Hotel Monaco Portland - a Kimpton Hotel - Hotel Reviews from across the web
No title - expert review Set in an historic 1912 building, the 10-story Fifth Avenue Suites Hotel in downtown Portland is the very picture of comfort and sophistication, opening its arms to business travelers as well as vacationing families. The hotel lobby, with its soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, is light a... elegantsmallhotel.com
No title - expert review The 1912 Lipman Wolfe Department Store reopened as this boutique hotel in 1997. A tall vestibule with a marble mosaic floor leads to the art-filled lobby, where guests gather by the fireplace for an early-evening glass of wine or a morning cup of coffee. Warm fall colors, stripes, and floral prints ... fodors.com
No title - expert review This boutique-style hotel, formerly known as the 5th Avenue Suites, sits in an historic setting right in the middle of downtown. The refurbished building maintains its early twentieth century charm with well-preserved high ceilings and large windows. The fireplace in the antique-filled lobby, or liv... gayot.com
No title - expert review ELEGANT 221 ROOM HISTORIC BOUTIQUE HOTEL WITH AN AAA4 DIAMOND RATING. LOCATED IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWNPORTLAND, JUST STEPS AWAY FROM SHOPPING DININGENTERTAINMENT AND THE F... Go-Oregon.net
No title - expert review Excellent service. Upscale facilities including formal lobby and wellappointed reception areas and guest rooms. Room service and fullservice restaurants are u... gotrump.com
No title - expert review Located in the heart of downtown Portland, just steps away from shopping, dining, entertainment, and the financial district, the upscale Hotel Monaco Portland reflects the artistic culture of Portland through showcasing early 20th century architecture and original Pacific Northwest art. These artist... shdweb.com
No title - expert review A symbol of permanence and real sophistication in the downtown area, the Fifth Avenue Suites Hotel is Portland, Oregons premier boutique. Positioned within walking distance of museums, shopping centers, and the concert halls, this ten story landmark hotel is just minutes away from Portlands most pri... sidestep.com
Great Boutique Hotel - user review A true Portland gem. Fifth Avenue Suites is one of my favorite hotels in Portland. I held my 35th birthday a few years back and booked out 5 rooms for friends and myself. The staff was fantastic, the room decor amazing, and we were a... portland.citysearch.com
What a catch. - user review From what I can tell, this hotel is probably the best in Portland. I stopped in town about 2 years ago and just needed a place to sit between meetings. The 5th Ave. Suites was right there. I stay in the Four Seasons, the Ritz Carlton, and many other swanky hotels. This place is run by Kimpton a top ... portland.citysearch.com
Great place to stay - user review I can't say enough good things about the staff here. They seem to really care, and that's a refreshing change compared to many hotels. We stayed for five nights and it was... portland.citysearch.com
Great Place to Stay - user review I had read reviewers' comments about shabby rooms. However, when we most recently stayed at the hotel (Feb. 2004), we learned that all of the renovations have been completed. The guest rooms are beautiful new linens, paint, slipcovers on furniture, etc. We have stayed at this hotel several time over... portland.citysearch.com
Great Downtown Hotel - user review I really haven't been disappointed in a Kimpton Group Property. The 5th Ave Suites does a great job and is in an ideal downtown location, within easy walking distance of food, shopping, etc. As another reviewer mentioned, the staff is always very fr... portland.citysearch.com
Dependable Comfort - user review I stay in hotels 3 4 days a week, and I always look forward to the 5th Avenue because it is very comfortable, well appointed, and right in the middle of things. Great restaurants are within walking distance, two multi screen theatres, and one of the great pu... portland.citysearch.com
Beautiful Hotel - user review I stayed a whole week at the Fifth Ave Suites in July 2004 and really enjoyed it. The free wine tasting every afternoon is a great touch as are the great suites which give you two rooms, two tvs ... portland.citysearch.com
A cut above and Pet frinedly! - user review love staying here it is by far an above average hotel, beautiful 1912 style, high ceiling in the rooms, water pressure massage showers, nice decorations, wine tasting by the fireplace, and pet friendly. We stay here about twice a year with our Dachshund. Its hard to find a nice hotel that will let y... portland.citysearch.com
A Great Place To Stay - user review My experience was absolutely great at the 5th Avenue Suites Hotel. The room was beautiful, comfy and to my very high standards The hotel has a great restaurant with great food. The concierge was very knowledgeable and very nice. As soon as I arrived, the people were very pleasant and accommodating, ... portland.citysearch.com
