and in the end many for various guests.

We got married in the Paris Ballroom in the nontraditional setup of using their stage at the end of the room. Our cocktail hour was in the Athens room and then we headed back to Paris for the reception.

Our guests raved about the beautiful rooms, the amazing food, the specialty bride & groom cocktails, and the staff.

Beyond the wedding, our guests loved staying at the hotel and again raved about the friendliness of the staff.

We would 100% recommend Hotel Monaco to anyone!

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!

First, the space. Both ballrooms at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco are breathtakingly beautiful. They are unlike the many windowless, cookie cutter hotel ballrooms you may have been in. The ceilings, moldings, windows, wallpaper, carpet, lighting fixtures, built-in and moveable furniture - it's all gorgeous. You don't have to do much to make the spaces special. Plus, the location is in the center of DC which was perfect for rehearsal dinner locations and out of town guests enjoying the sites.
Second, the food and drinks are incredible! We were blown away by our tasting and were so nervous at how they would execute that level of quality when serving 120 servings. But there was no need to be nervous, it was just as delicious! Guests commented on all of it over and over.
Lastly, the team at the Monaco is incredible. They were communicative with everything - site tours, catering, room blocks, rentals and more. The staff was attentive and helpful from unloading cars through departure. It was seamless and easy. Emani, our main point of contact, is leaving the Monaco but she was a gem! I'm sure with their high standard the Monaco will hire someone just as wonderful. Thank you for hosting our dream wedding!

My husband and I recently got married at the Hotel Monaco and Washington, DC (October 2016) and had the best experience ever! So many of our guests commented that it was the most elegant and best wedding they have ever been to! We worked with Buddee Clinton at the Hotel for about 10-11 months before our wedding and he was always very helpful and responsive to my questions and emails and calls! We used the Paris Ballroom for both the ceremony and reception and it was just lovely. We used the Athens Ballroom for the cocktail hour. The food is absolutely fantastic. Our dinner started with a garden salad and goat cheese tart and we did a choice of the honey and herb roasted chicken or the grilled salmon. And we did both the pomegranate mousse and chocolate dome as the desserts among the guests. The dinner and dessert is so filling and delicious! We still had a wedding cake, but you do not need a massive cake at this venue since dessert does come with dinner! We had two bar stands which was great because no one was ever waiting for a drink and there was wine service with dinner! I would recommend this Hotel for anyone looking to get married in Washington, DC. The rooms have just been recently redone and the bridal suite was big enough for all of the girls to get ready in. We also used the new restaurant Dirty Habit for after-reception drinks in the outdoor courtyard area which was beautiful on a nice Fall night. All of our guests were very impressed with the hotel and we loved the fact that there were no other weddings at the hotel that night. The hotel is exclusive to your wedding in the fact that there cannot be another wedding happening in the hotel on the same night as yours. We can't wait to get back for our anniversary or just to have dinner at the restaurant! A perfect choice for the ceremony and reception!

We were incredibly pleased with the Hotel Monaco! Buddee really knows what he’s doing and has amazing taste. He and Eric were exceptionally helpful, well organized, and wonderful to work with. We did not feel a need for a wedding or day-of planner, as Buddee provided us what we needed and was on top of everything, including the day of.

We and our guests loved the Hotel Monaco--the unique, unconventional hotel experience we had hoped for. Location, and front desk and other service, were great, the lobby and rooms are beautiful and recently redecorated, and bridal suite is great. Guests can even borrow yoga mats and bikes, and partake in free wine at 5 PM every day in the lobby.

The event rooms are beautiful. We didn’t spend extra for chairs or tablecloths, and the standard ones looked stylish and chairs were comfortable. Although it could fit more, the room worked perfectly for our 143 guests, and probably would have been fine up to 170 or so, even with a large band. Many guests danced most of the time, which was great and packed the dance floor, but it made for a fun, awesome vibe.

The room didn’t need much, but the classy, artistic flowers from Yellow Door were perfect. Baltimore’s Premier Event Solutions really transformed the already gorgeous room with 8 LED uplights and a dance floor light for less than half as much as the $2,000 minimum at other lighting vendors.

The 7-piece band (Bachelor Boys) including sax and horn was not too loud for our parents or older guests, though that would depend on the band’s sensitivity to this issue and their equipment.

The food service was amazingly well coordinated and fast, delicious, interesting, and beautifully plated. Passed hors d’oeuvres at the cocktail reception were also good. We also opted for 2 cheese displays and 2 veggie displays (total cost $870) at the cocktail reception, which our guests seemed to appreciate.

I am trying to think of anything to criticize, but amazingly I really can’t!!!

My fiancé and I are extremely satisfied with Hotel Monaco. The hotel is absolutely beautiful and our guests loved the space as well. The location of the hotel is perfect especially for all of our out-of-town guests. The service from the front desk to the valet was very attentive and made us feel important and special. In addition, Buddee Clinton was a pleasure to work with over the past year. He was very responsive via email and if a problem occurred he was sure to correct it right away. We had a cookie table which is a family tradition and Buddee/staff set up the cookie arrangement perfectly. I know it definitely took extra time away from setup but no one complained:) The only interesting thing about HM was how to make a hotel reservation. The guests could only call a certain 1-800 number and not the hotel itself or online. We had a little bit of trouble with this. My only wish for future brides/grooms is that they make all reservation avenues available to guests. However, that was our only hiccup.

