My Family and I spent Mother’s Day weekend at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore Inner Harbor. It’s the perfect place to spend time with your family and explore downtown Baltimore. The hotel is minutes away from tons of restaurants, shopping, and museums.
The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore was built in 1906. It was originally the B & O Railroad Headquarters. As soon as you walk in the front doors you will notice the stunning original architecture. The crystal chandelier, marble stairs, and vaulted ceilings are simply breathtaking! We stayed in their family friendly Bunk Bed Suite. My boys loved having their own space.
The staff is very warm and welcoming. The minute you pull your car up they greet you with a warm smile and make you feel like royalty. They valet your car and handle all your bags with care. When you check in they gift your children with a toy from their toy chest. To the left of the lobby is a beautiful lounge area with eye catching art work, an inviting fire place, and games for your children. Everyday they offer complimentary coffee + tea and evening wine hour.
Inside the hotel is the B&O American Brasserie restaurant where we had Mother’s Day brunch. When you first walk in, the elegant decor and vaulted ceilings will draw your attention. Once you are seated you will feel right at home and can enjoy some contemporary American foods. Our meal was quite possibly the best food we have ever had. There was everything you could possibly want: fresh fruits, pastries, mini burgers, salmon, shrimp, mac & cheese, bacon, french toast, bagels, waffles, and an omelette making station. The service was top notch with water and coffee refills before we could even ask for more. I highly recommend stopping in this swanky yet causal restaurant for a drink and something to eat. You will not be disappointed.
We spent our time outside of the hotel exploring the harbor and The National Aquarium. Inside the aquarium we saw sharks, dolphins, tropical fish, turtles, and we walked through the rain forest. My kids said their favorite part was getting to touch the jelly fish. We then headed to Pierce’s Park. My kids had a blast playing on and with original sculptures, a musical fence, and running through a living willow tunnel. Afterwards we had lunch at the Cheesecake Factory outside overlooking the water. It was very relaxing watching all the boats on the water. After lunch we stopped at It’s Sugar for candy. While my husband was excited for the warheads, my boys were overwhelmed with the biggest blow-pop lollipops they have ever seen. It was nice seeing some of the classics, I had forgotten like when I bought my daughter her first candy necklace!
From the welcoming staff to all the stunning architectural design at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore Inner Harbor we had a fantastic weekend filled with wonderful memories. We hope to come back and visit again someday.
Thanks for stopping by
Ashlee
*This blog is written in Partnership with Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore. All opinions are my own.