The legacy of sophistication and high style that has long been a Washington, DC, hallmark found a new home in 2002, when the Hotel Monaco opened in the historic 1839 Tariff Building. The stunning property occupies an entire block in the burgeoning Penn Quarter neighborhood and was the city’s first all-marble structure, designed after the ancient Roman Temple of Jupiter.

Two years of extensive renovation has transformed this remarkable building into one of the city’s best boutique hotels, resulting a lively, quirky ambiance that infuses classical architectural influence with a touch of the unexpected, from the eclectic mix of contemporary furnishings within each guest room and suite to the complimentary goldfish, offered as soothing companionship for hotel guests (don’t worry--the hotel handles the care and feeding, you just enjoy the guppy’s company).

The hotel is steps away from Chinatown, the Shakespeare Theater, the city’s new Convention Center, art galleries, the museums and monuments on the National Mall, the White House and other archetypical DC tourist attractions. Nearby Metrorail stops put the entire region within easy walking distance, but you may elect to stay close to home base.

Poste, Monaco’s onsite “modern brasserie,” pulls both locals and out-of-towners with perfectly prepared modern American cuisine and an extensive wine list, while their outdoor terrace offers kind respite for long, leisurely evenings to stretch into night.

Completed in 1842, the structure was the first all-marble building in the city and was patterned after the ancient Roman Temple of Jupiter.

Original Property Opened: 1842

Rate Range:
Deluxe: from $329.00
Suites/specialty: from $849.00