About us
A Bold Classic in the Heart of Penn Quarter Where History, Style, and Unforgettable Events Converge Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC isn’t just a historic hotel—it’s a dynamic destination for events that stand out. Set within the grand halls of the landmark U.S. General Post Office and Tariff Building, Monaco offers a one-of-a-kind backdrop for group gatherings, with a design that’s both timeless and daring. Just steps from the Smithsonian museums, Capital One Arena, and DC’s most iconic attractions, we’re ideally located for corporate meetings, incentive programs, association groups, and executive retreats that need centrality with serious style. With 184 oversized guest rooms (including 18 suites), and over 14 distinctive meeting and private dining spaces—including outdoor options—Monaco gives planners unmatched flexibility, dramatic interiors, and bold spaces that make an impact. What Sets Us Apart: • A National Historic Landmark, Reimagined – Grand neoclassical architecture meets colorful, contemporary Kimpton design. No other venue in DC looks—or feels—like this. • Destination Dining On-Site – Host stylish receptions or private dinners with curated menus from Dirty Habit DC, our sultry and sophisticated restaurant + bar with indoor and courtyard options. • Versatile Venues with Personality – From sunlit salons to moody lounges, outdoor courtyards to intimate boardrooms, we’re made for meetings that don’t want to feel like meetings. • Steps from the Best of DC – In the heart of Penn Quarter, walkable to the National Mall, Smithsonian museums, and top restaurants, theaters, and nightlife. • Hospitality with Soul – With Kimpton’s signature service, your guests will feel celebrated from check-in to farewell toast. At Kimpton Hotel Monaco DC, we don’t just offer a venue—we deliver an experience rooted in heritage, elevated by design, and personalized for every group we host.
Venue Details
ChainIHG
BrandKimpton Hotels
Built1839
Renovated2016
Total meeting space8,500 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms184
Venue typeBoutique hotel
Industry Ratings
Forbes Travel Guide
AAA
Northstar
Awards
Cvent awards
Industry awards
TimeOut – “The Best Hotels in Washington DC” (2024, 2023)
Medium.com – “Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Washington DC” (2024)
US News & World Report – “Silver Badge: Best Hotels in the USA” (2023)
Washingtonian – “Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Washington DC” (2023)
Washingtonian – “Best Hotels in Washington DC” (2023)
Smarter Travel.com – Best Hotels in Washington DC (2023)
World’s Best Award in Washington, D.C. – Travel and Leisure, 2021
Readers’ Choice Awards Best Hotels in Washington, D.C. – Conde Nast Traveler, 2021
Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Health club
Transportation
- Bus
- Subway
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Portable heaters
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Feb 8, 2026 - Feb 13, 2026
Feb 15, 2026 - Feb 20, 2026
Feb 22, 2026 - Feb 27, 2026
Mar 1, 2026 - Mar 6, 2026
Mar 8, 2026 - Mar 13, 2026
Mar 15, 2026 - Mar 20, 2026
Mar 22, 2026 - Mar 27, 2026
Mar 29, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
Seasonal Availability
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High season
Feb 24 - Jun 30Sep 02 - Nov 14
Shoulder season
Low season
Jul 01 - Sep 01Nov 15 - Dec 31Jan 01 - Feb 23
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
8,500 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,396 sq. ft.
Space (private)
5,500 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
3
Second largest room
2,048 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
11,200 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
8,200 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
8,500 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,396 sq. ft.
Space (private)
5,500 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
3
Second largest room
2,048 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
11,200 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
8,200 sq. ft.
Floor Plans
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) | Hollow square | Perimeter seating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2,048 sq. ft. 32 x 64 sq. ft. | 20 ft. | 250 | 60 | 150 | 200 | 250 | 120 | 70 | - | 70 | - | |
384 sq. ft. 6 x 64 sq. ft. | 20 ft. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
3,396 sq. ft. 53 x 58 sq. ft. | 22 ft. | 300 | 30 | 250 | 300 | 300 | 180 | 30 | 180 | 40 | - | |
450 sq. ft. 14 x 29.6 sq. ft. | 16 ft. | 16 | 12 | 12 | - | 12 | - | 16 | - | - | 8 | |
568 sq. ft. - | - | 75 | - | - | - | - | - | 50 | - | - | - | |
176 sq. ft. - | - | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | - | - | - | |
1,122 sq. ft. - | - | 125 | - | 64 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
3,900 sq. ft. - | - | 540 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
525 sq. ft. - | 16 ft. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Meeting room floor plans
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
184
Single (1 bed)
167
Single (1 bed) rate
$179.00 - $499.00
Double (2 beds)
11
Double (2 beds) rate
$179.00 - $499.00
Suites
16
Tax rate
15.95%
Occupancy rate
15.95%
Total guest rooms
184
Single (1 bed)
167
Single (1 bed) rate
$179.00 - $499.00
Double (2 beds)
11
Double (2 beds) rate
$179.00 - $499.00
Suites
16
Tax rate
15.95%
Occupancy rate
15.95%
Location
Getting Here
A Destination for Bold Ambitions
We value people who are collectors of experiences — those who live fully, richly, with fervor and zest. Luckily for us, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC attracts precisely those types of people. We see no better place to sate your sense of discovery than in our centrally located Penn Quarter home — a beautiful juxtaposition between old and new — that sits just blocks from some of the most distinguished sights in our nation's capital. We pride ourselves on delivering top-notch service without an ounce of pretension, and our elegance-meets-whimsy style continues from the spacious guest rooms to our restaurant and bar, Dirty Habit. So pull up a chair and stay awhile. After all, life is meant to be savored and enjoyed.
