Hotel Monaco Philadelphia

My husband and I had our wedding here last month and I cannot recommend Hotel Monaco enough! The entire day was perfect. Desiree was amazing to work with. She is extremely helpful and responsive, and she went above and beyond for us. Emily Elizabeth made some great custom signs for us that matched our florals. We got married at Stratus, and it was beautiful. All of our guests loved the cocktail hour at Stratus as well. I was blown away by how incredible the ballroom looked for our reception. The entire day went so seamlessly. All of our guests told us how much they loved the hotel and how much fun they had. We had a great experience working with the entire team at Hotel Monaco.

We used to Hotel Monaco for our hotel block. The guests raved about the location and how nice the rooms were. Our room was incredibly quiet, had an amazing bathroom, great views and a super comfy bed. We got a suite which was perfect for hair and makeup on the wedding day. We can't wait to stay again!

We had our welcome drinks for our wedding at the Stratus and had an absolutely wonderful experience. The space is absolutely beautiful, and everyone at the hotel was consistently helpful during our wedding weekend. Multiple guests came up to us during the weekend to comment on the excellent quality of the food, as well as raving about the Old Fashioned bar. Particular praise should go to Katie Killman, who made everything super easy for us, and gave us excellent advice on what to and what not to add to our event, as well as being super responsive throughout our planning process. Would highly recommend her for any event planning!

We had our daughter's wedding at the Monaco on 5/26/2024 and it was spectacular from start to finish!!!! The weather cooperated and we were fortunate to have the ceremony on the roof at the Stratus which was so unique and incredible. Our guests thought the food was excellent. The cocktail hour was abundant to the point that many said they ate so much at the cocktail hour that they were stuffed by the time the meal came around. As far as the planning was concerned, Katie is one of a kind and I cannot say enough good things about her. She was incredibly patient, reassuring and extremely timely in her responses to our multitude of questions. There was no situation she could not solve. The staff was excellent including the valet, reservations, reception as well as the waitstaff for the wedding. And a special shout out to Bernardo who was the maitre-d for our tasting. He was so much fun and made the experience so enjoyable. The location of the Hotel Monaco cannot be beat. It is in the middle of Old City right across from Independence Hall. Consequently, there are fabulous photo ops available within walking distance. It is easily accessible to the airport for out of town guests and there are a multitude of nearby sites to occupy them during downtime. All in all, it was such a special day and I would not hesitate to recommend this venue to anyone!!

From the moment we met with Desiree, we knew our daughter's wedding would be perfect! The Monaco is our favorite hotel in Philly and they did not disappoint. The staff at the Monaco is exceptional, all of it -- the Valets, Bell Stand staff, front desk registration, house keeping every one of our guests were blown away by the warm friendly accessible treatment during their weekend stay. Desiree managed our timeline perfectly from the walk down the aisle, picture taking, cocktail party, and reception. All venues were managed impeccably. The bartenders were attentive and efficient and creative with their skills. The catering team was impeccable! All of our food was served hot, delicious and beautifully plated. Our guests are still complimenting us on the fantastic food. Our wedding was magical and delivered to perfection by the amazing staff at the Monaco!

Words can not explain how magical our special day was thanks to the team at Hotel Monaco. Katie our coordinator was extremely responsive and gave great ideas for our special day. From the server Bernado who served the wedding party and guest to the bartender Brittany we received exceptional service. Bernado was very high energy with his amazing voice! Katie took a ton off our plate in what is a very stressful experience. The morning of our event, Katie came to my suite to assist with decorative items and ensured everything was perfect! I truly appreciate the service we received and can't wait to visit Hotel Monaco for our 1 year wedding anniversary!

Me and my husband got married at the hotel monaco on September 30th 2023, and we truly couldn't have had a better experience. From our very first tour of the venue, we fell in love with the hotel, and all of its allure, especially the ballroom and the rooftop lounge. our coordinator and social catering manager Katie is really what made us feel inclined to sign our contract and have the hotel monaco be our place to host our dream wedding. Katie was incredibly helpful with all things pricing, food, sharing preffered vendors etc all things that come with her job Im sure, But what made our experience truly special is that we felt katie really understood our vision, and goals for the wedding, and she was so incredibly helpful in helping us execute that down to perfection. Being a very hands on person myself, katie was so great with communication, constantly staying in the loop and checking in, and always making sure she was on the very same page as us throughout the planning process. very long story short, Katie Killman and Hotel Monaco are at 11/10, we cannot recomend them more, and we couldn't have possibly had a better wedding, thanks to them!

