Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Set to Open the 248-room Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH, PA - January 13, 2015 - On January 20th, U.S. boutique hotel pioneer Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants will debut its first property in The Steel City. Kimpton's Hotel Monaco is downtown Pittsburgh's first upper-upscale boutique hotel, located at the corner of 6th Avenue and William Penn Place, and will undoubtedly change the city's hospitality scene. Boasting an eclectic one-of-a-kind design, Kimpton's renowned amenities, and top-notch customer care, Hotel Monaco will have passersby and visitors alike clamoring to see what all the fuss is about as the anything-but-bashful hotel opens its doors in this month.
A company with an eco-friendly ethos, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants will once again prove its expertise in the meticulous refurbishment of landmark historic buildings, transforming Pittsburgh's iconic Beaux Arts-style James H. Reed Building, originally built in 1903, into a nine-story, 248-guestroom hotel with more than 11,000-square-feet of meeting space. The hotel is Kimpton's 11th Hotel Monaco in a collection of more than 60 properties in the U.S. and its 13th adaptive reuse project.
The Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh will feature bold and clever design that celebrates the original Beaux Arts architecture and adds pops of modern, playfully unafraid patterns, textures and designs. Touches of local flavor are evident throughout; the hotel's color palette features bold yellow, black, and white hues, the city's signature colors and those of its professional sports teams and the hues of its flag.
The new hotel will also serve as a mecca for those seeking unique and inspired event spaces for social gatherings, intimate weddings, and innovative corporate meetings. The hotel's six event spaces, including the picturesque Sheffield and Sofia Ballrooms boasting floor-to-ceiling windows that face 6th Avenue, will provide event planners with flexible meeting rooms, on-site event planning, and inspired catering menus. The Hotel Monaco's meeting rooms, named after Pittsburgh notables - Clemente, Salk, Carson, and Fahlman, are currently being sold for future events.
As in every Kimpton hotel, notes of playfulness and creativity greet guests around every corner. From luxe, patterned robes to a daily hosted evening wine hour, guests will be reminded of the fun and relaxation that travel is meant to impart whether in town for a big meeting or for a Steelers Sunday. Each guest room will include amenities such as a 39" flat screen TV, wireless internet, Bluetooth sound systems, in-room spa services, on-demand movies, and gourmet honor bar selections including hometown favorites such as Clark Bars and a selection of Pennsylvania beers. The guestroom bathrooms are unmistakably bright and cheery, donning soft yellow herringbone wallpaper.
Company-wide, Kimpton offers signature programs to ensure a flawlessly comfortable visit each time such as its "Forgot It? We've Got It" program, stocking the front desk with the forgetful traveler's every need, a welcoming pet-friendly policy, and a dedication to health and wellness through on site fitness centers and in-room yoga mats. Each Kimpton hotel also provides complimentary bicycles, designed in partnership with San Francisco-based PUBLIC Bikes Company, that are available for guests to use during their stay.
"As a native of this great city, I could not be more proud to be opening this unique hotel in my hometown," said General Manager Rob Mallinger. "Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants will fundamentally change the hospitality landscape in Pittsburgh, offering personalized amenities and unparalleled service to guests in the city."
Adjacent to the Hotel Monaco at the corner of William Penn Place and Strawberry Way, Kimpton will also open a new modern American eatery led by veteran Executive Chef Dennis Marron. At this 120-seat restaurant called The Commoner, guests will enjoy comforting wood-fire dishes, a selection of local ales and spirits, and a vibrant design that both welcomes and inspires.
About Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh
Monaco Pittsburgh is located at the intersection of 6th Avenue and William Penn Place, across from the prestigious Mellon Square Park in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh. Colloquially referred to as the Golden Triangle, Downtown Pittsburgh is at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio Rivers. The hotel is just blocks from the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, sporting venues, and the Cultural District.
Kimpton's Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh stands above the urban landscape as the design innovator in the market. A beautiful, meticulous restoration of the city's iconic Beaux Arts-style James H. Reed Building, originally built in 1903, the hotel features nine stories, 248 guestrooms, over 11,000-square-feet of meeting space and a chef-driven, 120 seat restaurant with a prominent street entrance, called The Commoner. For more information, visit www.monaco-pittsburgh.com or "Like" the hotel on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hotelmonacopittsburgh
About Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is the leading collection of boutique hotels and restaurants in the United States and the acknowledged industry pioneer that first introduced the boutique hotel concept to America. In 1981, Bill Kimpton founded the company that today is renowned for making travelers feel genuinely cared for while away from home through thoughtful perks and amenities, distinctive design that tells a story and inspires a sense of fun at each hotel and a sincerely personal style of guest service. Out to help people live full, balanced lives, Kimpton aims to inspire with touches like yoga mats in every room, complimentary coffee and tea to start the day, hosted evening Wine Hour, in-room fitness programming and complimentary bike rentals. The award-winning restaurants and bars are led by talented chefs and bartenders that offer guests a chance to dine like a local. Kimpton also leads the hospitality industry in eco-friendly practices that span all hotels and restaurants, and is consistently ranked as one of the top companies in the Market Metrix Hospitality Index, Upper Upscale Segment, for Customer Satisfaction. The company is highly-regarded for its innovative employee culture and benefits and has been named a Fortune magazine "Best Place to Work" five times since 2009. Kimpton is continuously growing and currently operates more than 60 hotels and nearly 70 restaurants, bars and lounges in 26 cities and counting. For more information, visit www.KimptonHotels.com.
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