Great downtown hotel. - user review My girlfriend and I stayed for just one romantic night at 5th Avenue Suites. During check in we discovered our room was upgraded at no charge. I opted for one of their romantic packages ahead of time and we were greeted with sparkling wine on ice and rose petals. The package also included comped val... portland.citysearch.com
Great shopping getaway - user review My husband and I return every year to this hotel to shop and just enjoy downtown Portland, its walking distance to everything. We love boutique hotels and this is defiantely at the top of our list, from the moment you walk in the door you feel... portland.citysearch.com
geat staff - user review my husband and i stayed here as a gift from a good friend and really enjoyed our stay! the front desk people were wonderful!! they answered all our questions with patience, humor and ease! (with the beautiful surroundings, i expected the usual stuffines... portland.citysearch.com
very nice suites! - user review My parents stayed here for my wedding they had a upgrade from a normal room; the room was HUGE and very clean, classy and nice. Out of all the hotels I have stayed in around and in Portland I would go back to 5th ave in a heart beat. I stayed at the vintage plaza and it didn't compare to the quality... portland.citysearch.com
This Truley is a Great Place to stay - user review My wife and I come to Portland all the time. We have stayed at the 5th Ave. Suites several times now.Each time I like it more and more !! We both love it and its right in the heart of the most beautiful city in the country. TRUELY WH... portland.citysearch.com
nice place - user review My wife and I have stayed at a few places in downtown and have mostly got what we expected.we stayed here on her birthday, and was very pleased with the room, the service, and the people.although expensive (for me), the value was well worth it compared to the other places we have stayed in downtown ... portland.citysearch.com
I keep coming back! - user review The Fifth Avenue Suites is simply a great hotel! The rooms are big, the staff is friendly, and the water is hot. I came back after not staying there for several months and the valet still knew my name. The Red Star Tavern has good food and it's a great place for breakfast meetings. The conceirge is ... portland.citysearch.com
rude!!!! - user review the front desk staff were very rude to us. it could be because we are in our 20's. they were very nice to other customers that were in line but those cusomers were in there 40's. We had no hot water in our room and I had to argue with them to switch rooms so i could shower. It was way over priced fo... portland.citysearch.com
Fantastic service! - user review The hotel is so cute and the staff is wonderful. I felt like I was in the midwest, where you typically get the "southern treatment." From the bellman to the concierge, I felt like I was getting more than my money's worth. The bed was very comfortable in the cute corner room I got. The one ... portland.citysearch.com
One of the best hotels in downtown Portland - user review The last weekend of Spring Break, my boyfriend and I decided to take a weekend away for ourselves and stay downtown. We found Hotel Monaco through Citysearch and decided to try it out. We got a great deal from their website by making reservations 14 days in advance. When we got there, the people wer... portland.citysearch.com
The best - user review They messed up on my wedding night then they gave us the grand suite later. Along with a bottle of Champagne and anything that we asked for, they really ... portland.citysearch.com
What a treat! - user review This is a chic and well kept hotel in the heart of Portland, close to shops, food, and even has an Aveda spa in the lobby. Love the decor (lots of reds and golds), free wine tasting every weekday evening, and lots of cute extras. Room service dinner was fancy and delicious. My room was quiet and com... portland.citysearch.com
Excellent Staff - user review Was at this hotel for the week of July 4th The staff from the Front Desk to the Room Service was ABOVE and BEYOND what I expect to get at a 4 Star property. Friendly at always courteous.The Red Tavern does the food for RS and it was excellent, Bell & Valet knowledgeable as well as friendly. Offi... portland.citysearch.com
We always stay there! - user review We love to go to Portland and stay at the Fifth Avenue Suites. The service is ... portland.citysearch.com
down and out - user review We reserved a suite for five nights, but found the accomadations so dingy and dirty, we only stayed for one. The furniture was worn, stained, and mismatched. The sheets were gray in color instead of white and were so questionable as to cleaniless we slept on top of the comforter. A four star hotel t... portland.citysearch.com
not the best down town - user review We waited an hour just to park in their garage. Then we went inside and checked in the room was nice I expected a little bit fancier but not bad. We ate in the restraunt and the food wasn't any good. So I think next time I will stay s... portland.citysearch.com