We are still on cloud 9 after our daughter’s beautiful wedding weekend at Hotel Monaco!!! Katie & her team are the absolute best at all things wedding!!! From the very first tour of the venue Katie walked w us through the planning every step. She was above & beyond with her strong , smart and thoughtful approach. Katie & the entire staff at Hotel Monaco were all top tier making the celebration feel as seamless and stress free as it could possibly be.... The best!!! We appreciate you all!!! Jennifer & Mark H

We had our wedding at the LaFayette Ballroom in Hotel Monaco in September of 2023. Desiree was our wedding coordinator and she went above and beyond to ensure that everything about our special day was perfect. I cannot speak highly enough of the staff and the level of service we received. I would unequivocally recommend this venue for your special day!

We just got married here and are so glad we chose Hotel Monaco for our event! Desiree was absolutely critical to helping us plan the entire thing, going above and beyond what we could have hoped for, and made sure that it was flawless on the day-of. Even the rain during our cocktail hour couldn't stop everyone from having a good time, and we would recommend any other couples interested in a "partially outdoors rooftop experience" choose this venue. The way everything is set up here makes weather concerns a complete non-issue. We couldn't be happier

Amazing night for our welcome party at Stratus Lounge. It was the perfect spot to start off our wedding weekend in Philly!

Couldn’t recommend a venue more for a wedding. The team was so responsive and supportive. Venue was gorgeous. Had everything we needed. Wish we could do it again! Desiree Sklar in particular is a rockstar and would recommend her in a heartbeat to anyone throwing a wedding!

We cannot say enough good things about our experience having our wedding at the Hotel Monaco--it was simply amazing! Planning a wedding was new territory for us, but Desiree and the entire Hotel Monaco Team made it such a wonderful and pleasant experience. Desiree and the team were unbelievably patient, accommodating, creative, friendly, and just SO much fun to work with. Not only is the venue itself amazing with a beautiful ballroom and stunning rooftop, the food and atmosphere are truly top notch. Our wedding weekend was perfect--we couldn't be happier with our choice to get married at the Hotel Monaco, and we HIGHLY recommend the venue to any couples looking for a beautiful, classy, elegant, and fun place to get married!

We were married this month and I am so beyond thrilled we chose the Monaco for our venue! Desiree made us feel heard, seen, and so special throughout the planning process and during our wedding weekend. I was really looking for a unique venue and Desiree helped make my dreams come true. We held the ceremony in the sunny and beautiful ballroom and the cocktail hour and reception were held on Stratus. All of our guests stayed in the hotel and loved it! The location and the hotel itself was perfect. If you're looking for a unique, beautiful venue with an incredible coordinator, choose the Monaco!

My spouse and I can not rave about Hotel Monaco enough! Our guests, too!-- We continue to get so many compliments on our wedding celebration. This celebration was a long time coming! My husband and I started planning in 2019, but postponed a couple times due to the pandemic. We finally hosted our reception this past weekend and we are SOOOO glad we followed through with this party of a lifetime! Desiree, the Director of Catering, was a fabulous planner and coordinator. Her passion for her job shines through in EVERY conversation and EVERY detail. Her and her team were so attentive and made sure our delayed celebration was nothing less than magical. The Monaco's team, especially Desiree, stay calm, cool, and collected and really help ease the nerves that come with planning a party. They ensured that everything carried out swimmingly! Even on the day of the party, Desiree made sure to check in with me and my husband and reassure us that all our plans and decor were getting set up as planned. At the celebration, the food was incredible! The atmosphere was stunning. And, the staff was attentive, friendly, and so cheerful to be apart of the party! We held our cocktail hour in Stratus the rooftop lounge and then moved down to the ballroom for dinner and dancing. We also had a room block with the hotel. And, we even had breakfast the next morning in the attached restaurant, Red Owl. Hotel Monaco has the FULL package and made this party truly a dream come true.

