I am a Kimpton Karma member since 2012 and I highl...

I am a Kimpton Karma member since 2012 and I highly recommend this route, it is free to join. Kimpton is truly service oriented and aims to give personalized service in their boutique style hotels.

Hotel Monaco is an amazing property.

The ambiance is the best. You are greeted by valet on F between 7th and 8th streets, a sprawling street in DC full of tourists, cyclists, runners, and cars. The location is by far one of the highlights of this hotel. Within a 1 mile walk or run you can be at the National Mall and amazing restaurants. I did have to call into the lobby for valet-- we arrived Friday around a busy afternoon with nice weather. Once valet did come outside they were very helpful. You're greeted by 4 staff members manning the concierge booth to the right and main lobby desk directly ahead of you. This building's historical beauty can take your breath away if you have time to notice it! They wished me a happy birthday and asked about my Nats game. (These are the personal service things you can expect to happen at Kimpton, if you tweet them or make a note on a reservation they do their utmost to personalize your stay)

Room:
When we got up to the queen room you may be disappointed. While the hallways are grand like the rest of the building the rooms are quaint. Much like when the building was built in 1839 individual rooms were not the highlight of buildings. (This was the first all-marble building and used as a post office) The room is SMALL. Enough room for a nook with a desk and SMALL bathroom. The bathroom was just too small, no vanity area here! I absolutely adore this hotel, but I now stay in spa rooms or suites to get that added 200 sq ft.

Kimpton amenities:
Kimpton as always has the best amenities. I was greeted by complimentary champagne, ice bucket, two glasses, and a birthday card on the desk! Kimpton really is my favorite :) Combined with their complimentary wine hour at 5 PM they never fail to impress me.

Above and beyond:
I forgot to pack an under tank... I looked up the closest Ann Taylor, and then called down to the conceirege to ask if they can go buy me the shirt! They agreed! Kimpton is amazing.

Brunch:
The brunch here has the most amazing outdoor patio, and indoor seating arrangements. It is very normal to see people in suits with shirts untucked, or a smattering of boat shoes and pastel colors lounging around outside, accompanied by a fully stocked bloody mary bar. I really enjoy brunch here. The Resturant has a cool separate entrance off of 7th street, but it is accessible via the lobby too.