From the grand marble lobby to an indoor golf course to the radio-equipped guest rooms, the Drake was arrayed with luxury touches + innovative amenities for its time. Its grand opening in 1928 was held at the hotel’s Starlite Roof, a legendary nightclub that’s still an integral part of the San Francisco scene.
Hotel Details + PhotosStoried histories meet modern comforts.
Elegant, revitalized landmark properties dating back to the 19th century, historic buildings—including a former bank, former armory and former post office—renovated and reimagined, and design pieces lovingly restored to their previous glory. Come discover how history is made timeless at our historic Kimpton hotels.
Our place of residence started as the 1917 Railway Exchange Building and the 1928-built Art Moderne Title Building and was the first example of Art Deco architecture in Denver. In 1998 this location evolved into the elegantly designed Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver.
Hotel Details + PhotosThe story begins in the late 1800s. These charming bungalows once gave shelter to Cuban cigar makers, housed Navy personnel leading up to World War II, then acquired a sweet namesake: steamboat captain Peter Hanlon’s wife, Ella.
Hotel Details + PhotosFitch Lodge has opened its doors to adventurers: seafarers, sailors, travelers. These classic Carpenter Victorian houses are listed among the National Registry of Historic Places. The lodge is now attributed to Henry “Harry” Fitch, a classic Key West figure.
Hotel Details + PhotosFrom the Lighthouse Hotel, guests have a mid-1800s history at their doorstep with prime views of two Key West icons—the lighthouse and the famed Hemingway house. In the 1980s, South American gold was discovered in an on-site well, an unsolved mystery to this day.
Hotel Details + PhotosRidley House: ornate 19th-century interiors and Bahamian Eyebrow architecture. We renamed the property to honor the original owner’s discovery of a small and endangered species of sea turtle, known as Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle.
Hotel Details + PhotosWinslow’s Bungalows’ playful spirit can be traced all the way back to the late 1800s as the home of a famous vaudeville performer. We’re aptly named, honoring Winslow Homer, the great American painter who spent summers in Key West around the turn of the 20th century.
Hotel Details + PhotosBuilt in the 1860s, this famous landmark’s purposes ranged from cotton warehouse to machine shop to the first Coca-Cola bottling plant in Savannah. Kimpton repurposed the building and realized the playful yet finely curated Kimpton Brice Hotel in 2014.
Hotel Details + PhotosThe site began as the Hotel Bismarck, built by the Eitel brothers in 1894. More that 30 years later, the brothers demolished the hotel and erected a glamorous 19-story edifice, with 600 guest rooms and a grand marble staircase. Fun fact: the state’s first legal beer serving after Prohibition took place here in April of 1933.
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Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago was originally the D.B. Fisk & Company hat factory, built in 1912. “Fiskhats” were manufactured and marketed here until 1958. In 1998 Kimpton acquired the space and converted it to the attuned and comfortable Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago.
Hotel Details + PhotosAssembled in stages between 1893 and 1903, this distinguished 14-story landmark was originally the Midwest headquarters of the New York Life Insurance Co. Interior highlights include a showcase of gray marble, twin grand stairs, coffered ceiling, and elegant archways.
Hotel Details + PhotosOne of the most stately structures in Baltimore, this storied Beaux-Arts building was constructed in 1906 as the headquarters of Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. The National Park Service lists us as one of the “Ten Enduring Landmarks of Baltimore’s Central Business District.”
Hotel Details + PhotosKimpton Cottonwood Hotel is a reinvention of the landmark Blackstone Hotel (1916), once known as the most elegant stopover between the coasts. With timeless elegance, it’s no wonder we’re listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Hotel Details + PhotosWinslow’s Bungalows’ playful spirit can be traced all the way back to the late 1800s as the home of a famous vaudeville performer. We’re aptly named, honoring Winslow Homer, the great American painter who spent summers in Key West around the turn of the 20th century.
Hotel Details + PhotosConstructed in 1929 as the R.J. Reynolds building, this historic Art Deco–designed structure was the architectural prototype for the Empire State Building in New York City. This iconic skyscraper became the eclectic Kimpton Cardinal Hotel in 2016.
Hotel Details + PhotosThis architectural marvel first opened as Lipman-Wolfe Department Store in 1912 and later earned its position on the National Register of Historic Places. Today the picturesque building preserves Portland’s rich heritage and city’s big personality as Kimpton Hotel Monaco Portland.
Hotel Details + PhotosKimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia resides at the intersection of celebrated monuments, acclaimed boutiques, a thriving nightlife, and a burgeoning business district. We’re located in Old City, a few feet from the iconic Liberty Bell and monumental Independence Hall.
Hotel Details + PhotosOriginating in 1929, this 26-story Art Deco high-rise was designed by a consortium of 20 prominent Philadelphia-based architects. We’re located in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square neighborhood, part of a National Historic District.
Hotel Details + PhotosPittsburgh’s iconic Beaux Arts-style James H. Reed building was erected in 1903. The Parisian-inspired location would transition from an electric company to home of Reed Smith law firm to Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh (est. 2008).
Hotel Details + PhotosDelmonico Hotel and Restaurant, the first entity to occupy this site, opened in the 1860s. It would transition to National Bank of the Republic and then Continental Bank, until it became a Kimpton Hotel. Step into our restaurant, Bambara, to witness the storied once-was bank lobby and its polished marble.
Hotel Details + PhotosThe Globe Building, constructed in 1901, is an Italian Renaissance–style structure that served as office space related to the Klondike Gold Rush. Now Kimpton Alexis Hotel, many of the original store fronts coexist with brilliant and ample modern amenities.
Hotel Details + PhotosKimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle was originally constructed in 1969 as the Pacific Northwest Bell office building. Today you’ll see alluring nods to the past and present, whether in the hotel or on the walk to must-see Pike Place Market.
Hotel Details + PhotosThis historic marker opened as the Calhoun Hotel, originally established as a mariners lodging in 1910. It’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is embellished with sophisticated yet quirky tributes to the past and present.
Hotel Details + PhotosBuilt in 1842 the hotel was the nation’s General Post Office. The all-marble exterior and architectural grandeur was heavily influenced by ancient classical design and the work of Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, which is still visible today.
Hotel Details + PhotosKimpton De Witt Hotel: 17th-century Dutch Golden Age-era buildings and newer buildings from the 20th century in the Palace Quarter neighborhood. Admire our ideal design, skillful accents, and the four-story Little House, the 16th-century home of Dutch playwright, P.C. Hooft.
Hotel Details + PhotosThe Hotel Russell was created in 1898 by the architect Charles Fitzroy Doll. Admire the palatial design elements: beautiful terra-cotta exterior, stately marble, vaulted ceilings, ornate Pyrenean marble staircase, and an interior sunken garden.
Hotel Details + PhotosLooking upon four identical classical terraces, see the once-home of The Royal Scottish Automobile Club. Restored and opened as a hotel in 2009, its aristocratic architectural features—marble floors and fireplaces—mingle well with Kimpton’s new and imaginative designs.
Hotel Details + PhotosThis 1819 Georgian building is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, with seven interconnected Georgian townhouses offering access to a lovely, private garden. In 2019 this majestic construction emerged as Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel.
Hotel Details + PhotosKimpton Clocktower Hotel’s history dates back to 1890, when it first opened as The Refuge Assurance Company headquarters. Walk up to the magnificent terra-cotta Grade II Victorian facade and among the lofty walkways and botanical accents.
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