Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaOld City
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia
Whimsical Beaux-Arts hotel
Old City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Renovated
2026
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
IHGWhimsical Beaux-Arts hotel
Behind a classical 1907 stone facade, the hotel trades period restraint for playful, pattern-rich eccentricity and evening social hours.
What it’s good at
Notable
Vibrant guestrooms blend mid-century pieces with bold patterns and vintage soaking tubs.
Listed
Stratus Rooftop Lounge serves cocktails and hosts evening DJs beside outdoor firepits.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
set in a classic Greek Revival building in the historic Center City neighborhood, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia is anything but old-fashioned.
“step inside the lobby and colorful whimsy abounds. Eighteenth century-inspired wainscoting, coffered ceilings, and Millwork treatments juxtapose boldly hued walls, Federal-nouveau furnishings, and a wall of antique calligraphy pens behind the front desk.”
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Independence Hall sits directly across Chestnut Street, and the Liberty Bell is only a block away.
The rooms
Bold wallpapers and lacquered dressers furnish the bedrooms, while King Spa options add vintage soaking tubs.
The gym
Peloton bikes face tall sash windows in the 24-hour gym, and loaner PUBLIC bikes are ready for city rides.
Bar
Stratus Rooftop Lounge
Garage doors open the eleventh-floor lounge onto an outdoor patio, with curved leather banquettes set under globe lights.
Restaurant
Red Owl Tavern
The split-level tavern sits under riveted steel beams, serving regional American staples beside tall street-facing windows.
At the table
Red velvet chairs surround a candlelit table in the private dining room, set against dark wood walls.
How it began
Built in 1907 as the Lafayette Building, this former office block once housed the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.