The wedding coordinators provided knowledgeable suggestions and advice throughout the planning process for my daughter and son in law’s celebration and always made themselves available for questions. The entire staff at the event were professional, accommodating and friendly.

amazing!!! The Hotel Monaco staff is absolutely the best. From our catering manager, Katie, to our housekeeper, Nicole, Bernardo who took amazing care of us at the wedding, the fantastic front desk staff - we cannot say enough about the team at Hotel Monaco. They are professional, attentive, FUN and truly went above and beyond in every single way. I am still blown away by the level of service and care that we received every step of the way. I highly recommend the ballroom or Stratus Lounge for any wedding. It was beyond perfect!

I don't even know where to begin to explain how amazing our experience with Desiree and Hotel Monaco was. From the second we saw Stratus Lounge, we knew that was the exact vibe we wanted for our wedding. Stratus is modern, intimate and the perfect rooftop setting. Desiree not only understood the vision for our day, but went above and beyond to make sure it happened. We were absolutely treated like royalty from start to finish throughout the entire planning process. Any little question/concern I had, Desiree was there to calm my nerves as an anxious bride and ensure every single detail was perfect. She even found the most perfect musician for our ceremony--Brian Fitzy (absolutely amazing!!). Our guests RAVED about the food (believe me, this is not your typical wedding food) and speciality cocktails (smoked out old fashioned bar & espresso martinis!). Desiree and the staff got to know us so personally, that they even delivered gifts for our dog when we arrived. The bartenders at the wedding even went as far as to assist us with an after party location (also met us there to continue the fun!) I cannot say enough good things about Hotel Monaco and their entire staff who all made our day an absolute dream come true. Don't think, just get married here!

Booking at the Hotel Monaco and working with Desiree and her amazing staff is hands down the number one reason my wedding went so smoothly and was so magical! We opted to do a full Stratus Rooftop wedding buyout to keep it modern and fresh. When we told Desiree our vision she grabbed the reigns and made our entire vision came to life. We wanted modern, we wanted black and white, we wanted sex and we wanted appeal. Ok too far but you get the picture. Her and her staff were incredible. They were responsive, they were transparent, they worked around any obstacle, any pricing hurdle, had amazing creative ideas, they were so knowledgeable about literally every detail. Need help with decor? Ask Desiree. Need help ironing out where your guests can stay and get ready? Call Desiree? Need an X-factor but don’t know where to start? 1-800-DESIREE. The perks, the people, the venue are beyond 5 stars. Desiree booked Luke Carlos O’Reilly (does marvelous mrs maisel ring any bells??) to play piano at our wedding!!! The chef is INSANE! If you don’t want Boring old wedding food but a fine dining flavor explosion at your wedding-this is the spot. Oh did I mention they have a full service bar? Forget about make shift bars with limited ingredients. You are getting craft cocktails!! The hotel staff is also incredibly accommodating with booking and scheduling wedding events. From booking the initial tour, the tastings, booking other vendors, booking the tour of the venue, booking the room block, coordinating hair and makeup times, breakfast and get ready details, wedding timelines, you name it, they do it. This is a full service wedding venue and they give you full concierge five star treatment. Even the lighting was perfect! And I don’t just mean the sexy, modern, warm charm (and very flattering-you’ll look 10 years younger in your wedding photos) bulbs at the Stratus Lounge, I mean half of your venue scape is the Philly sky and skyline. If you have any reservations about booking here- don’t. This will be the most magical day of your life! I cannot thank the hotel and people here enough!

I cannot say enough about how great our experience at Hotel Monaco was from start to finish. Desiree made sure every little detail we planned for and even ones we didn't think about were covered. She was so responsive and supportive throughout the whole process and day of. We made sure to use all the beautiful space from our room block for guests, Stratus for cocktail hour, and the Ballroom for our reception. They truly made our wedding day dreams come true and MANNN did we throw a party! The entire staff was so accommodating making the whole weekend stressless which is crazy to say when you spend so much time and energy planning something. We truly got to enjoy the party we planned and there's no doubt we wouldn't get the same experience elsewhere. Our guests are still raving about it months later and how they got to experience all things Philly around the area too. We really couldn't ask for more and wish we could redo the whole day!! Thank you to the whole Hotel Monaco staff for making our day unforgettable!

