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Hotel Monaco in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
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The Hotel Monaco in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania is a Kimpton hotel located in the Central Business District of Pittsburgh. The hotel is housed in a historic 1903 Beaux-Arts building directly across from Mellon Square Park. The decor is described as vibrant and whimsical, and is one of a handful of pet-friendly hotels in Pittsburgh.
Rooms
The Hotel Monaco in Pittsburgh offers 248 guest rooms and 13 suites. The suites each have a separate living room with sleeper sofa, as well as a soaking tub and view of the city skyline. There are five types of suites, which range in size from 450-1000 square feet and include varying themed amenities. There are eight different types of guest rooms, which vary in their bed type (queen/king), amount of beds, square footage, and view. All guest rooms include a flat screen TV, plush pillow-top mattress, bathrobes, honor bar, and high speed WiFi.
Dining
Biergarten: With nearly 100 German and American beers, cocktails, wine and schnapps, Biergarten is Hotel Monaco's open air rooftop bar and restaurant. The food menu is German inspired and features items such as “Sauerbraten Burger” and “German Potato Salad”.
The Commoner: An upscale American-style tavern, The Commoner is on the bottom level of Hotel Monaco with its entrance on Strawberry street. The restaurant is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner (open until midnight) and the bar remains open until 2:00am. The dinner menu includes steak, seafood, burgers, pork belly mac ‘n cheese, fish and chips, and more.
The Commoner Corner: An offshoot of the Commoner, this restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch and is intended for casual dining and take-out. The dining room seats only 5-10 people, so it is recommended for grabbing a quick bite to go.
In addition to the restaurants on site, 24-hour in-room dining is available for all guests of the Hotel Monaco.
Activities
Each evening, the hotel hosts a complimentary wine hour in the living room. All guests have access to one of the hotel bicycles to take on a ride around town. During the Spring, Summer, and Fall, the Biergarten roof deck has games available: life-size Jenga, garden chess, corn hole, and a supersized Connect Four.
Amenities
In addition to the in-room amenities and hotel activities, guests also have complimentary access to a fully-equipped fitness center. Overnight laundry and dry-cleaning can be requested through the concierge, and valet parking is available with in and out privileges.
We really enjoyed our stay at this quirky, whimsical and beautifully decorated hotel. The hotel staff was amazing.
We were hosted as guests of Visit Pittsburgh. We appreciate the hospitality and really enjoyed the amazing city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
I am from Pittsburgh. I was proposed marriage at Three Rivers. Love the city and especially the food.
What a gorgeous hotel! The room is so luxurious. I love the antique birdcages in the lobby. So pretty.
This hotel looks so gorgeous. I would love to stay somewhere like this!
It is always amazing when the place you stay has so many amenities. This looks like the perfect place to relax.
OMG I’m in love with that birdcage lamp! And that bathroom is stunning! I’d love to stay here!
I love how everything looks so new and fresh, yet so vintage! We will definitely check out this hotel the next time we travel to Pittsburgh!
What a fabulous hotel. I am loving the decor and would love to stay in one of their suites.
Looks like a very cool place to stay. Dining options sound amazing.
I love Hotel Monaco. I feel they’ve mastered the attributes of a boutique hotel with great amenities of a larger chain. I’ve stayed at one in Seattle and San Francisco.
What a stunning hotel! My family loves to explore places like this with amazing architecture.
That is one gorgeous hotel! I love that tub. I would stay in that all day long. *sigh*
That looks like the perfect place to kick back and relax. I could go for a solid week there. I’d never leave the hotel!
Whoa. That is the fanciest hotel I’ve ever seen. I love how posh it is. That tub is just the thing for me!
Wow, what a beautiful place to stay. I like that guests have access to the hotel bicycles for getting around town.
I thought that was neat too Pam. It would be fun to take a family bike ride through Pittsburgh.
Okay, seriously – I must stay at Hotel Monaco. What a beautiful location and Pennsylvania is a beautiful state to visit for sure. Thanks for sharing your experience and those breathtaking photos!
This looks and sounds like a really great hotel. If I ever get to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania , I’ll have to check it out!
I am totally in love with the style and decor of Hotel Monaco. That birdcage light fixture, houndstooth drapes and traditional bathtub all have me swooning!
The decor is amazing. I would love to see this place in person. I am hoping to be in Pittsburgh in the summer.
I LOVE Pittsburgh! Go Steelers!! We go there every year for the games…we’re die hard. I’ve never heard of this hotel and will need to check it out, it looks like a place I would really like!
What a beautiful hotel so classy and looks comfortable. It’s also vibrant and quite peaceful.
It’s a feast on the eyes! I love the different pops of colors and the lovely and unique decor. The hotel rooms are quite lovely as well.
The games on the roofdeck look like so much fun! I had to smile when I saw the giant Connect 4. I love that game. 🙂 The Hotel Monaco looks amazing inside and out!
It looks so beautiful! We almost stayed there last year, but our plans changed last minutes. I’ll definitely have to remember for next time we’re in the area!
That room looks gorgeous! I wish there was one around where I live.
What a GORGEOUS place! That birdcage wall is such a great decor idea! If I am ever staying overnight in Pittsburgh I will stay there!
What a beautiful hotel! I love the decor and I love the stand alone tub! I can soak in there all day!
Wow! Hotel Monaco has such a unique style, i love it! It seems like a great place to stay with great amenities.
The Hotel Monaco is just quite lovely. If I am ever in Pittsburgh, I will have to book a room there.
Pennsylvania is a state we have yet to go visit and will have to go some day. The Hotel Monaco in Pittsburgh sound and looks like a wonderful place to stay. There is so much to see in Pittsburgh that we would love to see. The rooms at the Hotel Monaco look so elegant and even romantic. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I’ve heard so many great things about Kimpton hotels. The Hotel Monaco looks fabulous and a great choice if/when I make it out to Pittsburgh. That big soaking tub would be a perfect way to end the day.
This hotel looks wonderful! I will have to check it out next time we go there!
I love the look, the colors have a great pop to them, esp the bright green! I would like to visit Pittsburgh some day, I’ll have to keep this in mind for when I do venture that way…
Whoa that’s a gorgeous place. Is it sad that I really want those pillows especially?
The hotel looks amazing. I love the pop of green that they added throughout the hotel. I love the bathtub. Sorry, I feel like I am talking for the DIY show now. That is what I get for watching HGTV last week. Haha
Such a beautiful hotel! I would love to check it out!
Hotel Monaco is cute!
What a fabulous hotel. Love the whimsical decor. I would definitely love to stay there with my boys.
What a beautiful place to stay. I love the pop of colors they added to the rooms.
I love the beautiful, luxurious decor of the Hotel Monaco. Especially that bathtub! When I travel, I love when I find a hotel that offers laundry services.
Great hotel! Excellent buffet breakfast,pleasant bar area for late night drinks. Didn’t use pool but would have if a summer visit.