Salt Lake City, UtahRio Grande
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City
Historic bank high-rise
Rio Grande Salt Lake City, Utah
Renovated
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
IHGHistoric bank high-rise
The 1923 banking tower operates as a boutique hotel, centering guest life around its grand former banking hall.
What it’s good at
Notable
A 1923 Continental Bank high-rise listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
It’s got Victorian bones, like many of SLC’s downtown buildings, but inside, the Monaco is no nostalgia act — the style pays homage to the early 20th century.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The entrance sits on Main Street, placing downtown theaters, local dining, and Temple Square within a short stroll.
The rooms
Tailored furnishings and bold colors brighten the interiors, which come stocked with plush bathrobes and yoga mats.
The gym
Peloton bikes and a Tonal fitness mirror sit beneath an arched window in the 24-hour gym.
Bar
The Vault
Velvet armchairs and an oak bar fill this cocktail lounge, named in tribute to the building's historic vault.
At the table
Bambara serves house-cured meats and regional game beneath the former bank lobby's high ceilings and circular chandeliers.
How it began
Architect George William Kelham designed the 1923 Continental Bank high-rise, carving stone faces into the arched street-level windows.
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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.