Absolutely fabulous post-wedding breakfast after my son's wedding on August 13th in your Copenhagen Room. Staff was friendly and super-efficient; breakfast was plentiful and delicious; mimosas flowing! My guests and I had a marvelous time and highly recommend you! Cindy & Charles Ingoglia

At the Kimpton Hotel Monaco, Desiree Skylar, their Director of Catering, made all the difference when we planned a Welcome Party the night before our son's wedding. When she took over we felt comfortable we were in good hands and we were right. Throughout the process, she was enthusiastic and very engaged in making sure our event would run smoothly on their Rooftop Stratus Lounge Patio and Vapor and Mist Rooms. She even helped set up before the event along with her other colleagues. They were very helpful and professional too. Everyone had a great time! I would recommend Desiree and the team at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco for any wedding event. Our family and friends had such a lovely time the whole weekend.

We chose the Monaco as our wedding venue for its convenience and amazing reviews and we weren't disappointed. We were initially planning to get married during the early pandemic months and decided to completely cancel our wedding only to rebook a year later, and Desiree could not have been more gracious to welcome us back. We decided to do a completely vegetarian menu and while the chef had some limitations on what he could do outside of their usual offerings, we ended up with a wonderful custom buffet that we and our guests were very happy with. Desiree was hugely helpful both before and on our wedding day and with her help we did not need to hire a planner or day-of wedding coordinator. The Monaco also hosted our post wedding breakfast which was perfect. Our family and guests were all incredibly impressed with this venue and staff. Thanks so much!

We just had our wedding at the Hotel Monaco and it did not disappoint. The venue is gorgeous and centrally located in the city and to the airport for people traveling in. It also has both indoor and outdoor space which we alternated with for our wedding. Desiree and the team made all of our dreams come true and then some. Everything was seamless and the food was amazing. We had many comments on the food. Highly recommend the hotel for any event, especially a wedding.

Getting married at the Monaco was nothing short of a delight. Desiree made sure all of our dreams happened and made sure everything flowed perfectly on the weekend. We didn't have to worry about a thing. All of the event staff is friendly, attentive, and energetic. After our wedding we received multiple compliments on the service and the attention to detail. The venue itself is beautiful with unique, eclectic charm, and a stunning rooftop cocktail lounge that elevated our entire wedding to a new level. We loved working with everyone here and felt like we were in genuinely caring and supportive hands.

When you visit Hotel Monaco the space speaks for itself - but the best part of having your wedding at Hotel Monaco is working with Desiree. Our original wedding date was January 2021 and we delayed until January 2022. Desiree was extremely helpful throughout the process of rescheduling. Desiree is unbelievably good at what she does, and it was amazing working with her. Everyone else we worked with was great as well, especially Sara who coordinate the room blocks. Our wedding couldn't have been more perfect and it would not have been possible without Desiree!

Our NYE (12.31.2021) Wedding was nothing short of AMAZING! I may be biased, but hands down this was the best wedding I've ever experienced. We booked the venue with Desiree in November 2020 and immediately knew from her welcoming, fun, and easy-going attitude that this was the right place for us. Shannon was our coordinator for the actual event, and in the months leading up to the wedding she was more than accommodating to all of our questions and concerns. She was helpful, patient, and understanding- qualities that are so important now more than ever. Shannon sincerely wants to make sure that you have the best day ever and will do everything in her power to make sure that it happens. As a bride, planning can be a stressful experience at times, and Shannon was always there to lend a helping hand (or a glass of champagne) to help guide me through the process. Every detail was carefully and exceptionally executed, and things were taken care of before I could even ask. The food is absolutely incredible, so seriously look no further if you are interested in feeding your guests a meal that they will rave about for years to come! Shout out to Chef Jonathan! Our signature drinks from Christopher were also a major success and specifically tailored to what we were looking for-all guests were very excited about these! We had our ceremony on-site, cocktail hour on the rooftop at Stratus, reception in the Ballroom, and an after hours event in Red Owl, and everything went off without a hitch. The Hotel Monaco is a one of a kind venue, and there is nothing else out there like it! If you're thinking about it, don't wait!!

