Each Kimpton Hotel has a distinct personality and a soul of its own - a story. The stories are varied and colorful; wine, literature, well-being, food, and architecture to name a few. Each unique story promises you adventure, inspiration, and delightful surprises while offering the familiarity and style of the Kimpton Hotels brand.

The story of Hotel Monaco Portland is Art Lives Within.

For as long as art has been created, people with generosity and vision have contributed in large and small ways to support artists. The Hotel Monaco inspires this type of generosity and vision by example. The hotel provides each guest with the inspiration and opportunity to let "Art Live Within" themselves.

Each floor of the Hotel Monaco features a piece of art along with a biography of the local artist, offering you a glimpse into the local art scene without ever leaving the hotel. For those who do venture out, our Curator on Call service features a private escorted tour to a variety of Portland's hottest galleries.

The art of crafting delicious wines is put on display during our nightly wine reception where in addition to mastering the "art of tasting" we offer guests the opportunity to create their own work of art. Painting supplies are provided and the hotel hosts a competition of submitted guest art with the winner receiving a complimentary night's stay.

While contemplating the art throughout our hotel and city, and creating your own master piece we hope you find the inner artist that lives within you.

It's on the strength of observation and reflection that one finds a way. So we must dig and delve unceasingly. - Monet