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Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia

Philadelphia • Old City • OPTIMIZE

avg. $248 / night

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At a glance

A 1907 Beaux-Arts landmark with maximalist interiors, rooftop bar, and Old City location near Washington Square Park.

Best for: Collectors and aesthetes visiting Philadelphia

Highlights:

  • 1907 Beaux-Arts tower with terracotta cornicing
  • Maximalist rooms with Moorish wallcovering and lacquered dressers
  • Rooftop bar with retractable ceiling and boxwood terrace
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PB hotel design editorial

At the edge of Washington Square Park, one of Philadelphia's original five public greens, a ten-storey Beaux-Arts tower clad in warm buff brick and elaborate terracotta cornicing has stood since 1907 — originally built as the home of the Provident Life and Trust Company. That civic pedigree gives Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia its structural authority: the broad symmetrical facade, the rusticated base, the gridded fenestration marching upward with the confidence of a building that expected to matter. Converted into 268 guest rooms, the property sits on the boundary between Old City's colonial grid and the financial district, a position that feels earned rather than incidental. Inside, the interiors depart sharply from the Edwardian gravitas of the shell. The guest rooms layer slate-blue Moorish lattice wallcovering against tufted linen headboards, crimson lacquered Chinese-style dressers, and patterned polka-dot bed skirts — a maximalist eclecticism characteristic of Kimpton's house approach to boutique hotel design, which borrows from the language of collected interiors rather than curated restraint. The rooftop bar, fitted with channel-stitched cognac leather banquettes, globe pendant clusters suspended from a steel-framed retractable ceiling, and a marble counter bar that opens onto a terrace screened by boxwood hedging, has a cinematic quality that the street-level brasserie — bentwood café chairs, riveted steel columns, wide-plank floors — deliberately avoids. The two registers coexist without contradiction, which is either a neat trick or a fair reflection of the city itself.

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About

Across the street from Philadelphia's iconic Liberty Bell is the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia. Our bold and beautiful Old City home, an adaptive reuse project of an historic building located on the country's most historic mile, expertly melds the old and the new. The globally-inspired venue features 268 guest rooms, 13,000 square feet of meeting space, a stunning ballroom with soaring ceilings and natural light, a lauded restaurant (Red Owl Tavern) and a rocking rooftop reprise. We've created a welcoming and inspiring space of which we know our forefathers would surely approve.

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Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia Reviews

4,515 reviews

"Having stayed at the Kimpton Monaco for several years, each visit continues to be an exceptional experience. Rashid, the concierge, was incredibly helpful and made this stay especially memorable with his thoughtful attention and personalized recommendations. The entire staff is consistently warm, welcoming, and genuinely hospitable, making every trip feel less like checking into a hotel and more like coming home. I always look forward to returning."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 26, 2026

"We were glad to have booked this hotel- 6 nights. Staff were pleasant and always ready to offer assistance. Our check-in and out process was quick and easy. Our room was clean, spacious and well maintained. It came with the usual amenities. Wifi connection was strong throughout the property. The hotel is a short walk to many historical places of interest. Shops and restaurants are also within walking distance. There is overnight valet parking for a fee. This is a great place to stay in historic Philadelphia."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 25, 2026

"Very nice IHG hotel right across the street from Independence Hall. The rooms are beautiful. The only small hiccup was the very slow valet service. We checked out at 11:30 and it took an hour for them to bring our car.Other than that, it was a great stay."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 22, 2026

"Fantastic hotel, our room overlooked Independence Hall."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 21, 2026

"I booked the room back in the Fall 2025 as I knew we were going to be in Philly for the 250th, World Cup, and also our anniversary weekend. We've been looking forward to this weekend literally all year. I have stayed at a Kimpton in Pittsburg so I was excited for the quirky decor. Unfortunately, our room was as bleak as they come! I was shocked. It looked nothing like any of the pictures online. I was instantly let down. I appreciated the 3 comp breakfasts and bottle of red wine in our room but was hoping there would be something more patriotic for the guests as well - mini flags, headbands or sunglasses on theme, something to mark the special holiday especially being directly across the street from Liberty Hall! The location of this hotel is the best. I would recommend staying here especially if it's your first time in Philly. It is literally in the center of so much history! The bed was comfortable, the room was quiet, the view of Liberty Hall was spectacular, and the breakfast was delicious. For the $ I paid for the special view on this special weekend, I had higher expectations of the accommodations/decor."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 16, 2026

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