I don't know where to begin in this review for Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia. Even from our initial appointment way back when, we were given the royal treatment. All of the small little moments & details (which many may overlook) were made to be incredibly special. Desiree Sklar (director of catering and the venue's dedicated wedding coordinator) is INCREDIBLE at what she does. Anytime we had a concern or a question, she quickly put us at ease. This certainly was not an easy feat given how particular we are and all of the gymnastics she had to go through in the height of the pandemic. She truly makes magic happen. She was who we met with initially, and she was there with us through the thick and thin of it all along the way, including the entire day and night of! The hotel is beautiful, eclectic, extravagant, and so much more. We've never had a bad meal the many times we've eaten there. It honestly feels like home, and we were made to feel like family. The energy we created was infectious. Not only were we as newlyweds and all of our guests having the best time, all of our vendors worked together in harmony and all of the staff were excited to be there too. There are too many to name, but all of the staff was fantastic and went out of their way to ensure we were well cared for. Our wedding was perfect and it was well worth the wait (even with the extra year we needed to wait because of Covid). I can't think of anything I would've wanted to go differently. We knew it was going to be great, but we're still blown away by how amazing everything was. We still have people coming up to us telling us it was the wedding of the century, the best wedding they've ever been to, the best time they've ever had, the most beautiful venue, and more! Thank you to everyone that came together to make this happen, we can't wait to share our photo and video footage with everybody and relive it again. We'll never forget this, and luckily since we're local we can come visit anytime!

Desiree was amazing during the initial planning process. We had to make so may special requests in order to have our culturally specific moments and the Hotel Monaco was beyond accommodating. We had to get our wedding pushed out a year due to the pandemic - and when Shannon took the reins, no detail was missed! She was amazing at keeping us aligned to the schedule and was able to really assist me with the planning since we lived out of state. From hosting our Vietnamese tea ceremony and cocktail hour at Stratus, to a fun filled reception in the Lafayette Ballroom, this venue was perfect! Our guests raved about the location (for many of our guests - it was their first time in Philadelphia) and the abundant and delicious food and drink. A HUGE THANKS to all of the staff, including Connor and Sara managing our wedding block, Bernardo being the best maître d', and anyone else who had a hand in making our day feel so special.

Desiree was amazing in our planning process. We postponed in 2020 due to COVID, and held our rescheduled wedding in 2021. Desiree and her team were supportive, responsive and accommodating throughout the entire process. The Hotel was beautiful and we held our ceremony and cocktail hour on the roof - our guests loved it! Book your wedding here, you won't have any regrets!

Desiree was absolutely amazing through the entire process of my wedding! She helped coordinate every little detail and is the sweetest person ever. She makes you feel like the absolute most important person on your special day. Several of my guests complimented how wonderful she was and I couldn’t agree more. Hotel Monaco is absolutely beautiful, wouldn’t have changed a thing!

I got married here two weeks ago, and I'm still getting praises for the beauty and location of our wedding. I stayed here for my 30th in December 2020, and after having a tour of the rooftop, I was sold. From the food to the drinks and our wedding coordinator Shannon, I was amazed! Thank you, Kimpton Monaco, for making our day special!

GET MARRIED HERE!!! It’s over a week since we had our wedding here and our guests are still raving about it. So many told us it was the best wedding they have ever been too! I can’t say enough good things about this venue and every single employee that helped with our wedding. We had to postpone twice because of Covid and they were extremely flexible and accommodating. Desiree went above and beyond to make sure we had the wedding of our dreams and she delivered! She’s so sweet and fun to work with. The entire hotel is gorgeous but also unique and quirky. We loved it so much we made an entire wedding weekend out of it and had all of our events there… rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, after party and farewell breakfast. We had our reception on the rooftop Stratus and it was just magical. Desiree set up extra twinkle lights for us and we literally danced under the stars all night. Our Maitre D for the night was Bernardo and we absolutely love him. He’s so sweet and welcoming and keeps the energy going. He took such great care of us, bringing us all the drinks and all the food all night long. He even serenaded us during our cake cutting (he has an incredible voice) Conner was super helpful making sure our room block was in order and Anthony checked in on us in the bridal sweet multiple times throughout the day to make sure we had everything we needed. Also, they’re dog friendly so our fur baby was able to be apart of our big day. The venue is beautiful, the staff is amazing, the food is delicious and you’re treated like family.

