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Michelle was absolutely instrumental in making our day special. We so appreciate her excellent communication and accommodations in planning our elopement
R A.
5.0
Our wedding experience with the Kimpton Monaco Baltimore was incredible! We immediately fell in love with the gorgeous marble staircase, beautiful elevator bank, and all around elegant interior and design of the hotel. The hotel truly is stunning and makes for beautiful wedding photos. Even the ballrooms (ceremony room & reception room) are nicely decorated with fun wallpaper, light fixtures, etc. - definitely not your typical grey hotel conference room. We loved that the venue had so many great photo ops, so we didn't have to worry about what the weather would be like on our wedding day. We noticed that there hadn't been any wedding reviews on any sites for this venue since Randie (the previous coordinator) left, so we were a little nervous about that, but we're SO happy we moved forward anyway. I think they went through a little trial and error with coordinators, until earlier in 2024 when Michelle came on board.
Michelle was an absolute DREAM to work with!!! She's responsible, thorough, detail-oriented, on top of things, organized, and was responsive to all of our (many) questions and requests. I'm a planner to the extreme (excel sheets, detailed timelines, etc.) and working with Michelle was beyond amazing. I trusted her wholeheartedly and am so incredibly thankful to have had her throughout the planning process. On the day of, she was equally wonderful and went above and beyond to help with things and ensure everything went smoothly. Our wedding day was literally perfect and exactly as we had planned, in large part thanks to her. The venue coordinator makes such a huge difference in the wedding planning experience, and Michelle is truly a gem. I also have to mention Jennifer, who helped us with everything room related, and Patrick from catering. Both of them were also amazing to work with and helped our day go perfectly. The hotel really has an all-star team with the 3 of them!
Another thing that drew us in was how inclusive the hotel's wedding packages were. When I was researching venues, we really wanted an "all inclusive" type of package, and this was just that. Food, open bar, chairs, linens, a signature cocktail, and even our wedding cake with an outside award-winning bakery were included (plus more things I'm probably forgetting). The food was delicious and actually very generously portioned (especially compared to other weddings I've attended where you may leave a little hungry). We thought the pricing was very fair for everything that was included. It was also SO convenient to be able to get ready, have all of our wedding events, and then go to the room all in one location.
We absolutely loved this venue and couldn't be happier that we chose to have our special day here!
Regina R.
5.0
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Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore is a wedding and event venue located in Baltimore, MD. First established in 1906, this historic setting features a graceful blend of old-world charm and modern details. The 13th-story hotel features multiple ballrooms, over 200 rooms, and a dedicated staff who will work to bring your nuptial dream to life.
Nestled in the eclectic downtown near Inner Harbor, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore makes for a one-of-a-kind setting for you and your guests to enjoy your big day. The hotel's detailed architecture is present from the moment guests walk into the lobby to create a lasting first impression. Each guest room features modern amenities, cozy furniture, and high-quality bedding to ensure you and your guests enjoy a relaxing overnight stay. After you prepare for the altar, you can make your way to the various ballrooms. The most spacious option, the Paris Ballroom, can accommodate banquets of up to 230 guests. Floor-to-ceiling windows, vintage chandeliers, and warm wall sconces will create a bright, romantic atmosphere for you to enjoy your big day. Just outside the main doors is a spacious foyer, where your guests can enjoy cocktail hour before the reception commences. For more intimate gatherings, the Athens room and Vienna room can seat up to 150 guests.
The hotel's in-house wedding specialist has years of experience and will work closely with you to help you bring your vision to life. They will customize each detail, from your design scheme to your seating arrangement, to best match your needs and wants. The onsite chefs and bartenders offer a seasonal dinner menu and a list of beer, wine, and handcrafted cocktails to give your wedding a mouthwatering finish.
17+ years in business
Speaks English
Small team (2-10 members)
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
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R A
5.0
Michelle was absolutely instrumental in making our day special. We so appreciate her excellent communication and accommodations in planning our elopement
Regina R
5.0
Our wedding experience with the Kimpton Monaco Baltimore was incredible! We immediately fell in love with the gorgeous marble staircase, beautiful elevator bank, and all around ele...
gant interior and design of the hotel. The hotel truly is stunning and makes for beautiful wedding photos. Even the ballrooms (ceremony room & reception room) are nicely decorated with fun wallpaper, light fixtures, etc. - definitely not your typical grey hotel conference room. We loved that the venue had so many great photo ops, so we didn't have to worry about what the weather would be like on our wedding day. We noticed that there hadn't been any wedding reviews on any sites for this venue since Randie (the previous coordinator) left, so we were a little nervous about that, but we're SO happy we moved forward anyway. I think they went through a little trial and error with coordinators, until earlier in 2024 when Michelle came on board.