Now this is value - user review What a difference between this place and other. I live in Portland, so, don't usually get a chance to stay in Pdx hotels. A few months ago, my wife and I were stranded Dowtown with the ice storm decided to make the best of it and have a romantic night out on the town. We looked at most of the 'in' h... portland.citysearch.com
Best Hotel ever - user review WOW...I do not know where to start. My girlfriend and I had tickets to the Capitol Steps show on election night, and decided to make a romantic night downtown out of it. I tried to get in the Heathman, Paragon, and the Vintage Plaza, but all were booked. When I was talking to the Vintage Plaza they ... portland.citysearch.com
Excellent hotel; highly recommended; comfortable, quiet rooms, very spacious; - user review Excellent hotel, seventh floor, very comfortable, quiet and roomy had enough space not to feel like a hotel room, and the sliding doors between the living room and the bedroom meant we could have different schedules and my husband could stay up late watching TV. No car needed;walked everywhere, fant... epinions.com
Fun, convenient, priced right Hotel Monaco - user review I booked a reservation fairly last minutes (within a week of visiting Portland) for business as a colleague needed help and hadn't made arrangements for me. The rate on the web for the Fifth Avenue Suites was about the lowe... epinions.com
Luxury pretense - user review I have had the stayed at some of the finest hotels on both coasts of the United States. Although 5th Avenue Suites is not flawless, the shear lack of pretense and quality of product make it stand out. My room was extremely comfortable and the bright french countryside decorations made it feel homey.... epinions.com
5th Avenue is a good value - user review My wife and I have been here maybe three times in the past four years. We have been able to consistently get some good rates through an on line site.Finding the place can be a chore with the one ways, the transit o... epinions.com
Great Hotel! - user review The Fifth Avenue Suites Hotel is for those who like something with an atmosphere of class and service as it used to be but not pretentious either. LOCATION: This hotel is in the Southwest part of downtown Portland, Orego... epinions.com
As good as it gets in Portland - user review The Fifth Avenue Suites Hotel, part of the Kimpton Group, is a sophisticated slice of Manhattan in downtown Portland. From the hotel's busy streetside entrance, the friendly doorman will direct you through a double set ... epinions.com
Didn´t I used to shop here? - user review This hotel is one that I always book my clients into. First of all, it does have a unique history.From the early 50's to the early 90's, this hotel was a retail store called Frederick and Nelsons. It was one of the ... epinions.com
Can we take this bed home? - user review Although the hotel was undergoing some remodeling, it was not an issue. The service was excellent, our room was beautiful, and the bedding was to die for. Everything was sparkling clean and the room was gorgeous. Would go b... expedia.com
Furniture mismatch - user review At these rates the room furnishings should be functional, attactive & comfortable. In our suite none of these applied. Great location, very friendly staff. Their free wireless internet access was also a plus. Traveler's tip on recreational activities.Ecco tours whaling tour is a real value. Gray wha... expedia.com
Comfort and convenience - user review Downtown location is convenient to many restaurants as well as the best of shopping areas. Rooms are spacious and very we... expedia.com
Nice place - user review Good hotel. My wifw and I enjoyed our stay. The 30's style grew on us and we found our stay very... expedia.com
In the heart of it all - user review Great hotel, spacious rooms, super service. A quality hotel in the Kimpton tradition. We have spent many nights at the Fifth Avenue and will continue to do ... expedia.com
Attention Walkers! - user review Great location. Walking distance to all downtown destinations, i.e. visitor center, restaurants, shopping, coffee shops, banks, etc. Traveler's tip on local attractions.All local attractions are just minutes from the hotel's doorstep! The cab drivers are an excellent s... expedia.com
Not totally impressed - user review I heard really great things about this hotel from others who've stayed there, however, I wasn't all that impressed. The room was fine, but not as nice as other 4 star hotels in Portland. The room service food was a total disappointment, and pricey for that quality of food. Location is great though. ... expedia.com
Subtle Quality and Comfort in a Finely Detailed Room - user review I travel frequently and nationally. This is the finest example of a business hotel that also suits my family. It is comfortable and appointed with details that enable me to relax while focusing on the business at hand. Staff is professional, polite and accomodating. Rooms are nicely sized. It offers... expedia.com