We LOVED having our wedding at Hotel Monaco and would do it all over again if we could. We decided to move our postponed wedding from another city/state to Philly and pull up our date due to COVID, so we had ~4 month left to replan. Shannon was an angel and the best - we couldn't have asked for a better coordinator and partner. She not only answered our emails quickly, but she went above and beyond to squeeze in a tasting for us when we were in town for a short trip, not to mention everything she did for us during the wedding weekend. She set up the decorations I brought exactly as I had imagined it, and her team gave myself and my husband special attention throughout the night (made sure we ate and drank!). We had a small wedding and wanted to keep it all on the rooftop, and Shannon made it happen just like we hoped. Also, the food was actually so good - we got so many compliments on it! Our wedding was seamless and so much fun. I can't say enough good things about the venue and Shannon!!

We had our wedding at the Kimpton Monaco Hotel in Phila. It was postponed due to COVID. Desiree the event planner was wonderful!! We had to keep changing things to go along with covid guidelines and she was so knowledgeable and efficient in helping to guide us on what to do. Desiree and her team helped to pull off what our friends call the best night ever! She is a true professional at her job and a pleasure to work with. Our friends and family had a wonderful time and we received many compliments on how much they enjoyed our wedding. Our wedding was picture perfect and a night we will always remember. Desiree helped to create the most magical night for us on top of Stratus Rooftop Bar. I highly recommend this venue.

We had the best time at our wedding all thanks to the team at Hotel Monaco. Everyone went above and beyond to help make our day special. With all of the Covid related rules in the city, they made navigating them very easy. The food and drinks were also incredible. I had several people tell me that they have never had better food at a wedding before. I am so thankful to have found this venue. I highly recommend booking your wedding here!

We had our daughter’s wedding at the Kimpton Monaco Hotel in Phila. It was postponed 2 times because of COVID. Desiree the event planner was wonderful!! We had to keep changing things to go along with covid guidelines and she was so knowledgeable and efficient in helping to guide us on what to do. Always pleasant and efficient, I felt so good working with her and her team. We had to change things again 4 days before the wedding and I cannot believe how she handled everything and made my daughter’s day perfect!! She is a true professional at her job and a pleasure to work with, I actually will miss talking to her. She worked well with our wedding planner too and that made everything easy. My daughter felt very comfortable working with Desiree and her team. Our friends and family had a wonderful time and we received many compliments on how much they enjoyed our wedding. My husband and I were so pleased but more importantly my daughter and son-in-law loved it too!!

Desiree worked with me from day 1 for a wedding brunch we were planning. She was so professional, well informed and would go the extra mile if I needed her too. She was going to make the entire event perfect. I loved working with her. In all my years of dealing with event people Desiree is at the top of the list. Good going Hotel Monaco you have a real gem in your midst. Pat C

David the Assistance Front Desk Manager is atrocious. I called to confirm my appointment to meet with Desiree for my wedding who was great and accommodating. David not only keep me on hold for 26 minutes; but answered the phone and said "sorry for the long hold please hold" I waited an additional 7 minutes before he returned. I greeted him with respect and stated why I was calling and then he hung up the while I was speaking! He never attempted to call back or inform Desiree of what happened. Once I arrived I informed Desiree and Gary the (Bellman) what happened and they were extremely apologetic. I left my name and number at the front desk for David and he never bothered to call me back. I will NEVER refer ANYONE to this hotel EVER! I have never been so disrespected and disregarded in MY LIFE!!! STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE!

We would like to thank Kimpton Hotel Monaco and Desiree Sklar, Director of Catering, for their excellent customer service during this challenging time with Covid-19. The team operation was outstanding. The food was delicious. The Chef has created from a very simple basic food an exotic and exquisite food. The venue is beautiful, perfect for an elegant event. Thank you for all the hard work.

We couldn't have been more relieved and happier to have had such an amazing team behind us throughout our entire wedding planning process. Desiree and her team were phenomenal. We had a two year engagement with our perfect date set for 10.10.2020! When covid hit, Hotel Monaco truly stepped up and did everything in their power to make our dream wedding come true. They were incredibly generous and kind through all of the city changes and updates. Even up until the day before the Wedding, they were constantly in the know and making the best out of the situation possible for us. We were able to have our beautiful wedding, and their staff was able to meet all of the city requirements and kept our guests safe. We had 100 guests, and zero illnesses after. We had such a blast and that day/ weekend was perfect. They made the pandemic disappear from our minds. We had our ceremony and reception on site, in addition, we hosted a farewell brunch the next morning. Our guests continue to share how memorable and fun the weekend was. I absolutely recommend Hotel Monaco for absolutely any event. They pull out all the stops, and really focus on your needs. Their attention to detail and everything they provide was a huge stress reliever, especially needing to plan during a pandemic. I am so relieved we signed on with them, and they had our backs through the whole endeavor. I have heard horror stories of other venues raising prices and going back on contracts, refusing to give back financial commitments. This Hotel was completely transparent and offered us full refunds, if the city requirements were to prevent them from providing us with the best possible experience. I must say, despite all of the ever changing requirements, they absolutely delivered and gave us an amazing experience throughout the entire two year planning process. Can't wait to host another party at Hotel Monaco, maybe even marry my husband all over again!

Hotel Monaco has been amazing. We were planning our wedding, which is normally a stressful process and they made it as smooth and easy as possible. On top of that Covid hit and they were once again nice and accommodating. While we unfortunately did not get to go through them for our wedding brunch, I would highly recommend them for any and all events! And I will be sure to use them in the future.

The staff at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia was just the absolute best!! We had our Hindu wedding ceremony there and then we stayed at the hotel through the weekend as we had our second Jewish wedding across the street the next night. To say that the staff was amazing and accommodating would be an understatement. Desiree was with us every step of the way from taste testing, to room layouts, to sending the procession down the aisle. The hotel is gorgeous (our getting ready shots in the room are phenominal), our food was OUTSTANDING and the staff was just as excited for us as we were! We were able to get our wedding in right under the wire of the COVID shut down and the staff was there to encourage us, calm our nerves and celebrate with us. We are SO lucky to have worked with them in planning and executing our magical weekend. I couldn't recommend them more!! We cannot wait to return for many an anniversary! Seriously, run don't walk to work with this team and celebrate your wedding with their personal touches, professionalism and warmth!

This MOB is still floating on air after our daughter's amazing Hotel Monaco wedding. Everything was perfect. Perfect! Desiree Sklar was a huge part of that. She patiently answered all of our questions and accommodated all of the happy couple's requests throughout the months of planning and the weekend itself. Desiree's bubbly personality and kind, patient and thoughtful demeanor made the rehearsal a pleasure and the ceremony itself the best ever. Desiree went out of her way for us and no request or concern was too big or too small. She cheerfully made all our dreams come true so we could fully enjoy the weekend festivities because everything was taken care of for us. Our guests had magnificent experiences with all of the staff (I wish I could remember all of your names)--from the valet parking to check-in, to the cocktail party (could Bernardo be any more wonderful?!), to the service, to the reception, to the Sunday morning continental breakfast, to check-out. At the breakfast, staff went out of their way to not only serve us but also help us decorate the ballroom. We didn't expect that! Thank you, Desiree, and the entire Hotel Monaco staff. We wish we could experience the wedding all over again because it was that wonderful. Our family thanks you with grateful hearts.

Hotel Monaco is an amazing venue! We were really struggling to find a location that felt like "us" but also supported the reality factor of our guests (some disabled and not able to move easily in outdoor terrain or any venue with limited handicap capabilities). From the moment we pulled up, we were treated like the King and Queen. Desiree and her team are fantastic and Desiree does everything she can to make your life easier. She went above and beyond to take care of our "high maintenance" guests and to make my life easier. It perfect for pictures near by the historic landmarks, the food is amazing, and all of our guests had a wonderful time! All of the vendor recommendations were stellar - our florist, musicians, DJ, cigar lounge, wedding cake all came from their list and they were all amazing!

