Kimpton Hotel Monaco Portland

Portland, Oregon

Living Room
Bike Program
Deluxe Queen
Living Room
Bike Program
Deluxe Queen

The hotel

Proudly promising all of Portland’s biggest attractions, bikes, brews, and books, Kimpton Hotel Monaco’s downtown spot makes experiencing them easy. Complimentary bikes are just the beginning; there’s a free 24-hour gym, complimentary hot drinks in the lounge each morning, and wine hour in the cosy lobby each night, often featuring piano or jazz swing bands or showcasing local chocolatiers or wineries. High ceilings and picture windows are reminders of its department store heritage, while touches like bird-sprinkled wallpaper adds a whimsical twist. The happy hour’s equally playful; so good it actually lasts three hours, it features small plates, microbrews, and cocktails. And, after you stroll back from Pioneer Square, the waterfront, or the block-long Powell’s bookstore, the hotel’s Red Star Tavern’s ready with innovative American dishes.

Amenities

  • Spa
  • Room Service
  • Valet parking
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Bicycle Rental
  • Restaurant

Where is it

In the Pearl District, which is packed with shops, restaurants and coffee houses, the hotel’s within walking distance of popular hubs like Pioneer Courthouse Square and Tom McCall Waterfront Park, and iconic sights like Powell’s City of Books, which is 5-minutes walk away.

Hotel information

221 rooms and suites. All with 32” flat-screen TV, WiFi*, minibar*, yoga mat, safe, bathrobes, and umbrella; coffee maker and fridge available on request. Queen Deluxe Rooms have views of the surrounding neighbourhood, and 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

King Deluxe Rooms have views of the surrounding neighbourhood, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

King Corner Rooms have 2 walls of floor-to-ceiling windows, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Red Star Tavern (north-west American cuisine, weekday breakfast and lunch, weekend brunch, and daily happy hour and dinner). Hosted evening wine hour. Morning coffee and tea service. 24-hour room service*. 24-hour fitness centre. Dosha 5th Avenue Spa* (full-service AVEDA spa). In-room spa services*. Bicycles (first come, first served). Kimpton Kids program* (with features like a welcome gift, optional ‘Guppy Love’ fish bowl in room, child-friendly dining, kids’ amenities like mini animal-print bathrobes, hula hoops in fitness rooms, babysitting, cribs, equipment rental from strollers to scooters, and child safety kits from nightlights to playpens). WiFi*. ‘Forgot It? We’ve Got It’ service (for essential travel items from mobile chargers to hair straighteners). Concierge service. Curator on Call services (private tours of local museums and galleries). Same day laundry/dry-cleaning services*. Valet parking $41 plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change. Discount for hybrid cars).

*Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Flawless stay in a lovely place

Oct 24, 2021 SFOhmy

Really enjoyed this. I liked the upscale but funky vibe I saw in the pictures, the location was great, and the price was right. What an excellent find! Staff was great, from the guy who parked my car to every single person I spoke with or saw. Excellently walkable to the Pearl District, shopping, good eats. Super clean, and they're very… Read more
Really enjoyed this. I liked the upscale but funky vibe I saw in the pictures, the location was great, and the price was right. What an excellent find! Staff was great, from the guy who parked my car to every single person I spoke with or saw. Excellently walkable to the Pearl District, shopping, good eats. Super clean, and they're very attentive to COVID protocols. With the kitchen closed they've arranged breakfast and lunch delivery from nearby Cheryl's, which is superb. Nice little extra: there's a serious line outside Cheryl's for weekend brunch. Rather than wait in the rain, tra-la, you can just call from your room. Teeny-tiny demerit: I wish they'd arrange something similar for dinner. Once you're snug in your warm comfy bed in those lovely linens, who wants to go out in the wet to grab a meal? They will send up bar snacks, but that small list doesn't include real food. It tops out at goldfish crackers. Still! I had a superb time here. This is where I'll stay in Portland, period. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful front desk staff!