Michelle was an absolute DREAM to work with!!! She's responsible, thorough, detail-oriented, on top of things, organized, and was responsive to all of our (many) questions and requests. I'm a planner to the extreme (excel sheets, detailed timelines, etc.) and working with Michelle was beyond amazing. I trusted her wholeheartedly and am so incredibly thankful to have had her throughout the planning process. On the day of, she was equally wonderful and went above and beyond to help with things and ensure everything went smoothly. Our wedding day was literally perfect and exactly as we had planned, in large part thanks to her. The venue coordinator makes such a huge difference in the wedding planning experience, and Michelle is truly a gem. I also have to mention Jennifer, who helped us with everything room related, and Patrick from catering. Both of them were also amazing to work with and helped our day go perfectly. The hotel really has an all-star team with the 3 of them!
Another thing that drew us in was how inclusive the hotel's wedding packages were. When I was researching venues, we really wanted an "all inclusive" type of package, and this was just that. Food, open bar, chairs, linens, a signature cocktail, and even our wedding cake with an outside award-winning bakery were included (plus more things I'm probably forgetting). The food was delicious and actually very generously portioned (especially compared to other weddings I've attended where you may leave a little hungry). We thought the pricing was very fair for everything that was included. It was also SO convenient to be able to get ready, have all of our wedding events, and then go to the room all in one location.
We absolutely loved this venue and couldn't be happier that we chose to have our special day here!
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Amy S
5.0
Randie their wedding coordinator was amazing!!! We ended not booking this venue for pure geography reasons, but wished we could have kept Randie! She is one of a kind! Great respon...
se time, far surpassing any other coordinators I’ve been in contact with!
Mikaela L
5.0
The building speaks for itself…the marble staircase, tiffany stained glass, and every other charming detail in the lobby is absolutely stunning! However, what really sold us on Ho...
tel Monaco was our main point of contact Randie. From our first venue visit, I knew Randie was going to make our lives easier during the wedding planning process…she still exceeded our expectations. She was professional, reliable, and insanely prompt in answering our millions of questions. Food and dinner service was absolutely amazing as well. I didn’t have to think about a single thing our wedding day. Couldn’t recommend Randie and Hotel Monaco more!
Response from Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore
Dear Mikaela and Rob
Thank you so much, I am so excited to read this review. I can't wait ...
to share this with our teams. It was a real pleasure hosting you, your family and friends on this very special day. I so enjoyed working with you both and I wish you a lifetime of happiness and joy.
Best Randie
Elizabeth B
5.0
Engaged 2/19/18 | Wedding 9/21/19 | Guests: 118
Ceremony: Baltimore, MD | Reception: Gambrills, MD
After getting engaged, I started truly wedding planning Summer 2018. My husband ...
and I were stationed in Germany, but having our wedding in Maryland. Half of our guests were coming from out of town and would have treated our wedding weekend as a little vacation! So we wanted to make sure we had top notch Guest Accommodations.
I was stumbling across hotels and found the Kimpton Monaco Baltimore. I knew I wanted to get portrait photos done and fell in love with the marble staircase! Our ceremony was at a local catholic church 1 mile away and our reception was a 25-minute drive. I primarily worked with Lauren, Antonella and Megan. They effortlessly set up my hotel block online and communicated with me throughout the process to let me know if I should add more rooms.
The moment I checked in the staff treated me and my guests like royalty. Since I booked over 20 guest’s rooms, they placed me in one of their beautiful suites for our wedding. They allowed me to create guests bags and passed them out to our guests during check in. They texted me throughout my stay to ensure I had everything I needed for a fantastic weekend. We ended up having welcome drinks at the B&O bar (located in the hotel) Friday evening which kicked things off. I was able to have guest shuttles set up (with another vendor) to get my guests to/from the ceremony and reception. They offer so many cute bonuses booking with them such as a wine down for guests in the evening and a coffee bar in the lobby in the morning!
We had such a fantastic time at the Kimpton Monaco Baltimore. We hope to stay with them in the future!
***review cross posted***
Tom B
5.0
My wife and I recently hosted a wedding reception at the Hotel Monaco, and we would highly recommend this venue. The Paris Room, where we had the event, was beautiful. In particula...
r, we would like to sing the praises of Randie Haber, who was our liaison at the Hotel and who helped us plan many aspects of the reception. Randie was absolutely fantastic, and we can't recommend her enough.
Response from Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore
Dear Sarah and Tom
Thank you so much for the kind words, I really enjoyed working with yo...
u both, I love when my couples think outside the box and really personalize their weddings to be a true reflection of who they are and what's most important to them. Please send my best to your families for me
Best Randie
Stephanie P
1.0
This hotel has absolutely no idea how to handle wedding blocks or weddings. The only thing they have going for them is that it is a beautiful hotel and the location is good if you ...
want to be in the city. I have never had to go down to the front desk to fix things so many times during such a short stay, on my wedding weekend no less.
We stayed here to get ready for our wedding and it was a complete train wreck from the start. Two weeks before the wedding we still couldn't cement a time to do our first look on their marble staircase because there were too many other things they were tracking and couldn't figure out. When we showed up on a Thursday (our wedding was Saturday), we provided itineraries that they assured us would be handed to our guests as check in. That evening, we spoke to some of our guests who told us they hadn't received them, so we had to go back downstairs and ask about it. We noticed that the staff had switched so they had to look around. They claimed they were "hiding in plain sight" and had forgotten, but would send them up. That never happened. Additionally, my bridesmaids were treated horribly themselves and one was put in a room that was falling apart and told if she wanted to use anything she'd have to call maintenance. What?? She ended up sleeping on a cot in someone else's room because that suggestion was so ridiculous.
Friday rolls around and we had to start a new reservation so my husband and I would be in separate rooms that evening. They did it wrong, so we both had to get new keys, even for the room that we already had. The guy at the desk even admitted to it. That day I also provided a list of people to a manager that I would need to be allowed up to my room the following morning (hair, makeup, and coordinator). I was assured this wouldn't be a problem and they would be able to send them up. Thursday evening I had done the same thing so I also didn't think it would be an issue. Of course, I was wrong. Saturday morning, my makeup person called me because she was standing at the desk and the person wouldn't let her up. I gave her my husband's name as well as mine and the woman still wouldn't budge. She made me go to my room phone and call down to authorize it, after I had already gotten this approved by a manager the night before! She was horribly rude and I had to send my bridesmaids down to ensure there were no further issues. To add to it, my parents and us had to get new keys that night because they had once again messed them up. Very pretty hotel but their customer service is poor as is the management.
Leanne M
3.0
I was looking for a place to host a post-wedding brunch/birthday celebration for my father’s 75th birthday. One of the vendors I was working with on my wedding gave me a recommend...
ation to contact the B&O American Brassiere. I sent an email to the address listed for the events coordinator. Several days went by and I didn’t hear anything. So I called the number listed and left a voicemail. Still nothing for several more days. Finally, I called the restaurant and mentioned I was having trouble getting in touch with someone from their events team. When I told them the email address and number I called, I was told – oh, no that isn’t the right contact information, she has moved over to our hotel side (Hotel Monaco) and was kindly given the manager’s information. Immediately after contacting the manager, I received a response and was directed to the right contact information for Marissa. Marissa was extremely responsive and helpful as soon as I had her correct contact information. During my event her staff were wonderful, especially Patrick the lead for that day (Marissa was even kind enough to pop by even though I’m not even sure she was supposed to work that day). The reason I give this only three stars is due to two things: I sent my initial inquiry in early December 2017 and highlighted to them the contact information was wrong. My event was mid-February 2018 and I looked the day afterwards and the incorrect information was still posted on their site. I believe they have corrected it now (it’s March), but in my opinion (and this is just one person’s review) it’s an important detail that should have been corrected much sooner and speaks to some disorganization. Secondly, I do want to convey working with Marissa was overall a very positive experience. Where I had some frustration is in the recommendation she gave me for an outside vendor to use one aspect of my event. I’m sure the person would have been great, but they turned out to be not available. I won’t go into details as I don’t think it is important call out that person – they were not available for a legit reason. I just would have expected someone in event management in Baltimore recommending another Baltimore vendor to have been aware of this and save me from a month of back and forth only to then end up going with their in-house service. Overall, I appreciate to the staff at Hotel Monaco for all they did to help me give my father a wonderful 75th birthday with good friends staying a little longer after our wedding. Only I wish it hadn’t been as difficult to get in touch initially and had been less frustrating to plan some of the logistics.
Glenna B
5.0
Hotel Monaco was truly a wonderful place to get married. We were torn between a classical wedding venue and a place with a fun vibe that showed off our personalities and the Monaco...
gave us both in one place! The amazing marble staircase added the classical formality we wanted especially when it came to the setting for our wedding pictures. It is truly breathtaking and a wonderful welcome when walking in for the reception. The Paris ballroom boosts vibrant wall decor, lighting, and accessories that really gave off a fun and inviting vibe. One thing I really wanted when looking at a venue was a place that included wedding coordination services. The wedding coordinator, Randie, was a dream come true. She was so easy to work with, gave great advice, and was there whenever I needed her. By the end of the wedding planning process, she became more of a friend to me than just a wedding coordinator. She truly listened to all our ideas and brought our vision into reality when decorating the space. The food was absolutely delicious. We were able to create the menu from scratch with the chef which just added an even more personal touch to the wedding. Many of our guests commented that they could feel the love we put into our wedding and how it felt like we truly put our personalities into all aspects of the night and we couldn't have done that without Randie and this amazing venue. To this day we will can't stop talking about our wedding and how we could relive the day over and over. We are truly grateful to Randie and all the hard work and dedication she put into our wedding. We couldn't have imagined a more perfect day!
Response from Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore
Dear Glenna and Matt,
Thank you so much for your kind words, I have a wonderful time work...
ing with you. Please stay in touch, I would love to hear from you.
Randie
Andy T
5.0
I had my reception at the Hotel Monaco in Baltimore in July and it went perfectly. Randie Haber was the wedding coordinator and she was exceptional from the initial meeting to the ...
very end. She worked with me and my family on every detail of the reception planning and was very responsive to my ideas and changes. Randie is the ultimate professional who is passionate about her job, and we had an amazing time working with her! The hotel was such a perfect setting with its history, gorgeous architecture, and marble lobby. The Paris room was beautiful, and the lobby right outside was the ideal setup for the cocktail hour. The ballroom allowed for many setup options, which provided much flexibility and ultimately a breathtaking floor plan! The chef was a pleasure to work with during the tasting and the hors d’oeuvres and dinner selection was outstanding. Dominic, who coordinated the room setup and the serving staff, was always there to happily assist us with any of our needs during planning or the reception itself. He made sure the table arrangements and place settings were just as we wanted and the food service was timed perfectly. He and his whole staff were very attentive and personable. We even got some of the staff on the dance floor at the end! I could not have dreamed of a better reception than the one I had at Hotel Monaco Baltimore.
Ashley R
5.0
Hotel Monaco was an absolute pleasure to work with. We worked with Amy and Diane, and they couldn’t have made the process any easier. The hotel is beautiful, and treated us like ...
royalty. I have stayed at the nicest hotels in the country and this place by far surpassed them. The best part is that they allow dogs, and really add some extra special touches for the pups. From the valet to the cleaning crew, everyone was extremely kind. We will 100% stay here again. Our guest are still talking about how great the hotel was.
Jennifer M
5.0
Diane was very helpful when it came to setting up our room block for our wedding. She kept me updated on our guest list regularly so it was easy for me to see who had and hadn't bo...
oked rooms. And I was able to add more rooms at the last minute for unexpected out of town guests!
Rooms were great, clean and comfortable!! The suite was plenty of room for my girls to get ready in with hair and makeup! (1 Bride, 5 Bridesmaids, 2 Flower Girls, MOB, MOG, Grandmother, Hair & Makeup Artist)
Although the Hotel was wonderful, The Restaurant B&O Brassire(sp?) was not so accommodating. We were told we would not need reservations for Brunch on Sunday after the wedding, but they turned half of my guests away stating the tables were "reserved" I never saw anyone sit at those "reserved" tables. I think they were understaffed & couldn't handle the people coming in. We didn't' want to sit together, we just wanted to sit and have brunch. Mostly everyone came in groups of two. Very disappointing to have to deal with that the morning after the wedding.
