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Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle

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This past weekend, my family and I enjoyed a fabulous stay at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle, along with great food, gorgeous weather, and an epic U2 Joshua Tree concert at Century Link Field!

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle

Let’s just say it was the best Mother’s Day. Having your grown-up kids all together, in a sunny, beautiful city — way too much fun!

When we arrived in Seattle, the sun was peeking through the clouds, and little did we know we’d have a glorious weekend in the city!

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle

Our family was all together, our daughter joining us from college on Queen Anne, for the weekend.

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle

When we arrived at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle, you walk into a classic Kimpton lobby that is always first-class, with luxurious, yet playful, rooms, and a vibe that’s truly one of a kind.

The location of this Kimpton Hotel Monaco is close enough to walk to the water, Pike Market, and *Century Link Field.

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle

Did I mention that the Kimpton hotels are pet-friendly?

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle

Haggis made himself right at home.

Stepping inside the charming rooms of this boutique hotels, you’ll find the eclectic decor a hodgepodge reminiscent of a world traveler who collects items on journeys near and far.

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle

Kimpton Hotel Monaco always seems to do it right. Having stayed in other properties, I would say they specialize in little extras. Like this sweet welcoming gift of berries, a chocolate tart, and drinks and wine, the makings of an unforgettable getaway in the city!

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle

We stayed in the Monte Carlo Suite, with a view of the city. The plush pillow-top king bed with Italian Frette linens, and very comfortable sofa sleeper queen bed in a living room and seating area, were divided by thick privacy curtains separating the bedroom and living room.

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle

Of all the hotels in downtown Seattle, amenities at Kimpton Hotel Monaco will make you feel right at home, including a hosted wine hour, featuring local wineries, every evening in the gorgeous lobby of our boutique Hotel Seattle.

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle

Always a tasty appetizer to nosh on.

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle

A few other things to enjoy: A free yoga mat in the room, comfortable bathrobes, luxury Atelier Bloem bath amenities, complimentary hotel bicycles to use during your stay, standard speed Wi-Fi for a $15 (plus tax) nightly fee, local calls, weekday newspapers (including: The Seattle Times, The New York Times, and USA Today), morning coffee + tea service, boarding pass printing at the front desk upon request, as well as 24-hour business and fitness center access.

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle

And who has the cutest pet in the world?

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle

We do! Kimpton Hotel Monaco welcomes all pets, no matter the size, breed or weight, and at no additional charge with food and water bowls, a pet bed placed in your room, a bottle of spring water and treats, and disposable pickup bags.

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle

We took Haggis out on many walks in the city. “Toto” …. people would say under their breath as they passed by.

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle

Seattle is … the Ferris Wheel, Bubble Gum Wall, and always buying fresh flowers!

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle

Outlier at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle

Located within easy walking distance of Pike Place Market, and the waterfront in downtown’s Financial District, Outlier at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle has amazing food, with some of the finest Pacific Northwest ingredients.

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle

You can enjoy fire pits on the heated seasonal patio, and they specialize in Washington wine or a locally brewed beer or cider.

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle

Brunch consisted of: Avocado and Dungeness Crab Toast, Country Benedict, Fried Chicken and Waffles, and a House Ground Cheeseburger, topped off with a couple Apple Fritters.

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle

They serve a variety of tasty dry sodas: Cucumber, Vanilla Bean, Fuji Apple, and Blood Orange.

Stateside Seattle

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle

The highlight of our vacation was eating at Stateside Seattle, a Vietnamese cuisine with attention to the Chinese and French.

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle

Can you say … out of this world? We started off with Crispy Duck Fresh Rolls wrapped in fresh herbs and rice paper!

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle

We transitioned to the main dishes: Master Stock Crispy Chicken, free range chicken poached in aromatic stock, then fried crispy, shallot-ginger crunchies and master stock for dipping. And then to Cha Ca La Vong, a black cod marinated in turmeric and galangal, rice vermicelli, fresh dill, cilantro, mint, and peanuts, and lastly, Goat Curry, grilled goat and dried haricots verts braised in fresh curry paste, with coconut milk and yogurt, all served with a side of ginger rice!

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle

Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream

You can’t visit Seattle without a quick stop to Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream! Since we were on Capital Hill, we walked to get our creamy and delicious homemade ice cream. They have several locations around Seattle!

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle

Storyville Coffee Pike Place

For breakfast we visited our favorite coffee locale at Pike Place, Storyville Coffee. Everything is made in-house, and there’s an incredible view of the Puget Sound and Pike Place Market. We sat by the fireplace, with warm lighting, lounge, stool, couch & tabletop, and enjoyed coffee and Mother’s Day!

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle

Century Link Field – U2 Joshua Tree Tour

Lastly, we ended our vacation with a great time at *Century Link at the U2 Joshua Tree Tour! U2 has been a favorite band of ours for years (my husband being Irish, and overall really loving Bono).

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle

We were way up high, but there was not a bad seat in the house!

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle sponsored our hotel stay. As always, all opinions are my own.

More Seattle travel posts:  The Alexis Hotel, and Hotel Vinatage, Downtown Seattle.

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle