Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh

ial. We worked with Lindsey, Catering Sales Manager, up to and on our special day and also Dante, Director of Banquets, was amazing as well. We had both our wedding ceremony and reception here. We loved that this made is easy for our guests to attend our wedding without ever having to leave the hotel.O Organizing our hotel wedding block was a breeze when working with Kami and Liz. I cannot recommend this hotel enough!

process. Having a "one stop shop" for the ceremony, reception, and accommodations was a top priority for us. HM had all of this AND the restaurant in the lower level of the hotel was amazing for the unofficial "after party". Wedding food can sometimes disappoint, however HM knocked it out of the park with one guest stating it was "the best chicken he'd ever had". Finally, like every other couple in the last few years, we had a postponement and some last minute changes, which HM handled beautifully.

last minute due to a family emergency. Lindsey immediately reached out to us and quickly got the planning started. From day one, she was there for us. Checking in to see if we needed anything, doing absolutely anything we asked for and then some and still go this day asks us how we are doing. She is absolutely incredible and we couldn’t have asked for a better wedding planning to be by our side throughout the entire process. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful. It’s like a blank slate that you can do whatever you want. They work with you from start to finish and they never stop offering to help. The food is amazing, highly recommend the short rib and chicken. The process itself is so easy between the actual planning, working with vendors, the wedding block, and the day of. If I could get married again, it would be here in a heartbeat. I cannot say enough good things about Hotel Monaco, Lindsey, and their entire staff.

amenities, and one-of-a-kind rooftop area. The staff went out of their way to make sure all of our requests were fulfilled and they were truly went above and beyond - especially because of their amazing coordinator, Lindsey! As an LGBTQ+ couple, we felt welcomed from the very beginning and loved every minute of our experience with Hotel Monaco in Pittsburgh!

professional, and responsive. Whatever we wanted or needed, she made it happen. They pulled off an awesome ice cream sundae bar for us as our dessert which our guests loved. During our planning meeting she was very thorough and had wonderful ideas for how to tailor the day to be exactly how we wanted it. The unlimited time in the space is priceless and it was so nice to not have to worry about strict timelines when choosing ceremony times etc. The food options are great (and DELICIOUS), the add ons even better! Our guests loved the carving station during cocktail hour and tater tot bar at night. The staff turned over each space to perfection. We had 105 people, All of which came from out of town. Every single person was able to check in when they got there, even if they ended up being early, so no one was stuck waiting for check in. The check in staff was so accommodating and made sure to give out the complimentary champagne toast to everyone. Everyone got their welcome bag delivered to their room. They even arranged for one of our groomsmen to get into the room block last minute because they thought they booked a room but actually didn’t. The rooms were clean and everyone loved the hotel. Wine and beer hour was the perfect way to say hi to everyone when they arrived Friday night! The day of could not have been more perfect. The space was set up to perfection (after Erin worked with us to rearrange the seating chart about 15 times, bless her soul). I credit this team for making sure our wedding was exactly what we wanted and they executed to perfection. Note how many times I said perfection in this review- this team knocked it out of the park. I would recommend this venue over and over and over again.

que, large, and clean. We had over 90 guests stay there (most were out of town) and they were beyond impressed with the hotel and its service. I would highly recommend using them for your reception or your hotel block!

edding venue during the pandemic, since we were limited in our visits and there were minimal events to see. However, once we met with Lindsey, her enthusiasm and ability to convey the level of services to be provided convinced me that Anna and Don had selected the best location! Throughout the 1 1/2 year planning process, Lindsey was responsive to requests, always pleasant and willing to make time for us. The reception- WOW!! I hope you both saw what your staff accomplished, as it was magical! Our guests were amazed by the elegance of the rooms, and level of service from your staff. The food was delicious and artfully presented. Everything flowed beautifully- cocktail hour, dinner service, and an over-the-top setup of our cookie table! Our families baked for months, so to see our efforts on the display created was beyond belief! I want to mention how helpful Emily Marous was upon checkin and with day of bridal suite preparations and managing our food for the bridal party. Also, a big thanks to Dante who was present and checked in with us frequently throughout the reception, and was available the next morning to manage floral, cookie and supplies. We had many guests staying on property for the wedding and received all positive feedback on their experience with rooms and The Commoner. I personally enjoyed having the living room area to enjoy a drink and quiet time to visit with out of town friends. Again, many thanks and I hope to visit your property again! Mary Ann & Rob L.

ome event in the Sofia/Shefield ballrooms as we had too many people/the weather was too cold for the rooftop space. I was initially worried about the ballroom feel, but the decor is amazing and the space looks gorgeous!! The staff helping with the rehearsal dinner itself were very available and helpful. They made sure to introduce themselves and were around if we needed anything. (using the mic, turning up the music). The event ran without an issue. The food was incredible-- way better than I had expected. We got the food stations and had plenty of food for our guests and the food was refilled quickly. Highly recommend the Robata station for the pork belly! For the hotel: We also had a great experience-- We made welcome bags/boxes for our guests staying at the hotel and the staff hand-delivered the boxes to the rooms shortly after check-in which felt very personalized. They were also very accommodating when it came to getting ready- we had two suites for the bridesmaids/groomsmen to get ready in. When we needed extra chairs for hair/makeup they delivered them to our room right away. They were available throughout the day for anything that we needed (room service, etc). Additionally, we were able to access the rooftop when we were ready for first look photos with a beautiful view of downtown. The hotel itself is very unique and we got a lot of compliments about how much people enjoyed staying there.

anning we were able to pull off an exceptional evening before our wedding. The staff was very accommodating and we got so many compliments on the food and I couldn't have been happier.

Rose. She was there every step of the way. The staff at the front desk to the serving crew were amazing, helpful, and so kind. Thank you for everything this year. We are forever grateful.

n one venue for the ceremony and reception. We had cocktail hour on the rooftop which was such a fun experience that our guests loved. The staff was extremely accommodating and worked with us through the many twists and turns that wedding planning in 2020 and 2021 have brought. The food was delicious, the staff did an amazing job setting up and we had the best day. Perfect for a medium sized wedding!

nd the evening. The hotel has everything you could ask for. The rooms are so beautiful and need minimal decorating and it is a “one stop shop”- everything you need is there! I would not have changed a thing. Thank you to Erin and the wonderful team for all their hard work! (Plus, the hotel is pet friendly so our pups got to be in our wedding photos and a part of our big day?

stylishness of the accommodations and the service. We came back on our wedding night to a perfectly made-up bridal suite with chocolates and champagne and all sorts of little touches. Highly recommend!

t turned out amazing due to the beauty of the hotel. 2.) THE STAFF!!!! I cannot say enough good things about the staff. From Paige and Kristen in Sales who were hands on and making sure everything was planned perfectly (which is no easy task if you've ever planned a wedding); the bellmen who helped multiple times the day before my wedding, during the reception and after checking out. They were always quick to help out and did not rush off until I made sure everything was taken care of; even Lexi who handled the billing was amazingly polite and helpful in making sure all my charges were accurate; and last but certainly not least, Debbie, who was the lead server for our reception. We first met her when we were tasting foods for the reception months prior. She promised to be there for whatever may arise and she kept that promise. She made sure everything went swimmingly and when I panicked about forgetting a charger or asked to have something special done for my wife, she was right on it. She is a very caring and wonderful person and I'm thankful she was apart of our special day and there to help make it perfect. Side note, we originally planned to have our reception at another establishment, I hate to speak negatively of others in a positive review but... the Springwood. There are many things that I could say but I will simply say this. They were unresponsive and unhelpful. Knowing how hard it was to plan a wedding prior to hiring the Kimpton Monaco, I can tell you that the staff will earn your business. 3.) The Food! Ok, I've gone on for awhile so I'll make this short and sweet. They can FREAKING COOK!! We had tuna tartar, beef wellington, lamb chops, and what seemed like an endless amount of apps and charcuterie that were all perfectly prepared. The real explosion of flavor was in the entrees of potato crusted grouper, sirloin and well prepared chicken. Lastly, they even made some amazing pierogi to end the night. I know Pittsburgh is known for their pierogi so no one is probably too impressed, but I'm actually Polish if you could tell from my name. I know good pierogi and those were to die for. My complements to the chef.

t was the perfect day. Can’t thank them enough!

nd helpful, and the food was amazing. All of our guests had a great time, and the hotel played a big part in making our wedding day so memorable. Throughout the planning process, we worked very closely with Paige Myers, and we cannot say enough great things about her. Wedding planning can be stressful at times, and Paige was always there for us, either via email, by phone, or in person, to help us and address any questions/concerns that we had. She is calm, reassuring, and creative, and she was the main reason that our wedding day went so smoothly!

eous guest rooms, the staff really could not have been better. Everyone went above and beyond to ensure that my husband and I, along with all of our guests, were comfortable and happy. So many of our guests commented to us how truly top-notch and accommodating the staff was. And for our wedding day, Kristen Stewart made sure every detail was perfect so that we had a flawless event. For anyone who wants to have a beautiful wedding that is executed with ease and grace, we highly recommend Hotel Monaco!! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone at the Hotel involved in our special day for making it even better than we dreamed possible.

ff worked hard to make sure that everything was perfect! We took advantage of the amazing rooftop for cocktail hour, which included live music, appetizers, and a sushi station. Our guests repeatedly commented that the cocktail party felt like an extension of the day instead of just "waiting for dinner." Moreover, many guests commented that the food was to die for (and I would agree - everything tasted great from the appetizers to the salad and main course. The Monaco accommodations were luxurious and convenient - our bridal suite was the perfect spot for hair & makeup. Finally, the Monaco took care of the heavy lifting - from setting up to tearing down, we never had to worry about any of the details on the big day. It was truly a pleasure working with Greg & the Monaco. It's sad that it's all over!

Paige coordinated with all of my vendors for set up and delivery so on the day I didn't have to worry about a thing. We had our ceremony and our reception here, and everything went so smoothly, and on time, and everyone at the hotel was so kind to us and our guests. All of the food (including dessert...the hotel makes amazing pies which we had in lieu of cake!) was delicious, and I had several guests come to me and tell me it was the best wedding food they ever had. Our accommodations were amazing too...our suite was massive and beautiful, and was the perfect staging area for some pre-ceremony photos. Everyone at the Hotel will really work hard to make sure your wedding day is special, and I really had the absolute most perfect day thanks to their staff and the beautiful hotel itself.

vent time, setup, etc. and 4. a venue that provided excellent food, drinks, and service. I can honestly say that all of these requirements were met by hosting our wedding on 4-29-2017 at the Hotel Monaco. We primarily worked with Greg, who was extremely attentive and had great ideas for planning everything. his hotel took care of us from start to finish. The rest of the team/staff members were also wonderful and attentive as well. We didn't have to worry about the details such as placing escort cards or checking in with any vendors. Thank you all so much for your fabulous work!