Monaco

“Adequate”

Chose to stay here for 3 nights during the world cup and arrived with a certain amount of trepidation after reading mostly poor comments on here and several other sites. Yes the hotel is worn, dated and rough and around the edges but our 12th floor room was clean, safe, had working air-con and w... more

Chose to stay here for 3 nights during the world cup and arrived with a certain amount of trepidation after reading mostly poor comments on here and several other sites. Yes the hotel is worn, dated and rough and around the edges but our 12th floor room was clean, safe, had working air-con and was cleaned everyday (which was more than other hotels in the city according to other travellers whom we met.) The view of the Rio Negro was also unforgettable. On the downside, it was a shame that the rooftop pool was empty in a city so hot and humid. Some traffic noise from the busy streets below. Would I start here if returning to Manaus? Not for a romantic weekend away no, but for a clean, safe, adequate roof over my head for a reasonable price? Yes.

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“Good stay during World Cup”

I was nervous about staying here during the World Cup after reading some recent reviews, but we stayed for 4 days (saw the US-Portugal match), and our room was perfectly adequate. Cold A/C, clean bathroom/bed/sheets, and plenty of room/storage. Did not hear a peep through the walls or above us ... more

I was nervous about staying here during the World Cup after reading some recent reviews, but we stayed for 4 days (saw the US-Portugal match), and our room was perfectly adequate. Cold A/C, clean bathroom/bed/sheets, and plenty of room/storage. Did not hear a peep through the walls or above us while we were there. There is a fair amount of road/street noise that comes through the A/C vent (we were on 9th floor) but it doesn't usually start until 7am or so. And, they were filling the roof top pool when we left (which would have been a good bonus while we were there). Views from roof top restaurant are great. Breakfast buffet (free) was adequate. Fantastic coffee. Location was excellent for walks to the Theatre, fish market, etc. The street that the entrance is on is quiet and it's on a busy-enough street that safety was not a concern for us. Compared to the other options out there and cost, I'd stay here again if I'm ever back in Manaus. Is the hotel dated and a bit worn out? yes. But I will take cool, clean and quiet any day in a city like this. We heard some horror stories while we were there about some other hotels in this same class. Hotel Monaco really did a good job. They may lose some ground after the World Cup, but they stepped it up this week, in my opinion.

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