Alaina G
5.0
The Hotel Monaco is not only a beautiful venue, with a rich history and funky upgrades- it has the most incredible event staff. From day 1, the wedding coordinator made me feel lik...
e we were the only wedding she was working with. She was fun, easy, responsive, and full of great ideas! There was not a single thing on my wedding day that I had to worry about. It was nice that they offered wedding package options and worked with us on some of the items. Almost everything you need for a wedding is included in their packages. The restaurant downstairs, B&O is the caterer for the events - so you know you're getting really delicious food. The best part is that we got to do a taste test of the delicious food and then enjoy it again at our wedding.
The entire staff works with a smiling friendly face, they take care of anything right away, and treat everyone so well. I can't say enough wonderful things about the hotel and the people the put everything together. I put my faith into the professionals and I was not disappointed. I'm only sad that it's over! Every bride should be able to relax and trust that their day will go off as they plan- and Monaco did that for me.
Natalie C
4.0
We chose Hotel Monaco as our venue because it is beautiful. From the marble staircases to the living room we fell in love with all of the little details!
Every person that we e...
ncountered and worked with was friendly and did a great job of making us feel comfortable. By the end of the whole process they felt more like friends than strangers!
We did have to speak up a FEW times though, to get some things we wanted that they weren't too sure about. In the end, we had exactly what we asked for and couldn't be happier!
Also, there was a mix-up with our bill and a staff turnover (for lack of better term) during our planning time with them. It caused a bit of confusion and frustration at times BUT overcoming those obstacles were so worth it because I had the MOST beautiful wedding with the MOST accommodating service a girl could ask for.
S H
5.0
The Hotel Monaco Baltimore was perfect for our Memorial Day weekend wedding hotel. The staff was exceedingly helpful. The rooms were fun, unique and well maintained. We had two ...
minor problems which we told the management about after the fact just so they would be aware and because we were so pleased with the hotel otherwise. The concerns weren't brushed under the rug as we expected, but rather we got an apology call from the GM who more than made things right. We strongly recommend this hotel to anyone doing a wedding in Baltimore.
Amy R
3.0
Hello, My husband and I got married on October 8th 2011 at this hotel. I loved this hotel for all it historic bueaty and thought it would make a great place to get married. I will ...
say the food was amazing, and the bueaty of the hotel was just wonderful. But I was not so pleased with the hotel service. The day of the wedding they fogot a few things, my wedding cake table that did not have my cookies on them and my wedding cake was not set up the way I had asked them too, (I know small details but they all add up to a bride that spends good money on the way they wanted it to look). First I would like to point out that the hotel planner I had in the beginning was no longer working there after 6 months of working with her, then to get another one that I had to explain things to again. Then the day of the wedding she was not there to over look things, so there was another lady that was taking her place that day.
So then for the dinner the groom & I did not have our table setting set up with silverware and we sat there waiting for someone to come over to us and My mother did not have a table setting at all. Then the following day when I went to pick up all my decorations, they didn't have any of my centerpieces, not sure if they gave them away or keep them for themselves. About 4 of my glass jars on the cake and cookie table were missing or broken. These are things I paid good money to use again in my home and then weren't even taken care of. The most upsetting thing for me I would have to say was the guest book picture frame that I spend alot of money on was damaged. The day before the wedding I wrapped the frame in bubble wrap to protect it and when I picked it up it was pushed all the way in the back of the closet with stuff on top of it. Then when I got to it, it was beat up and damaged and was not wraped back up for me. This was something we spent good amount of money on and they did not take care of it.
I feel like with all the money we spent to have our wedding there, they should have taken better care of our things. These sound like miner things but these were things that I think should never have happened. Other then thous things the hotel was lovely and the food was great. I would just make sure to get a wedding planner with this hotel that does not work there to take care of your things.
Annette D
3.0
The architecture, food and service from staff was exceptional. Unfortunately, the handling/coordination of our wedding was careless at best. This is a wonderful place for picture...
s and food, but I'm not so sure I'd recommend the place.
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