Oct 17, 2021 MLJohnson Philadelphia, PA

Super friendly, helpful and accommodating front desk staff! Our room was a nice size, bed was comfortable, large bathroom and clean. Able to see sunrise from the windows. Worked out in gym that has a peloton bike, treadmills weights, etc. Location is convenient to a mall, a couple of good coffee spots, public transportation and other walkable… Read more
Super friendly, helpful and accommodating front desk staff! Our room was a nice size, bed was comfortable, large bathroom and clean. Able to see sunrise from the windows. Worked out in gym that has a peloton bike, treadmills weights, etc. Location is convenient to a mall, a couple of good coffee spots, public transportation and other walkable sites. Our only wish is USB ports. No other issues of concern. Would highly recommend! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Like McMenamins but cleaner and cooler

Oct 10, 2021 rachaelhubbard Oregon

First time visiting since 2003 when it was 5th Ave Suites. This is definitely a great hotel and an unbeatable location. We made use of the valet parking and were able to walk all over downtown to see and do everything we wanted to. I would 100% stay here again and definitely recommend it. The rooms were great, luxurious without being overbearing,… Read more
First time visiting since 2003 when it was 5th Ave Suites. This is definitely a great hotel and an unbeatable location. We made use of the valet parking and were able to walk all over downtown to see and do everything we wanted to. I would 100% stay here again and definitely recommend it. The rooms were great, luxurious without being overbearing, unique decor and furnishings, front desk staff and valet very professional, comfortable bed, nice linens. Had to take a star though: no in-room coffee maker (in PORTLAND of all places! Criminal!), no bathroom fan so it was too steamy to use the mirror, no restaurant (this is probably due to Covid than anything the hotel is responsible for), no doorman, no Aveda toiletries (this was one of my favorite memories of staying here so long ago!), only one robe for a room that sleeps 4, and it’s loud (I get that it’s a historic building, but even on the 8th floor, it was noisy to the point of keeping us awake. And we could hear our neighbor coughing.) Still, it was a great experience. I am looking forward to my next concert at the Moda center so I can stay here instead of driving back home after! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Charming and comfortable stay in the heard of downtown Portland

Oct 4, 2021 go4theglobe Seattle, Washington

Royal Sonesta Portland is a charming and comfortable hotel in the heart of downtown Portland! The location was great to walk to restaurants, food carts, bars, and shopping. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I stayed with my boyfriend and our friends in a double suite room, which had plenty of room for four people. There was a spacious… Read more
Royal Sonesta Portland is a charming and comfortable hotel in the heart of downtown Portland! The location was great to walk to restaurants, food carts, bars, and shopping. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I stayed with my boyfriend and our friends in a double suite room, which had plenty of room for four people. There was a spacious sitting area with a couch and two chairs and the bedroom was separated with sliding doors for privacy. The beds were extremely comfortable. The style of the hotel was funky and bright - the opposite of boring! I highly recommend this hotel in Portland. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating An excellent experience

Sep 29, 2021 awbidnz

We were not ready to leave the Royal Sonesta. It has stepped up and gone above and beyond during this pandemic & the destruction that has been expressed in this city. Scott was running the hotel when we checked in & does a great job. He obviously knows many hotel jobs and, has been a driver for the hotels expert services, during our stay.… Read more
We were not ready to leave the Royal Sonesta. It has stepped up and gone above and beyond during this pandemic & the destruction that has been expressed in this city. Scott was running the hotel when we checked in & does a great job. He obviously knows many hotel jobs and, has been a driver for the hotels expert services, during our stay. Even though the restrictions have limited the hotels ability to provide the amenities we have always received when staying here, regardless of the hotel name on the door, Scott stepped up and handled our registration and housekeeping requests just as if both jobs were his and, we were his primary responsibility. Our son just moved to Portland. We hope to return. Read less