potland gem - user review much nicer than I expected and the location was wonderful. What a beautif... expedia.com
Not yet ready to be called a Kimpton - user review Room service was a mess....lots of construction and carpet glue smell...didnt have the menu up for proper room service. Loved my room however, and the hotel is in a nice area of the city. I will hope the next time I go back that they will be converted to the standar... expedia.com
Not what it used to be - user review Somehow, when my wife and i stayed here when it was called 5th Avenue Suites, the room was large and it was one of the best hotels. But, when we stayed on April, 2007, the room was significantly smaller!! I have no idea what happened The room was small and upon closer inspection, it was showing obvi... expedia.com
Nice Hotel. - user review Staff were really nice and friendly. Hotel was nice. Rooms were nicely decorated. Free wine tasting in the afternoon free coffee in the morning. Traveler's tip on local attractions.Check out Oregon ... expedia.com
Ladies Weekend! - user review Stayed at this hotel with friends for a ladies weekend trip and it was perfect! The hotel is beautiful, within walking distance to everything, there are great restaurants and coffee shops nearby and the hotel staff was amazing! I high... expedia.com
Beautiful Hotel with Great Amenities - user review This hotel is top notch. Not only are the rooms beautifully decorated, but the customer service and amenities are second to none. This was my first stay in a Kimpton hotel and I will definitely be back. They have a wine reception every evening as well that is not to be missed. Traveler's tip on loca... expedia.com
Great Character, Great Service! - user review This nicely done boutique hotel has character and class. The service was friendly, prompt, and unobtrusive. The room was plenty large, with a separate sitting area. I'd definitely stay here again. My only complaint was the outside noise on Saturday night (heard through closed windows). Traveler's ti... expedia.com
Would Stay Again - user review We have stayed at this hotel before and will go back if and when we are in Portland again. It's staff is friendly and knowledgeable of the area and has always recommended good places. The hotel restaurant has great food and the breakfast staff is great. It is in a great location and within walking d... expedia.com
Very nice - user review We stayed for 4 nights and were very comfortable, but the hotel is currently undergoing renovation, which was hard to ignore. Our room was a nice size and very quiet. The front desk and loby staff were very friendly and helpful. Location is a big plus; easy to walk to downtown locations and only 2 b... expedia.com
Wonderful Stay - user review We stopped here for a short stay as part of our honeymoon trip on the way to the beautiful Oregon Coast. The staff was very friendly and accomodating. Service was wonderful from the valet to the nightly turndown. We were well tak... expedia.com
Very family friendly - user review We took our 2 year old and found the hotel staff very friendly and accomodating. Our room was easy to be in with a toddler and all the extras we brought from home for him. The hotel is very centrally located in downtown Portland and within walki... expedia.com
Forgot to Mention... - user review 5th Avenue Suites has a really nice gym TV monitors built into the treadmills, and a Business Suite with free internet, fax and pri... fodors.com
5th Avenue Suites, Why Stay Anywhere Else? - user review Having just returned from a 10 day stay at the 5th Avenue Suites in Portland, I have to say that I will never even bother looking for another hotel in that city. From the moment we walked in the door, we were treated very well. We had a King Suite on the 9th floor. They do not skimp on anything, the... fodors.com
Loved it until the garbage truck arrived.... - user review My husband and I stayed at the 5th Ave.Suites while attending our sons Reed graduation the weekend of 5/14/05. It is really a beautiful hotel. Large rooms and bathrooms. Our room was located on the 5th floor and the door opened to a foyer then you'd turn to go down a small hall to the bedroom which ... fodors.com
Terrific experience - user review The room was huge, nicely designed with a sliding partition, and well decorated with lots of color and large windows. (With the size of the rooms and the fold out couch, this would be a good place to stay with family, too.) The price was reasonable, and the service was very good. They let us check o... fodors.com
Aveda with your Starbucks and a smile - user review We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. Thank you, Priceline, for making it possible for only $75 a night. The room was spacious, the bathroom wonderfully appointed with marble, a whimsical shower curtain, makeup mirror and full length drapes at the window. The bed was quite comfy great linens and... fodors.com