All and all, the service, food and hotel were fantastic. The wedding reception was just perfect!

Buddee Clinton and company at the Hotel Monaco are wonderful at what they do! They were so easy and pleasant to work with throughout the planning process and made everything so easy for us running up to the reception and especially on the big day. They don't know the word "no" and did everything we asked of them. Our guests were incredibly happy with the food and service. Everything moved smoothly at the reception - the food was brought out quickly, plates and glasses were cleared promptly and the ensured all gifts and accouterments were promptly brought to our room. They did a great job making our event memorable for all!

We got married in September 2024 and our wedding at the Hotel Monaco was everything we hoped it would be. We loved the Paris Ballroom and the 360 degree ceremony, the staff, the food, the bridal suite, the catering manager, and everything else. We had 205 guests, and we were worried about the space not being comfortable for that many. In the end, it was totally fine and everyone had enough space to dance. We toured several other DC hotel venues that could accommodate 200 guests, but the Paris Ballroom felt much more special and less corporate than other venues we toured. As a historical building so close to the mall, the venue was also a fantastic experience for our out of town visitors. The food tasting we had a few months before the wedding was phenomenal and gave us a lot of confidence that our guests would enjoy the food at our wedding. We thought the pricing at the Hotel Monaco was very transparent. We worked with Steven and Amy as our catering managers and were impressed with their professionalism and experience. They helped accommodate some special requests that we made to make our wedding a bit more personal. We are so thankful to them for making everything in the lead up to the wedding and the wedding day go smoothly.

The Hotel Monaco offered the whole package! Not only do you get the space, the catering, the linens, and the chiavari chairs, but also a venue coordinator! Steven was so easy to work with and made our day perfect. Our guests also enjoyed being so close to all of the museums and the national mall. If you’re looking for a quintessential DC/city wedding, I recommend the Hotel Monaco!

From start to finish our planning and overall wedding experience with the Kimpton Hotel Monaco was outstanding. Joseph Lee was always prompt and thorough in his replies to all of our questions. He took time and consideration when helping plan all the details of our wedding. Natalie Ford was incredibly accommodating when managing our room block. The entire night went off without any issues and the venue itself was stunning. They had a huge selection to choose from for food. We loved the meals we chose. All our guests were served their meals promptly and their dietary restrictions were handled with care. The concierge and bellmen were so welcoming and kind. They made loading/unloading all our decor and gifts easy. The valet was also incredibly quick and managed our belongings and cars with care. The suite provided was gorgeous and provided the perfect amount of room for my small bridal party. The hotel was so wonderful my husband and I stayed an extra night to enjoy it all for a little longer. Would totally recommend.

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.

Having our wedding at the Kimpton turned out to be the best decision we could have made. From the very start, the staff was communicative, forward leaning, and extremely professional. I'd highly recommend working with Joe, the venue coordinator, if his schedule permits. Joe was organized, efficient, and responsive during the many months leading up to our wedding. He was there on the initial tour, the food tasting, and the day of the wedding and was available to answer many of our questions either via email or phone call. Most importantly, the services that Joe provides, allowed us to forgoe a tradtional wedding planner and we solely relied on Joe and his staff. Additionally, the ballrooms were each beautiful in there on right, the wedding suites were huge, and having the wedding rehearsal, ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and post-wedding brunch all in close proximity made the weekend seamless and efficient. I'd highly recommend this venue to anyone looking to make their wedding day memorable for both the couple themselves and the guests in attendance.

Our recent wedding at Hotel Monaco was wonderful! The food and space were warmly received, and our guests enjoyed the convenience.

We were particularly grateful to work with Joseph, the hotel's wedding coordinator. Joseph's expertise, attention to detail, and warm demeanor made our wedding planning a breeze. He was always there to answer our questions and ensure everything ran smoothly.

We can't recommend this venue enough!

Joseph and the whole Hotel Monaco team really went above and beyond for our wedding. From ease of planning to day-of troubleshooting, they made a stressful process not only easy, but fun. Would recommend them to anyone.

Joseph Lee and the entire team at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco DC are AMAZING!!! Our wedding was over the top incredible!!! Joseph Lee and the entire team was great to work with and the attention to detail was out of this World. They helped our dream wedding become a reality. I would not hesitate to use this location if you are looking for an exceptional location, fabulous service and creating memories that will be with you for the rest of your life. Can't say enough good things about this hotel so I will leave you with this...call them and check them out. You won't be disappointed! Thank you Hotel Monaco DC, we LOVED our wedding!

Joseph and his team were amazing in helping us plan our wedding here. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and they made our wedding night absolutely spectacular!

We are so grateful for the Kimpton Monaco - Joseph Lee and his team, the staff, and everyone involved. Our experience planning our wedding was very easy and pleasant. They are extremely professional and considerate. We were blown away by the food and the attention to detail. Thank you so much for making our day so special.

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!