Getting to Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC
Nearest Airports:
• Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) – 5 miles
• Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) – 28 miles
• Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) – 32 miles
Nearest Amtrak / MARC / VRE Station
• Union Station – 1.0 mile (5 min. drive or two stops via Metro
Nearest Washington Metro Stations
• Gallery Place–Chinatown (Red, Yellow, Green Lines) – 0.2 miles (4 min. walk)
• Archives–Navy Memorial–Penn Quarter (Green, Yellow Lines) – 0.3 miles (6 min. walk)
• Judiciary Square (Red Line) – 0.4 miles (8 min. walk)
Parking
• Valet parking is available on-site for $60/night + tax
• Hybrid vehicles receive a reduced rate of $45/night + tax
Public Transit Info
•Metro trains run weekdays from 5 a.m. to midnight and weekends from 7 a.m. to midnight
•Gallery Place and Archives Metro Stations provide easy access to all major DC neighborhoods
Walk or Ride to Nearby Attractions from Kimpton Hotel Monaco DC
• Capital One Arena – Across the street (2 min. walk)
• National Portrait Gallery – Across the street(1 min. walk)
• Smithsonian American Art Museum – 0.1 miles (1 min. walk)
• Ford’s Theatre – 0.4 miles (5 min. walk)
• National Gallery of Art – 0.5 miles (4 min. drive)
• National Archives – 0.4 miles (3 min. drive)
• International Spy Museum – 0.5 miles (5 min. walk)
• Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History – 0.7 miles (4 min. drive)
• Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum – 1.0 mile (6 min. drive)
• The White House – 1.1 miles (5 min. drive)
• U.S. Capitol Building – 1.4 miles (8 min. drive)
• Library of Congress & Supreme Court
Distance from airport
4 mi
Distance from airport 4 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Valet parking
( $65.00/day )
Street parking
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Walter Washington DC Convention Center
Convention center
5 blks
While the Convention Center may seem like a venue for large events, we are equipped for happenings of all sizes! Our many meeting rooms are perfectly set up to accommodate small groups, breakout meetings and other events. Experience the same service and beautiful surroundings of large-scale events at the Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place NW
Washington, DC 20001
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Capital One Arena
Recreation
2 blks
Home to the AFL's Washington Valor, NBA’s Washington Wizards, NHL’s Washington Capitals, the WNBA’s Washington Mystics, and the NCAA’s Georgetown Hoyas’s men’s basketball team, the arena averages 220 events a year. The 20,000-seat arena offers world-class sporting events, concerts, family shows, trade shows and special events. It’s located in the Chinatown/Penn Quarter neighborhood.
601 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
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Union Station
Historical landmark
7 blks
Union Station is located in the heart of Washington, DC at 50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE. Washington’s train station and premier shopping mall is convenient to many hotels and popular tourist attractions and has the largest parking garage in the city with more than 2,000 parking spaces.
701 First St. NE
Washington, DC 20002
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Capitol Building
Historical landmark
6 blks
The United States Capitol Building is located in Washington, D.C., at the eastern end of the National Mall on a plateau 88 feet above the level of the Potomac River, commanding a westward view across the U.S. Capitol Reflecting Pool to the Washington Monument 1.4 miles away and the Lincoln Memorial 2.2 miles away.
The Capitol Building is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. It has housed the meeting chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives for over two centuries. Begun in 1793, the Capitol Building has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended and restored; today, it stands as a monument not only to its builders but also to the American people and their government.
East capitol St NE
Washington, DC, US 20004
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National Mall
Park
5 blks
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The White House
Historical landmark
4 blks
Every president since John Adams has occupied the White House, and the history of this building extends far beyond the construction of its walls. From the Ground Floor Corridor rooms, transformed from their early use as service areas, to the State Floor rooms, where countless leaders and dignitaries have been entertained, the White House is both the home of the President of the United States his family and a museum of American history. The White House is a place where history continues to unfold.
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC, US 20500
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We can't create the deck, but we can definitely make meetings more fun. So come meet how you meet. We'll get your group in the right headspace.
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Cancellation Policy
Individual reservations cancelled within 72 Hours will be charged one night's room and tax.
Additional details
Steps from the Action. Styled for the Occasion. With the Walter E. Washington Convention Center just a 10-minute walk away and Capital One Arena just around the corner, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC is a prime destination for event-goers, sports fans, and entertainment groups who want to stay close to the buzz—without sacrificing luxury or style. Arrivals are effortless, logistics are simple, and the experience? Anything but ordinary. From the grand, historic façade to our bold, boutique interiors, Monaco blends classic architecture with unexpected design moments. Think soaring ceilings, vibrant color palettes, and a touch of drama in every space—perfect for groups who want to stay where the energy of the city meets the soul of a Kimpton.
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.
Health and Safety
Were practices at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, CDC & EcoLab
Does Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Electrostatic sprayer used for disinfectant. Hand sanitizer stations and wipes available around the hotel
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Removed
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
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