I wish I could get married all over again! My wedding last weekend 9/21/19) was the best night of my life x 1000. And it wouldn't have been so wonderful without Desiree. Her attention to detail and dedication to her clients is truly special. She answered every little question I threw her way promptly and patiently. I only wish I could be so organized! She exudes happiness & kindness. You can tell she genuinely loves what she does. Bernardo attended to our every need and was so much fun! Everyone loved him...especially my husband & me! Aurel does a great job of managing the valet. It's such a busy corner--I don't know how he does it! Tinisha, Connor, and Carly helped so much with my guest room blocks & seating chart. Everyone, from the moment I walked in the moment I checked out, was kind and professional. I look forward to coming back every year to celebrate our anniversary!!!!!!!

It was love at first sight! The Hotel Monaco was the perfect venue for our August wedding.  We planned a Stratus rooftop ceremony and cocktail hour followed by a fabulous dinner reception in the LaFayette Room.  It was seamless! Desiree, Carly, Tinisha, Bernardo and the front desk staff treated us and our overnight guests like family.  They worked well together and made our planning super easy!  Desiree answered our questions and suggested ways to make the night flow for uninterrupted fun.  She's great at what she does for a reason...it's a passion and she perfect! The entire day/night was filled with delicious food, fabulous music, and our best friends and family...truly flawless! Bernardo was perfect, had our guests laughing and catered to us! The day was spectacular and our guests said it was the "best wedding ever "!

My partner & I are getting married in October 2020, and we are so excited for the day to finally arrive! The Monaco was our first venue we toured and it just out ranked every other space we visited. The way we have been treated since day 1 has been remarkable. Desiree is one of the sweetest people we have ever met; our wedding could not be in better hands! The process thus far has been so smooth, she really does cater to our every single need. I cannot wait to begin working with her more and more as our date approaches! Wish I could rate higher than 5 stars!

"Best wedding ever". That was the quote of the weekend! From beginning to end our wedding weekend was absolutely flawless. Every last detail was perfectly executed and nothing was forgotten or left to chance. Not only was the staff competent and professional but they were FUN and truly a pleasure to work with in every respect. From Desiree's bubbly personality and careful attention to detail, Anthony's bar tending/mixology skills and Bernardo's radiant smile and comedic nature, the Hotel Monaco team was truly a HUGE part of the weekend's rousing success. The venue is amazing and there is truly something for everybody. In addition to boasting arguably the best location in Philadelphia, directly across the street from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell the hotel is clean, comfortable, uniquely decorated and has one of the only rooftop bars in Philadelphia. We are already planning to return at least once a year to celebrate our anniversaries with all our friends at Hotel Monaco.

My wife and I had an incredible experience from beginning to end with the Monaco, especially with our wedding coordinator, Desiree. Desiree is an extremely effective in-person communicator who clearly loves what she does. She brings detail and passion throughout the entire process. The venue is terrific. The supporting staff (Bernardo and Jackie, for us) were incredible during the tasting and the wedding night itself. The location is prime for those familiar or unfamiliar with Philadelphia. We could not recommend a place more highly than this!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about the Hotel Monaco. From the moment we met Desiree, we knew that we wanted to have our wedding there. She made us feel like we were the most important people in the world, treated us like we were superstars, and made a very anxious bride feel like everything was going to be perfect. She remembered every detail of our wedding and I felt super comfortable leaving the day of execution and coordination in the Hotel Monaco's hands! Bernardo the Maitre'd was amazing. He made me and my husband laugh and helped us when we had no idea how to cut our cake!! He was so good, I put my drink down for one second and had another one right in my hands. We had a request to have one specific outside food item at our wedding (my husband's favorite) and Desiree worked tirelessly to make sure his dream of having this food at our wedding came true. She went above and beyond numerous times to make sure that we were treated beyond exceptionally. I could cry telling you all of the stuff that the Hotel Monaco did for us that they went out of their way to do! The wedding was flawless, delicious, amazing, and people are still talking about it! Hands down the best day ever and it was thanks to Hotel Monaco!!

I got married on June 8th, 2019 at Hotel Monaco. It was truly the most amazing wedding ever (I may be a bit bias) and exceeded every single one of our expectations!!!!! Desiree Sklar was our contact throughout the planning process and was there for us on our wedding day through the entire day/night. She is AN ANGEL! Truly she was made for weddings. She was so chill to work with and totally understood the vibe we were going for. Thank you so so so much hotel Monaco for bringing our vision to fruition and making it a day we will never forget.