Monticello Inn

The Scene
Thomas Jefferson would have felt at home in this hotel. A member of the Kimpton group, it boasts a distinctive Southern colonial theme. The lobby of this renovated 1906 building features Federal decor. Notable period touches include a grandfather clock and wood-burning fireplace.

The Details
The pet-friendly hotel is just around the corner from the Powell Street cable car turnaround. Consequently, that makes it close to everything downtown. The 63 guest rooms and 28 suites are outfitted with writing desks, cable TVs (VCRs on demand), stocked honor bars, refrigerators and phones with voice mail and data ports. King and queen rooms sport canopied beds. Suites add space and a few little extras. Complimentary treats include Kimpton's continental breakfast, coffee throughout the day and evening wine, all served in the library.

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The Extras

Guests with laptops can access the Internet from anywhere in the hotel for free.

Parking

Valet service is available, if you're willing to dish out $35 plus tax.

User Reviews for Monticello Inn

A great week

02/16/2005 Posted by tsavio

We spent a week at the Monticello Inn. Despite some plumbing issues (sewer gas smell in the library) the staff made our stay enjoyable. Wine served every evening and on wendsday evening we enjoyed a reading by a local auther. The best feature of this place is its energetic staff who remembered my name and went out of the way to be sure I enjoyed myself.

Pros: great staff, great value, free internet& wine

Cons: minor plumbing issues

Free Wine & Focaccia Nightly

06/18/2003 Posted by greenybeany

This was a surprising little treat while I was on vacation with my boyfriend and sister! To begin with, the Hotel Chain (Kimpton Boutique Hotels) promised to match the room rate I found on Expedia (sweet!) and walking into the hotel, I knew I'd found a little treasure. The room boasted two queen beds on opposite sides of the room, which gave us a good 8-10 ft. of common area in the middle, to wach tv or do whatever. Also, take advantage of the free wine and bread every night. The hotel staff, even after we had checked out, insisted we have a glass of wine before we leave!! How great is that!!

Pros: Reasonable $$, Huge Rooms, Curteous Staff